KARIM RASHID & OMNI + COLLABORATION

KARIM & IVANA AT TWO JAKESOmnimount and Karim Rashid have  teamed up for the launch of the companies new furniture line - Omni+.   Rashid contributed several designs along with the in-house design team at OMNI+ PRISM BY KARIM RASHID - $499.95Omni to create these modern, clutter cutting pieces.  The New York launch took place in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at the ultra trendy mid-century minded - two jakes.    Read more about the collection and the party - click OMNI+.

FERRAGAMO FALL FASHION EXPLOSION!

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO FALL 2009Just in time for the Fall Fashion harvest, the Ferragamo Boutique near you is bursting with rich color in hot stilettos, luxurious leather bags, and warm and cozy knits!

Deep dark burgundy, plum, and chocolate brown set the stage for this cornucopia of fall colors.   You have undoubtedly seen images from the ad campaign, as it is one of the strongest in the industry this season. FERRAGAMO STILETTOS - FALL 2009

Fashion magazines have also been chock full of editorial picks from the red hot accessories!  The drop dead gorgeous stilettos are creating a sensation in the boutiques all over the world.   Many styles have sold out, but more continue to arrive in stores through October.

I'm thrilled to be hosting special events at Ferragamo boutiques around the country this season.  Please join me at one of our Fall celebrations.   SALVATORE FERRAGAMO FALL 2009 I'll be in the boutiques meeting with customers and giving direction to plan your fall wardrobe.    We will also have a special selection of the Resort collection on hand to preview.    This is a great way to pick up the hottest looks for now,  and also see what will be coming this holiday season.

Our first event coincided with 'Fashion's Night Out" at the Americana Manhasset- luxury retail collection.   The Americana branded their own "Style On The Go", and really made the night into a luxury event.   The effect of the decor and setting was comparable to the tents at Fashion Week in Bryant Park.   The Americana invited their best customers to an exclusive preview of the top picks of the biggest names in Fashion.      A very select crowd previewed designs from Ferragamo, Fendi, Hermes, etc! JASON JOBSON & PAM POLESTINO IN FERRAGAMO

The crowd really dressed for the occasion!   One beauty who turned heads all night in her Ferragamo jersey dress was Pam Polestino.   Ms. Polestino rocked this dress with over the knee black leather boots and her short and sculpted hair!  Of course you don't look like that without hard work.    Pam is a personal trainer based in Roselyn, New York.    If you are in the tri-state area, she is worth the trip.   Click on Equinox to get information on the club and to contact Pam. SF DOLMAN SLEEVE WOOL DRESS & RUCHED LEATHER BAG

The house of Salvatore Ferragamo has been a leader in luxury fashion for decades, having celebrated it's 80th anniversary last year.    Mr. Ferragamo invented the concept of designer shoes, and his legacy is closely guarded by his surviving wife, children, and grandchildren.   The family has grown the company into a luxury fashion destination.   Unlike many other fashion companies today, Ferragamo has stayed true to it's roots and still produces every product in Italy.    The quality speaks for itself and a legion of loyal Ferragamo customers the world over are a testament to the product.   With over 550 boutiques globally, the staggering size of this house trumps the production capabilities of many designer brands.EQUESTRIAN DETAILS IN RICH, SUPPLE LEATHER

Please join me at one of these upcoming events, in the Ferragamo Boutique near you! 

RSVP through our site, contact the store, or just stop by the boutique and say hello.

South Coast Plaza - September 22 & 23rd - contact Rachelle Pryber - (714)-979-7654

Beverly Hills - September 25th & 26th - contact Jon Borland - (3100-273-9990

San Francisco - October 2nd & 3rd - contact Vaughan Staros - (415) -391-6565

** Chicago & Bal harbour dates to follow**

FERRAGAMO FALL PREVIEW -RECAP

JASON WITH COURTNEY & ANNAMARIA IN BEVERLY HILLSI want to thank all my readers who came out to the Ferragamo previews in March & April.   We had some great events around the country and the Fall collection in all categories got everyone excited from San Francisco to NYC!

The Ferragamo legacy is long!  The company has kept the richest women in the world well-heeled for over 80 years!  The pleasant surprise is that while so many fashion companies have raised prices dramatically in the past few years - Ferragamo has maintained quality, design, and value for the items.   This might seem revolutionary - but there can be value in designer merchandise.    When you have the finest raw materials, crafted by artisans - you have a product that is luxurious and timeless - making it valuable.   Granted these are designer price points - but never insulting.STILETTO BOOT & ROSETTE CLUTCH

What is very exciting is to see the developments the company has made in handbags and ready-to-wear.

Never having been all about logos is really a strength that Ferragamo will benefit from in the year to come - as with this current economic environment - who wants to be known for initials?   If you buy a designer item these days - you want to know it will stand the test of time - and make you look and feel good - not have the item wearing you as you showcase a logo.BLUE ALLIGATOR & PURPLE OSTRICH SATCHELS

Ferragamo is one of the few fashion houses that offer a special order program for exotic skin bags.   You can choose a silhouette, choose a skin and make it your own.   The made to order item also comes with a personally engraved nameplate inside.   A custom program like this is a true sign of a house of luxury.

Stand outs from the preview were the clutch bags - still huge for fall! - gorgeous boots - more stiletto than riding going forward for fall 09 - and the colors - especially the deep dark burgundy!!  JASON WITH RACHELLE PRYBER IN SOUTH COAST

Stop by a Ferragamo boutique in your town soon - take a peek at fall items arriving - and pick up something fun for summer now!  There are several sandals in the collection for summer that are just what you need for your sunny weekends.

A special thanks to Ferragamo for providing generous gift bags to those who rsvp'd!  Those famous red gift bags were a pleasant surprise!  

Hope to see even more of you next season & I can't wait to see what the designers at Ferragamo dream up!

FERRAGAMO and a LIFE of STYLE

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2009a LIFE of STYLE is very pleased to announce that Fashion Expert and a LIFE of STYLE Editor In Chief, Jason Jobson will be hosting in-store Fall 2009 previews at select Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques around the country.   This is the first collaboration between Jobson and the legendary fashion house.    Known as the original master of footwear design, Salvatore Ferragamo is the man that started it all.   His legacy is responsible for every designer shoe collection we see today from Manolo Blahnik to Christian Louboutin.   Unbelievably, Ferragamo was creating shoes in Hollywood in the 1920's.   His shoe designs saw every young studio actress blossom into major movie Cinderella's.   If you can think of a famous actress in Hollywood, Salvatore designed shoes for her.   The house has shod every leading lady from Audrey Hepburn to Nicole Kidman.Salvatore Ferragamo with Audrey Hepburn

What began as a shoe collection had grown into a complete luxury design house by as early as the 1960's.   Family owned and controlled, the Florence based house has developed category after category.   RTW, Eye wear, Timepieces, Fragrance,  Menswear, etc.  Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2009

Jobson will host legacy presentations for VIP clients and spend the day meeting customers,  giving them advice on style as well as previewing the Fall 2009 colllections.  

JASON JOBSON"I'm thrilled to be collaborating with Salvatore Ferragamo.   Few companies have the legacy and the fashion future that Ferragamo has.   I'm really looking forward to the events".  - Jason Jobson

The first event will take place in Beverly Hills on Friday, March 20th.  

To see the full schedule of events and RSVP - click -Ferragamo