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People who live in glass houses, throw the best parties


Oct22

We here at District L love to accessorize every part of our lives, and that includes our coffee tables. Which is why we attended the combo book launch/art exhibit celebrating the new book “Modern Views” featuring work by Al Taylor, the center of the exhibit.

For a random Wednesday there was a pretty lively crowd of trendy, pseudo-pretentious arties who, whether purchasing the book or not, seemed to be enjoying the abstract, rather architectural sculptures and vino, compliments of Urban (though most people are considerably more enjoyable with chilly drink in hand – Merci, Urban, regardless). So what does one wear to such a soiree?

The trend for the evening leaned towards the “I’m-running-here-straight-from-work-and-don’t-even-have-time-to-remove-my-fabulous-fall-fashion-before-I-jet-off-to-something-else-fabulous.”

Of course, like at most events, bringing your fabulous friend with his fabulous furry man bag* is always welcomed.*and don’t worry PETA- its faux

As for the actual art – our in-house photographer and resident art snob described it as “overly simple yet disturbing at the same time.” I guess a little like President Bush?

 

Post by Madisen Walker


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Night of Fashion: Then & Now


Oct22

It's official: Wednesday night is the new Thursday night, which is fantastic -- until spiteful, stagnant Thursday morning knocks, as promptly as ever.

Two weeks ago, District L celebrated the Swatch launch at the new Park Avenue Gansevoort. Last Wednesday, we raised our flutes at the opening of The Chelsea Room. But yesterday, our mid-week scheduling became so unruly, I had to venture solo to the CUE Art Foundation for a Night of Fashion.


Fortunately for me, the event's headliner, designer Ann Yee, had a pre-show moment to chat. District L first fell in love with Yee's aesthetic this past fashion week at ION Studios. Her SS11 collection exhibited a nonchalant, feminine versatility that has become so synonymous with New York style.

Interestingly enough, Ann divulged that her Midwestern roots were a bit less chic than her transplanted plot on the East Coast. I listened and nodded solemnly (not eager to also share my own small-town background.) Since her escape, Ann has worked as a knitwear designer for Barney's, LaROK, Elizabeth and James, and Alice + Olivia, all before launching her namesake line.

This season, Yee was inspired by the neo-noir film, Blade Runner, after watching it amply projected onto a wall at a loft party in Brooklyn. Pulling a color story from the opening scene, Ann softened the femme-fatale feel with soft draping and luxe knits.

As I excitedly and gracelessly gestured with a cocktail in one hand and a camera in another, we had an ardent discussion about her design inspiration, vision, and intentions. "I don't design for one type of woman," she assured, "I want my clothes to be versatile and adaptable to a range of lifestyles."

Post by Amanda LaMela


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