Birman and Olivia

Bergdorf Goodman Celebrates Alexandre Birman

One of AVENUEinsider’s favorite recent events was an intimate gathering that proved a welcome break from the overstuffed schedules, endless lines, and overcrowded venues that – for better or worse – have come to characterize much of fashion week. On Valentine’s Day, Alexandre Birman and Dori Cooperman welcomed a cozy … read more

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Imitation of Magic

Tara Subkoff has always been known for the outlandish, the extreme, the cutting edge, but the presentation of her newest collection was delightfully magical. Throughout her Imitation show – held at Buddakan on a chilly Sunday afternoon – a magician appeared onstage performing a series of magic acts, involving the … read more

Ainsley Earhardt and Gigi Stone

Mobile Milly

Fashion changes and now the way that we buy that perfect black dress has changed as well. Milly’s Madison Avenue boutique was the perfect venue for the Valentine’s Day themed launch of the new mobile app for HavetoHave.com, one of the fastest growing online lifestyle registries. Co-founders and Columbia Business … read more

MONIKA CHIANG FALL 2012 PRESENTATION

Monika Chiang Fall 2012 Presenation

Last Thursday marked Monika Chiang‘s big debut at New York Fashion Week. She showed leather staples such as long skirts, gloves with classic jackets, sexy sweaters and fur vests. But the presentation was not limited to vestments but a full collection of accessories as well as shoes, jewels, bags, and … read more

Erickson Beamon presentation with The Citizens Band

Erickson Beamon Take on the Roaring ’20s at NYFW

The time has come. You know what we mean. It’s officially New York Fashion Week and the city is abuzz with the click-clacking of heels and jangling bangles (or “arm parties” as Avenue fav, Leandra Medine might say). As the city’s chicest took to the streets last night, this insider … read more

MARUSYA Fall 2012 Presentation

Moscow on the Hudson

As a prelude to fashion week, Moscow-native luxury designer Marina Ilchenko unveiled for New York her latest couture eveningwear and fine fur collection, Marusya.  Mink to fox, chinchilla and sable, plus crocodile and lizard skins were all on display for New York’s fashion elite who were prepared to pay handsome … read more

NBC Entertainment & The Cinema Society with Volvo host the world premiere of "Smash"

A Smashing Time at the MET

Lucky guests were let into the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night for a special screening  of Smash held by NBC, The Cinema Society & Volvo.  After viewing an episode of the new musical TV show about Broadway, guests like Anjelica Huston, Uma Thurman, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Lauren Hutton … read more

A Midwinter Night's Skate Party - Hosted by The Standard and Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot Champagne on Ice

Last night, Veuve Clicquot celebrated their annual celebration of winter, Clicquot in the Snow, with The Standard, New York for A Midwinter Night’s Skate Party. Guests crowded around the rink to watch Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Sasha Cohen perform to Glee’s mashup of “Rumour Has It” and Adele’s … read more