Hot and Bothered

Zana modeling her own leather peplum, and a friend modeling one of her bondage style face masks

Yesterday night, I made a sweaty trek over to CATM Gallery with hundreds of other Zana Bayne enthusiasts to view her latest Fall/Winter 2012 collection of leather body-harnesses.  Taking a beautifully orchestrated step away from the traditional fashion presentation, Zana chose to collaborate with three other artists and photographers to fully convey the sensual nature of her work.  Char Alfonzo, Maxime Buchi, and Adrian Wilson used photography, video and installation to capture Zana's work on the human body, playing with the themes of power and submission that are integral to her bondage inspired pieces. The fetishistic and fantastic elements conveyed through the resulting work gave Zana's harnesses a life that could not be expressed in a simple presentation with models, and the gallery truly felt like a teasing peek into Zana's lush, leather-filled world.  The exhibition is only up for one more day, so try to make it if you're in New York.  Otherwise, keep an eye out for her new pieces to arrive--I personally can't wait to get my hands on the leather cone bra pictured in one of Adrian Wilson's photographs.

Zana's Leather skull installation

Leather bra photographed by Adrian Wilson

-Tiffany

Stockholm Lately

Robyn's excellent performance at the Bon Magazine 10th Anniversary Party

Now that the springtime is here, and life is worth living again, Stockholm is quickly metamorphosing into a place that I actually enjoy being in.  It helps that everyone else in the country is undergoing a similar spring awakening (as one friend puts it, it's like 'rising from the grave').  Since every minute of increasing daylight is a reason to celebrate, I've been going out all week.  People are even finally starting to make visits again, and my friends Geordon and Leigh from The Misshapes stopped by this weekend to DJ the Bon Magazine 10th Anniversary Party, where Robyn put on an amazing show.  As much as I love this place, I have to say, it was undeniably fun to have a nice injection of New York.  Here are some of my favorite photos from the past few days, in no particular order.

Asian girl poses with Fumi at the Bon Magazine Party. Fumi was wearing a Jeremy Scott jumpsuit. I wore my Mary Katrantzou x Topshop dress.

Fumi and Geordon

Leigh modeling some eyebrow-enhancing glasses at Scandinavian Press Room

Geordon looked so handsome in his new leather biker jacket, courtesy of Acne

Hanging out in Geordan's hotel room at Berns before the Bon party. Gabi wore her vintage DKNY dress.

Finsk platform wedges at Scandinavian Press Room

Hanging out with the boys in the (Hammarbyhojden) hood

Opening night of Stockholm's latest Shopping Center, Mood

Somebody threw a bike over the Sankt Eriksgatan bridge, and it's been lying on top of the frozen over waters of Karlbergssjon ever since.  

Robyn's Prada brogues.

-Tiffany

In the Grace of Your Love

Since I'm not in New York for fashion week, I've been dutifully deleting and ignoring all invitations to shows and events, trying to avoid any lingering feelings that I'm missing out on all the fun.  Even so, there are two Fashion Week festivities that I would like to share with my fellow New Yorkers, and if you happen to be in town, you should definitely stop by.  The first is a Valentine's celebration at our favorite vintage shop Screaming Mimi's, featuring Triskaidekaphobia, along with our friends Arms and Armory, Flotsam and Jetsam, Chris Habana and Shelter. Champagne and treats will be served, and their will be plenty of perfect gifts for your beloved, or yourself.  The second is a presentation of our friend Collette Ishiyama's new jewelry collection, Isis, and Serichai Traipoom's photography at End of Century.  Drinks will be provided by 42 Below, and music will be provided by our dear friend Adam Crail.  You can RSVP here.  Hope you enjoy both events, I will be there in spirit!

-Tiffany

Issey Miyake TriBeCa 10th Anniversary

On my last night in New York, I stopped by the Issey Miyake TriBeCa store to celebrate their 10th Anniversary with my two favorite boys (outside of my husband), Brandon and Izzy.  Special Birthday shirts were printed up for the occasion, glittering profiteroles were served, and there was a mini-runway show featuring looks from the Spring 2012 collection.  The bloom-inspired pieces blossomed off the body echoing the shapes of petals.  However, my favorite pieces were the electric colored leggings, that were actually made of different colors of cut-out fabric layered on top of one another.  Of course, a night at Issey wouldn't be complete without some of his signature fragrance, which I managed to spill all over myself before the night was complete.  I wasn't one of the lucky few to win a Bao Bao bag (although Brandon walked away with one), so at least I will have something to remember the night with now that I am far away in Sweden!

-Tiffany

This Week

This week is my last week in New York before leaving for Stockholm for six months.  I've been trying to get out as much as possible, but yesterday's sudden winter storm put a damper on my night's Halloween plans.  I refuse to let any other evenings go to waste, and will be stopping by these two parties and encourage you to join.

Although many chose to forgo Halloween festivities altogether, it has always been one of my favorite holidays, mainly because it involved collecting candy by the bag full. Figuring out costumes can be tough, but luckily I have a full drawer of old Six Six Sick outfits that can dress me for many Halloweens to come.  Tomorrow I plan on joining Occupy Halloween for the Halloween Parade, and then heading over to Patricia Field's Halloween bash at Co-op.

On Thursday, I'm planning on stopping by the YPX MOCA Gala, where there will be an open bar and dim sum from 7-9pm.  This year will be celebrating honorees who have made significant contributions in the Digital Arena.  Tickets are available here.

-Tiffany

Six Six Sick Presents NOMIA!

After months of talk and planning, we're incredibly excited for our party this Thursday for NOMIA, a New York based women's wear collection designed by our talented (and drop-dead gorgeous!) friend Yara Flinn.  We'll be screening the new NOMIA Fall/Winter Collection Video, and toasting with complementary Asahi Beer and an open vodka bar from 10-11PM.  Just in case you're not familiar with NOMIA, here's a peek at the new Spring collection, which centers around an agate digital print applied to minimalist, body-conscious silhouettes.  I'm personally obsessed with the dresses with agate panels.  Hope to see you on Thursday at Anchor Bar!

-Tiffany

POP SOUK!

Lovely Becca of Chromat modeling one of her head pieces, and a Triskaidekaphobia tooth necklace, hidden by her hair!

Yesterday afternoon fabulous freaks from all corners of the city descended on Hiro Ballroom for the first ever installment of Ladyfag's Pop Souk pop-up market.  We were there selling both Triskaidekaphobia and Arms and Armory alongside some of our favorite nightlife and daylife friends, and I have to say it was definitely the most fun collection of bright new talent, dirt cheap designer finds, out-there outfits, and of course, straight-up random realness/weirdness.  Chris Habana was there selling eyeball necklaces alongside antiques, Chromat was peddling outrageous cage gear, Patricia Field set up a booth full of candy-colored glitter wigs, and half naked men sauntered through the stalls modeling three-foot high feather headdresses.  Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We can't wait for the next one!

Part of our Triskaidekaphobia Booth

The Arms and Armory section

Shoppers in the main ballroom

Zana stopped by, wearing one of her own signature leather creations.

This dude was walking around

Hiraku was working the Patricia Field booth, wearing a spider-web top of his own creation!

Naomi Yasuda at her Nail Art booth

-Tiffany

I know what you're doing this weekend...

I know it's only Tuesday, but for those of you who like to plan your weekend in advance, there are two events going on that are worth stopping by.

The first is an event that we will be participating in on Sunday afternoon at Hiro Ballroom, Pop Souk. Conceived by the inimitable Ladyfag, who ran a vintage shop in her previous life, the pop-up market will feature nightlife personalities and fashion fiends selling their designs, their closet castoffs, and even their baked goods. We'll be selling Triskaidekaphobia Jewelry alongside our friends Arms and Armory, Chrishabana, Chromat, Telfar, Patricia Field, and Ying Chu (and many, many more).  There will be a one-day-only discount of 50% off retail.

Now that I've made a completely shameless personal plug, I thought I should also let you know about the Fight Like A Girl Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness at Slope Suds in Park Slope.   As some of you might know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Slope Suds is participating in raising money with an all day event featuring a bake sale, a raffle, personalized gift bags, and discounted skincare services. All proceeds raised from the event will go to breast cancer research.

Hope to see you out this weekend!

-Tiffany

CALLING ALL PANDAS, MONSTERS AND ZOMBIES

In case you haven't heard, the Nicola Formichetti store opened in the middle of fashion week, with a big ol' steamy party full of assorted pandas, monsters, and zombies, all hoping to catch a glimpse of Nicola.  Launched as part of BOFFO's Building of Fashion program, Nicola collaborated with Gage/Clemenceau Architects to build the mirror-covered space, which looks a bit like an imploding Bucky ball. It also resembles the famous Telephone Hat that Lady Gaga wore in the Telephone music video, which happens to be on prominent display, along with several other infamous Gaga outfits.  As if being surrounded with a million reflections of yourself wasn't overstimulating enough, there are strobe lights strategically placed around, so the entire interior is constantly flashing and reflecting a trillion watts of lights. Obviously not built for the seizure prone.

Anyway, Christina and I are really proud to have Triskaidekaphobia on sale at the store, alongside some of our besties like Chrishabana and Zana Bayne.  The store is only open until September 21st, so hurry down to check it out before it all disappears!

Telephone hat!
 

Triskaidekaphobia Teeth necklaces
 

Vintage Versace from Screaming Mimi's 
 

Zana Bayne harness

Zombie Boy Skateboards

PANDAS!

-Tiffany