Vivian Maier is street photography’s best kept secret. She was a nanny in Chicago from the mid 1950s to 1990s who always carried along a camera on her days off. Her work would have gone unnoticed if it weren’t for a discovery by John Maloof who happened to buy a box of negatives from a Chicago flea market. Once Maloof started viewing these negative he was compelled to find out more and since then he has been on the search for more information on the woman behind the lens. From what I can gather without seeing this book Vivian was a feminist, with a love of theater who also happened to be blunt and very opinionated, a total Fashionisgreat woman! (more…)
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NY EVENT: Vivian Maier – Street Photographer Book Release Event with Slideshow Presentation and Q&A with John Maloof 11-18-11
Posted by Chandraisgreat on October 27th, 2011
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There’s an estate sale this weekend at the New York home of handbag designer’s Kathy Van Zeeland and Bruce Makowsky
Posted by Chandraisgreat on October 12th, 2011
This weekend New Yorkers will have the chance to purchase items from the Estate of the Van Zeeland and Makowsky. Kathy Van Zeeland is not what I would call a high end handbag designer but her work is certainly widely available being carried by the likes of Macy’s and QVC to name few. Prior to hearing about this sale I had no idea she was married to fellow handbag designer Bruce Makowsky of B.Makowsky which is also sold in Macy’s and QVC. I am not a huge fan of either brands but I am huge fan of all the cool stuff in their house! Judging from the pictures on the full of surprises website there will be lots of fine antiques, furniture and plenty of handbags up for grabs. There are also two Mercedes and a Mini Cooper that will be for sale. I hope to make it out to this sale, I almost didn’t want to mention it on here I wanted to keep Full of Surprizes estate sales to myself but I just can’t pass up a good fashion story! To get the full details on this estate sale click here.
NY EVENT – DAFFY’S CAKEWALK 50th Anniversary Celebration 9-22-2011
Posted by Chandraisgreat on September 20th, 2011
Daffy’s is turn celebrating their 50th anniversary with a cakewalk on 9 -22-2011! The “Cakewalk” is a free event and open to the public beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Greeley Square Park. After the event, free cake from Vincent Buzzetta, star of WE tv’s “Staten Island Cakes” and a special birthday discount will be given out to “Cakewalk” attendees at Daffy’s flagship Herald Square store at 1311 Broadway at 34th Street.
Miss Piggy is Officially having a moment, will appear at Opening Ceremony, Musuem of the Moving Image and in theatres this Fall
Posted by Chandraisgreat on August 23rd, 2011
It has been annouced that Miss Piggy herself will make an appearance at Opening Ceremony on Fashion’s Night Out and when the news hit twitter, the retweets were crazy. I hadn’t seen this much instant buzz in awhile, clearly she is the fashion world’s muppet of choice. It got me thinking, Miss Piggy has a lot of appearances coming up this fall. I recently saw her at the Musuem of the Moving Image in the Jim Henson’s Fantastic World exhibition. While the fanfare and crowd will be spectacular at Opening Ceremony, if you prefer a quieter setting for your encounter of the pig kind you should definitely check out the Jim Henson exhibit it is nothing short of amazing. Miss Piggy will return to the big screen this fall in the upcoming movie “The Muppets!” that is due November 23rd. This is the most we have heard of Miss Piggy in years and I personally couldn’t be happier! She was always my favorite muppet and any time I wear light purple eye shadow I think of her fondly. So I say Miss Piggy- You better work it honey! Congrats on your moment boo!
*NY EVENT: #Fashionisgreat Presents : Fierce Films! Aka Our 1 Year Anniversary Party!!
Posted by Chandraisgreat on August 23rd, 2011
Fashionisgreat is officially one year old! And what a crazy year it has been! I would like to invite all of my readers in the Tri-state area to our anniversary party! Come watch the hottest fashion films, mix and mingle with other fashionista’s,bloggers, and well wishers as we celebrate and raise many a toast to the current and future success of Fashionisgreat.com! This event will take place in Brooklyn on Wednesday September 7th 2011. Yes this event is the day before Fashion’s Night Out and Fashion week so come out and get an early start on all the fun! We can discuss our FNO plans an dance away our Fashion week schedule panic together! In addition to fierce films, drinks and dancing we will have goodie bags provided by the best sponsors an editor could ask for OPI, Goldtoe, Brooklyn Brewery, and BareNecessities. I don’t wanna give away all the surprises inside but you might squeal when you see how cute these Bare Necessities Panties are, I know I did when I opened the box. I am so excited to have goodies for my readers, I am really grateful to you all for helping making Fashionisgreat.com what it is! This party is for all of us so come show your pretty faces and let’s enjoy our night! To be added to the guestlist email, RSVP@Fashionisgreat.com! Hope to see you there!
NY EVENT: SHORTSTACK’S 5TH ANNUAL CHARITY FASHION SHOW June 17th, 2011 at The Midtown Loft & Terrace!
Posted by Chandraisgreat on June 6th, 2011
On June 17th, 2011 at The Midtown Loft & Terrace located on 267 Fifth Avenue 11th Floor in the heart of New York City, Shortstack will host their 5th annual charity Fashion show. This show by hosted by Joe Rock -of Long Island’s #1 Hit Station WBAB 102.3 and will feature designs by Hot Topic, David’s Bridal, Marco Hall, Reign of Merrick,Bombshell Clothing, Julie Cheng, Maria Manolis, Jacob Vu, Pampered Royale by Malik So Chic and many more! This years Shortstack and Windows of Opportunity Inc will dedicated this show to 18 year old Katherine Sommers, who unfortunately took her own life this past year due to incessant bullying at Boston College. The event will open its doors at 6:30pm for pre-show cocktails with a stunning view of The Empire State Building! The dress code is semi formal attired only so come dressed to impress! This event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased on Shortstacks website. I highly encourage any of my readers who are in the mood for a fashion show, cocktails with a great view, or just want to dress up and support a good cause to join me in attending this event! (more…)
Fashionisgreat was here: Big Freedia Live in NYC
Posted by Chandraisgreat on May 27th, 2011
If you follow me on twitter you already know I’ve been talkin about Big Freedia the Queen Diva for the past few days and based on the lack of response I got, I guess some of you have never heard of her or Nola bounce in general. Well when shit gets popular I’ma need you to remember who put y’all on. This video is from the Big Freedia show last night and as you can see there was ass everywhere! Shaking, poppin, being tooted up and dropped. Mine included. Whoever said girls who love fashion can’t dance was a liar. Everyone in the building was dancing though, including my boyfriend and that is saying something! We all sweat, we all sang we all had a damn good time! Shout out to Big Freedia who I got to meet before the show thanks to my boo @athegrreat! When I woke up this morning I could not get the bounce out of my head, I am quite sure I was poppin it in my sleep last night.*in my big freedia voice* You already knooooooow! My summer has officially started.
BOFFO Building Fashion 2011 will feature Nicola Formichetti, Irene Neuwirth, Patrik Ervell, The Lake and Stars and Ohne Titel. Official opening schedule and Design competition details in post!
Posted by Chandraisgreat on May 24th, 2011
BOFFO Building Fashion explores the intersection of architecture and fashion through installation and exhibition design by pairing fashion designers with architects to build temporary installations. Each installation reappropriates the project space providing a unique glimpse into the vibrant work of New York’s next generation of fashion designers and architects. This year’s location is in the vibrant shopping district of Tribeca, New York. (Via boffo-ny.org) (more…)
NYC Fashion Films Under the Stars – Monday Night Movies at the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
Posted by Chandraisgreat on May 21st, 2011
Bryant Park is awesome! When I worked in the garment district I would try to come out the lawn of Bryant Park as often as possible! Thats how pretty is, even though there are lots of people there there is always somewhere to sit and take a little bit of nature in the middle of midtown Manhattan. On Monday when movies the grass opens for picnicking at 5 p.m. and the films begin at sunset, typically between 8 and 9 p.m. Below are my picks for the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. (more…)
