Gen Art FASHIONscape at the Delano

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Gen Art held a new and innovative fashion event, FASHIONscape, last night at the Delano with chosen designers Claudia Estrada under the label claudiae and John D. Schoemann designing for John David Collection.

“I’m so excited for people to see my work for the very first time and on this scale. Up until now, all of my money and resources have gone into the actual clothes, so this amazing opportunity to gain exposure for my brand has come at the perfect time”, says designer John D. Schoemann of John David Collection. Designer claudiae is especially excited about the format of the event, “I’m so happy to be involved in this show because it allows for more creativity than a standard fashion show…it highlights the more artistic side of fashion”.

Gen Art holds an annual fashion show each spring in Miami around the time of Miami Fashion Week and this year it featured non-traditional fashion presentation showcasing two of Miami’s hottest up and coming design talent. Each designer showcased their new collections on live models in fashion vignettes with dynamic lighting and music. This unique format allows the designers to create a cohesive mood and environment for their looks and allows industry and audience to get an up-close and intimate view of the designer's vision.

In its sixth year of showcasing new designers in Miami, Gen Art’s inaugural FASHIONscape emphasizes the organization’s continued commitment to the growth of independent and spirited Southeast fashion talent.

“Having previously produced this concept in LA, we are thrilled to bring it to Miami to highlight our own fashion talent here, and we couldn’t ask for a more glamorous backdrop than Delano Orchard”, says Gen Art Miami Director, Andrea Aberegg.

Guest included: Gen Art's national director of events, Monica Glass, Miami promoters Tommy Pooch and Alan Roth, former president of Epic Records Charlie Walk, 944 Miami Managing Editor Hadley Henriette, Jungle Island's Brigette Grosjean, NFAA Elyze Held, Aaron Glickman, Erin Newberg, Max Pierre, Channel 7's Vanessa Ruiz, and Miami Modern Luxury's Anne Owen.

Principal sponsors of Gen Art’s FASHIONscape included 944 Magazine, Delano, Grey Goose Vodka, PLUM TV, hair by Cutler and makeup provided by MAC.

A portion of ticket proceeds benefited the Gen Art Foundation.

SBWFF COVERAGE: Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ hosted by Top Chef Tom Colicchio

The Perrier Jouët BubbleQ has been the staple event of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, and this year hosted by Top Chef Tom Colicchio.

The greatest grilling guru’s gathered to showcase the best barbecue while enjoying Perrier Jouët Champagne and finishing up the night in the Godiva lounge or with a Misha’s cupcake.

This year’s invited chef’s included: The Today Show’s Al Roker, Jonathan Eismann (Pacific Time), Clay Conley (Azul at the Mandarin hotel), Art Smith (Table 52, Chicago), Andrew Swersky (Forge restaurant), Paul Bartolotta (Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare, Las Vegas) and others.



Guest included, Anthony and Katharine Rubino, Simply Delicioso’s Ingrid Hoffman, Festival director Lee Brian Schrager, Forge owner Shareef Malnik, WFOR’s Lisette Gonzalez, Miami Herald’s society writer Stephanie Sayfie-Aagaard with husband Morten Aagaard, Jeff and Yolanda Berkowitz, Perrier Jouët’s Sarah Halsteed, and Krista Drew.

It was a night of a friendly neighborhood barbecue with the South Beach glam.

CHECK OUT THE SCENE: HOT NIGHT TUESDAY AT THE DELANO

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TAI entertainment, led my veteran promoters Tommy Pooch and Alan Roth, have created the place to be every Tuesday, The Delano on Miami Beach. Every week everyone from music producer Timberland, boxer Lennox Lewis, Owen Wilson attend HOT NIGHT TUESDAY with dinner at the Blue Door, followed by late night at The Florida Room.

CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Matt Damon and more

It looks like Miami has been getting a boost of star power. Just in town getting ready to film, I Love You Phillip Morris, Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor were seen researching the gay scene at Halo on Lincoln Rd yesterday. Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson were seen having Cuban food on Saturday at Larios on Ocean Drive later stopping by CVS on Alton rd. Jennifer Aniston was seen again at Brickell sushi hotspot Abokado and Michael's Genuine this week. Last night we saw retired baseball slugger Mike Piazza with wife Alicia having dinner at Macaluso's meanwhile boxing champ Lennox Lewis stopped by TAI's HOT PARTY TUESDAY's at the Delano before heading downstairs to Lenny Kravitz's inspired Florida Room. Turnberry staple James Caan was seen playing golf on Monday and then again on Tuesday. At Miami International Airport, Matt Damon arrived yesterday, while we just got info that Carson Daly is arriving today.