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Santigold Treats Fans to Free Show With a Little Help From Pharrell and SNL's Shy Ronnie

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:20:39 -0500

Last night Samsung Mobile teamed up with Santigold for a special concert at NYC's Irving Plaza in celebration of the brand's 5MM Facebook "likes." One thousand lucky fans had the chance to catch the free show and lose their shit when a couple of special guests came onstage: Pharell joined the singer for a rendition of their duet "My Drive Thru" and Andy Samberg shuffled on in character as Shy Ronnie from SNL during "Fame." Though these appearances were definite highlights, the whole show was spot on -- Santigold and her two stony-eyed back-up dancers (who could give the Buckingham Palace guards a run for their money) kept the energy up the entire time, playing a string of songs from her new album, Master of My Make-Believe, as well as old favorites like "Creator," "Shove It," and "L.E.S. Artistes." All in all, a very fun night courtesy of Samsung. Check out more photos from the concert and a video of Samberg and Santigold below:

All photos via Theo Wargo/WireImage

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Vashtie's Birthday Bash at Beauty & Essex

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:07:16 -0500

Our favorite Downtown Sweetheart, music video director/designer/general cool kid Vashtie Kola celebrated her birthday ("a true lady never reveals her age") on Monday night with an intimate affair at Beauty & Essex. Folks like Pusha-T, ?uestlove, Josh Madden, Wynter Gordon and celebrity chef Roblé stopped by to pay their respects to the vintage-orange-dress-clad Kola. Check out the pics above.

Hold On, Wilson Phillips Performed at the Shops at Target Party Last Night!

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:30:16 -0500

Target threw a little bash last night a the IAC building to celebrate their new Shops at Target project and, WHOA, HOLY CRAP!, Wilson Phillips gave a surprise performance at the end of the night. Everyone pretty much went nuts when the trio took the stage following DJ sets by Chelsea Leyland and Theophilus London and a performance by indie-pop duo Chairlift. (And, yes, WP sang "Hold On." And, yes, it was amazing.) Other guests we spotted at the launch included Martha Stewart, Emma Roberts, January Jones (who, unfortunately, was not toting around a box of Bugles), Todd Oldham, Leelee Sobieski and Gossip Girl's Amanda Setton. The Shops at Target, by the by, will feature in-store pop-up shops in select Targets from independent boutiques around the country. These shops include Miami clothing store the Webster, Colorado cosmetics shop Cos Bar and Connecticut home goods store Privet House among others. They'll be in select stores and online this Sunday. More info here. Check out photos by Billy Farrell Agency of the evening in the gallery above.

Patricia Field's Global Warming BBQ was a Big Weiner, er, Winner

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:45:38 -0500

Wasn't it absolutely perfect out yesterday? Patricia Field and her stylish descendents celebrated the return of warmer temperatures (and the upcoming opening of House of Field's new store) with a fabulously freaky fashion show and rooftop barbeque at 230 Fifth. The theme was "Global Warming," the dress code was "Sexy Glamour," and the looks were boonanas. Field herself was on hand to judge a contest for "hottest look," along with emcee Ladyfag. Sizzling attendees we spotted getting down to jams by DJ Mateos included Russian Dennis, Patrik Sandberg of V, , and Giselle Xtravaganza. Check out Rebecca Smeyne's photos of all the hot fun in the gallery above.

Macy's + PAPER Celebrate Launch of Alberta Ferretti for Impulse

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:55:41 -0500

Last night a colorful crowd gathered at the Macy's flagship store in Herald Square to toast Alberta Ferretti and the launch of her new capsule collection for Impulse. Taking inspiration from the riviera in her native Italy, Ms. Ferretti's designs featured bold, graphic prints, eye-popping colors and flowy silhouettes perfect for the summer. Guests like Wendi Deng Murdoch, Ivanka Trump and model Shanina Shaik scoped out the frocks while tunes were provided by DJ Chelsea Leyland. Check out photos from the event above.

Colorful Cool Kids Raving at XTAPUSSY Dance Party

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:20:37 -0500

Over the last few months, a roving, quasi-private rave of sorts called XTAPUSSY has attracted a healthy following. It's basically a grimy polysexual dance party where artistic types let loose among low-budget lasers and fun, jerky beats. The crowd seems to come from Brooklyn but for Friday's edition (as well as a previous one) the location was a raw, grafitti-filled Soho loft, which might be a less remarkable fact if this were an earlier decade. Some people were overheard comparing the vibe to that of Berlin. Apparently the Soho space came courtesy of a major player in the fashion industry but we're sworn to secrecy about all that. Some of the people we spotted at the party included members of bands like Prince Rama, Liturgy, Bad Brilliance, Hexawhorra, House of Ladosha, and Mykki Blanco, plus DJs PHYSICAL THERAPY, GOBBY, HAYLEY PISATURO, ++4EVA, 1@1 SOLOMON CHASE, DANIEL LEYVA. Pics of some of our fave looks above.

Cartier Celebrates Aldo Cipullo's Iconic "Juste Un Clou" Bracelet & New Exhibition, "New York City in the 70s"

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:53:44 -0500

Last night at the landmark Cartier Mansion on Fifth Avenue, the French jewelry powerhouse unveiled a new exhibition, "New York City in the 70s," that celebrates the company's iconic designs from the era and the dynamic city that served as inspiration. The exhibit, which will be open to the public from April 13th - May 8th, also highlighted the relaunch of jeweler Aldo Cipullo's nail bracelet -- known as Juste Un Clou -- that he originally designed for the house in 1971 and which has come to symbolize the raw energy of New York in that infamous decade. After a preview of the show uptown, the party moved downtown to Skylight SoHo where guests like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Olivier Theyskens, and Chanel Iman were treated to DJ sets provided by the Misshapes and James Murphy as well as a surprise performance by 2012 Beautiful Person Rita Ora. Check out some pictures of the raucous fun below:

Scenes from the New Museum's 35th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:20:00 -0500

The New Museum celebrated their 35th anniversary last night with a gala at Cipriani honoring artist Paul McCarthy, who had his first museum show at the New Museum in 2001. Chloe Sevigny and Nadja Swarovski were honorary chairs, The Pimps of Joytime played and someone bid on, and won, a George Condo portrait of themselves for $350,000 during the live auciton portion of the evening. Other guests included Chuck Close, gala co-chair Olivier Zahm, Gang Gang Dance's Lizzi Bougatsos, artist Spencer Sweeney, Michelle Harper, Leelee Sobieski and Liz Goldwyn among others. Highlight of the night? Seeing street artist Judith Supine's work projected in a 300-foot long illuminated frieze around the Cipriani's ceiling. Whoa! Above, check out Rebecca Smeyne's photos from the evening.

3x1 Celebrates Its Ben Watts Skateboard Collab

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:54:03 -0500

Denim emporium 3x1's normally calm and collected Mercer space was transformed
into a killer club-like party last night in celebration of the brand's new limited
edition skateboards, a collaboration with famed photographer Ben Watts that finds
Jessica Hart, Lake Bell, Chanel Iman and more on the dashing decks. We wondered
if Watts was a boarder himself? "Well, the skateboards were 3x1's idea -- you can't
skateboard with these babies," he told us with a smile, referring to his amazing blue
suede slippers. Touché, Ben.

We said our goodbyes to the evening's guest of honor then danced our way
around the rest of the party thanks to PAPERMAG favorite DJ Chelsea Leyland, who
turned the space out with some bass-bumping tunes while Brandee Brown, Jenne
Lombardo and others danced along. Meanwhile, the real-life Winklevosses (that would be Tyler and Cameron) hung in the back corner with some lady friends while the beautiful Jessica Hart continually posed for pics, not to be outmatched by the also-beautiful Elsa Hosk, who chatted it
up with an entourage-heavy Jude Law. Future couple perhaps? Probably not but
we can dream.

Wren's FW/'12 Presentation With Sarah Sophie Flicker, Joe Zee and Tavi On Screen

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:45:48 -0500

Last night, Champagne brand Nicolas Feuillatte hosted a little bash at Tribeca's Parlor on behalf of fashion line Wren's FW 2012 collection. Guests like Elle's Joe Zee and fashion plate Michelle Harper were treated to racks of cool clothes to gawk at (as well as a few models who stood by the bar, one of which wore a leopard-printed jacket that we died for) while DJ Tennessee Thomas spun some of our favorite throwback tunes. Before long, the party's patrons were gathered into the venue's viewing room, where a short film featuring fashion wunderkind Tavi Gevinson adorned in some of Wren's fetching frocks premièred (see the film and stills below). The film, directed by Maximilla Lukacs and Citizen Band's Sarah Sophie Flicker, found Tavi looking dreamy while waltzing along some trees, as well as singing a cool and creepy song called "Beware Of Young Girls," which acted as the short flick's title.

We stood next to Thomas while watching the piece and got the British beauty's thoughts on the film. "Well, Dory Previn [who wrote "Beware Of Young Girls"] is one of my favorite songwriters," the downtown favorite told us. "She was married to Andre Previn, who left her for Mia Farrow, and the song is about a 24 year-old Mia Farrow coming around to her house with daisies -- if you read the lyrics, it also talks about how they were friends." We love a good history lesson, especially when its filled with classic Hollywood drama. Check out these photos from Billy Farell Agency from the evening.

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Film stills courtesy of Amanda Marsalis

Alexa Chung, DJ Alexandra Richards Strike a Pose at Kim Crawford Wines and Miles Aldridge Fête

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:00:42 -0500

Kim Crawford Wines invited a fabulous and fashionable set last Thursday to the Cedar Lake Studios to enjoy a unique, interactive photography experience with photographer Miles Aldridge. While sipping bevvies provided by the winery and listening to tunes by DJ Alexandra Richards, guests could observe fantasy-like tableaus ranging from a glittery disco to a Midsummer Night's Dream and featuring models and nightlife personalities striking their fiercest poses inside. In one instance, partygoers could even hop into the frame amidst the extravagantly costumed characters and have the chance to be photographed for Kim Crawford's ad campaign. Check out pics of everyone from Alexa Chung to Real Housewife of New York Kelly Bensimon getting in on the action.

Scenes from the Girls Premiere at the SVA Theatre

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00:56 -0500

Last night a slew of celebrities came out to support the Cinema Society premiere party for HBO's new show Girls at the SVA Theatre. The show, produced by Judd Apatow, stars Lena Dunham, occasional Paper contributor and the director/star of the excellent Tiny Furniture, 2012 Beautiful Person Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke, and Allison Williams. The show follows 20-something friends as they figure out how to be adults in New York City, which is a very hard thing to do. The cast and creators were joined by Claire Danes, Edward Norton, Chloe Sevigny, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwich, Sandra Bernhardt, Tony Danza, Fran Lebowitz, Zac Posen and Calvin Klein, to name a few. Following the screening, guests went to Le Bain, at the top of the Standard Hotel, to celebrate a show we hope will be a success.

Kembra Pfahler and E.V. Day's "Giverny" Opens at the Hole

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:30:47 -0500

In 2010, photographer E.V. Day was awarded the Munn Artists Residency by the Versailles Foundation, which invites recipients to live on Monet's estate in Giverny among the gardens that inspired his iconic impressionistic works. Day asked artist Kembra Pfahler to visit, which spawned their "Giverny" photo collection, featuring Pfahler injected among the gardens' iconic lily ponds and verdant scenery in her other-worldly wigged-and-painted look associated with her performance art/glam-punk project The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. The exhibit opened Friday night at Bowery gallery the Hole, which has been transformed into a mini Giverny for the show, complete with with a lily pond and a green Japanese footbridge. Attendees included Jeffrey Deitch, photographer Spencer Tunick, designers ThreeasFour, Terence Koh, Aurel Schmidt, Spencer Sweeney, the Raveonettes' Sune Rose Wagner, No Bra, Michael Stipe, model May Anderson and, of course, Kembra Pfhaler and Hole owner Kathy Grayson. The exhibit is open through April 24th. Check out Rebecca Smeyne's photos from the opening.

PAPER Toasts Longchamp's Spring Collection

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:43 -0500

Last night a très chic crowd gathered at the gorgeous Longchamp Soho store to toast the brand's Spring RTW collection with a cocktail party and live styling installation by PAPER's Fashion Editor-at-Large, Martha Violante. Guests, who included PAPER's Mr. Mickey, celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch and designer Catherine Malandrino, sipped bubbly courtesy of Nicolas Feuillatte and listened to tunes from DJ Steven Rojas. Check out the pics above!

Scenes From HP's Color Experiment Bash at the Glass Houses

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:45:29 -0500

Last night HP threw a fun little bash at Glass Houses at Chelsea Arts Tower that felt like something between a colorful science fair and a downtown cocktail party. The night, celebrating the brand's new Office Jet color printer, was an ode to "colorful entrepreneurs," including PAPER's Kim Hastreiter and David Hershkovits, the Red Bucket Films crew, designers Andy Spade and Chrissie Miller, photographer Phil Oh and design studio Domestic Construction. AndrewAndrew DJd, electric blue cocktails flowed and we had a great time. Check out these photos from the party.