Bittersweet

The bitter cold temperatures of this past weekend did make for some cool photo ops.

xx.

M

Generation Love Spring/Summer 2011

Designers Roni Hirshberg and Audrey Bressa-Valcourt bound together classic and girly with total and complete rock n' roll. Handmade in NYC, Generation Love presents a cohesive, beautifully detailed, eco-friendly collection of high-end tees and tops that are officially my newest obsession.

Are you not absolutely in love with Generation Love?

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Generation Love, click here.

Big thanks to Marisa over at Bollare for sending over this lookbook.

xx.

M

Abstract Expressionist New York

I am a total art nerd and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is not only by far my very most favorite museum in NYC, but it is absolutely one of my most favorite museums in the world. An invitation to last night's private viewing plus Q&A session with the curators of the Abstract Expressionist New York exhibition, which began on October 3 and will run through April 25th, 2011, was well beyond exciting. The survey draws from MoMA's renowned and unmatched collection to display a chronological narrative of the true breakthrough of American artists on the art scene. Starting in the beginning of the 1940s and lasting into the 60s, you can sense the dialogue between the works of art and how each artist looked to one another to really create and define the revelatory movement. With some of the most famous pieces from some of the most influential artists of all time, this presentation is an awesome representation of the first avant-garde movement to place New York City at the forefront of international modern art. I highly, highly, highly suggest visiting it today.

Andy Warhol

Jackson Pollock

Sam Francis

Barnett Newman

Jackson Pollock

Clyfford Still, David Smith

Adolph Gottlieb

Introducing the new MoMA iPad App

To learn more, see more, and to visit MoMA, click here.

To learn more and see more from the Abstract Expressionist New York Exhibition, click here.

xx.

M

Close Ups with Caro Marketing

A press preview with Caro Marketing at the trendy boutique hotel Ink 48 yielded a fantastic sneak peek at what is to come in the springtime of 2011 for eleven different collections. It was a mix of some awesome brand new lines that will be launching this spring, such as Jia and Bishop (the diffusion line of Bishop of Seventh, who is best known for their clean tailoring and amazing fits...Bishop of Seventh also happens to be collaborating with Los Angeles artist Michael Chearney this spring on a sick limited edition, feng shui-inspired t-shirt and denim collection!), as well as some long-time favorites such as the always on-trend Aryn K, the classic and sophisticated McGinn Collection, and one of my personal obsessions, Plastic Island (which I first laid eyes on here). Overall consensus? Let's skip the winter and go straight to spring. Any objections?

Details by Aryn K

Prints, pockets, and bows by Plastic Island

Newest Obsession/Limited Edition Collaboration featuring splatter painted garments by Bishop of Seventh x Michael Chearney

Comfortable concert wear by The Grammy Label

Collections Viewed:

Aryn K, Bishop, Bishop of Seventh, Bishop of Seventh x Michael Chearney, The Grammy Label, Jia, Lena Erziak, McGinn Collection, Miss L Fire, Plastic Island, and Shellys London

xx.

M

Photo Diary: NY Fashion Week, Day Eight

Anna Selezneva, Backstage at Ralph Lauren Collection

Yana Karpova, Backstage at Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Collection

Details at Andy & Debb

Filming of Isaac Mizrahi

Backstage at Davidelfin

Davidel Fin + Christian Louboutin

Anna Wintour at Calvin Klein

Julianne Moore at Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Collection, Women's

Rain storm at Lincoln Center

Fashion Week Diet

Details at Rebecca Moses

Gwen Stefani, designer of L.A.M.B

What I wore: Top by Emma&Sam, Shorts by Wilfred, Zoe Boot by Sam Edelman, Socks purchased at LF Store, Necklace and Rings by Anuja Tolia

Day eight (final day) of NY Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Collections:

J.Mendel, Ralph Lauren Collection, Andy & Debb, Isaac Mizrahi, Davidelfin, Argentina Group Show, Calvin Klein Collection Women's, Rebecca Moses, Naeem Khan, L.A.M.B.

To read my reviews of each collection from NY Fashion Week S/S11, learn more, and see more, check out and subscribe to Future Claw Magazine, here.

xx.

M