NYFW Designers Announced!

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has said "bye bye" to Bryant Park and "hello" to it's new home at the Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park.

From September 9th through the 16th, they will host three runway venues; the Theatre, Stage and Studio (formerly known as: Tent, Promenade, and Salon) as well as a fourth presentation space called the Box for designer presentations, industry forums, press conferences and other activities.

The following designers will present their Spring/Summer 2011 collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week:

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IL CIRCO   

From June 2^nd-6^th the Circus will be coming to town. Anthology in Little Italy, San Diego will be hosting the world-renowned cirque-like show called Il Circo. Forget the lions, tigers, bears, oh my kind of show your thinking, this circus will feature beautiful acrobatic performers in the classically intimate venue that is Anthology. Along with breath-taking performances expect an outstanding Il Circo-inspired menu.

Now, you may be thinking, a circus? “How the hell are they gonna do that?” well, you’re not alone. For this is the same thing that David Moye, Public Relations guru for Anthology asked. His answer, “mostly onstage, with dramatic lighting by a performance team with over 14 years of experience” translation: you’re in for a treat. This lavish musical cirque extravaganza originated in San Diego in 1996 and has toured throughout the world. They rarely perform in their hometown and are delighted to use Anthology’s intimate space for a unique Il Circo experience. If this performance isn’t reason enough for you to check out Anthology, then try the food.

Chef Eric Bauer has come up with an inventive Il Circo-inspired menu that is sure to delight your night. For a small “bite”, try the Fresh Popcorn Shrimp with Movie Theatre Butter and a Basil Remoulade or the Korean Spiced BBQ Chicken Wings with Sesame Dipping Sauce. Entrees include a Pork Milanese with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Preserved Meyer Lemon, Balsamic Greens and Fresh Tomato, as well as a Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Ragout of Spring Spinach and Mushrooms, Roasted Corn and Poblano Sauce. Can you say Yum?

Il Circo is sure to enchant the child in you. So purchase your ticket soon, before you miss out on the adventure that both Il Circo and Anthology will bring you.

For more information on Anthology click here.

By Michelle Poveda

WRITE THE FUTURE

Mexican director and two-time Academy Award-nominated writer-director , Alejandro González Iñarritu, best known for Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel, recently directed Nike's commercial for the World Cup. The three minute spot features celeb athletes such as  Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Ronaldinho, cameos by Roger Federer, Kobe Bryant and even Homer Simpson. And of course, mexican heart throb, Gael García Bernal couldn't be left out.

What can we say, it's brilliant. Watch for yourself.

DEUTSCHLAND NACKT

What is it with German covers and nudity? Yesterday, we previewed a very pregnant Claudia Schiffer baring her baby bump for the June cover of  German Vogue. Today, we find Christina Aguilera embracing her femininity aux naturel, wearing only a pair of Christian Louboutins over the knee boots and black gloves,  on the cover of German GQ magazine.

Her motive? Empowering women to embrace and explore their sexuality. "I'm a very sexual person," Aguilera said. "It's very important to me that that always comes across [and to] always stay inspired by the non-mainstream things."

Christina Aguilera's forthcoming album, "Bionic," is due in stores June 8 backed by a host of appearances and a world tour set to launch in July.

YEY OR NAY?

 
Cate Blanchett  wears Alexander McQueen to the Robin Hood premiere at the Cannes Film Festival today. It's said that the late designer personally selected the pre-fall dress before his death earlier this year.

Thoughts?