Saks Vionnet Event At Mr. Chow’s and Bracelet Giveaway
Last week was quite a week in Beverly Hills. LA is quickly becoming the new designer mecca. Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills kicked everything off by hosting a cocktail party last Wednesday night at Mr. Chow’s in Beverly Hills. A very fashionable crowd turned out to view the Spring/Summer 2012 Vionnet Collection from Paris, meet the distinguished Vionnet CEO, Matteo Marzotto, the Italian textile and fashion magnate (we are pictured above along with the lovely Abigail Spencer who is with him as well) and the stunning Angelique Soave. The event was an intimate cocktail party and fashion presentation in the über-exclusive private room in Mr. Chow’s. It was an ingenious combination of mingling fashion with a bit of drama. Models showcased the line from a glass room above the cocktail reception and then mingled with the crowd.
Let me set the stage. It’s been just two years since Matteo (who worked for 15 years at Valentino) embarked (right in the middle of the global recession) on the revival of the famed designer (Madelaine Vionnet) brand known for the invention of the bias cut and famous pleating inspired by Greek statutes. He is still in the process of rebuilding the brand and has just brought in another new design team. I think everyone agreed last week that Vionnet has created an updated vision of the house tradition of draping, color and pleating to appeal to Hollywood tastes while evolving in the right direction. To shop it, Saks is now carrying the line or see more at Vionnet.
So what did we think? The spring collection certainly showed a beautiful range of styles. There were blush nude pleated gowns with jeweled belts, modern dresses in color-blocked brights and multicolored prints. There was also some great looking Vionnet costume jewelry including beautiful crystal statement bracelets for the Spring. That’s what The Blonde and The Brunette is giving away. You can win a spectacular Vionnet bracelet courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue. They are not even at retail yet! Pictured below, it is perfect for next Spring and Summer (or right now) with yummy lemon yellow stones and Swarovski crystals. Valued at $500. To enter:
- Send us a quick comment on this article, telling us what you would like The Blonde & Brunette to write about more often, and
- Don’t forget to like the post.
As always, we will do a random drawing from all the entrants and we’ll announce the winner next Friday, November 18th at Noon PST. Good luck. We love doing special things for our readers!
– NJ, The Brunette
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There are 21 Comments to "Saks Vionnet Event At Mr. Chow’s and Bracelet Giveaway"
katia van looy
says:First of all what a stunning bracelet!!!
– Maybe you can discuss a look of the week of one of the blond and brunettes. And then give a couple of options with a price range from cheaper to high end.
– Or a fashion brand that are really nice but so little people know, like le silla or pura lopez i love the shoes but i see them not that often.
– And maybe a shopping experience! Or a picture of the store like the window display of the loubous in new york! love it
You guys are already amazing anyway! x
The Brunette
says:Katia
Love the comments!
NJ, The Brunette
Jennifer
says:I love your blog! Maybe a little more pictures of actually what you guys wear on a daily basis! Love all the hair and makeup tips; perhaps show items that could be bought at drug stores and then items that could be bought at salons or higher end make-up stores! Or compare designer outfits with outfits found at more affordable stores for younger girls!
Fantastic blog to say the least, definitely one of my top faves! 🙂 xoxo
Alexa
says:I definitely would suggest featuring what you guys wear on more of a day to day basis, not so much out at events. I’m sure all of the readers would love to know what The Blonde and The Brunette wear when they are out shopping or going out to dinner. Then again, I read your blog every day so it must be pretty good you don’t need any suggestions from me!
Ingrid
says:Love to visite your blog!!
What do you think about “B&B fashion TV” once a week in the blog?
Talking about make-up, clothes, shoes, styling and blog tips, what you girls have in your closet….
Clara
says:Hi all,
that bracelet is very eye-catching! wow!
It is through Astrid that I’ve got to know your blog and since then I’m hooked. I check your news on a daily basis.
What you could share more with us is maybe some writings concerning recipes, cocktails that you like to drink or good books, …
Do you have pets? Maybe you can give some tips and tricks there too?
I wish you all a good day!
Clara
kate
says:I’d love to see what you all are wearing day to day! LOVES the site ladies!!
Ellen
says:What a lovely bracelett!
Your site is almost perfect, but maybe some outfit-ideas are a good plan!
They’ll give me inspiration and I’ll always look ‘fashionable’.
I’m 16 years old but this site makes my love for fashion bigger and bigger.
Keep up the good word ladies!
Leah Ashley
says:OMG. Maybe the MOST FABULOUS bracelet I’ve seen in awhile.
RE content: You guys have a fab blog already… but I would love to see more video content and I agree that more about the blonde and brunette would be interesting! Outfit posts, home tours, etc… You both lead such FAB lives! So share!!!
Fingers and toes crossed for this bracelet!
xoxo
E.-A.
says:Indeed, the bracelet is amazing!
I also think that a daily update of what you wear would be great. Maybe you could arrange it that each of the B&B ladies posts one outfit a week. I also really liked the article a while ago about the Anna Wintour cookies, and I saw you receiving them at ‘Astrid in Wonderland’, here in Belgium. So maybe more articles in this genre would be very interesting.
Since Astrid appeared in ‘Vlaamse Hollywoodvrouwen’, I’m a 15 year old B&B-addict 🙂
xo xo
Marlies
says:Don’t focus too much on what we would like to read. The world of fashion and style is fast moving and ever changing. And the strength of your blog is the variety of subjects. Just keep on writing about whatever catches your attention and enthusiasm at the moment. That way we can all learn new things,
It was really nice that you answered my question. I hope you can keep on solving problems for all of your readers.:)
The Vionnet dresses are great! They have a sort of timeless elegance. Very nice!
I have to admit that the bracelet is not really my thing. Yellow is just not my color. I had a look in my closet and couldn’t find a single yellow thing. Maybe it’s wrong not to have every color in your wardrobe, but for me, yellow just doesn’t seem to match with my skin and hair tone.
Will the bracelet in retail be available in other colors?
Greets,
Marlies
The Brunette
says:Hi Marlies:
Thank you for your feedback. We thought you can wear the yellow bracelet with just a white or black outfit and it would be add a pop of great color on your wrist and be a real talking piece. A great way to make an entrance! Here’s the link to the Vionnet Summer 2012 accessories preview. The summer collection is not in the stores yet. This was a sneak peek direct from Paris. To see the bracelet in white, paste this link into your browser.
http://www.vionnet.com/collections/summer-2012/accessories-summer-2012 (paste it into your browser)
xo
NJ
Marlies
says:Thank you for the link! Wow… those dresses again! (I’m really getting a fan of this collection).
Yes, I see the bracelet certainly working like that.
The white version is really stunning, even more in combination with the matching necklace.
Steffi Denys
says:I do like the pieces about fashion, make-up and jewelry.
Maybe you can add more posts about that. The piece about the Louboutin limited edition shoe’s was amazing.
Jolien
says:Hi guys!
I’m watching “Astrid in wonderland” at this moment in Belgium, you guys just had a meeting for The Blonde & Brunette about the fetisj look. And at this moment Astrid is saying goodbye to her lovely Louboutins because she needs a surgery, i hope it’s gonna be ok..
First of all, so cool you give away this piece! I love this bracelet ! It would look so cool when you are a little bit tanned, it is such a special piece, so you wouldn’t have to wear other jewelry to look great! I could go on and on about this one, I just love it. So now I have to answer the other question, maybe you guys could post once a week or once a month,( when you ladies have some time left) your favorite outfit that you wore during that time.. But exueally, you don’t need any tips from me, you are the experts, not me! I check this blog every day, so I stay tuned about the new it-things, must haves and all the new trends, you guys live in the center of the fashion world, so if anyone could spot the new trends and share them with us, it would be you! I hope there will be a new post soon!
PS: Astrid, I’m so so jaleaus of your Louboutins, (exually of your whole wardrobe) I hope I can buy a pair for myself in a few months.
xo,
Jolien
Hanne
says:Such a lovely bracelet!! Of course it’s a lovely bracelet, it’s chosen by the blonde and the brunette 😉 I would love to win this bracelet because I’m a real fashion freak!! You all look stunning. Maybe it would be nice if you would say us which are, according to you all, the really good basics for: a) the blonde b) the brunette c)the blonde and the brunette both Basics are important in fashion according to me. But I really really love this blog already and I read it each and everyday. LA is very inspiring, it’s the Saint Tropez of the US! Love your blog, it’s a MUST read for real fashionistas! Love from Belgium
Liesbeth (candyandtreats)
says:Wow, that bracelet is so gorgeous :-O
I like “The blonde and The Brunette” for it’s diversity, so I don’t think you have to change anything about that. If I do have to mention anything, it would be maybe some more personal outfits? But I realize that is not really the point of your blog so I’d say: just keep up the good work! I love reading this blog and look forward to what the future holds here!
All my love,
Liesbeth
Katrien
says:What a yummie bracelet, a great colour and wearable with all the candy colours for next spring and summer. I love it!
Like your blog/website, couldn’t be better, you always come up with the nicest things to have. You show various things and pics are always sprankling and colourfull.
A big hug from me and all my friends in Belgium.
xx
Karoline
says:I have already learned so mutch from this website. I love it! I follow it On twitter. Maybe you can give more tips about what to do after giving birth. It can sound strange but your hole body, hair,… Changes. How can you fix these things and feel good About yourself. There are so many women who struggle with these things after having a baby. We need your help!
admin
says:Karoline
This is a great recommendation! We promise to start writing about it very soon. Just remember it took nine months to create that special person and it takes at least nine months or more for you and your body to start getting back to the “before.”
xo
NJ, The Brunette,
Ashlee
says:Congratulations to Clara!!! You are the lucky winner!! Thanks to everyone who participated. We loved reading your comments.