District L

So where was Carla Bruni during Givenchy, Chanel, and Dior?

Flashing her diamante at a state dinner in Mexico, thats where. But not after spending the weekend in a $5,000 a night beachfront villa in that country with hubby Nicolas Sarkozy, much to the chagrin of the recession-striken French populous.

So not only did the première famille de france stick it to sixty million of their angriest citizens, they stuck it to...Givenchy, Dior, and Chanel. Way to go, Bruni and Sarko.

Which model was starting vicious fights backstage at Rag & Bone on the evening of Friday the 13?

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Another New York Fashion Week has come and passed, but not without one last District L review of the week’s wild events.

Friday the 13th spelled bad luck for Yigal Azrouël who apparently did not want Ashley Dupré, Eliot Spitzer’s former call girl, in the front row of his show. Yigal claimed that when he reviewed the seating chart with Kelly Cutrone, this scandalous celebrity’s name was nowhere to be found. The fabulous designer concluded to WWD, “I’m not going to work with [Cutrone] anymore.” He then added, “I’m really not happy about it.”

Paris and Nicky caused a paparazzi stir on Monday as they entered The New York Free Library for Jill Stuart’s show. While I adore the fun-loving Hilton sisters, attendees found it annoying that they were fooling around for the duration of the show. This further reinforces my beliefs that, for the most part, Young Hollywood and New York Fashion Week do not mix.

Later that evening, guests were surprised to see Carine Roitfeld at the William Rast show. For some reason, Justin Timberlake and Paris Vogue don’t seem all that compatible.

On Tuesday afternoon, Behnaz Sarafpour was cut a raw deal. While his invites read 2:30pm, the IMG schedule said 2:00pm. The time discrepancy caused his venue to be half-empty at the start of his show (or half-full, depending how you look at it.)

The Armani store on 5th had its opening party Tuesday evening. Anna, Carine, Chace Crawford and the Beckhams were on the guest list. PETA protestors also made an appearance… outside.

3.1 Phillip Lim showed on Wednesday the 18th. Surprisingly, the show was not well attended and some standing room guests even snagged first and second row seats! On the other hand, Kanye and his entourage didn’t give up their first row spots. He strutted in just as the lights dimmed.

Richie Rich’s first show as a solo designer was also on the 18th. While Kanye didn’t make it to this show, 40-something sexpot Pamela Anderson was there to grab the spotlight.
“She totally embodies the Marilyn Monroe of our times,” Richie Rich gushed. Really??

Speaking of Marilyn, Marilyn Agency celebrated their 10th anniversary at Rose Bar last night. There’s no better way to toast the end of an eventful Fashion Week than with a glass (or three) of Veuve.

…and that’s just what District L is about to do! Cheers!

Post by Amanda LaMela

Guess which young New York socialite threw a fit because she wasn't happy with her seat at Michael Kors this morning?

Hint: Her seat was directly across from a much prettier, more flirtatious Park Avenue Princess.

Which Valentine’s Day runway show allowed a group of teenagers to throw back tequila shots back stage?

Who sparked the first Kate Moss pregnancy rumors in order to snag one of her future ad campaigns?

Which designer angered some important fashion players yesterday by using a venue that was had half the capacity of last seasons?

As The Salon begins to buzz in preparation for Cynthia Steffe as we speak, which unexpected guest will be sitting in the front row?

Post by Amanda LaMela