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Trumps: They're Just Like Us!

2008-04-02T12:18:00.006-04:00

In a recent interview published on everyone's favourite invite-only mag, Ivanka Trump sits down for an interview in which she's dubbed "a post-feminist icon," amongst other high-praising remarks.In an attempt to gain an insight into the heiress real life, we learn how Ivanka defines herself as "pretty mellow" and as a fan of "cheesy 80s movies and mozzarella sticks" (who knew!? Who cares?!--We

Sasha Barrese

2008-03-27T15:48:00.001-04:00

Sasha Barrese The stunning and down-to-earth model and actress, Sasha Barrese, recently graced our TV screens as a guest on the CW Network’s ‘Supernatural’. She’s a rising star with a passion for theatre. Here she tells ASW about her upcoming TV projects and her obsession with music and… well… chess! Q. How and when

Reinventing Sartorial Traditions: The New Savile Row

2008-03-27T15:46:00.000-04:00

Behind an unmarked green door in Central London, a Savile Row tailor fitted a client with a bespoke suite on an early November afternoon. If you are picturing an interaction between a stuffy gentleman and a tight-lipped tradesman, think again. The tailor in question was the maverick, Mark Powell, and the client was Dexy’s Midnight Runners frontman,

Sebastian Copeland / Antartica: The Global Warning

2008-03-27T15:44:00.003-04:00

Celebrity photographer and ASW member Sebastian Copeland now has a bevy of new models posing in front of his camera: all breathtakingly beautiful, majestic, with ice-cold glares, Copeland describes them as his latest obsession. So, who are these mystery muses? Located in the southern most hemisphere, spread over five million square miles

2008-03-27T15:44:00.001-04:00

In 2004, Adi Ezroni, a well-known Israeli actress and TV personality, learnt of the harsh realities of the underworld of child trafficking. In defence of the rights of children around the globe, Adi decided to get involved in the production of ‘Holly’ – a feature film opening this week in the US – which portrays the life

I'm not a Russian Mail Order Bride!

2008-03-27T15:43:00.001-04:00

Helena Khazanova One would think I know all about Russian girls in New York because that is exactly what I am: a Russian girl living in this monster of a metropolis. People often ask where I am from. “Moscow,” I reply with certainty and without hesitation, despite fifteen years spent abroad. The look of surprise always

Liverpool: City of the Arts

2008-03-27T15:42:00.001-04:00

‘It’s grim up north’ or so goes the familiar reply whenever a town situated north of London’s M25 is mentioned. ‘Well, have you ever been to Liverpool?’ is the appropriate response. After suffering a chequered history, Liverpool has recently emerged as a lively centre for the arts. Former home to Europe’s largest port, the city enjoyed its heyday during the

Le Freak, C'est Chic! A Roundup of NYC's Halloween Bashes

2008-03-27T15:40:00.001-04:00

A 'too cool for school' crowd danced to the hipster music sensation Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at the Gramercy Park Hotel for the Vmagazine.com party, which was hosted by Nur Khan and Gemma Ward. Fashion royalty Julia Restoin Roitfeld-- looking beautiful even with fangs-- partied with boyfriend Magnus Berger, friends

Sushi Samurais Battle for Top Sushi Honor

2008-03-27T15:33:00.001-04:00

Sushi epicures gathered at the Sushi of the Year 2007 competition at London House for the ultimate sushi fix last Tuesday night. On the menu were seven nigiri dishes prepared by top sushi chefs – collectively billed the ‘Seven Sushi Samurai’ – who competed for the sushi world’s highest honour. Now in its sixth year, the challenge attracts global

Halloween in NY: ASW Scenesters Reveal Their Party Plans and Costumes

2008-03-27T15:30:00.001-04:00

Valerie Boster Who is she? Fashion 'It Girl' and Vogue Editor Halloween plans? Cavalli party and a loft party in Brooklyn Costume? Cocktail attire for Cavalli party and changing to a hipster outfit (American Apparel, head-to-toe) for Brooklyn Fabian Basabe Who is he? Handsome party boy and blogger Halloween plans? Lance Bass' party in Hollywood then to a

Swarovski Fashion Rocks 2007

2008-03-27T15:27:00.000-04:00

"Music is fundamental to complete an outfit," said Frida Giannini, Gucci's creative director at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks 2007 on Thursday night at London's Royal Albert Hall. The evening proved her point as 15 designers, including Gucci, sent models down the runway to tunes of their inspirational rock star collaborator. Armani paired with Alicia Keys

Alexander Kølpin

2008-03-27T15:25:00.001-04:00

Alexander Kølpin Alexander Kølpin is a Danish star of film, the stage, and the ballet. He danced with the Royal Danish Ballet, in Bournonville Ballets, and guest starred with several other ballet companies. While injury forced Kølpin into an early retirement from dance, his life still revolves around the art and he is currently

From Comunista to Fashionista--Models Strut Down the Great Wall of China

2008-03-27T15:22:00.001-04:00

When Qin Shi Huang erected the Great Wall of China in 221 BC, protection of the Chinese Empire's northern borders was what he had in mind. More than 2000 years later, Karl Lagerfeld had a different thought. Last week, for the first time, the historic monument was transformed into the world's largest runway to showcase Fendi's Spring 2008 collection. The show,

2008-03-27T15:20:00.001-04:00

Jared Cohen Rhodes Scholar and Stanford Graduate, Jared Cohen received his true education traveling through the Middle East where he met with Islamic youth and explored how they view themselves and their place in the world, post 9/11. Author of One Hundred Days of Silence: America and the Rwandan Genocide (Rowman and

A Quick Glance at the Frankfurt Book Fair

2008-03-27T15:17:00.000-04:00

What was it all about? With more than 6,000 exhibitions from over 120 countries, the Frankfurt Book Fair is the biggest book fair in the world. This year the deal fervor was high, with chatter between agents, publishers, film producers, and distributors. Why people go? To buy and sell books - Frankfurt is an in-house affair for people in the

Rachel Zoe's "Style: A to Zoe" Party at Cartier in LA

2008-03-27T15:15:00.000-04:00

"Manners maketh the man" as William of Wykeham's old adage goes, but it's the accessories that maketh the icon, according to celebrity fashion stylist Rachel Zoe. And how fitting that a trend-setter who espouses such a belief should choose Cartier to host the launch party of her new book, Style A to Zoe at the jewelers flagship store in Beverly Hills, providing

Paris Fashion Week S/S 07

2008-03-27T15:13:00.000-04:00

The City of Light proved it’s a small world indeed, especially during les defiles. While Chanel, Lanvin and Nina Ricci showed in the Tents, the style-set packed Rue Cambon and Place Vendome like the halls of a haute family reunion. With a recipe of champagne, celebs and dangerously high heels, anything and everything was possible. And just in case you couldn’t

Frieze Art Fair

2008-03-27T15:12:00.001-04:00

Modern art’s most glamorous patrons combed the 150 galleries of London's Frieze Art Fair in search of the next Damien Hirst and Chapman Brothers last weekend. And of course, when they weren’t looking at the art, they were attending the countless events held to coincide with the fair. From a small affair five years ago, Frieze has turned into ‘the start of

The Cartier Award 2007: And the Winner is...?

2008-03-27T15:09:00.000-04:00

On the first day of London’s Frieze Art Fair, a full house of serious art buyers and seriously puzzled artists laughed and scratched their heads as the 2007 Cartier Award recipient, Mario Garcia Torres, used an actor representing a pseudonym to present his winning project. The Los Angeles-based Torres, who has exhibited at the Tate Modern, Kadist

The 2007 London Film Festival

2008-03-27T15:05:00.000-04:00

What’s it all about? It doesn’t have the glamour of Cannes or the art house cachet of Venice or Berlin but this year’s London Film Festival is attracting its fair share of Hollywood A-listers, including Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Halle Berry. Why go? Unlike the other major European film festivals, which are

End of Summer Ball: London's Farewell to Summer

2008-03-27T15:04:00.000-04:00

Never mind that there was no summer in Britain this year. London's smart set still showed up to celebrate the End of Summer Ball, hosted by Vince Power at Berkeley Square. Scenesters such as Kimberley Stewart, designer John Rocha, Tim Jefferies and Princess Beatrice – who was escorted by her beau, Dave Clark – came out for the soiree, which supports the

Sanjay Rawal

2008-03-27T15:03:00.000-04:00

Sanjay Rawal Sanjay Rawal is a philanthropy junkie. He has led dozens of projects around the world and helped launch some of the most impressive relief campaigns to date. His previous work with the likes of Donna Karan and Wyclef Jean has quickly earned him a position as a go-to guy when it comes to humanitarian endeavors.

Tara Agace

2008-03-27T15:00:00.000-04:00

Tara Agace Tara Agace’s jewelry can be seen adorning celebrities and all over the pages of women’s fashion magazines. But this hugely successful designer has even more strings to her bow – including acting and producing credits – as well as a burning desire to play a tough-girl part like Linda Hamilton’s in ‘The Terminator’.

Erping Zhang

2008-03-27T14:59:00.002-04:00

Erping Zhang When Erping Zhang, Executive Director of the Association for Asian Research in New York, became a Chinese exile, he decided to devote his life to raising awareness of human rights violations in his mother country. Here he reveals to ASW his views on Communism, censorship and why, despite his grievances with the

Hiro Nishida

2008-03-27T14:59:00.001-04:00

Hiro Nishida Hiro Nishida is originally from Tokyo and is the president of Food Scope, the Japan-based company behind two of New York's hippest Japanese restaurants, Megu (downtown) and the recently opened Megu Midtown. In the midst of the rapid expansion of the Megu concept – to Hong Kong and London – we sat down with

London Fashion Week S/S 08

2008-03-27T14:57:00.002-04:00

Saying that London has a little Fashion Week is like saying Britain is a small country: What it lacks in actual size, it makes up for in power. How else can you explain the appearance of Kate Moss, the return of Matthew Williamson, and the recurring front row seat of Anna Wintour, all in five days? Our must-discuss moments of the week are below…

Kristina Tjader

2008-03-27T14:57:00.001-04:00

Kristina Tjäder Kristina Tjäder is one of three sisters who make up the Swedish women’s fashion label, House of Dagmar. Here she tells ASW what a pleasure it is to mix family with business and how House of Dagmar breaks the Swedish fashion mould. Q. How do you use ASW and what is your favorite site feature? Kristina

Milan Fashion Week S/S08

2008-03-27T14:55:00.000-04:00

The high-heeled-erati is still recovering from an action-packed week of moda in Milan. The capital of fashion-as-commerce introduced a tighter schedule this season, fitting the big shows into four days instead of the usual five. Stefano Tonchi of the New York Times commented, "Young designers were pushed aside, and shows happened so close together that no one will

Carlo Von Zeitschel

2008-03-27T14:54:00.000-04:00

Carlo von Zeitschel Carlo von Zeitschel talks to ASW about supporting emerging artists and making art accessible to the masses. Q. How and when did you become a member of ASW? Carlo von Zeitschel: A friend in London sent me an invitation in the summer of 2004, recommending it as an 'improved Friendster.' Q. How do you use

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

2008-03-27T14:53:00.000-04:00

What's it all about? In 1981, two gentlemen settled an argument about who had the fastest boat by pointing to the furthest buoy from Saint-Tropez’s Club 55 and heading out to sea. This was how Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez was born. Since then, it has become one of the most glamorous and elegant spectacles in the modern yachting world. Why go? Why

Models and Celebs Take to the Catwalk for UK Food Relief

2008-03-27T14:51:00.000-04:00

Naomi Campbell is planning to give fashion-faithfuls some bang for their buck when she presents Fashion for Relief, a benefit fashion show to be held in London later this week. Clothing from world renowned fashion houses, including Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Dior and Dolce & Gabbana will be paraded by celebrities

Racing Back in Time: Goodwood Revival

2008-03-27T14:49:00.002-04:00

The British social season took a ride back to the past at the Goodwood Revival, one of the world’s most prestigious vintage car racing events, held earlier this month. And what an authentic trip it was! The sprawling West Sussex estate could have been the set of Casablanca or The Aviator with the very real sensation of being ‘quantum leaped’ back in

Max Lugavere and Jason Silva

2008-03-27T14:47:00.000-04:00

Max Lugavere and Jason Silva Max Lugavere and Jason Silva went from being a couple of film school graduates from the University of Miami to being on-air hosts and producers on Al Gore's latest media project – Current TV. ASW talks to this progressive network's presenters about their artistic aspirations, becoming public figures and the

Caprice Crane

2008-03-27T14:45:00.000-04:00

Caprice Crane Caprice Crane is the author of the new novel, Forget About It. She is also the former head writer for MTV networks and is the daughter of Gilligan’s Island’s Ginger Grant. ASW sits down with this bright second-time novelist to talk about her new book, its movie proposal and becoming the pop-cultural successor to

Ben Saunders

2008-03-27T14:43:00.000-04:00

Ben Saunders Q. How and when did you become a member of ASW? Ben Saunders : A friend introduced me to ASW at the end of 2005. Q. How do you use ASW and what’s your favorite site feature? BS:I travel an awful lot (58 flights last year) and I’m usually in places for just a few days at a time, so the travel

The Definitive Guide to Mexico City

2008-03-27T14:42:00.000-04:00

Condesadf rooftop bar An ocean of 18,000 naked bodies met American photographer Spencer Tunick’s lens this April when he staged his largest-ever installation in Mexico City’s massive Zócalo, filling the square’s 17,500 square meters. See, art is major in this sprawling 700 year-old city. It’s no wonder then – with its renowned

NY Fashion Week S/S 08

2008-03-27T14:41:00.000-04:00

It's been a week of clothes and catwalks in New York, as almost a hundred designers released their creations at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. There was good. There was bad. There was Victoria Beckham. And then there was aSmallWorld, watching for haute glimmers and high hems from the front row. Below are our favorite runway picks, plus a healthy dose of buzz - after

Nicola Blatsiotis

2008-03-27T14:39:00.000-04:00

Nicola Blatsiotis Nicola Blatsiotis, a former pro-tennis player, coach, USTA player development expert and current consultant to USA Networks gives ASW Magazine the inside scoop on the US Open. From locker room chatter to endorsement deals, find out what’s behind the hype. Q. How has your time on the tour prepared you for what

Joshua Bell

2008-03-27T14:37:00.000-04:00

As one of the top concert violinists in the world, Joshua Bell plays in approximately 100 cities a year. With his concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall approaching, ASW catches up with this brilliant musician to talk about The Red Violin Concerto’s recording, touring the world and what it means to be dubbed a ‘Young Global Leader’. Q. How

Hay's Galleria Oyster and Seafood Festival

2008-03-27T14:35:00.000-04:00

What’s the soiree all about? September marks the start of the native oyster season in the British Isles. It’s as good a reason as any for a celebration. The Hay’s Galleria Oyster and Seafood Festival, now in its seventeenth year, offers the perfect opportunity to feast on these sexy mollusks and their finned friends.

Glamour Redefined

2008-03-27T14:34:00.000-04:00

At the Jaeger-LeCoultre Nikki Beach Party at the Venice International Film Festival, the fine watchmaker presented a new collection of extraordinary jewelry watches. A group of celebrities gathered to celebrate the event, hosted by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s CEO, Jérôme Lambert. Among them was the stunning Diane Kruger, who was enchanting in

Kirill Konin

2008-03-27T14:32:00.001-04:00

Kirill Konin ASW talks to Kirill Konin, director of the International Refugee Film Festival, about the impact of film, the plight of the refugee and how we can make a difference. Q. What exactly is the Refugee Film Festival and how is it related to the United Nations? Kirill Konin : The RFF is a film festival

What to Expect at the 64th Venice Film Festival

2008-03-27T14:29:00.001-04:00

Keira Knightley in AtonementThe 64th Venice Film Festival is shinier, more progressive and more Anglophone than ever this year. Nearly half of the films in competition for the Golden Lion are from England or America, and there is a new Queer Lion for the best film with gay themes or characters. Every star in the cinematic firmament is on show by

Festival Season in Edinburgh

2008-03-27T14:27:00.000-04:00

Edinburgh is the most exciting place to be on the planet in August when Scotland’s capital hosts not one but six major festivals plus a spectacular Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle, which packs in over 8,000 people every night. Visitors flock from all over the globe to be amazed, stimulated and entertained or just revel in the giddy ambiance of a city that knows how

The Istanbul Bienniale's 10th Anniversary

2008-03-27T14:14:00.000-04:00

Istanbul's location – as the gateway between Europe and Asia – is key to its 10 year old Biennial. Unlike Venice, where the emphasis is on national pavilions, this event is firmly rooted in the city itself and is more concerned with involving the local community than wooing the international art crowd. This year, San Francisco's star curator Hou Hanru

Copenhagen Fashion Week

2008-03-27T14:07:00.000-04:00

Jens LaugesenDenmark, the world’s ninth largest exporter of fashion, recently celebrated its established and newest design talent with a packed show and party schedule at Copenhagen Fashion Week 2007 (CPW), sponsored by Moët & Chandon. More than 50,000 designers, buyers and press attend CFW, Northern Europe’s largest

The US Open--Top Tennis, Parties and Celebrities

2008-03-27T14:06:00.000-04:00

Maria SharapovaThe US Open has once again rolled into New York and it promises to be more competitive and glitzier than ever. A record amount of prize money is at stake, 650,000 spectators are expected and celebrity attendance will be the most paparazzi-friendly in history. And if that’s not enough, the world’s most lucrative annual sporting

Johan Nilson

2008-03-27T14:05:00.000-04:00

Interview How and when did you become a member of ASW? Johan Nilson: I became a member pretty early. I think in the beginning of 2004. As someone who is always on the move, how do you use ASW and what’s your

Lisa Cant

2008-03-27T14:02:00.000-04:00

Interview How do you use ASW and what's your favorite site feature? Lisa Cant : Just to keep in touch with people I don’t see that often. And I love looking at everyone’s picture. What's your best ASW anecdote? LC:

Hollywould Creative Director, Holly Dunlap, Uncovers the Secrets of Capri

2008-03-27T14:00:00.001-04:00

I have just returned from spending a long weekend in Capri, which I highly recommend. In case you’re lucky enough to be headed there in the next few months, here’s a list of the island’s highlights: Hotel: The JK Place Capri is the hottest new spot on the island, and while I was there none other than Princess Caroline of Monaco was also a guest. This place is

Croatia: The New Riviera

2008-03-27T13:54:00.000-04:00

With summer upon us, we face a serious question: where is the hottest place to soak up the sun, sip champagne, and dance tabletop amongst all that is beautiful? Rest assured there is life beyond Ibiza and Saint-Tropez. Those in-the-know have already discovered this oasis, and with rising international acclaim for having one of the most stunning

Secret Garden Party 2007

2008-03-27T13:52:00.000-04:00

England is whipped into a festival frenzy every summer and while most of us have heard of the larger events such as Glastonbury, there is a growing following for the smaller, ‘boutique’ festivals. One of the newer and fastest growing in reputation, if not in size, is the Secret Garden Party that took place on the weekend of July 26-

Marlise Kast--The 'Tabloid Prodigy' Who Sold Her Soul

2008-03-27T12:53:00.000-04:00

For a girl who grew up in a conservative home as the daughter of missionaries, ASW member Marlise Kast seemed an unlikely character to wind up a tabloid journalist working for the Globe. But after she finished studying journalism with the dream of becoming a respected journalist, that’s exactly what happened. Aged

Cartier Polo at Windsor

2008-03-27T12:51:00.000-04:00

Diane Kruger and Joshua JacksonAfter weeks of rain the sun finally shone down upon the Guards Polo Club in Windsor for the annual Cartier International Day. And as usual, a host of celebrities and socialites turned out to cheer on the players. Early in the day there were celebrations as the Prince of Wales’ team took the Golden Jubilee

Already Tired of the iPhone?

2008-03-27T12:49:00.000-04:00

For those of us who become tired just thinking about the iPhone, the ultra chic minimalist Media Skin phone from Japanese operator KDDI offers a welcome high- design, lo-fi alternative. Hailing from the design house that previously enlisted Marc Newson to create the Talby phone, this latest offering is the brainchild of designer Tokujin Yoshioka, who made his

Super Saturday

2008-03-27T12:47:00.000-04:00

Fabiola and The Tinz The word 'super' barely did the 10th annual Super Saturday garage sale extravaganza any justice. With everyone from Alberta Ferretti to Zac Posen flogging their wares under the tents at the field of the Hamptons' Nova Ark Project, it was more of a case of a super-size Saturday of unadulterated shopping. The sale, hosted by

Annie Churchill

2008-03-27T12:44:00.000-04:00

Interview When and how did you become a member of ASW? Annie Churchill: I became a member this past February, after all my friends convinced me to. What is your favorite site feature? AC: I love to be able to find

Charlotte Collard

2008-03-27T12:43:00.001-04:00

Interview How long have you been an ASW member? Charlotte Collard: I’ve been a member for about 2 years. What is your favorite site feature? CC: Flat rentals! As I have to travel a lot, I always go through

Caroline Monk

2008-03-27T12:41:00.000-04:00

Interview Who or what has been your greatest inspiration? Caroline Monk: I’m inspired everyday by the true beauty and kindness of some people. There’s a lot of good in this world and it’s sad that we only seem to hear

FLIP--Festa Literaria Internacional de Paraty

2008-03-27T12:38:00.000-04:00

Nadine Gordimer with Amos OzParaty’s glistening bay, cobblestone alleys and colonial architecture are near-fictional in their beauty. It seems only fitting then that since 2002 this spectacular Brazilian seaside town has hosted celebrated fiction and non-fiction writers from around the world for FLIP – Festa Literária Internacional de Paraty.

Summer Art Party at Sudeley Castle

2008-03-27T12:36:00.001-04:00

Polly Morgan The social whirl of the English summer is usually punctuated by plenty of evenings in the depths of the countryside, and the party at Sudeley Castle to celebrate the annual exhibition in its gardens is no different. Though many a heel sank into the lawns, it did not hinder any of the revelers on Saturday night who were toasting the

Tribeca Films Goes to Beijing!

2008-03-27T12:33:00.000-04:00

Planet b-boy Chinese films have always featured strongly at the Tribeca Film Festival, since its founding five years ago by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff. In fact, in the last six years, the Tribeca Film Festival has screened 18 feature length and short films from Chinese filmmakers. Its fitting then

Olivia Chantecaille Gives ASW the Scoop on Valentino's 45th Bash

2008-03-27T12:31:00.001-04:00

Valentino Garavani toasted his 45 glamorous years in fashion with a lavish 3-day fete in Rome. Everyone from Iranian Empress Farah Diba Pahlavi to Mick Jagger turned up to toast the designer’s work. ASW member and Valentino muse Olivia Chantecaille kept a diary on her Blackberry of the sumptuous celebrations I just knew that the

Cuckoo, Ciapriani Play Polo for Las Pampas Charity Drive

2008-03-27T12:30:00.000-04:00

The children at the Santa Maria Primary School in Argentina’s La Pampas prayed for sunshine and clear blue skies to hold some 6,000 miles away in Ham, England on June 16. The reason for their rather peculiar weather request was that conditions needed to be right for a charity polo match to benefit Fundacion Pro-Alvear, a non-profit

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin S/S 08

2008-03-27T12:29:00.002-04:00

Rudolf Dassler by PumaKarl Lagerfeld got his start in Germany, but who’s next? The answer may come on July 13, when Berlin hosts their first official Fashion Week. Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, the three day event at Brandenberg Gate promises a major fashion adventure for all involved. But who will come away with the most buzz? ASW

Christian Dior's 60th Anniversary: Couture Collection

2008-03-27T12:27:00.001-04:00

Helena ChristensenWhen it comes to a 60th anniversary celebration of Dior with 10 years of artistic direction from John Galliano, it’s hard to imagine anything but an entirely opulent and lavish affair. And that it was, as a star-studded list of guests descended upon the Versailles Palace near Paris on Monday July 2, for an evening

Tour de France 2007

2008-03-27T12:26:00.001-04:00

Floyd Landis - 2006 Tour de France The 2007 Tour de France starts on July 7th in London (go figure), which will be the first time London hosts the event and only the seventh time the race has started outside of France. With eleven flat stages, seven mountain stages and two individual time trials (totaling over 3,500 kms), the Tour is the ultimate

Scott Harrison

2008-03-27T12:20:00.001-04:00

Interview When and how did you become a member of ASW? Scott Harrison: I was invited by Dan Kinder in June 2006 – he was helping us fundraise for charity. How do you use ASW and what’s your favorite site feature? SH:

Henley--British Summer Season Starts With Thames Regatta

2008-03-27T12:18:00.002-04:00

The season’s social calendar launches with the Henley Royal Regatta, which has been held on the 27th weekend of every year since 1839 (except during the two World Wars). This year, the regatta begins on Wednesday 4 July, come rain or shine, and will be held on the Berkshire bank of the Thames, near the town of Henley-On-Thames.

Sister Act-Melina and Jessica Solnicki

2008-03-27T12:16:00.000-04:00

Interview When and how did you become members of ASW? Melina: September 2004 Jessica: All my friends from around the world began to talk to me about it and I was invited. What is your favorite site-feature on ASW?

Denise Kaufmann

2008-03-27T12:15:00.000-04:00

Interview You're the second most connected ASW member, with over 2000 contacts. When did you join the community? Denise Kaufmann: June 2004 What is your secret to having so many friends? DK:

Luxury Reinvented--Shanghai Boutique Hotels

2008-03-27T12:09:00.001-04:00

M Suites, Pier One, Shanghai.Since market restrictions were lifted, Shanghai, once referred to as ‘The Paris of the Orient,’ has promptly become a hotspot for internationalism, business and design. And with its rapid social, cultural and economic change, a new breed of hip and cosmopolitan visitor has arrived to the city. It's not surprising

Giulia Siegel

2008-03-27T12:07:00.000-04:00

Interview When and how did you become a member of ASW? Giulia Siegel: I got invited by a friend in September, 2004 Of all your talents, which include modeling, acting and DJing, what is your greatest passion?

Wimbledon 2007--Seriving Up This Year's Competition

2008-03-27T12:05:00.001-04:00

Roger Federer There are a few things that will probably never change at Wimbledon. At least one rain delay per fortnight is almost inevitable. The freshly cut court grass will always be green and the players' outfits will forever be white. The champagne will always flow, the fresh strawberries and cream will always entice and Londoners will

Would You Like to Be Seated?

2008-03-27T12:02:00.001-04:00

NomaWhen the prospect of snagging a table at one of the world’s hottest restaurants seems a little challenging, get creative, writes Charlotte Druckman. Le Comptoir at Hôtel Relais Saint-Germain 9, Carrefour de l’Odéon, Paris Phone: +33 (0)1 44 22 07 97 Fax: +33 (0)1 46 33 45 30 At Chef Yves Camdeborde

John Altman

2008-03-27T12:00:00.000-04:00

Interview When and how did you become a member of ASW? John Altman: Early in 2005, at the instigation of my good friend Denice Lewis. She is a very dynamic personality and I suddenly found myself in a telephone

Versailles in Wall Street--Hermès opens downtown NY emporium

2008-03-27T11:57:00.001-04:00

Chloe Sevigny Hermès toasted the opening of its new Wall Street store with a sumptuous soirée on Thursday night. Early evening cocktails at the store, which is conveniently located opposite the New York Stock Exchange, were followed by an opulent Versailles-themed party held at the legendary Cunard Building. As partygoers such as Rachel Weisz

The White Strips Speak to ASW About Their Latest Album, Icky Thumb

2008-03-27T11:49:00.001-04:00

Icky Thump album cover When Jack and Meg White of the White Stripes first came to our attention ten years ago, they had us all intrigued, wondering whether the pair were brother and sister or former husband and wife. It turned out that the raven-haired garage folk rockers were in fact once bound by marriage (a copy of their certificate surfaced as evidence)

Chloe Lonsdale

2008-03-26T18:12:00.000-04:00

Chloe Lonsdale What’s new with Made in Heaven? Chloe Lonsdale: Made in Heaven is not the average denim collection. It’s done like a true fashion collection, so now we’re working on Spring/Summer 2008. I’ve been between Portugal, Istanbul, and Tunisia to make these new cotton fabrics, based on old vintage polka dot blouses and things

de Grisogono's Cannes Party

2008-03-26T18:10:00.000-04:00

Fawaz Gruosi and Eva Mendes Where were all the fabulous people who descended on Cannes for the 60th Annual Film Festival Tuesday night? Not in town as you might have expected. The select group of entertainment, business and social figures spent the evening at de Grisogono’s renowned, star-studded Cannes party at Hôtel du Cap, Eden Roc, in Cap d’

Festival Fever Heats Cannes

2008-03-26T18:08:00.002-04:00

The Carlton Hotel, Cannes Cannes is one of the only places where you can step off the beach, onto a red carpet and into a movie palace. As the Cannes Film Festival turns 60, the film industry's elite, including many ASW members, will inundate this French resort town from May 16th-27th. Festivities will kick off with the opening night premiere of

Jamie Patricof

2008-03-26T18:06:00.001-04:00

Fisher Stevens and Katie Nehra in Red Angel Jamie Patricof Red Angel is director Matt Ross's adaptation of Eric Bogosian play by the same name. It is set on the campus of an elite east coast college, where celebrated novelist David Blau (Fisher Stevens) spends his time working as a guest

Andrew Waller

2008-03-26T18:05:00.001-04:00

In Taking 5, director Andrew Waller, brings to screen an upbeat, comic story of the insane escapades of two teen idol worshipers. Gabby (Daniella Monet) and Devon (Alona Tal) are the ultimate fans of the mega boy band, 5 Leo Rise (The Click Five). Taking 5 is the product of an emerging trend in pop culture

Webbed in London-Stars Come for Spider-Man 3's UK Premiere

2008-03-26T18:01:00.001-04:00

Kirsten Dunst “I have little spiders crawling up me everywhere,” giggled Caprice as she showed off Scott Henshall’s £1 million web-inspired couture creation at the London premiere of Spider-Man 3 on Monday night. “Even on my bum!” Caprice joined guests Claudia Schiffer, Arsenal footballer Fredrik Ljungberg and singer Jamelia to welcome

Pete Townshend Unveils New Music 'Method'

2008-03-26T17:59:00.002-04:00

Pete Townshend Do you want to make beautiful music, just you and your computer? Pete Townshend could make it happen. The Who songwriter and guitarist has unveiled a melody-making computer program, ‘Method,’ which could help all wannabe composers create their very own sound. Townshend was first introduced to the idea of composing on computers

'King of Fashion' Poiret Reigns at NY's Met Ball

2008-03-26T17:57:00.001-04:00

Naomi Campbell New York’s social set never wants for an excuse to get dressed up. But of all the city’s spring balls and parties, there is no event more decadent or debonair than the Costume Institute Ball, which is the event of the social season. This year’s ball, held on Monday, May 7 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provided an additional

Some Enchanted Evening: Scarlett Johansson Leads Louis Vuitton's Love Toast

2008-03-26T17:54:00.002-04:00

Scarlet Johansson “With all the flashbulbs going off, I started to wonder which film I’d been in,” joked Fabiola Beracasa of the red carpet scrum outside Louis Vuitton’s cocktail soirée to celebrate its spring Love Collection in New York last Thursday night. The socialite was amongst the starry arrivals, which included tennis ace Serena

The Moet et Chandon Ephemeral Restaurant

2008-03-26T17:52:00.000-04:00

Benoit Gouez, Chef De Cave- Lorangerie in Epernay The Moët & Chandon Ephemeral Restaurant event, which will be held in Paris on April 25, 2007, promises to be a full sensory feast. Indulge your taste buds with Moët’s newest wine, Grand Vintage 2000, which will be launched at the event. By selecting the finest fruit from a Champagne

Olivia Palermo Goes Swimming!

2008-03-26T17:51:00.000-04:00

Olivia Palermo Late this March, a not so innocent prank sent New York society into overdrive. For a moment the city's social teacup promised to boil over and spill its frothy combination of sanctimony and Schadenfreude all over itself. Perhaps it was the weather, perhaps it was the poorly

Three Kings: Desert Camps Fit for Royalty

2008-03-26T17:48:00.001-04:00

It’s been about an hour since your land rover turned off the road, about two since you saw any other cars, and about eight since you left Marrakech, yet the driver informs you there is still another hour to go. Despite the roaring cell reception you’ve had for the rest

Prada America Cup's Party in Valencia

2008-03-26T17:47:00.002-04:00

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore Valencia turned into one big party when Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli hosted a star-studded event for 2,000 guests in the city’s indoor Mercado Central to mark the start of the Louis Vuitton America Cup on April 15. During the celebrations, Prada and Bertelli also threw a more intimate dinner in

A Night Fit for a Queen

2008-03-26T17:45:00.002-04:00

Fabiola Beracasa, Tinsley Mortimer If clinking glasses in a setting of leopard print Louis XV furniture, pastel-colored macaroons and a set of landed gentry with ringlet wigs to match the macaroons sounds a bit too hedonistically “Marie Antoinette” for you, then perhaps you wouldn’t have enjoyed the decadence of last week’s grand soiree held at the

Shanghai Shimmer: Disco Debut of Kylie Minogue's H&M Collection

2008-03-26T17:40:00.001-04:00

Kylie Minogue “Come into my world,” sang the 300-strong female chorus to celebrities and socials as they arrived for the “H&M loves Kylie” event at the Shanghai Museum of Science and Technology. The soirée, organized in part by ASW member Anastasia Kolpakova, marked the global launch of the Swedish company’s Kylie-inspired beachwear

New York Fashion Week F/W 2007: Designers To Watch For

2008-03-26T17:34:00.005-04:00

Vena Cava venacavanyc.com Uniquely designed prints and vintage inspired silhouettes represent the Vena Cava signature look, which is often described as being grown up yet never stuffy. The 25 year-old Brooklyn-based California natives have been designing together since their graduation from Parsons in 2003. Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai describe their style as “sensitive and

To Art or Not to Art: Art Basel 2007

2008-03-26T17:31:00.001-04:00

Ray Caesar courtesy of Jonathan Levine Gallery What do Miami Beach, Florida and the Swiss city of Basel have in common? Don't be fooled, it's not the weather. From December 7th through the 10th, the American beach town known for its bikini clad babes and all night dance parties is playing host to Basel's international art show. Founded in Switzerland, Art Basel) is an adult

Purple Madness: The Purple Fashion Party, 2007

2008-03-26T17:27:00.001-04:00

Juergen Teller and Helmut Lang New York’s newest and hippest hot spot, Beatrice Inn, is owned by Paul Sevigny, (DJ and brother of Chloe Sevigny), Andre (Love Graffiti artist) and Matt Bromchec (part owner of the downtown hangout Employees Only). Since opening, Beatrice Inn has played host to a plethora of avant-guard gatherings, from V Magazine’s Halloween bash to Proenza Schouler

Paris Fashion Week F/W 2007: Save The Best for Last

2008-03-26T17:24:00.001-04:00

It's the final week of fashion month and, as they say, the best is often saved for last. As we all know, Paris is known for fashion and it rarely disappoints. The Autumn/Winter 07/08 prêt-a-porter collections, which opened on Sunday, February 25th with Balmain and Rick Owens, kicked off the week. Rick Owens Corto Moltedo But the best is still yet to come. The

Better than Perfect: East Africa

2008-03-26T17:20:00.002-04:00

“Better than perfect.” It was right there in the guest book. Heady praise to bestow upon the luxury camp named for a legendary Masai leader, but don't take a mere mortal's word for it. The landscape and its inhabitants support the sentiment visually by daylight, audibly confirming it at night. Migrating

London Fashion Week F/W 2007: The Ones To Watch

2008-03-26T17:16:00.003-04:00

Christopher Kane Not many new designers get a gift from Donatella Versace, but Christopher Kane isn’t your typical rookie. After graduating last year from Central Saint Martins with almost every award there is to win, Mr. Kane won a place at the House of Versace as Donatella’s style consultant for the runways. Coincidentally (or not), that’s exactly when Versace’s clothes became

Art Explosion: China is Hot!

2008-03-26T17:10:00.003-04:00

25 years ago, China’s artists were begging for rice. Today they are they are driving luxury cars and partying like rock stars. The boom in the Chinese art market is unprecedented. Hugo Tillman Zhang Xiaotao, 2006 Hugo Tillman Yu Hong, 2006 ASW chats with Fabien Fryns, owner of F2 Gallery in Beijing and Hugo Tillman an English artist who is