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    Fashion Central

    Best red carpet ever? Sizzle meets drizzle on the Met's big night atPrada/Schiaparelli exhibit

    Joseph V. Amodio
    May 7, 2012 | 11:51 pm
    • Beyonce stole the show in a revealing black lace Givenchy Haute Couture gownthat morphed into a lengthy purple feathered train.
      Photo by Steven Lovekin/Film Magic
    • Model Coco Rochas wore a vintage yellow pants suit with hot pink blouse and onceowned by Elizabeth Taylor.
      Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images
    • Co-chair Anna Wintour wore a white Prada gown festooned with gold beads in theshape of a lobster—an homage to a famed “lobster dress” designed bySchiaparelli.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Tommy Hilfiger wore a navy blue shadow stripe one button shawl collar tuxedo,white button-down, and black silk bowtie all by Tommy Hilfiger. Dee Hilfigerwore a shocking pink satin-faced organza gown with bell sleeves and a dramaticfull skirt by Tommy Hilfiger.
      Photo by Kevin Mazur/Wire Image
    • And the woman poured into that bright white mini with Jetson-like pointyshoulders? That's Melania Trump in a Marc Bouwer dress.
      Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images
    • Kristin Bell wore an orange crinkle silk chiffon gown with a crisscross halterneckline and waist rouching by Tommy Hilfiger.
      Photo by Kevin Mazur/Wire Image
    • Carey Mulligan in Prada gold and silver degradé metal paillettes scaled halterneck dress.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Eva Mendes in Prada tangerine silk strapless peplum waisted gown with a plexiand resin stone embroidered bustier and turban style head band.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Ronnie Wood wore a two button notch lapel tuxedo, white tuxedo shirt,black/white silk star print vest and black satin tie all by TommyHilfiger. Sally Humphreys wore a red silk jersey gown with plunging back andwaist sash by Tommy Hilfiger.
      Photo by Kevin Mazur/Wire Image
    • Jessica Biel in Prada ivory double stretch satin deep-V gown with cascading jadegreen stones. Prada shoes and clutch.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada steel blue duchesse halter neck dress with invertedback pleats and macro-paillettes embroidered patch pockets.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Gary Oldman in Prada white smoking jacket with black tuxedo trousers, whitepopeline French cuff shirt, black silk bow tie, and white pocket square.Alexandra Oldman in Miu Miu black paillettes sleeveless train-back gown.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Milla Jovovich in Prada red double satin shredded skirt gown embellished withonxy floral beading. Prada shoes and clutch.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Diane Kruger wor a Prada royal purple layered crepe silk chiffon V-neck gownwith a hand-finished ostrich feather border.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com
    • Kate Bosworth in Prada bordeaux and navy ostrich feather low cut-back minidress. Michael Polish wore a Prada navy smoking kid mohair one button shawlcollar tuxedo with white pleated central tuxedo shirt, and navy bowtie.
      Photo by Joe Schildhorn/BFANYC.com

    NEW YORK — The red carpet sizzled Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of their latest fashion exhibit, “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.” The exhibit juxtaposes the very modern Italian designer Miuccia Prada with the very dead Elsa Schiaparelli (hence, um, the “impossible” part)—covering their fashions, lives and views on art.

    “This is THE event of the year,” Tommy Hilfiger said. “It’s like the Oscars and Grammys all rolled into one.”

    “This is THE event of the year,” Tommy Hilfiger said. “It’s like the Oscars and Grammys all rolled into one.”

    Odds are good he’s used that line before. But in this case, it’s kinda true

    “This is as good as it gets,” Jason Wu concurred.

    As fashionable red carpets go, there’s really none redder than this.

    Rock Lobster

    Co-chair Anna Wintour, as always, arrived first, wearing a white Prada gown festooned with gold beads in the shape of a lobster—an homage to a famed “lobster dress” designed by Schiaparelli and worn by the Duchess of Windsor in 1937.

    That’s the exciting thing about the Met’s annual shindig. You can always count on high drama.

    Like Christina Ricci, in her lacy Thakoon cocktail dress with enormous pink satin bow (you could wrap the Astrodome with it); Renée Zellweger in super-tight Emilio Pucci (with bare back and organza train); and Amber Heard looking regal in a mauve Zac Posen strapless with frou-frou caboose (it looked fab but it’s anyone’s guess how she sat).

    “They’re both huge risk-takers,” Posen said of Prada and Schiap’ (which is pronounced “skap,” as in “skap-uh-RELL-ee”). “They both played with graphics, humor, irony, sarcasm—they’re each really someone to celebrate.”

    “They’re both huge risk-takers,” Posen said of Prada and Schiap’ (which is pronounced “skap,” as in “skap-uh-RELL-ee”).

    What with both women hailing from Italy, there were a lot of Italians in the crowd. Which was pretty apparent by the bold fashion choices. In fact, it seemed a good theorem—if in doubt about the identity of particularly flamboyant guests, assume they’re Italian.

    A woman in a yellow feather jacket with a purse like a Rubik’s cube? Gotta be Italian.

    The dude sprinting up the steps in a sleek tux, tan and no shirt? C’mon…Italian.

    And the woman poured into that bright white mini with Jetson-like pointy shoulders? Oh, wait—that’s Melania Trump. (Okay, Slovenian.) (The dress, by the way, was Marc Bouwer.)

    What's a little rain?

    A crowd of fans gathered on the sidewalk across the street to hoot and holler. Screams for Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake seemed loud enough to set off car alarms, and the voilume didn’t diminish when it started to rain. (Just a drizzle, but still.)

    The rain had just let up a tad when Chloe Sevigny, desperate for a ciggie break, borrowed a lighter from a Women’s Wear Daily reporter and stepped outside the tent.

    What's the best part of the evening, she was asked? “Sitting down, after hours in heels that are killing you.” Hers WERE killer—outrageous ‘70s platforms in glittery silver, to match a mini dress in a loosely woven grid pattern revealing flashes of flesh.

    “It’s Miu Miu, the whole kit and caboodle,” she explained.

    Nominees for Most Raucous have to include Karolina Kurkova, in a sparkly Rachel Zoe ensemble complete with turban (cuz, really, how often do you get to wear a turban outside of Boca?); and Marc Jacobs (in a black lace shirt dress with white boxers underneath); and Brit singer Florence Welch in a hilarious (there’s no other word for it) triple-tiered snowy Christmas tree of a dress (oh, gosh, now she’s spinning for the cameras). Sorry, Flo, but Marc’s dress is more appealing.

    As usual, Beyoncé stole the show in a revealing black lace Givenchy Haute Couture gown that morphed into a lengthy purple feathered train. A flesh-colored bodysuit underneath the gown kept the singer, recently named the World's Most Beautiful Woman by People magazine, from showing too much.

    Pretty in.....?

    Surprisingly—celebs were rather restrained when it came to doing up the famed Schiaparelli pink, but when it popped up…it POPPED. There was Jason Wu’s black lace dress wrapped with swaths of pink (and worn by model Karlie Kloss).

    Or Chris Benz’s Mohawk.

    But the best had to be model Coco Rochas, wearing a Givenchy yellow pants suit with hot pink blouse and matching hot pink hair extensions. The ensemble was vintage—bought at auction in December and once owned by Elizabeth Taylor. Stained by her, too—the outfit came with a wine stain, which Coco tried to get out, but couldn’t. (Don’t worry—it’s faint.)

    Rochas, had decided to go with the Liz look but “when I was told that Schiaparelli was known for her famous pink, I thought—great—I love it—we’re done.”

    No doubt Miuccia and Schiap’ would’ve approved.

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    “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” opens Wednesday through Aug. 19 at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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    Where to shop in Houston right now: 13 spots to get Rodeo ready

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    Christy Lynn’s Woven West collection pairs feminine silhouettes with a nod to Texas.

    Dressing for rodeo season in Houston is about feeling confident at NRG and polished everywhere else. This edition is fully dedicated to looks that can carry from afternoons at the carnival to late-night concerts without a single outfit change.

    Before the gates swing open, these are the pieces worth pulling off the rack right now. From standout boots and buckles to stunning jewelry and statement bandanas, they are setting the tone for the season. It's time to saddle up and shop smart, Houston.

    À Bientôt
    Cashmere bandanas have taken over social media, and this River Oaks boutique is rodeo-ready with the oversized bandanas in multiple colors. The boutique also carries a large selection of ready-to-wear separates and accessories perfect for rodeo or springtime events.

    City Boots
    Just in time for rodeo season, City Boots dropped their latest design, The Heartbreaker Boot. Available in three colors, the 17-inch handcrafted boot features hand-stitched detailing, a full metallic leather shaft paired with a dimensional metallic inlay, and the brand's signature 2-inch heel. The Heartbreaker Boot and other City Boots styles are available at The Avenue and LoveShackFancy Houston.

    Chevignon
    Known for its jackets and denim, Chevignon recently released its first-ever rodeo capsule collection, The Rodeo Conquest. It consists of a variety of apparel and accessories for both men and women. With t-shirts, jackets, belts, and scarves, there are pieces designed for everything from concerts to after-parties.

    Christy Lynn
    Houston designer Christy Lynn is tipping her hat to Texas with her first rodeo-inspired collection, Woven West. The capsule collection consists of dresses, skirts, tops, and laser-cut embroidery jackets, all with Lynn's signature feminine look and feel. The limited-time collection, which balances softness with statement-making details, is available online and at the brand's two Houston boutiques.

    Christina Greene Jewelry
    Greene's latest collection, Western Sky, is her a return to her roots with an all-turquoise-and-gold collection, featuring jewelry and accessories including buckles, hat bands, and a brand-new bolo tie. Greene also paired up with Saturday Silks for a limited-edition Houston Rodeo-themed scarf available in standard size, twilly, and pocket scarf sizes.

    Clint Orms Silversmiths & Engravers x King Ranch
    These two iconic Texas brands unveiled a limited-edition collaboration featuring five hand-engraved sterling silver pieces, including belt buckles, money clips, and scarf slides. Every piece is hand-engraved by Clint Orms and ranges in price from $325 to $1,750. Rodeo goers can get their hands on other Clint Orms pieces while attending the Houston Rodeo in the Exhibitor Hall at Booth #D4088.

    Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott
    Inspired by the champion cowgirl ropers, riders, and racers, Kendra Scott released her Women of the Arena collection featuring statement jewelry, apparel, and buckles that are great for the rodeo or everyday wear. At the Yellow Rose boutique in the Heights, shoppers can also get their hands on denim, boots, hats, and more, making it a one-stop shop experience.

    J. Landa Jewelry
    Sourcing authentic turquoise from artists across Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Tucson, and beyond, J. Landa offers a collection of turquoise, alongside 14k yellow gold and diamonds. These jewels offer a modern take on refined rodeo accessories that go beyond traditional silver and leather.

    Lucchese
    With four Houston-area locations, there is always a way to get the latest look from Lucchese, which this time of year includes a drop just for the rodeo. The iconic bootmaker just released three new colorways: Priscilla Exotic in Sky Blue, Priscilla Exotic in Natural, and Tough Love in Sky Blue.

    Purple
    Purple, a fashion label known for its denim, will be unveiling the Rodeo ’26 Capsule Collection on March 6 at the brand's Galleria boutique. The collection will feature Houston-inspired designs, including tees and hoodies. Bottoms will include shorts, as well as additional denim styles such as the Embellished Flare and Digital Print jeans, both featuring a bold Western influence. Accessories will include a trucker hat and bandana to complete the collection.

    Rodeo Rendezvous at Hotel Saint Augustine
    Hotel Saint Augustine will host an exclusive month-long retail residency, Rodeo Rendezvous, through March 22. The series features a rotating lineup of premier artisans and brands – offering sophisticated options during the rodeo season. Vendors include Natalie Lindsey Vintage (NL Vintage), Nan Collective, Rahm Carrington, Lux & Luz, Roma Photo Booth, Whitney Would, Magnolia Mercantile, and Lucky Gem Club.

    South to North
    Autry Park's favorite South to North is channeling Latin American style just in time for rodeo season. The boutique teamed up with designer Monserrat Messeguer on a capsule collaboration available exclusively in-store. With help from co-founders Alejandra Bravo and Luisa Babarczy, the collection leans into fringe and leather details that move seamlessly from day to night. Completing the rodeo-ready mix, Colombian hat brand SER adds handcrafted, customizable styles featuring thoughtful design and craftsmanship.

    Tootsies
    Rodeo season calls for just the right denim, and DL1961’s new spring collection has arrived at Tootsies at just the right time. The premium brand is known for its ultra-soft feel and flattering fits, and this drop delivers with options including the Bridget Boot Cut and Bella Slim Boot Jeans. The lineup also features easy skirts, shorts, and lightweight overshirts for layering.

    Christy Lynn

    Photo courtesy of Christy Lynn

    Christy Lynn’s Woven West collection pairs feminine silhouettes with a nod to Texas.

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