February 21, 2008

Ticket giveaway: Does fame equal fortune?

Tackling a subject close to the Stylephile's heart, Fashion Group International of Los Angeles is holding a panel discussion about the value of red carpet product placement, moderated by LA fashionista Rose Apodaca (former WWD West Coast bureau chief, pictured), along with fashion experts Mona May (costume designer "Enchanted"), Eduardo Castro (costume designer, "Ugly Betty"), Cameron Silver (co-owner of Decades), George Blodwell (celebrity stylist) and Susan Ashbrook of Film fashion PR. They'll talk about what happens once a product appears in film or TV, and whether it's worth the hassle of trying to get it there in the first place. We suspect it is. Why else would film product placement be such big business? And why else would David Lynch have all this to say about it?
The event takes place on Tuesday February 26 at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in downtown LA, and afterwards you'll get a guided tour of the FIDM Gallery's exhibit of Oscar 2008 nominated costumes.
Tickets cost $45 - but we have a pair to give away to a Stylephile reader. To win, simply tell us what your all-time favorite film costume is. Leave your answers in the comments section, and be sure to tell us your email address so we can reach you. Deadline is 5PM Sunday, February 24.
(To buy tickets, call 323 687 4131 or email fgila@earthlink.net.)

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Comments

the competition is now closed. Our winner is Ron - congratulations!

Posted by The Stylephile | Feb 25 2008 10:04AM

I think the best costumes are the ones that 'become one with', or help to define the character. There are so many good ones, but my all-time favorite has to be the Audrey Hepburn's ascot dress in My Fair Lady. It was so elegant and made such a statement, and also underlined the importance of accessories - the hat and parasol were just as important in creating her total look. It's a shame that the dress was put on auction a few years ago when it should be in a museum. mbs921@aol.com

Posted by MB | Feb 24 2008 8:51AM

I have been thinking about this and my all time favorite is the Givenchy dress Audrey Hepburn wore while looking in the windows of Tiffany's in Breakfast at Tiffany's. It's such effortless simple elegance in contrast to her complicated cahracter. Brilliant work. Another that comes to mind is John Travolta's white suit in Sat Night Fever. The contrast of the suit to the surroundings says alot about the thoughtfulness of Patrizia's design. And both became iconic fashions of the time as well. My email is ronactor@yahoo.com Thanks!

Posted by Ron | Feb 22 2008 12:41PM

Hi Melissa! If you'd like to purchase tix, you should call 323 687 4131 or email fgila@earthlink.net. Caroline xxx

Posted by The Stylephile | Feb 21 2008 3:54PM

My favorite film costume is one of the costumes Olivia de Havilland wore in "The Adventures of Robin Hood." The movie itself was an eye-popping Technicolor extravanganza, but this one ensemble that Olivia wore as Maid Marian was a dazzling combination of color, sparkle and texture! It is a purple and pale green striped gown, and she wore a chiffon-y lavender veil with a crown - the scene at the jousting tournament.

Posted by Shelley | Feb 21 2008 10:52AM

My favorite movie costume? Would have to be Steve McQueen's working white sailor uniform as he played Jake Hollman, a U.S. Navy sailor onboard a 1920's Yangtze River gunboat in the classic SAND PEBBLES. He wore the costume like he lived in it, sailor hat creased and low on the brow, all other details perfect (even old "China Sailors" agree). Right down to the white canvas leggings, the depiction and manner of wear are flawless and, along with attention to detail in all the costumes in that movie, went the distance to "sell" the drama. As a tech advisor, I continue to be impressed

Posted by Dave Kennedy | Feb 21 2008 10:32AM

I would actually like to purchase tickets for this; however I don't see any information on either website (FIDM or FGI) on how to do so. Can you please post a link or provide information on how to do so? Thank you.

Posted by Lori | Feb 21 2008 10:25AM

forgot to include my email address in my submission. mine was dirty dancing. my email address is meanhu@aol.com

Posted by Melissa | Feb 21 2008 10:20AM

Okay, as much as I probably don't want to admit it, I love Dirty Dancing! I kind remember as a young adult watching that film over and over again with my younger sister and friends. After watching it sometimes I would dress up in my grandmother's old puffy dresses and try to play out the dance scenes myself.

Posted by Melissa Hurley | Feb 21 2008 10:20AM