The Business

Mother of Pearl Sample Sale

Listen up fashion fans: cult British clothing label Mother Of Pearl is having a sample Sale in London this weekend. There’ll be up to 70% off summer 11 and past season styles plus one-off samples. The address couldn’t be more appropriate: 33 Fashion Street. Hot foot it down there!

 

Inside the CFDA Awards

Starworks Group was out in force at this year’s Council of Fashion Designers of America awards last week at Lincoln Center.  Not only were two clients nominated, Simon Spurr for Best Menswear Design and Alejandro Ingelmo for the Swarovski CFDA Award for Accessories, but the amazing events group assisted on the red carpet with many of the evening’s celebrity presenters.  Other Starworks clients represented include Deborah Lloyd of kate spade new york.

Oftentimes the perils of PR mean finding yourself tucked behind and between photographers and video cameras, making your supposed behind-the-scenes more “out in front.”  Here‘s me popping in and out of frame as Alejandro waits to be interviewed by New York Magazine…may we please discuss how amazing Doutzen Kroes looks in J Mendel?!  Simon appears at the :21 second mark; my mug pops in at :52 seconds.  Another fun spot is Starworks Group’s own Dafna DeBasc in this photo appearing on The New York Times website.

Sadly, Simon and Alejandro came up empty handed in their respective categories, but certainly the exposure from the event will last well after the envelope was opened.  For a complete list of the evening’s winners, and to learn more about the CFDA, visit www.cfda.com.

Alejandro Inglemo, Jessica Igoe of American Express and Courtney Bennett of Alejandro Ingelmo

 

First Ladies of Fashion

Michelle Obama and  Samantha Cameron both looked ultra-sleek at 10 Downing Street this afternoon. Mrs Obama wore a pre-fall dress in wool crepe by Roksanda Ilincic (the second time she’s worn the London-based Serbian designer) while Sam Cam opted for a painterly Peter Pilotto dress. We’re happy to report that Starworks have special relationships with both of the designers in question (we represent them) and are SO proud that they’re flying the flag for British fashion in such a stylish way.

 

 

Snappy Dressers

A view of the pool at the LACOSTE L!VE party in celebration of Coachella

This weekend at Coachella, Lacoste L!VE pulled out all the stops to celebrate the festival in style. With all-star guests including Diane Kruger, Joshua Jackson and Katy Perry the pool party was in full swing all day Saturday and Sunday of the festival in Palm Springs. LACOSTE L!VE is a new, directional line of clothing and footwear from the iconic label. Focused on youthful optimism and referencing cultural trends in fashion, art and music, the collection features slimmer fits, pop colours and eye-catching patterns.  

CEO of Lacoste North Amercica Steve Birkhold with Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson

 

Guests at the Coachella party sipped crocktails and danced poolside next to giant inflatable crocodiles as Nick Valensi of The Strokes and, Lord of the Rings star, Elijah Wood DJ’ed. Twilight star Kellan Lutz played based baseball with friends before making his way over to the SS11 Lacoste L!ve gifting suite to pick out an outfit.  Apl.de.ap and Glee’s own Lea Michele were so excited about the choice they changed straight into their new clothes.  www.lacoste.com/live

Lea Michele in Lacoste

apl.de.ap in LACOSTE L!VE

Alexander Skarsgard and Malin Akerman

Ke$sha

 

MoP of the Shops

Starworks successfully threw the first of hundreds of street parties this April with the launch of the MoP Shop on Bond Street… Mother of Pearl designer and partner of Damien Hirst, Maia Norman was joined by a gang of London’s most influential artists and creatives, as she staged a takeover of ‘Other Criteria’ – Damien Hirst’s gallery and store.

For the next month, this illustrious address will be the home of the MoP Shop, selling Mother of Pearl’s graphic SS11 collection, which features exclusive prints by the artist Jim Lambie. Jaunty new seasonal additions include the ‘Tape Eyes’ t-shirt and beach bag.

Maia was joined on the night by friends including Polly Morgan & partner Matt Collishaw, Paul Simonon, girl about town Mary Charteris and Tallulah Harlech, who enjoyed Snowqueen cocktails and tunes by special guest DJ Jarvis Cocker. 

MoP Shop, 36 New Bond Street, W1. Open until 13th May. 020 7629 5800

Damien Hirst and Maia Norman

Sunday Girl and Jarvis Cocker

Bip Ling, Sara Blomqvist, Mary Charteris, Jade Williams aka Sunday Girl