NYFW // Catherine Fulmer AW 2011 @ Bowery Powetry Club

On Sunday night, designer Catherine Fulmer and entrepreneur Avi Oster hosted Southern Crawl, an evening of fashion and music, featuring a presentation of Fulmer’s Fall 2011 women’s collection along with music by emerging Soul singer Marla Joy and a special appearance by renowned DJ Paul Sevigny. Southern Crawl was held at the Bowery Poetry Club, … Continue reading

PARTY // HD Launch: Black, Beautiful & Badass

By Guest Blogger @thefrogge When I first heard that Harley Davidson was throwing a launch party for their newest bike, it came as no surprise to me that they chose Don Hill’s as the venue… as they should have! However, nothing irritates me more than walking up to a joint that I frequent, aka live … Continue reading

RESTO REPORT: Mike's Apartment Beefs Up

What happens when you decide to throw super swanky loft parties in your apartment and build a marketing campaign around it? Just ask my friend Mike Herman, whose apartment, known as the “it” spot to party during S/S 11 Fashion Week, became nearly impossible to get in to. Cmon – we all remember the trials … Continue reading

The Hangover: The Darker Side of Green

Tuesday night I went to this party – The Darker Side of Green at the Skylight Studios in Chelsea. I have been so inundated with party invites, press releases, and other shit, I can barely keep track of my plans every night. I didn’t even remember what the event was for – all I knew was Paul Sevigny and the Misshapes were DJing, and a ton of promoters were affiliated with the event. When I got there I was so thrown off to find out that (A) it was a Lexus event and (B) Sarah Silverman had something to do with it. I missed the “debate” and the abundance of celebrities *ugh WTF I missed the Gyllenhaals* in attendance but I did get to see the randomness which ensued after they all left.

NightLIFE: Introducing The Kenmare

In the midst of fashion week hysteria, I missed the moment we have all been waiting for!   The Kenmare, the new restaurant and underground lounge brought to you by nightlife heavyweights, Beatrice Inn’s Paul Sevigny AND Rose Bar’s Nur Kahn *Double Whammy*, is unofficially open.   And although Sevigny told Grub Street,  “It’s not a … Continue reading

The Downtown Dossier: A Night Out With Mr. (Steve) Lewis

What was supposed to be a feature in my column – ‘A Night Out With’ turned out to be ‘A Dinner with’, but nonetheless I got some one-on-one time with the man, the myth, the legend  – and fellow Queens native – Mr. Steve Lewis.   Although ‘Uncle Steve’ was dealing with a PR crisis, … Continue reading