Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style Exhibit at the VMFA

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, Virginia is hosting the Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style exhibit in the summer 2017.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will become home to the distinguished Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style exhibit. This one-of-a-kind exhibit showcases selections from the legendary designer’s 44-year career, drawn from the collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé with new acquisitions that have never been shown publicly before. The exhibit includes 100 examples of haute couture and ready-to-wear garments revealing Saint Laurent’s artistic genius, as well as his working process, and the sources of his design inspiration.

VMFA is the only East Coast venue for the exhibition. In addition to haute couture ensembles and ready-to-wear clothing, Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style includes costume jewelry and other accessories, photographs, drawings, films, and video from the Fondation’s vast archive. The exhibit will run through the end of August.

Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style

             

Billabong Collaboration With Andy Warhol: Warhol Surf

Billabong has released Warhol Surf, an exclusive apparel and accessory collaboration with one of the world’s most iconic artists, Andy Warhol. The collaboration comes through Billabong LAB, a division of the company that supports artists, musicians, designers, photographers and surf icons, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, a non-profit organization recognized as one of the leading funders of contemporary art in the United States.

Warhol once said “I came out of the womb on a surfboard.” Warhol Surf showcases Andy Warhol’s little-known fascination with surf culture and is rooted in a mutual desire to challenge convention – a driving force found in both Warhol’s work and Billabong’s product innovation. The collaboration comes as a natural evolution of Billabong’s rich history in partnering with the most influential artists, including Bob Marley and Metallica.

“Warhol’s rebellious spirit and attraction to non-conformists led him to Southern California in 1968 where he spent two weeks filming surfers as part of his underground film, San Diego Surf. The Foundation is proud to collaborate with Billabong to celebrate individuals who refuse to be defined by convention,” says Michael Dayton Hermann, The Andy Warhol Foundation’s Director of Licensing.

“Andy’s dedication to progressing art and his love for the surf culture became a powerful connection to our brand and inspired us to create this collection,” says Billabong’s Global Brand President, Shannan North. “To see Warhol’s iconic art come to life on our silhouettes is an important and celebrated moment in our brand history.”

Warhol Surf is available globally at select specialty retailers and online at www.billabong.com. The collection features a range of surf-inspired products for men and women including boardshorts, swimwear, tops, tees and accessories, born as a result of combining Andy Warhol’s iconic art with Billabong founder Gordon Merchant’s original designs and signature silhouettes.

For more information on Billabong, Billabong LAB, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., and Andy, visit warholsurf.billabong.com and warholfoundation.org or on Instagram at @Billabong and @Billabongwomens.

 

The AMERICAN GODS series Trailer Leaves You in Anticipation

There is very little question that if you’ve never watched the STARZ cable network, you might be about to start. That’s because the trailer for their new series, AMERICAN GODS, leaves you waiting in anticipation.

Based on the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel by English author Neil Gaiman, also famous for the “Sandman” graphic novel series, the series focuses on the ongoing but hidden battle between the Old Gods and the New (Technology-spawned) Gods. Apparently they live and walk among us as humans, but they are what they are, and they do not like each other.

The AMERICAN GODS cast also includes several well-known celebs, such as

  • Crispin Glover as Mr. World
  • Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday
  • Cloris Leachman as Zorya Vechernyaya
  • Gillian Anderson as Media
  • Orlando Jones as Mr. Nancy
  • Dane Cook as Robbie
  • Kristin Chenoweth as Easter
  • and Corbin Bernsen as Vulcan

TRUE RELIGION Announce New THIS IS TRUE Brand Ambassadors Lee, Lane, and Guardiola

True Religion has announceed Tommy Lee, Nikki Lane and Herizen Guardiola as their THIS IS TRUE Spring 2017 campaign brand ambassadors. This season the California based brand continues to celebrate the individuality of their consumer, engaging personalities from the music industry that embody the brand’s non-conformist values.

On the heels of the first THIS IS TRUE campaign, the new wave of ambassadors feature a rock legend, a southern rebel and a multi talented ingénue. Each of these artists stem from diverse musical backgrounds to form a fresh and eclectic vision for the True Religion customer.

Iconic Mötley Crüe drummer, Tommy Lee, exudes classic rock style and conveys a nostalgic sense of heavy metal rebellion.

Emerging country artist Nikki Lane‘s southern outlaw persona adds a new element of assurance and empowerment.

Actress and singer Herizen Guardiola brings a youthful edge to the campaign.

“Each ambassador personifies the unique qualities of the True Religion DNA. We are a brand known for ‘doing denim different’, these artist’s personalities and view of the world, push our brand proposition forward” says Chief Marketing Officer Tara Peyrache.

The artists reflect the True Religion consumer: diverse, unique and driven with a passion to remain true to themselves.

SEE A VIDEO FROM THE THIS IS TRUE CAMPAIGN

TASTEABLE CALIFORNIA Season 3 Episode 10

TASTEABLE: California takes viewers on a weekly tour of California food and wine creators and destinations.

This episode tries a recipe for bacon wrapped dates, talks to food celebrities at the Vegas Uncork’d food festival, and goes to the butterfly jungle at the San Diego Zoo.

 

Produced by TasteTV, www.TasteTV.com

View the Episode Intro Online on this page
(note: entire episode only airs on television, not online)

For more about this TasteTV television series, visit the TASTEABLE page

Wonder Woman Trailer Unveils Origin Story and More Action

You have to love a good trailer, especially one that successfully reveals good reasons for becoming excited to see a movie. This Wonder Woman trailer does that, in spades. It shows a bit of the Amazon origin story (but not too much), it shows some conflict (but not too much), it shows more action (but not too much), it shows that she’s special (we already knew that), and it shows she’s awesome (there can never be too much).

Director Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot (WW), and Chris Pine are probably feeling fairly confident about now.

Did we mention, that pounding soundtrack is hot?