Glitz… Glamour… And, the Oscars!
On the last Sunday of February, the world is watching as Hollywood honors its own. The glitter, gowns and gold are on full display. How do they all look so fabulous? Who are they wearing? AND, of course who is going to win? Ladies and gentlemen, enter stage left Mr. Roger Neal. He has been a publicist to the stars for over 34 years. Because of his unique clientele he has the perfect combination for a Beauty and Couture Suite....
The Magic Veil The world of BOWIE Wong!
The bubbles of champagne have disappeared. The music, lights and models have left the building. It took six months of preparation for only 11 minutes on the grand stage of fashion. Paris fashion week was a week of Couture collections making one’s jaw drop or scratch one’s head asking “How can I wear that???” We look to designers as our guide for style direction, what the future of fashion will look like and of course fantasy. There is...
‘The Desert King’ Amato
What is the value of an imagination? Most would say priceless! Does life imitate art or does art imitate life? How do you have your imagination come to life by creating something breathtaking for the world to see? Like a hand reaching out of the magazine, he grabs you so you have to take notice of his masterpiece. He is a direct descendent of the “Alexander McQueen” school and has captured my heart and imagination as a designer,...
In the “Land of Broken Dreams” with Katarina Van Derham
The Hollywood sign is where dreams and suicides go hand in hand. The road is paved with those who came and couldn’t conquer the harsh life of Hollywood. Books and movies beg you to come and try. How did SHE become the most successful Slovak in Hollywood? Katarina Van Derham walked the red carpets arm-in-arm with famous rock gods from her humble beginnings in Slovakia. She captured our imagination on the covers of magazines around the...
Inside the mad, crazy, genius world of film maker ACE NORTON!
Exploring the world of fashion films is an eclectic experience down the rabbit hole. It’s a ride for your imagination similar to a good book begging you to turn the page. At the 2014 International Film Awards, in La Jolla, California, I observed film maker Ace Norton. He blew past me like a ball of energy. I knew he was someone to watch. He didn’t just have one film, he had two! One took us to a dreamy state in “The...