HAND MADE BEAUTY
knit works by Diva Zappa
February 19 - March 25
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 19, 7-10 pm
eco-friendly cocktails courtesy of VeeV, appetizers, DJ Gabriel Diggs
EM & Co, 7940 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048 / 323.782.8155
* a portion of sales proceeds will be donated to Creative Visions Foundation
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Sponsored by: Flaunt Magazine & VeeV Açai Spirit
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About Diva Zappa:
Daughter of music icon Frank Zappa, and artist advocate, Gail, Diva learned to express herself creatively at an early age, in all forms of the arts. She was raised to use her own voice and to follow her passions, which have most recently led her to fashion.
Diva Zappa has become a pioneer in knitting. She first created “Hand Made Beauty” in the hills of Los Angeles, in 2002. Diva’s first showing of her “Hand Made Beauty” collection, at the Candela/Decker Gallery in New York, kicked off the city’s Fashion Week this past September. Every piece that she creates has a life of its own and healing warmth, which has already won the hearts of fans Billy Bob Thornton, Kirsten Dunst, Tom Cruise, Cameron Crowe and Orlando Bloom.
Diva is also an avid Peet's Coffee drinker and an accomplished actress. For more information about Diva Zappa and “Hand Made Beauty,” please visit: http://www.divazappa.com/.
February 19: Art Opening - Diva Zappa's "Hand Made Beauty"
February 12-14: Valentine's Jewelry Trunk Show & Preview Reception
Valentine's Jewelry Trunk Show
February 12 - 14
introducing two brand-new jewelry designers from L.A. and their stunning creations:
* Lisa Soltis
* Veronica Ures
Passionfruit cocktails, prosecco, and appetizers
Preview Reception:
Thursday, February 12, 7:00-10:00 PM
Appetizers and cocktails courtesy of Tasca Restaurant
DJ: Gabriel Diggs
EM & Co, 7940 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
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About Lisa Soltis:
Living in downtown L.A.'s arts district, with her husband Daniel, Lisa Soltis works as a jewelry designer, fine artist, and freelance textile designer. As Daniel sculpts the charms in the couple's jewelry line, Lisa conceptualizes and designs the pieces, combining leather with metal and vintage elements. Both artists passionately scavenge for things old and antiqued, and enjoy incorporating slightly dark and twisted elements into the pieces using aged metals and organic materials. Lisa’s jewelry combines bows and beads with miniature sculptures of cleavers and bird skulls, for an overall striking effect. Lisa Soltis’ pieces are available at EM & Co.
About Veronica Ures:
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Veronica now resides in L.A. with her husband, Gustavo. Veronica’s focus with her jewelry is to create one-of-a-kind pieces that re-capture old glamour. She seeks out vintage and antique pieces that are combined with new materials to create striking pieces that make the wearer stand out in any room. Her designs are modern and edgy, but still maintain a romantic, feminine vibe. Veronica Ures’ pieces are available at EM & Co. For more information about Veronica Ures Jewelry, please visit:
www.veronicaures.com.
January 15: Art Opening - "RE-FASHION: plastic bag"
All of us at EM & Co wish you a very happy and prosperous 2009! We invite you to join us for the first art opening of the new year, the first in a series of shows focused on creating with recycled materials.
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RE-FASHION: plastic bag
January 15 - February 16
featuring works by:
Khatia Esartia
Julia Sergeon
Ishi Glinsky
EM
OPENING RECEIPTION: Thursday, January 15, 7-10 PM
DJ: Gabriel Diggs
Cocktails & Appetizers
EM & Co, 7940 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Info: (323) 782-8155
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For information on the Featured Artists, please click here.
November 20: EM & Co Presents Vivienne Westwood "Anglomania"
EM & Co presents
Vivienne Westwood "Anglomania"
Designer Showcase & Trunk Show
Thursday, November 20, 6:30-10:00 pm
EM & Co, 7940 W. 3rd St., L.A., CA 90048
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featuring:
* Exclusive L.A. preview of Spring '09 collection
* The "Carrie" wedding gown from the movie "Sex and the City"
* New painting of Vivienne Westwood by L.A. celebrity painter, Biagio Black
* Marani Vodka cocktails, Absinthe Bar, appetizers from Tasca Wine Bar
* DJ Jasepi spinning fashionable tunes
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media sponsor: Angeleno Magazine
event partners: Marani Premium Vodka, Mata Hari Absinthe Bohemian, Sparrow Fashion Group, Tasca Wine Bar
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ABOUT VIVIENNE WESTWOOD:
Vivienne Westwood is both iconoclast and global icon. In the 1970s, she electrified the world with the launch of punk fashion and went on to become one of the most inventive and influential designers of our time. Known best for her willingness to take risks and to disregard conventions, she also has a profound respect for the past and such elements as corsets and crinolines, which she reinvents in new ways. A major influence on fashion design, her career has ranged from street wear and haute couture to ready-to-wear; from outfits that she designed in the 1970s for the Sex Pistols, the corsetry and ball gowns of the 1980s and 1990s, and the innovative pattern cutting of the most recent years. Her work spans the extremes of fashion, from London street culture to the elegant collections created for the catwalks of Paris, London and Milan, and reveals Westwood's own evolution from subversive shop owner to one of fashion's most respected and colorful figures. More information about the "Anglomania" collection and Vivienne Westwood can be found at: http://www.viviennewestwood.com/.
November 6: Art Opening - Biagio Black's "JUNOESQUE"
After extensive study of both art and engineering, Biagio Black received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Arts in Sciences, in New York City. Shortly thereafter, Black put his education to work in the professional world, and immediately began breaking new ground in graphic arts and new media. On one of his first high-profile projects, Black created and designed the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" flash game for ABC - one of the most successful online games to date, generating 30 million games played per month.
The buzz and success of the game allowed Black to secure projects and start his own company, Modstar Productions. Modstar (www.modstar.com/) is an interactive creative marketing agency and new media studio based in Los Angeles, with offices in New York City. Modstar's client list continues to grow, and includes Warner Bros., Viacom, NBA, Cirque du Soleil, Ford Models, Fox, Freemantle Media, Wild Turkey, ABC, and more.
Black is currently working on a new series that explores the relationship between celebrity, royalty, and prostitution. For more information about Biagio Black and his "JUNOESQUE" Series, please visit: http://www.biagio.tv/.
October 15: EM & Co Presents UP NEXT: EMERGING L.A. DESIGNERS
UP NEXT: EMERGING L.A. DESIGNERS
Fashion show featuring Spring '09 collections from two rapidly-rising L.A. designers:
* Monn'Amur (by Friedia Niimura)
* Keemia
* recycled jewelry by Micha Designs
Wednesday, October 15, 7-10 PM
EM & Co, 7940 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Peroni beer, Vodka & Red Bull cocktails. Fashionable tunes from DJ Gabriel Diggs.
Valet parking available.
Sponsors include: A-List International, Clark Nova Salon, Lauren Fay Productions, KohGenDo Cosmetics, Peroni, Sparrow Studios
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EM & Co is proud to present two rising L.A. design stars, Keemia and Monn'Amur, continuing its tradition of promoting "the next big thing" in local design talent during L.A. Fashion Week. Both collections are the essence of L.A. style: feminine pieces that go from elegant to rock-and-roll chic. Keemia's spring collection features elegantly feminine, draped and layered silk dresses in neutral shades, while Monn'Amur mixes girly silhouettes with a dark, playful touch.
September 25: Art Opening - The Ultravelvet Collection
Ohio-born Eric Aston's life-long dream of storytelling through visual mediums brought him to Los Angeles in 2004. After working as a graphic artist at CR&A Custom, on high-profile advertising campaigns, Eric decided to devote all of his creative efforts and attention to bringing The Ultravelvet Collection to life, full-time. Connecticut-born Meredith Rose began her love affair with photography at an early age. Upon her graduation from NYU, Meredith worked for large luxury fashion retailers (i.e., Henri Bendel) and produced promotional campaigns for New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Her desire to get back to her photography roots and her craving for independence from corporate America, led her to give up her board-room life and work full-time on The Ultravelvet Collection.
The Ultravelvet Collection photos are produced with the use of 120mm film in a 1960s-model camera, and traditional film development techniques. The resulting photos are then digitally enhanced through modern methods, and printed on glass. The graphically altered photos, saturated with vintage tones and hues, often appear as layered images, whose complexity draws the viewer into the photo and into the moment, in what some call a meditative fashion. The pieces are meant raise the viewers' awareness and elevate their appreciation for the stillness of the present moment. For more information about The Ultra Velvet Collection, please visit: http://www.ultravelvetcollection.com/.
