upscale - Fashion Blogs - Fashion Industry Network2024-03-29T11:32:54Zhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/upscaleEtername X La Mode by GV Miao Private Media Luncheon + Collection Preview@The Upper House, Hong Konghttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/etername-x-la-mode-by-gv-miao-private-media-luncheon-collection2014-06-07T16:30:00.000Z2014-06-07T16:30:00.000ZVicki Victoire Gwen Vikkey Miaohttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/VickiVictoireGwenVikkeyMiao<div><p>Propelled by my exclusivity-driven blogging direction that clicks with <a href="http://www.etername.com/">Etername</a>'s niche brand character, we excitedly got together and co-hosted for the first time our private media luncheon. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/etername.leboudoir">Etername</a> is not just another jewelry brand; headquartered in Paris and stocked in <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/context_chooser.jsp?previous_page=%2FEntry.jsp&bmForm=set_redirected&bmFormID=kpODjnp&bmUID=kpODjnq">Saks Fifth Avenue</a>, <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-hk/index.jsp" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a>, <a href="http://www.galerieslafayette.com/">Lafayette Paris</a>, <a href="http://www.lanecrawford.com/product/category_subCategory.jsp?catId=catd000129&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LC_HKCampaign&utm_term=clothing+lane+crawford">Lane Crawford</a> and the most prestigious department stores around the world, its name represents upscale custom made jewelry with superior craftsmanship, unconventional styling and uncompromising quality sold in strictly limited quantities. Our privileged media friends chosen to lunch with the Director of <a href="http://www.etername.com/">Etername</a> (Hong Kong) while previewing their latest collection and feeling free to try on the gem treasures enjoyed a glamorous and delicious afternoon with us on the 49th floor of <a href="http://www.cafegrayhk.com/cghk_en.html">The Upper House</a> away from the hustle and bustle. I also took this opportunity to announce my huge upcoming project. I’ve been talking a lot about it lately, curious to know what exactly it is? Just stay with me, it’ll be disclosed soon. </p><p>I thank you for everything, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/etername.leboudoir">Etername</a>.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329472,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329472,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843329472?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8858619884,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8858619884,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="438" alt="8858619884?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329871,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329871,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="410" alt="8843329871?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329890,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329890,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="513" alt="8843329890?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330461,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330461,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843330461?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330476,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330476,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843330476?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330899,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330899,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843330899?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843331659,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843331659,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843331659?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843328476,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843328476,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="538" alt="8843328476?profile=original" /></a></p><p><em>_________________________</em><br /> Follow La Mode by GV Miao on:<br /> Blog: <a href="http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/" target="_blank">http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/</a><br /> Tumblr blog: <a href="http://lamodebygvmiao.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">http://lamodebygvmiao.tumblr.com/</a><br /> GV Miao fashion blog fb page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistaz" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistaz</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miao" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miao</a><br /> Pinterest: <a href="http://pinterest.com/gvmiaovictoire/" target="_blank">http://pinterest.com/gvmiaovictoire/</a><br /> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/GV_Miao" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/GV_Miao</a><br /> YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Vickigoders" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/Vickigoders</a><br /> Google+: <a href="http://www.gplus.to/gvmiao" target="_blank">http://www.gplus.to/gvmiao</a><br /> bloglovin’: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3102018/la-mode-by-gv-miao" target="_blank">http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3102018/la-mode-by-gv-miao</a><br /> Linkedin: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vicki-victoire-gwen-vikkey-miao/23/427/817" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vicki-victoire-gwen-vikkey-miao/23/427/817</a><br /> Fashiolista: <a href="http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/" target="_blank">http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/</a><br /> Chictopia: <a href="http://www.chictopia.com/GV_Miao" target="_blank">http://www.chictopia.com/GV_Miao</a><br /> La Mode by GV Miao Online Jewelry/Accessories Store: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStore" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStore</a></p></div>3rd Annual Timeless - Boston's Most Exclusive New Years Eve Gala Friday, December 31, 2010 at 9:30 PM - Saturday, January 01, 2011 at 2:00 AM (ET)https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/3rd-annual-timeless-bostons-12010-11-05T17:37:41.000Z2010-11-05T17:37:41.000ZTheSYNERGYEventshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/TheSYNERGYEvents<div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"></span></p></div></div>LUX-Denim: Modern Jeans to Fit Your Curveshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/luxdenim-modern-jeans-to-fit2009-08-18T16:03:15.000Z2009-08-18T16:03:15.000ZLady Luxhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/LadyLux<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842671073,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="361" height="526" /></p>As women know, finding the ‘ideal’ pair of jeans, can be a less than a LUX-process!Frustrated by the process, Cookie Johnson decided to take matters into her own hands and <a href="http://www.ladylux.com/style/site/article/lux-denim-modern-jeans-to-fit-your-curves/" target="_blank">create a line for the modern woman!</a> She contacted denim veteran, Michael Glasser, who masterfully co-founded both Seven For All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity brands to create a denim collection made for real women, inspired by real women. Cookie, who’s no stranger to the spotlight, is the beautiful wife of basketball legend Magic Johnson, requested that Glasser be a part of designing jeans with the curvy women in mind!!“I had a hard time finding jeans to fit me because I have a butt and thighs,” said Cookie Johnson, who is 50 years old. “I’d try on 20 pairs of jeans and couldn’t get them past my knees. After beating myself up, I realized this really isn’t about me, it’s the industry.”Forming a ‘joint venture’ with Glasser, Cookie and veteran designer Joie Rucker, decided to launch CJ by Cookie Johnson in Nordstrom this past February to test the demand. Having reservations at first, Glasser was unsure of the design focus—well, that was until he saw women trying on the first ‘sample’ designs of the ‘CJ’ line where tears were brought to the women’s eyes because ‘they had finally found a jean that fit.’Made with Japanese and Italian denim, this new ‘CJ’ premium line fits waists from 24 to 38 inches and goes all the way up to 18 in size. This is where they are definitely made for the real women in mind, since more premium denim lines only go to size 12. Some of the most popular styles in the line include: a slim boot cut, distressed boyfriend and snug legging. The line ranges in price from $145 – 198, which is comparable to many of the LUX denim brands.If you’re looking to try on your own pair, be sure to visit a Nordstrom near you! Though look for styles to hit Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s this September.So jean-obsessed, what do you think? Does this CJ line inspire you to trade in your old pairs and invest in one that was made for the ‘real’ you in mind??</div>Etername X La Mode by GV Miao Private Media Luncheon + Collection Preview@The Upper House, Hong Konghttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/etername-x-la-mode-by-gv-miao-private-media-luncheon-collection2014-06-07T16:30:00.000Z2014-06-07T16:30:00.000ZVicki Victoire Gwen Vikkey Miaohttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/VickiVictoireGwenVikkeyMiao<div><p>Propelled by my exclusivity-driven blogging direction that clicks with <a href="http://www.etername.com/">Etername</a>'s niche brand character, we excitedly got together and co-hosted for the first time our private media luncheon. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/etername.leboudoir">Etername</a> is not just another jewelry brand; headquartered in Paris and stocked in <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/context_chooser.jsp?previous_page=%2FEntry.jsp&bmForm=set_redirected&bmFormID=kpODjnp&bmUID=kpODjnq">Saks Fifth Avenue</a>, <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-hk/index.jsp" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a>, <a href="http://www.galerieslafayette.com/">Lafayette Paris</a>, <a href="http://www.lanecrawford.com/product/category_subCategory.jsp?catId=catd000129&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LC_HKCampaign&utm_term=clothing+lane+crawford">Lane Crawford</a> and the most prestigious department stores around the world, its name represents upscale custom made jewelry with superior craftsmanship, unconventional styling and uncompromising quality sold in strictly limited quantities. Our privileged media friends chosen to lunch with the Director of <a href="http://www.etername.com/">Etername</a> (Hong Kong) while previewing their latest collection and feeling free to try on the gem treasures enjoyed a glamorous and delicious afternoon with us on the 49th floor of <a href="http://www.cafegrayhk.com/cghk_en.html">The Upper House</a> away from the hustle and bustle. I also took this opportunity to announce my huge upcoming project. I’ve been talking a lot about it lately, curious to know what exactly it is? Just stay with me, it’ll be disclosed soon. </p><p>I thank you for everything, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/etername.leboudoir">Etername</a>.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329472,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329472,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843329472?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329291,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329291,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="438" alt="8843329291?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329871,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329871,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="410" alt="8843329871?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329890,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843329890,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="513" alt="8843329890?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330461,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330461,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843330461?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330476,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330476,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843330476?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330899,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843330899,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843330899?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843331659,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843331659,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843331659?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843328476,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843328476,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="538" alt="8843328476?profile=original" /></a></p><p><em>_________________________</em><br /> Follow La Mode by GV Miao on:<br /> Blog: <a href="http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/" target="_blank">http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/</a><br /> Tumblr blog: <a href="http://lamodebygvmiao.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">http://lamodebygvmiao.tumblr.com/</a><br /> GV Miao fashion blog fb page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistaz" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistaz</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miao" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miao</a><br /> Pinterest: <a href="http://pinterest.com/gvmiaovictoire/" target="_blank">http://pinterest.com/gvmiaovictoire/</a><br /> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/GV_Miao" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/GV_Miao</a><br /> YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Vickigoders" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/Vickigoders</a><br /> Google+: <a href="http://www.gplus.to/gvmiao" target="_blank">http://www.gplus.to/gvmiao</a><br /> bloglovin’: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3102018/la-mode-by-gv-miao" target="_blank">http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3102018/la-mode-by-gv-miao</a><br /> Linkedin: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vicki-victoire-gwen-vikkey-miao/23/427/817" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vicki-victoire-gwen-vikkey-miao/23/427/817</a><br /> Fashiolista: <a href="http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/" target="_blank">http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/</a><br /> Chictopia: <a href="http://www.chictopia.com/GV_Miao" target="_blank">http://www.chictopia.com/GV_Miao</a><br /> La Mode by GV Miao Online Jewelry/Accessories Store: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStore" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStore</a></p></div>3rd Annual Timeless - Boston's Most Exclusive New Years Eve Gala Friday, December 31, 2010 at 9:30 PM - Saturday, January 01, 2011 at 2:00 AM (ET)https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/3rd-annual-timeless-bostons-12010-11-05T17:37:41.000Z2010-11-05T17:37:41.000ZTheSYNERGYEventshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/TheSYNERGYEvents<div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"></span></p></div></div>LUX-Denim: Modern Jeans to Fit Your Curveshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/luxdenim-modern-jeans-to-fit2009-08-18T16:03:15.000Z2009-08-18T16:03:15.000ZLady Luxhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/LadyLux<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842671073,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="361" height="526" /></p>As women know, finding the ‘ideal’ pair of jeans, can be a less than a LUX-process!Frustrated by the process, Cookie Johnson decided to take matters into her own hands and <a href="http://www.ladylux.com/style/site/article/lux-denim-modern-jeans-to-fit-your-curves/" target="_blank">create a line for the modern woman!</a> She contacted denim veteran, Michael Glasser, who masterfully co-founded both Seven For All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity brands to create a denim collection made for real women, inspired by real women. Cookie, who’s no stranger to the spotlight, is the beautiful wife of basketball legend Magic Johnson, requested that Glasser be a part of designing jeans with the curvy women in mind!!“I had a hard time finding jeans to fit me because I have a butt and thighs,” said Cookie Johnson, who is 50 years old. “I’d try on 20 pairs of jeans and couldn’t get them past my knees. After beating myself up, I realized this really isn’t about me, it’s the industry.”Forming a ‘joint venture’ with Glasser, Cookie and veteran designer Joie Rucker, decided to launch CJ by Cookie Johnson in Nordstrom this past February to test the demand. Having reservations at first, Glasser was unsure of the design focus—well, that was until he saw women trying on the first ‘sample’ designs of the ‘CJ’ line where tears were brought to the women’s eyes because ‘they had finally found a jean that fit.’Made with Japanese and Italian denim, this new ‘CJ’ premium line fits waists from 24 to 38 inches and goes all the way up to 18 in size. This is where they are definitely made for the real women in mind, since more premium denim lines only go to size 12. Some of the most popular styles in the line include: a slim boot cut, distressed boyfriend and snug legging. The line ranges in price from $145 – 198, which is comparable to many of the LUX denim brands.If you’re looking to try on your own pair, be sure to visit a Nordstrom near you! Though look for styles to hit Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s this September.So jean-obsessed, what do you think? Does this CJ line inspire you to trade in your old pairs and invest in one that was made for the ‘real’ you in mind??</div>