2009 Costume Institute Gala

Fashion and Hollywood came together this week to celebrate the 2009 Costume Institute Gala. The annual event celebrates the opening of a new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and this year’s theme was Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion. The exhibit illustrates fashion’s contribution and influence on popular culture over the years, and the gala saw designers and their muses celebrating hand in hand.

The Costume Institute Gala is a veritable who’s who, and who’s WEARING whom event, and is considered to be THE fashion event of the season. Many celebrities are accompanied by the designer who has created their ensemble (perhaps hoping they were in fact the Muse!) Typically at this event, designers tend to favor edgy, over the top couture, and yes, some even look downright costumey. For all of the playfulness and daring in the designs, the jewelry seems to present the serious and glamorous side of couture. Where celebrities may be cautious on a red carpet or at a premiere, there are no such holds barred at this event. In terms of jewelry, it is more like the Academy Awards, meets the Super Bowl of Fashion, meets the Cover of Vogue!

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Marisa Tomei Wins Best Dressed at 2009 Oscars

Sunday’s Academy Awards show gave us all the honor of seeing Marisa Tomei in top form -in Van Cleef & Arpels jewels and an Atelier Versace number. Tomei stole the red carpet from her fellow Best Supporting Actress nominees, donning this icey silver satin one shoulder gown, with phenomenal multi-directional pleating and an expansive train. Continue Reading… »

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Vintage Onyx Watch

From the extremely popular Alhambra collection, Van Cleef & Arpels introduced this new version of the Alhambra watch at SIHH 2008. Keeping with the clover shapes that are the theme of the Alhambra collection, this watch brings black onyx and 18k yellow gold to the already stylish design. Each of the two sizes of clovers is outlined with round shapes, as is the clover-shaped dial. Van Cleef & Arpels makes yet another amazing watch that doubles as a bracelet easily and beautifully. Continue Reading… »

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres Ladies Watch

For a dazzling piece of diamond watch jewelry for the special woman and/or mother in your life, look no further than this amazing Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres watch. Continue Reading… »