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On March 23, Gallery Bar got a taste of clamor-glamour as Damon Johnson celebrated "The Beautiful Chaos: A Style Installation." Johnson's exhibition unearths the synthesis of street art and fashion using WALLS 360 graphics.

If you couldn't make it out to the reception event, check out the beautiful chaos here.

After a short abeyance, DL returns with avengence - for there are parties to be had, events to attend, and runway coverage to report. It's a tough responsibility, but we do it for YOU.

Ok, that's a lie... we do it for us. But as our dear readers, you will always be the third-party beneficiary to our continuous tomfoolery.

First things first: After an abundant (CAPSULE) Trade Show - and an equally ample afterparty - we spoke about Ivana Helsinki's crisp F11 collection, which was inspired by Finland's first signs of frost before a long winter. Pirjo Suhonen, sister of designer Paola Suhonen, followed up with DL to send along this video for the 'Velvet Lake" runway.

In addition to the fantastic runway clips we continue to amass, it's about time to divulge some upcoming fashion news: Emerging designer, Stacy Lomman, gained enough support on Kickstarter to fund her own runway show this month. On Wednesday, March 30, Stacy will be debuting her latest collection at Stepping Out Studios. Her looks are set to step out at 1:00pm.

Last, but not least! The Beautiful Chaos, which was postponed from last week, is going on RIGHT NOW. So, if you can hurry down to Gallery Bar, you might just see me there.

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Just buy what you love. We do.

Maybe that's why ChaseBank AutoInfo is texting us like a derranged ex-boyfriend.

But putting our own fiscal irresponsibility aside, we'd like to fill you in on a fabulous event hosted by Blaise + Co. On March 24 at Marianne Boesky Gallery, international and emerging artists will be exhibited anonymously to give buyers an option to buy art without pretension -- just buy what you love! You'll find out the names of the artists at the check-out station.

And if you find that you LOVE EVERYTHING, take comfort in the fact that the drinks are free. Why do you think we love Sunday brunch so much?

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[Edit: The Beautiful Chaos, March 16]

March sucks. Fashion Week has passed, every weather report threatens rain, and transitional-dressing is always difficult. So while you've been schlepping around your umbrella in vain, stuffing extra layers in your oversized tote, and longing for the Fashion Week nights of free champagne, DL has been marching forward...

Wednesday, March 16: Blaise + Co. Comtemporary Art Presents "The Beautiful Chaos: A Style Installation." Good thing we got word of the correct day of this event, or else we would have arrived a day late. Artist Damon Johnson will celebrate the fusion of underground art and fashion at Gallery Bar from 7:00-10:00pm.

Thursday, March 17: "WHAT?" The Black Soft hosted by The East Village Boys at Pyramid Club. After enjoying your wine at Gallery Bar, meet us over on Avenue A to check out EVB's latest discovery. Lady Bunny will be there, why won't you?

Tuesday, March 22: Tumi "Tag with Us" Event, celebrating their new collaboration with graffiti artist, John "Crash" Matos. From 6:30-9:00pm, join us on 12th Street as we meet Crash, view the collaboration, and throw back a few cocktails.

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