Destination Luxury http://www.destinationluxury.com Destination Luxury Fri, 11 May 2012 03:19:37 +0000 http://www.destinationluxury.com en Free Arts: NY http://www.destinationluxury.com/Free-Arts-NY http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/Free-Arts-NY Fri, 11 May 2012 03:19:37 +0000 Destination Luxury 3179524 <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/14_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/14_o.jpg" data-mid="17216996" border="0" align="left"/> By Karen Ko On April 23rd, over 500 guests gathered together for the 13th Annual Art Auction benefiting Free Arts NYC. The event was co-chaired by Amanda Ross, Amy Sacco & Mary Alice Stephenson and sponsored by Whitewall Magazine & fashion designer, Monika Chiang. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/50_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/50_o.jpg" data-mid="17217071" border="0" align="left"/> Guests had the opportunity to bid on over 80 works of art by Cecily Brown, Dan Colen, Tara Donovan, Nigel Barker, Glenn Ligon, Dave Muller, Sterling Ruby, Richard Serra and Christopher Wool, among others. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/4_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/4_o.jpg" data-mid="17216964" border="0" align="left"/> One noteable photograph that stood out for the fashion crowd was Timothy White's tribute to the late Zelda Kaplan. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/33_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/33_o.jpg" data-mid="17217035" border="0" align="left"/> Guests had the opportunity to mingle and meet "paparazzis" - the Free Arts students who wore white papparazzi shirts and roamed around photographing guests with their white polaroid cameras. It was a delightfully creative way to engage the guests and allow them to learn more about Free Arts by meeting the children that participate in the programs. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/46_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/46_o.jpg" data-mid="17217066" border="0" align="left"/> The event was well attended with noteable guests including DJ Chelsea Leyland, May Andersen, Gaby Basora, Miss USA Alyssa Campanella, Tyson Chandler, Monika Chiang, Doo-Ri Chung, Blythe Danner, Erin Fetherston, Chrissy Teigen & John Legend, Monique Péan, Cynthia Rowley, Kelly Rutherford, Lynn Collins & Steven Strait, and Ed Westwick. This year, the event raised over $500,000 with all proceeds going directly to Free Arts' art mentoring programs for underserved youth. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/22_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/22_o.jpg" data-mid="17217005" border="0" align="left"/> To learn more about Free Arts NY, please visit: http://www.freeartsnyc.org/ <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/44_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/44_o.jpg" data-mid="17217058" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/45_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/45_o.jpg" data-mid="17217062" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/2_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/2_o.jpg" data-mid="17216950" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/27_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/27_o.jpg" data-mid="17217017" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/5_640.jpg" width="640" height="963" width_o="797" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/5_o.jpg" data-mid="17216973" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/9_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/9_o.jpg" data-mid="17216979" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/10_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/10_o.jpg" data-mid="17216985" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/11_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/11_o.jpg" data-mid="17216989" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/28_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/28_o.jpg" data-mid="17217021" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/30_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/30_o.jpg" data-mid="17217031" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/38_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/38_o.jpg" data-mid="17217044" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/41_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/41_o.jpg" data-mid="17217049" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/51_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/51_o.jpg" data-mid="17217081" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/53_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/53_o.jpg" data-mid="17217083" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/43_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/43_o.jpg" data-mid="17217054" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/57_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/57_o.jpg" data-mid="17217085" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/59_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/59_o.jpg" data-mid="17217089" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/64_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/64_o.jpg" data-mid="17217098" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/67_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/67_o.jpg" data-mid="17217104" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/68_640.jpg" width="640" height="425" width_o="1200" height_o="797" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179524/68_o.jpg" data-mid="17217108" border="0" align="left"/> Photo: Karen Ko Exclusive Preview of Jenny Packham's 2013 Bridal Collection Presentation http://www.destinationluxury.com/Exclusive-Preview-of-Jenny-Packham-s-2013-Bridal-Collection http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/Exclusive-Preview-of-Jenny-Packham-s-2013-Bridal-Collection Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:55:56 +0000 Destination Luxury 3179525 <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2628_2-2-cs6-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2628_2-2-cs6-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958406" border="0" align="left"/> By Marie Scott It was pure pleasure to view Jenny Packham’s latest Bridal Gown Collection at an exclusive preview held on Saturday April 14th during New York’s International Bridal Week. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2662_3-photshop-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="1240" height_o="1860" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2662_3-photshop-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958418" border="0" align="left"/> Elegance flowed through the intimate venue where guests enjoyed a live jazz band, delicious hors d’oeuvres and sparkling champagne. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1447-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="480" width_o="1240" height_o="930" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1447-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958371" border="0" align="left"/> Jenny Packham’s 2013 Bridal Collection was inspired by a 1930’s English country garden photograph taken by Cecil Beaton. The collection reflected an aristocratic English style with a fresh feminine and floral contemporary detail. A personal favorite piece in the collection was the Azalea dress, a beautifully soft gown with a voluminous skirt and a tulle draped. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1451---Version-2-1240- fix-color_640.jpg" width="640" height="974" width_o="1240" height_o="1888" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1451---Version-2-1240- fix-color_o.jpg" data-mid="16958387" border="0" align="left"/> The 2013 Bridal Collection utilized more silk chiffon and less satin, creating a more delicate ethereal collection. The collection also featured sleeves and higher necklines for a more vintage demure look. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1449---Version-2-cs6crop-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="1299" width_o="1794" height_o="3642" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1449---Version-2-cs6crop-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958383" border="0" align="left"/> Jenny Packham’s presentation also featured her 2013 Lingerie Collection, highlighted by soft tea rose pinks, ostrich capes and Swarovski crystal bodices. The designer’s favorite piece was a floor length ivory silk chiffon housecoat, “designed with Greta Garbo in mind, perfect for a honeymoon at the Chateaux Marmont.” <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2671---Version-2-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="1240" height_o="1860" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2671---Version-2-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958424" border="0" align="left"/> And last but not least, Jenny Packham unveiled her new accessories collection, which was also inspired by the 1930’s Hollywood glamour. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2633_2-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2633_2-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958408" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2658_2-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2658_2-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958413" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2685_2-cs6-pic-contaware-1240 copy_640.jpg" width="640" height="932" width_o="1240" height_o="1806" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2685_2-cs6-pic-contaware-1240 copy_o.jpg" data-mid="16958369" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1453-1240-crop_640.jpg" width="640" height="486" width_o="1240" height_o="943" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1453-1240-crop_o.jpg" data-mid="16958390" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1459-1240-cs6-auto_640.jpg" width="640" height="511" width_o="1240" height_o="991" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1459-1240-cs6-auto_o.jpg" data-mid="16958394" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1473-1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="636" width_o="1240" height_o="1233" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_1473-1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958399" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2673---Version-2-cs6 1240_640.jpg" width="640" height="1168" width_o="1240" height_o="2263" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2673---Version-2-cs6 1240_o.jpg" data-mid="16958427" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2675---Version-2-copy-1240-cs6_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179525/IMG_2675---Version-2-copy-1240-cs6_o.jpg" data-mid="16958429" border="0" align="left"/> Photos: Marie Scott International Auto Show Gala Preview http://www.destinationluxury.com/International-Auto-Show-Gala-Preview http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/International-Auto-Show-Gala-Preview Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:33:57 +0000 Destination Luxury 3179527 <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2290_3 copy 2_640.jpg" width="640" height="513" width_o="1240" height_o="995" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2290_3 copy 2_o.jpg" data-mid="16957586" border="0" align="left"/> Fe Fendi By Karen Ko On April 5, 2012, the East Side House Settlement hosted their 13th Annual Gala Preview of the 2012 New York International Auto Show, sponsored by FIAT. This year's Gala was chaired by Philip L. Yang, Joan P. Young, Chris LaSusa, and Elia Zois and the benefit committee was chaired by Fe Fendi and Mariana Zois. The preview gala featured a cocktail party with a silent auction, followed by the benefactor's dinner and a live auction. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2329_640.JPG" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2329_o.JPG" data-mid="16957594" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2420_2 copy_640.jpg" width="640" height="687" width_o="1240" height_o="1332" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2420_2 copy_o.jpg" data-mid="16957605" border="0" align="left"/> The highlight of the 2012 New York International Auto Show featured the brand new turbo-charged FIAT 500 Arbath which was unveiled by the Head of FIAT Brand North America, Tim Kuniskis. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2068 copy 2_640.jpg" width="640" height="540" width_o="1240" height_o="1048" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2068 copy 2_o.jpg" data-mid="16957546" border="0" align="left"/> FIAT 500 Arbath All proceeds raised from this gala were donated to support East Side House Settlement's highly successful college preparation programs, which are crucial in promoting education and employment in the South Bronx community. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2251 color exp adjust best_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2251 color exp adjust best_o.jpg" data-mid="16957585" border="0" align="left"/> The gala benefiting East Side House has been made possible through the generosity of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association and the New York International Auto Show, as part of a proud tradition of dedicated community service. About East Side House Settlement: East Side House, founded in 1891, has served the Mott Haven section of the Bronx since 1963. With a staff of 281, including full and part-time teachers, social workers and other experts serve approximately 8,000 residents from 17 locations. Their after-school and evening programs serve nearly 1,500 children between the age of 2 to 17. <img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2093_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2093_o.jpg" data-mid="16957561" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2167_640.jpg" width="640" height="474" width_o="1240" height_o="919" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2167_o.jpg" data-mid="16957565" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2177_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2177_o.jpg" data-mid="16957568" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2180_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2180_o.jpg" data-mid="16957572" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2306_2 photoshopped_640.jpg" width="640" height="597" width_o="1240" height_o="1157" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2306_2 photoshopped_o.jpg" data-mid="16957592" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2347_2_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2347_2_o.jpg" data-mid="16957596" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2352_2_640.jpg" width="640" height="743" width_o="1240" height_o="1440" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2352_2_o.jpg" data-mid="16957599" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2196_640.jpg" width="640" height="442" width_o="1240" height_o="857" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2196_o.jpg" data-mid="16957579" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2218 bug_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2218 bug_o.jpg" data-mid="16957581" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2407_2_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2407_2_o.jpg" data-mid="16957602" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2430_2_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="1240" height_o="1860" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2430_2_o.jpg" data-mid="16957607" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2470_2_640.JPG" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/IMG_2470_2_o.JPG" data-mid="16957609" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/rolls royce 2012_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1240" height_o="827" src_o="http://payload43.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3179527/rolls royce 2012_o.jpg" data-mid="16957615" border="0" align="left"/> Photos: Marie Scott Fisker Karma http://www.destinationluxury.com/Fisker-Karma http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/Fisker-Karma Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:51:15 +0000 Destination Luxury 3125792 50 miles per charge and then it converts to a gas tank. The Fisker has a supersleek design with a fierce leather interior. For more information please visit Fisker Santa Monica The Armory Show 2012 http://www.destinationluxury.com/The-Armory-Show-2012 http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/The-Armory-Show-2012 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:52:59 +0000 Destination Luxury 3063100 <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2828_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2828_o.jpg" data-mid="15752404" border="0" align="left"/> By Karen Ko In March, The Armory Show returned to New York with over 228 galleries and exhibitions, making it the largest art fair in New York. The Armory Show 2012 featured the work of the 2012 Commissioned Artist Theaster Gates and the vibrant art of the Nordic Countries in Armory Focus. The Armory Show engaged the award-winning, New York-based architectural firm Bade Stageberg Cox to redesign The Armory Show, creating a more comfortable, luxurious experience, including a new "farm-to-table" restaurant and cafe by Great Performances. This year's Armory Show exhibited several categories: - Contemporary Art - Modern Art - Solo Projects (featuring 11 young dealers) - Not For Profit - New Galleries With so many galleries exhibiting established and emerging artists, we had to narrow our list of personal favorites to the select few showcased below. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3116 Galerie Forsblom - Helsinki - 508_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3116 Galerie Forsblom - Helsinki - 508_o.jpg" data-mid="15752460" border="0" align="left"/> Jason Martin Galerie Forsblom - Helsinki Jason Martin's work is a personal favorite of mine. I first came across his work in Art Basel Miami last year and I immediately recognized his silky and shiny black paintings capturing sensual movements on an aluminum surface. This year, Martin's work was represented by several galleries, which included other notable pieces of work such as his thick sculptural textured canvases of bold bright colors. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2854_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2854_o.jpg" data-mid="15752413" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2855_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2855_o.jpg" data-mid="15752418" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2858_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2858_o.jpg" data-mid="15752420" border="0" align="left"/> Monir FarmanFarmaian Haines Gallery - San Francisco Monir FarmanFarmaian's mirrored art works were stunningly eye catching. Monir's use of mirror fragments pieced together in a glittery, geometric mosaic pattern were reminiscent of her heritage. As one of Iran's most famous contemporary artist, Monir's work is a beautiful interpretation of Islamic ornamentation. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/Derek Eller Gallery - New York - 520_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/Derek Eller Gallery - New York - 520_o.jpg" data-mid="15752395" border="0" align="left"/> Alyson Shotz Derek Eller Gallery - New York Alyson Shotz's laser-cut dichroic acrylic sculptures was another showstopper. Internationally known for her works of art that address space, light, and perception, Alyson's wave-like, holographic sculptures were visually striking and seductive with its play on light and colors. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3002 Bischoff Weiss - London - 736_640.jpg" width="640" height="478" width_o="1280" height_o="956" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3002 Bischoff Weiss - London - 736_o.jpg" data-mid="15752430" border="0" align="left"/> Rana Begum Bischoff Weiss Gallery - London <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3039 Jack Shainman Gallery - New York - 720_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="853" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3039 Jack Shainman Gallery - New York - 720_o.jpg" data-mid="15752438" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3164 Jack Shainman Gallery - New York - 720_640.jpg" width="640" height="736" width_o="1112" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3164 Jack Shainman Gallery - New York - 720_o.jpg" data-mid="15752485" border="0" align="left"/> Jack Shainman Gallery - New York <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3112 Galerie Michael Janssen - Berlin - 516_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="853" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3112 Galerie Michael Janssen - Berlin - 516_o.jpg" data-mid="15752457" border="0" align="left"/> Galerie Michael Janssen - Berlin <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3077 Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art - New York - 604_640.jpg" width="640" height="322" width_o="1280" height_o="644" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3077 Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art - New York - 604_o.jpg" data-mid="15752454" border="0" align="left"/> Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art - New York <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3160 Galleria Continua - San Gimignano Beijing Le Moulin - 703_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="853" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3160 Galleria Continua - San Gimignano Beijing Le Moulin - 703_o.jpg" data-mid="15752478" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3159 Galleria Continua - San Gimignano Beijing Le Moulin - 703_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3159 Galleria Continua - San Gimignano Beijing Le Moulin - 703_o.jpg" data-mid="15752475" border="0" align="left"/> Galleria Continua - San Gimignano Beijing Le Moulin <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3126 Galerie Daniel Templon - Paris - 504_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3126 Galerie Daniel Templon - Paris - 504_o.jpg" data-mid="15752466" border="0" align="left"/> Galerie Daniel Templon - Paris <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2822_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2822_o.jpg" data-mid="15752402" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2794_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2794_o.jpg" data-mid="15752398" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2818_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2818_o.jpg" data-mid="15752399" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2843_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2843_o.jpg" data-mid="15752407" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2844_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2844_o.jpg" data-mid="15752410" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2860_640.jpg" width="640" height="512" width_o="1280" height_o="1024" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2860_o.jpg" data-mid="15752425" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2867_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_2867_o.jpg" data-mid="15752428" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3044 Paul Kasmin Gallery - New York - 711_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3044 Paul Kasmin Gallery - New York - 711_o.jpg" data-mid="15752444" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3064 Gallery Niklas Belenius - Stockholm - 910 Armory Focus- The Nordic Countries_640.jpg" width="640" height="512" width_o="1280" height_o="1024" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3064 Gallery Niklas Belenius - Stockholm - 910 Armory Focus- The Nordic Countries_o.jpg" data-mid="15752446" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3071 Victoria Miro - London - 600_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3071 Victoria Miro - London - 600_o.jpg" data-mid="15752448" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3076 Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art - New York - 604_640.jpg" width="640" height="347" width_o="1280" height_o="695" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3076 Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art - New York - 604_o.jpg" data-mid="15752451" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3086 Marlborough Chelsea - New York - 609_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3086 Marlborough Chelsea - New York - 609_o.jpg" data-mid="15752456" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3130 Marianne Boesky Gallery - New York - 500_640.jpg" width="640" height="844" width_o="970" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3130 Marianne Boesky Gallery - New York - 500_o.jpg" data-mid="15752470" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3136 Sean Kelly Gallery - New York - 501_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063100/IMG_3136 Sean Kelly Gallery - New York - 501_o.jpg" data-mid="15752473" border="0" align="left"/> Photos: Alexander Kok For more information about The Armory Show, please visit: http://www.thearmoryshow.com/ SCOPE ART SHOW 2012 http://www.destinationluxury.com/SCOPE-ART-SHOW-2012 http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/SCOPE-ART-SHOW-2012 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:20:49 +0000 Destination Luxury 3063105 <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_1_640.jpg" width="640" height="249" width_o="1280" height_o="498" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_1_o.jpg" data-mid="15752300" border="0" align="left"/> Robert Montgomery The City is Wilder Than You Think, 2012. By Karen Ko The SCOPE Art Show returned to New York City for its eleventh year at a 30,000 square foot pavilion on 57th Street and 12th Avenue. SCOPE New York, featured over 50 international galleries and museum-quality programming with a focus on groundbreaking, emerging work in contemporary art and beyond. SCOPE New York’s First View took place on March 7, 2012, with proceeds benefitting New York-based non-profit, Chashama. The art show also featured the launch of SCOPE Foundation Series, a platform that showcased a variety of projects, events and performances across multiple creative genres, including art, design, film and fashion. Proceeds from this series benefited The SCOPE Foundation, creating continued opportunities for emerging artists and galleries worldwide. Here are select pieces of work that caught our attention at SCOPE this year. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="853" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_o.jpg" data-mid="15752295" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_2_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_2_o.jpg" data-mid="15752304" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_3_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_3_o.jpg" data-mid="15752309" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_4_640.jpg" width="640" height="640" width_o="1280" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_4_o.jpg" data-mid="15752312" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_5_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="853" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_5_o.jpg" data-mid="15752315" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_6_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_6_o.jpg" data-mid="15752318" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_7_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_7_o.jpg" data-mid="15752324" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_8_640.jpg" width="640" height="968" width_o="846" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_8_o.jpg" data-mid="15752330" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_9_640.jpg" width="640" height="571" width_o="1280" height_o="1142" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_9_o.jpg" data-mid="15752334" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_10_640.jpg" width="640" height="909" width_o="901" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_10_o.jpg" data-mid="15752337" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_11_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="853" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_11_o.jpg" data-mid="15752345" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_12_640.jpg" width="640" height="430" width_o="1280" height_o="861" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_12_o.jpg" data-mid="15752352" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_13_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="853" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_13_o.jpg" data-mid="15752353" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_14_640.jpg" width="640" height="457" width_o="1280" height_o="914" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_14_o.jpg" data-mid="15752355" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_15_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063105/DLx_Scope_Art_15_o.jpg" data-mid="15752356" border="0" align="left"/> About SCOPE Art Show With over 45 art fairs spanning more than a decade, SCOPE has solidified its position as the premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art and multi-disciplinary creative programming. SCOPE’s extensive reach enables an unrivaled opportunity for networking with art patrons, creative professionals and a culturally relevant public audience. Renowned for presenting the most innovative galleries, artists and curators, SCOPE Art Shows in Miami, Basel and New York have garnered extensive critical acclaim, with sales of over $200 million and attendance of over 425,000 visitors. To learn more about Scope Art Show, please visit: http://www.scope-art.com Photos: Alexander Kok Glenfiddich's 125th Anniversary Celebration http://www.destinationluxury.com/Glenfiddich-s-125th-Anniversary-Celebration http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/Glenfiddich-s-125th-Anniversary-Celebration Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:19:50 +0000 Destination Luxury 3063107 <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_2_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_2_o.jpg" data-mid="15673971" border="0" align="left"/> By Marie Scott On March 15th 2012 Glenfiddich , the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, celebrated 125 years of achievement with an exclusive anniversary gala on Liberty Island in New York, hosted by actor and environmentalist Adrian Grenier. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich.jpg" width="500" height="750" width_o="500" height_o="750" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_o.jpg" data-mid="15673969" border="0" align="left"/> The proceeds from the gala’s auction benefited SHFT initiatives, a charity founded by Mr. Grenier and film producer Peter Glatzner to promote sustainability issues through the intersection of commerce, art & design, and communication. The highlight of the auction was a single bottle of Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve, aged fifty five years, and is one of only eleven bottles in the world. This special Glenfiddich Reserve sold for $94,000, thus establishing a new world’s record for the most expensive bottle of whiskey ever sold at auction. The winner of the auction was renowned whisky investor and CEO of the Universal Whisky Experience Mahesh Patel who won the bottle after a fierce bidding war. Christie’s auctioneer Rachel Orkin-Ramey held the gavel until the final bid was announced at an astounding and record breaking price of $94,000. The extremely rare bottle of whiskey was created to commemorate the 110th birthday of Janet Sheed Roberts, granddaughter of founder William Grant. Mrs Roberts just celebrated her 110th birthday in August and is currently the oldest living person in Scotland. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_22.jpg" width="500" height="375" width_o="500" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_22_o.jpg" data-mid="15673989" border="0" align="left"/> Coincidentally the Statue of Liberty also celebrated its 125th anniversary in October 2011. So much history and tradition was well reflected in the intimate gala which had only 150 guests, yet it was an evening sparkling with excitement and glamour as guests gathered, mingled and enjoyed different varieties of Glenfiddich’s fine scotch collection. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_12.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_12_o.jpg" data-mid="15673980" border="0" align="left"/> The evening also had a special surprise item up for auction, Mr. Grenier himself. After a several bids, dinner with Mr.Grenier sold for $2,500. The event was co-hosted by Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman from Scotland who came to New York to oversee and celebrate the occasion. Also adding to the evening’s glamorous atmosphere was beautiful designer Irina Shabayeva , winner of Project Runway Season 6 and founder of the eponymous luxury brand Luxe. <img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_3_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_3_o.jpg" data-mid="15673972" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_4_640.jpg" width="640" height="480" width_o="1280" height_o="960" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_4_o.jpg" data-mid="15673973" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_5_640.jpg" width="640" height="480" width_o="1280" height_o="960" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_5_o.jpg" data-mid="15673974" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_21.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_21_o.jpg" data-mid="15673988" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_19.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_19_o.jpg" data-mid="15673985" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_6.jpg" width="500" height="388" width_o="500" height_o="388" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_6_o.jpg" data-mid="15673975" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_8.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_8_o.jpg" data-mid="15673977" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_10.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_10_o.jpg" data-mid="15673978" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_11.jpg" width="500" height="750" width_o="500" height_o="750" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_11_o.jpg" data-mid="15673979" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_12.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_12_o.jpg" data-mid="15673980" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_13.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_13_o.jpg" data-mid="15673981" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_14.jpg" width="500" height="353" width_o="500" height_o="353" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_14_o.jpg" data-mid="15673982" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_16.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_16_o.jpg" data-mid="15673983" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_17.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_17_o.jpg" data-mid="15673984" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_20.jpg" width="500" height="333" width_o="500" height_o="333" src_o="http://payload38.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3063107/DLx_Glenfiddich_20_o.jpg" data-mid="15673986" border="0" align="left"/> Photos: Marie Scott Blossom Ball 2012 http://www.destinationluxury.com/Blossom-Ball-2012 http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/Blossom-Ball-2012 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:22:17 +0000 Destination Luxury 3034039 <img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-10_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-10_o.jpg" data-mid="15623524" border="0" align="left"/> By Karen Ko Last week, the Endometriosis Foundation of America ("EFA") celebrated the 4th Annual Blossom Ball at the New York Public Library. The 4th Annual Blossom Ball was hosted by Padma Lakshmi & Tamer Seckin, MD along with co-chairs Susan Sarandon & Cindi Leive and honorary committee members Tyra Banks and Deborah Harry. <img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 4_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="2048" height_o="3072" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 4_o.jpg" data-mid="15623023" border="0" align="left"/> This star studded black tie affair included a cocktail reception followed by an elegant dinner with an auction and live music. EFA is a nonprofit organization working to fight the devastating effects of a disease that affects millions of woman and adolescent girls. Through increased awareness, education, research and legislative advocacy, the EFA is committed to improving lives by early detection and treatment. For more information on the Foundation please visit www.endofound.org or follow them on Twitter @endofound. <img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball_o.jpg" data-mid="15623553" border="0" align="left"/> Host Padma Lakshmi <img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-6_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-6_o.jpg" data-mid="15623516" border="0" align="left"/> Honorary Committee Member, Tyra Banks <img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-7_640.jpg" width="640" height="1039" width_o="739" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-7_o.jpg" data-mid="15623519" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-9_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-9_o.jpg" data-mid="15623523" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 3_640.jpg" width="640" height="961" width_o="2048" height_o="3075" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 3_o.jpg" data-mid="15623021" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 1_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="1927" height_o="2891" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 1_o.jpg" data-mid="15623008" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 2_640.jpg" width="640" height="959" width_o="1845" height_o="2767" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball 2_o.jpg" data-mid="15623013" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-8_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-8_o.jpg" data-mid="15623522" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-5_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload36.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/3034039/DLX_Blossom_Ball-5_o.jpg" data-mid="15623555" border="0" align="left"/> Photos: Dawen Huang The Luxurians - part 1 http://www.destinationluxury.com/The-Luxurians-part-1 http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/The-Luxurians-part-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:28:07 +0000 Destination Luxury 3030714 Introducing the Luxurians... they have a night out on the town at SFixio in Beverly Hills. See their style, the allure, the beauty directed by David Christopher Lee director of photography: Yaroslav Kofman LUXURIANS David Christopher Lee Wilson Ling Jessica Today Setorii Pond Elijah Kim Danielle Pollack Yaroslav Kofman Liz Bugarin Alicia Barnett Sfixio in Beverly Hills LOCATION Hats by Goorin Brothers Mara Sampo SPECIAL THANKS Porsche Design: New York Soho http://www.destinationluxury.com/Porsche-Design-New-York-Soho http://www.destinationluxury.com/following/destinationluxury.com/Porsche-Design-New-York-Soho Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:30:04 +0000 Destination Luxury 2848851 <img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho1_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho1_o.jpg" data-mid="14481399" border="0" align="left"/> By Karen Ko On February 15, Porsche Design Group hosted the opening of their second store in Soho New York. The Porsche Design store featured a well curated collection of lifestyle products ranging from eyewear, time pieces and travel bags to luxury sportswear in fashion forward colors. The opening party was highlighted by the presence of Top Chef’s contestant, Angelo Sosa, creating and serving delicious hors d’oeurves onsite, including tuna tartar, pineapple guacamole, and shrimp shooters. <img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 6_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 6_o.jpg" data-mid="14480991" border="0" align="left"/> DJ Alexandra Nicole Richards entertained the European jet setters and fashion crowd with her signature beats and the kept the party going. <img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 3_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 3_o.jpg" data-mid="14480965" border="0" align="left"/> CEO, Dr. Juergen Gessler surprised the guests with a fashion show, presenting Porsche’s newest ready to wear collection. <img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 2_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 2_o.jpg" data-mid="14480950" border="0" align="left"/> The collection consisted of sporty colors: army green, orange, navy and yellow in mens and womenswear including, a well designed, air force inspired women’s jumpsuit. <img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 18_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 18_o.jpg" data-mid="14481088" border="0" align="left"/> The event was well attended, including surprise guests the Jonas Brothers. If you were unable to attend the store opening, stop by Soho and check out the Porsche Design store one afternoon. <img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 7_640.jpg" width="640" height="426" width_o="1200" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 7_o.jpg" data-mid="14480999" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 1_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 1_o.jpg" data-mid="14480942" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 2_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 2_o.jpg" data-mid="14480950" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 3_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 3_o.jpg" data-mid="14480965" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 4_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 4_o.jpg" data-mid="14480974" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 5_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 5_o.jpg" data-mid="14480985" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 6_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 6_o.jpg" data-mid="14480991" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 8_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 8_o.jpg" data-mid="14481005" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 9_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 9_o.jpg" data-mid="14481009" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 10_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 10_o.jpg" data-mid="14481017" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 11_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 11_o.jpg" data-mid="14481021" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 12_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 12_o.jpg" data-mid="14481029" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 13_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 13_o.jpg" data-mid="14481033" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 14_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 14_o.jpg" data-mid="14481049" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 15_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 15_o.jpg" data-mid="14481065" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 16_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 16_o.jpg" data-mid="14481073" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 17_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 17_o.jpg" data-mid="14481080" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 18_640.jpg" width="640" height="960" width_o="800" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload27.cargocollective.com/1/2/73678/2848851/DLX_Porsche_Soho 18_o.jpg" data-mid="14481088" border="0" align="left"/> Photo: Karen Ko