The Business

Starworks Group at the Golden Globes

Starworks Group’s VIP Services and Artists divisions were tremendously successful – and busy! – at this year’s Golden Globe awards, held on January 15th, and the surrounding parties. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and to our clients who helped make them look spectacular:

Dianna Agron: Hair by Adir Abergel
Kate Beckinsale:  Makeup by Molly R. Stern
Leslie Bibb:  Hair by John D
Jessica Biel:  Styling by Estee Stanley
Connie Britton:  Stuart Weitzman shoes
Albert Brooks:  Styling by Michael Fisher
Ty Burrell:  Styling by Michael Fisher
Jessica Chastain:  Makeup by Mai Quynh
Lauren Conrad:  Makeup by Amy Nadine
Laura Dern:  Andrew Gn gown
Mireille Enos:  Hair by John Ruggiero
Romola Garai:  Hair by Alex Polillo, Makeup by Amy Nadine
Sarah Michelle Gellar:  Monique Lhuillier gown
Anne Hathaway:  Hair by Adir Abergel, Makeup by Kate Lee
Jonah Hill:  Simon Spurr tuxedo, Styling by Michael Fisher
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley:  Hair by Adir Abergel
Mila Kunis:  Hair by Mara Roszak
Diane Lane:  Hair by John D
Rooney Mara:  Makeup by Kate Lee
Debra Messing:  Monique Lhuillier gown and Stuart Weitzman shoes
Lea Michele:  Styling by Estee Stanley, Hair by Mark Townsend
Ahna O’Reilly:  Hair by Alex Polillo
Paula Patton:  Monique Lhuillier gown
Busy Phillips:  Temperley London gown
Amy Poehler:  Stuart Weitzman shoes
Christopher Plummer:  Makeup by Robin Black
Nicole Richie:  Styling by Cher Coulter
Andrea Riseborough:  Vivienne Westwood gown
Emma Stone:  Hair by Mara Roszak
Callie Thorne:  Stuart Weitzman shoes
Kristen Wiig:  Hair by Mark Townsend
Ariel Winter:  Hair by Aviva
Reese Witherspoon:  Hair by Adir Abergel, Makeup by Molly R. Stern
Shailene Woodley:  Styling by Kris Zero

 

Yoga by Equinox

Eager to master the arm balance? Equinox’s Briohny Smyth shows there’s no limit to what the artfully honed yoga body can do.

Directed by: Brody Baker

 

P.S. I Made This & C.Wonder

Erica Domesek partnered with Chris Burch’s C.WONDER to release their 1st ever DIY KITS for the holidays.

It’s all about entertaining, gift giving and decorating with a Wine Bag, Cocktail Party and Stationery kits.

 

Summer Lovin’

We’re loving the laid-back vibe in today’s short film on Nowness.com and especially the Tucker by Gaby Basora outfits worn by models Liberty Ross and Annie Morton!

The two glam ladies are holed up in a Palm Springs bungalow for a retro-glam romp with actor Donovan Leitch. Directed by Happy Massee and set to Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck’s “Heaven Can Wait,” the film was shot at Tucker designer Gaby Basora’s grandmother’s home and references the 60s Hollywood spirit of Steve McQueen and Marilyn Monroe. “Everything from the house to the clothes to the perfect weather just created this vibe,” Massee says of the nostalgic aesthetic.

New York-based Basora began designing in 2005 in a bid to add a little punch to her own closet and quickly found a cult following; the summer 2011 collection includes free-flowing maxi-dresses and jumpsuits, as well as the brand’s trademark blouses and rompers, all finished in signature bold prints. This spring, Basora will open a flagship in the West Village while continuing to set her sights on screen. “My mom had an art house movie theater when I was growing up in Seattle, and in lieu of a babysitter, we’d just sit there and watch whatever was playing, over and over again, until it was time to go. So I have this long relationship with film,” she says.

You can watch the full film here.

 

There’s a funny smell on Madison Avenue

Madison Avenue, heavily trafficked by Manhattan’s shopping elite, tourists and ladies who lunch was the stage for Ralph Lauren’s latest digital coup de grace. This past Wednesday all walks of the fashion world descended upon the newly opened women’s mansion store to watch as the brand celebrated 10 years of digital innovation. Coats buttoned up and tartan scarves tightly wrapped, the crowd stood amazed as the store took on a whole new life. The facade seemingly disappeared and rebuilt itself level by level. Using projection technology lights hopped from window to window before the entire storefront revealed a runway. Elegantly dressed models slunk down a grand trompe l’oeil staircase as chandeliers fell out of the night sky, the scene was almost poetic. Next, the building was drawn like a curtain to reveal enormous products–a handbag, a belt to cinch the building’s waistline, a watch and waving ties. All went dark for a moment before a ball crashed the facade to pieces and polo players galloped atop Madison Avenue before transforming into the iconic logo. The brand’s latest foray into fragrance took stage next as the scents sprayed across the crowd creating a truly “4-D” experience. In a fitting finale, a slideshow of all things American royalty crawled up the shop before a final wave from Mr. Lauren himself.

Earlier this year, the Guggenheim partnered with YouTube on a similar project to transform their swirling facade and if this is only the beginning, we can’t wait to see what’s next. We’ve come a long way from the twinkling snowflakes adorning Saks Fifth Avenue now haven’t we?

New York City:

London:

The Official Ralph Lauren 4D Experience – London from Ralph Lauren on Vimeo.