November 16, 2006

Back in Black

The world’s most fundamental inventions are constantly being perfected, reinvented and perfected again. Just look at the wheel, sliced bread or Velcro sneakers—great minds (and bakers) won’t rest until they’ve created the ideal version. In the fashion world that all important basic is the black cocktail frock, which is repeatedly celebrated, not only in boutiques across the country, but also at traveling charity event Little Black Dress. This year on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. the special gala commemorating the 80th anniversary of Coco Chanel’s little black dress will benefit the Pediatric Epilepsy Project, highlighting creations by L.A.’s top designers like Puella, Jennifer Nicholson and Louis Verdad and displaying Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s to be auctioned off in London next month. Guests from Paris Hilton to Balthazar Getty can bid on dresses, while sampling delectable treats from the team behind BOA Steakhouse, Koi and Sushi Roku. $200, Location revealed upon RSVP: lbdevents.com

Also this weekend...

Billion Dollar Babes (NYC) - Look like a billion bucks after shopping for pieces from Diane Von Furstenberg, Chaiken, Ya Ya and more at up to 80%-off at Billion Dollar Babes this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St, (btwn. 6th and 7th Aves), RSVP: billiondollarbabes.com

Lea Eigard – At the Grand Opening Party for Lea’s Advance Skin Care and the Body Suite get the glow á la Eigard Method clients like Eva Longaria and Jessica Simpson. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday enjoy wine and cheese, ogle Lori Needleman's “Orchids” photographs, and be the beneficiary of raffles and gifts from Carmella’s European, Sapphire Abrasion, Epicuren Discovery and more in participation with the Skin Cancer Foundation. 417 Camden Dr., RSVP: (310) 278-2221 leaeigard.com

Black Sabbath – Legendary music, art and rock ‘n roll attitude come together in Black Sabbath Resurrection, a multi-faceted exhibit opening tonight with a VIP fete (hello, Ozzy). When the show opens to the public on Monday, heads will roll. Bat heads that is. 181 N. Martel, blacksabbathresurrection.com

November 16, 2006 in OPENINGS/LAUNCHES | Permalink