Kimberly Ovitz featured in Women’s Wear Daily

Kimberly Ovitz is featured as one of the new designers to watch next season in today’s Women’s Wear Daily.   Sure, she’s the daughter of Hollywood heavyweight Michael Ovitz, but she’s no Queen Elizabeth – her resume boasts an internship at Chanel Paris and stints at cult favorites like Imitation of Christ and Ya-Ya.  Her inaugural collection is equestrian-centric, but constructed with an easy, minimalist approach.  I’m really excited about this collection and it deserves all the buzz it’s been getting.   Plus, we all know what huge fan of androgynous clothing I am…….Her line debuts her line this Spring at Curve NY and LA. 

 

photo courtesy of WWD

-Ax

Evenings in Vogue Event at the Gansevoort South, 11/20/08

Curve was selected by Vogue Magazine to style a fashion installation at the Miami edition of their “Evenings in Vogue” parties, at the Gansevoort South Hotel & Residences.  One of the hosts, Loren Ridinger, is also one of Curve’s best clients so we were anxious to impress her and to show everyone what Curve is all about.  Curve Soleil, Nevena’s 3rd location,  is opening in the lobby of the Gansevoort South next month, so she hand-selected pieces from our most popular collections to give Miami a sneak peek of what to expect in December and next Spring in all of our stores….

The event was gorgeous – guests were greeted by two custom Aston Martins parked in front of the hotel.  Once inside, they were whisked up the express elevator to Plunge, the Gansevoort’s rooftop pool and outdoor club, to enjoy cocktails by Grey Goose Vodka and a bevy of other complimentary treats.  It was a balmy 57 degrees that night (yikes), so special thanks to the models for pulling it off and making it look at least 80!!!  Overall, the event was a huge success – Vogue was happy, the hosts were happy, the guets were certainly happy, and someone even bought one of the Aston Martins!  Afterwards, the elite set migrated to Loren’s villa to ring in her birthday at midnight but Nevena chose to spend time with her new son, Dorian. That’s the only party I wanted to be on the list for*

In the end, we managed to create quite a buzz about Curve and the new store, so I can’t wait to come back for the opening.  And the weather.  But mostly the opening*** 

 

-  Ax

 

Nevena consulting with Rodney Cutler of Cutler Salon on the girls’ looks

Fittings with the Models

Doing a lighting and staging check before the party starts

From left: Balmain Flame Dress, $5595. bangles, Erickson Beamon, available for special order. Lace-up White Dress, Preen, Available for special order

From left: Balmain Snake Dress, Balmain, $5545. Fallon bangles, available for special order. Sequin Dress, Preen, available for special order.

From left: belted silk jumpsuit, Preen, available for special order. Cinzia necklace, Diana Broussard, $1165. One-shouldered tank and bandage skirt, both by Sweetface, available for special order.

Both: Dresses by Raquel Allegra, Beyond Necklaces by Erickson Beamon. All available for special order.

Red Lace-Up Dress, Preen, available for special order.

From left: lace-up dress, Preen. Avilable for special order for SS09 delivery. Flame dress, Balmain, $5595. Assorted bangles with crystals, all Erickson Beamon, available for special order.

Sequin dress, Balmain. $2475. Necklace, Erickson Beamon, available by specal order.

On left: blue sequinned dress, Preen. Erickson Beamon Necklace. On right: blue dress wth sequinned flower, Richard Sorger, available for special order.

All dresses, Raquel Allegra. Accessories, from left: Beyond necklace, Erickson Beamon. Mixed bead/chain necklace, Fenton. Beyond necklace, Erickson Beamon.

Nevena & Michael Achenbaum

Adriane

Brittney, Tatiana, & Danielle – Super Helpers

 

Special thanks to:

Stephanie Horton and Brigid Walsh @ Vogue

Rodney Cutler, Michael Caracciolo, Aileen Quintana, and Tiffany Oliver @ Cutler Salon

Michael Lindenbaum, Lilaj Segal, and The Staff @ Gansevoort South

Jorge Urena @ Wilhelmina Miami

Beata, Liz, Megan & Nicole @ Wilhelmina Miami

Danielle Delatorre, Tatiana Gonzales, and Brittney Tate