Get MAD at the Metalball: Museum of Arts & Design To Host the Hipstery-est Benefit

When you think “museum benefit” you don’t immediately think of the downtown fashion, art, and design cool kids club, but that’s exactly what the Museum of Arts & Design’s (MAD) young patron’s gala on October 18th promises to be.

Like last year, the folks involved are a veritable who’s who of the downtown scene. Richard Meier, Joe Manganiello, Hannelore Knuts, Waris Ahluwalia and Julie Ragolia co-chair this year’s gala to benefit the museum’s arts education program. Chris Benz, Mandy Coon, Leigh Lezark and Pamela Love are among the names on the host committee. Paul Sevigny, Leo Fitzpatrick & Chrissie Miller and Chelsea Leyland will DJ. And because the event is for the museum’s “young patrons,” ticket prices, which range between $200 and $400, are actually pretty affordable for this kind of thing. You can buy them here.

The gala, called Metalball, will showcase the work of artists who have created works around a “metal” theme. Even model, artist, and co-chair Hannelore Knuts got in on the metal theme, producing this trippy art video with designer Christian Joy for the benefit. It’s sure to wake you up this morning. And we’ve got the first look. Check it out:

Fashion Disaster: Love, Chloé Loves YSL By Mistake

Fashion heads are going to roll over this one.

According to a juicy little tidbit in this morning’s WWD, in the print ads for Chloé’s new fragrance, Love, Chloé, Raquel Zimmermann is wearing a YSL belt. That’s YSL, not Chloé, that the face of the fragrance, launched this past September, is wearing. And of course, these are the print ads that have been blown up on billboards. Ruh roh.

I feel horrible for the stylist or whomever is going to take the rap for this one. The blunder is “causing a bit of embarrassment, to put it mildly,” WWD is reporting.

Hilary Duff to Host Lucky Shops 2010 and More Exclusive Details

For the seventh straight year, Lucky Magazine is turning NYC’s Metropolitan Pavilion into a discount shopping paradise and we got the scoop on this year’s deets. More than just a glorified warehouse sale, Lucky Shops 2010 will include cool extras like music, refreshments and giveaways. It will all kick off with a “VIP Shopping Party” hosted by Hilary Duff to celebrate Lucky’s 10th Anniversary and the mag’s new E-I-C Brandon Holley.

The catch? You have to buy tickets, and while it might seem silly to pay to go shopping, it could be worth it if you’re willing to make the commitment. The tickets are reasonable, depending on what kind of access you want. Plus, the list of participating designers–which you’ll find after the jump–is really good, especially at up to 70% off.

Clothing
Alice + Olivia
ALICE by Temperley
Autumn Cashmere
Charlotte Ronson
Clu
Diane von Furstenberg
Foley + Corinna
Geren Ford
Jodi Arnold
Kenneth Cole
LP by Linea Pelle
Mara Hoffman
Milly
Miss Me
Nicholas K
Rebecca Taylor
Shareen Vintage
Shoshanna
Steven Alan
Thread Social
Tommy Hilfiger
Tracy Reese
Trina Turk
Tucker
Twinkle by Wenlan
Vena Cava
Walter
Yumi Kim

Jeans
AG Jeans
Citizens of Humanity
DL1961 Premium Denim
Goldsign
Marc Allison Jeans
MiH Jeans

Bags/Shoes/Scarves
Botkier
Hayden-Harnett
Kooba
Matt Bernson
Nine West Vintage
America Collection
Pour la Victoire
Rebecca Minkoff

Beauty
Maybelline New York

Jewelry
A Peace Treaty
Alex Woo
Amrita Singh
Bing Bang by Anna Sheffield
CC SKYE
DANNIJO
Erickson Beamon
Helen Ficalora
Lee Angel
Melissa Joy Manning
Miguel Ases
SEQUIN
Tina Tang

Lingerie
Commando
Cosabella
Elle MacPherson Intimates
Only Hearts

If this all just sounds like an ingenious ploy to get people to pay to get into an event where they’ll then feel obligated to spend money, know that the event also benefits Free Arts NYC, which “provides under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.” 100% of proceeds at the Shopping from the HeART boutique will be donated. The boutique will feature pieces from Donna Karan, Doo.ri, Erin Fetherston and Tibi, as well as clothing, shoes and accessories from stylist Mary Alice Stephenson’s personal closet.

Events and Prices:

10th Anniversary VIP Shopping Party Hosted by Hilary Duff, Thursday,
November 4, 6PM – 9PM: $185

Friday Preview Pass, November 5, 11AM-8PM: $40

Friday General Admission: November 5, 12PM – 8PM: $35

Saturday Shop-a-thon: November 6, 11am-5pm: $30

2-Day Pass: $60

**American Express ZYNC cardmembers are allowed early access beginning at 10AM and have the opportunity to purchase tickets at 15% off.

Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues), NYC

I’ve never been to a Lucky Shops event, but it sounds pretty amazing if lines and overcrowding aren’t too much of an issue. We also hear last year’s kick-off party was a blast with many celebs and designers in attendance. Purchase tickets here. Happy shopping!

Fashion News Roundup: Inside Coco Rocha’s Gramercy Park Apartment, Tim Gunn Hates On Gaga, & Taylor Momsen Covers Revolver Magazine

Coco Rocha’s Really Nice Apartment: As part of Vogue’s APT with LSD series, Lauren Santo Domingo takes us inside the Gramercy Park apartment of model Coco Rocha and her husband, James Conran. As you can probably imagine, there are stunning views, lots of art books, and an amazing closet. {Vogue}

Tim Gunn’s At It Again: Tim Gunn has already shared his thoughts on Anna Wintour. Now it Lady Gaga’s turn. He told Yahoo’s OMG: “Who would want to emulate that? It’s not fashion. Those are costumes.” Really? She’s worn Armani, Gareth Pugh, Jeremy Scott, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana. Aren’t they fashion designers? {Racked}

Revolver is a Magazine That Exists and Taylor Momsen is on the Cover: Taylor Momsen is on the cover of Revolver magazine holding a bunch of, well, revolvers, and wearing black lingerie. We get it, Taylor–you’re tough, you’re old enough to make you own discussions, and you should be allowed to stay out past midnight. Now, go put on some clothes. {Huffington Post}

Lily Cole No Longer A Redhead: The model turned actress has ditched her natural red locks for a more chocolate tone. While I’m all for brunette power, I really liked her red hair. {Modelinia}

Another Ralph Lauren 5th Ave Mansion: Today, Ralph Lauren will be opening their women’s flagship store–a huge 22,000 square-foot Beaux Art building at 888 Madison Avenue that was built from scratch. The new store is right across RL’s men’s flagship store, the Rhinelander Mansion. {WWD}

Street Style: Katie Mixes Chanel with J.Crew

Name: Katie

Age: 28

Occupation: Fashion Editor

What was the last good movie you saw? The Kids Are Alright

What are the most prominent colors in your wardrobe? Lots of neutrals with hits of red

What are you listening to? Whatever comes up on shuffle on my ipod! It’s got a classic mix of everything on it.

What are you wearing? J.Crew Sweater, Chanel bag, Alice & Olivia dress and Michael Kors shoes.

**All Photos by Ashley Jahncke

Would You Rather…? The Tommy Ton Shot Edition

Tommy Ton snapped this photo, pitting AW10′s best shoes against each other. So which shoe do you want to wear, the Bottega Veneta or the YSL?

New Jersey Fashion Week Is A Thing That Happened and Real Housewives of New Jersey Were There

And you thought fashion month was over. Not true! New Jersey’s inaugural fashion week (ahem, NJFW) kicked off this week to showcase emerging designers from the Garden State. “I want people to understand that New Jersey Fashion Week is the next great destination to showcase global emerging talent,” Donnella Tilery, the co-founder of NJFW told MSNBC.

While the Jersey Shore crew was a no show (not that they were expected but a girl can only hope for more Snooki, right?), there was a reality TV star presence at NJFW, thank goodness. The Manzo sisters, Caroline and Dina, from the Real Housewives of New Jersey were front row and opened up about Jersey style stereotypes.

“We dare to be ourselves — whatever makes us happy,” big sis Caroline, always reasonable, told Tonic. “I definitely feel the stereotypes,” Dina told MSNBC, “But tonight we’ll see the more elegant side of New Jersey.”

Hmm…”Elegant” isn’t exactly the word I’d use to describe the near-crotch-revealing numbers that came down the runway at New Jersey Fashion Week. There were also some fun chiffon guys with big bracelet-like rings attached to the trains so you could loop the bracelets over your wrists and make like a bird. But judge for yourself. Or judge from the reactions of the front row which vary from open-mouthed shock (of horror? delight?) to a guy on his cell phone. Here is what NJFW looked like:

All photos by Al Chaudhri/www.studio25inc.com

Racked Dealfeed: Vena Cava For Aqua, Property, 7 For All Mankind and More

Property
Deal: Up to 60% off floor samples plus 20% off new furniture at this Soho decor store
When/Where: Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 16. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm, Sat—Sun noon—6pm. 14 Wooster St between Grand and Canal Sts, NYC(917-237-0123)

Vena Cava for Aqua
Deal: 30% off the collaboration
When/Where: In store (Bloomingdale’s) and online

7 for All Mankind
Deal: Denim ranging as low as $60 to $80
When/Where: Friday, October 15 through Sunday, October 17. Daily 11am—8pm. Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves, fifth floor, NYC (212-463-0071)

Intimacy Bra Shop
Deal: Sale with up to 70% off a selection of lingerie and accessories from brands including La Perla and Chantelle.
When/Where: Westfield Century City and South Coast Plaza, LA; hours vary by location.

Pretty Pennies
Deal: 15% off the entire site with the code Racked15, designers include Dolce Vita, Han Cholo, WeSC, Obey and BB Dakota
When/Where: Online

An Ode To Karlie Kloss’s Walk Of Fame

Eighteen year-old model Karlie Kloss has walked everything from Miu Miu to Versace. Of course, most top models have. But, if anything sets her apart from other models, it’s her famed walk. The walk, which is usually accompanied by her “death stare”, seems to be set to a beat that no one else can hear. As an ode to Karlie and her strut, we’ve assembled her best mid-walk shots from this season.

The Bay’s fashion focus, Omnipresent customers, LVMH rebound, China boosts Burberry, Motoyama wisdom

Pink Tartan Autumn/Winter 2010 | Source: The Back Seat Stylers

The Bay finds new fashion focus (Vancouver Sun)

“Two years after Bonnie Brooks took over the helm of the Canadian heritage department store -several months after it was bought by U.S. real estate magnate Richard Baker – Brooks’s fashion focus has finally arrived.”

How mobile has given rise to the omnipresent customer (Luxury Daily)

“These new types of customers are no longer confined to a PC or laptop. They are now on the move and it is up to retailers to not only catch up with them, but meet them at the point of need and anticipate their next move. Mobile provides this capability.”

LVMH Third-Quarter Sales Rise 24 percent (Bloomberg)

“Demand for luxury goods is recovering as wealthy Asian shoppers splurge on timepieces and handbags, and retailers replenish inventories in the U.S. and Europe after the industry’s worst year on record.”

China’s love of luxury goods boosts Burberry (Telegraph)

“Burberry, the luxury goods retailer, said that like-for-like sales in its stores around the world increased by 9pc over the six months to September 30, boosted by shops in emerging markets.”

Fashion retailer Choichiro Motoyama (Japan Times)

“Choichiro Motoyama, 89, is a pioneering Japanese retailer …He relentlessly advocated elegance and is widely known as the man responsible for creating the demand and subsequent boom for foreign luxury goods in Asia.”

Must-See TV: QVC Offers Shoe Shopping for a Cause

QVC viewers can choose from more than 100,000 pairs of shoes from 100 brands to support breast-cancer research, including this suede and leather pump created by Fergie.

When we go shoe shopping, it’s almost always an act of indulgence that we rationalize as retail therapy. After all, why go to the shoemaker to resole our old booties when the fourth floor of Barneys has hundreds of nice new ones? But this month we can feel better about our purchases knowing the money will go toward a good cause.

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, QVC will team up with the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) for an annual shoe-sale fundraiser that benefits breast-cancer research, airing Friday, Oct. 15, from 7–10 p.m. ET. This year, guests can choose from more than 100,000 pairs from 100 popular brands — including Anne Klein, Coach, DKNY, Kenneth Cole New York, MICHAEL Michael Kors and Nine West — at half the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Singer and songwriter Fergie is the spokeswoman for this year’s event. (Her company has donated the supercute magenta pump above.)

Over the last 16 years, QVC’s “FFANY Shoes on Sale” has sold more than 1.5 million pairs of shoes and donated upwards of $32 million to the cause. “The broadcast is always exciting and offers shoppers a chance to do good while shopping for fabulous shoes,” says Karen Fonner, vice president of multichannel programming and media relations at QVC. “This year, we hope to raise even more money.”

If you can’t tune in for the scheduled broadcast, you can watch QVC on any weekday from 7–9 a.m. ET and purchase the “Shoe of the Day.” Or order from the online collection on QVC.com during the entire month of October, while supplies last.

If shoes are not your obsession, you can take advantage of the Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Charity Auction now through Oct. 21 and bid on over 300 unique experiences — from front row seats at a Ralph Lauren fashion show to a bike ride with Lance Armstrong. All purchases will benefit the Pink Pony Fund of the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation, an organization dedicated to cancer care and prevention. To place a bid, go to charitybuzz.com.

How will you support breast-cancer research this month? Share with us in the comments below!