Pharos Group's "Fire Tables" Debut at Ken Barber Clothing
By A. Scott Walton
Imagine having a clean-burning coffee table that you could warm sake, roast marshmallows or serve fondue on.
Those are just a few of the possibilities proposed by the Atlanta-based duo behind Pharos "Fire Tables" launching this weekend at downtown's Ken Barber Clothing emporium.
The cocktail party hailing the Pharos designs coincides with the early portion of the Academy Awards telecast. So if you can't attend but want to learn more about the customized table designs ($2,500=$3,000 depending on your choice of wood base and stone insert), reach out to Ken Barber, or seek out the tandem known as Pharos (Michael Courts and Donald Burlock, Jr.) before they get flooded with orders and you lose out on the chance to obtain a numbered, limited-edition piece.
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Will Jackie O. Meet 'Jackie Brown'?
As soon as the news that everyone's aching to learn breaks, every media outlet in the world will focus on what Michelle Obama wears to the inauguration of her husband. The Washington Post's Pulitzer Prize winning scribe Robin Givhan is likely to get the first word.
But that won't keep EyeSeeStyle from speculating on who designed the next First Lady's attire as soon as it's glimpsed.
It could be argued that our fascination with First Lady fashion is pointless.
But that doesn't keep ESS from wondering what a spectacle it would be if Mrs. O somehow managed to combine all the assets of Soul Sister No. 1 (Pam Grier, for argument's sake) with (arguably) the most stylist First Lady of all time, Jackie Kennedy.
"Jackie Brown" star Pam Grier in her hey-day: CULTSIRENS.COM
Our new First Lady, Michelle Obama, who'll soon be the fashion's 'most-watched woman' of all time. FLICKR/Tim Llewellyn/NHForWomen
Iconic First Lady Jackie Kennedy: LIBRARISING.COM
The clock's ticking...click back to EyeSeeStyle for the discussion to ensue.
But that won't keep EyeSeeStyle from speculating on who designed the next First Lady's attire as soon as it's glimpsed.
It could be argued that our fascination with First Lady fashion is pointless.
But that doesn't keep ESS from wondering what a spectacle it would be if Mrs. O somehow managed to combine all the assets of Soul Sister No. 1 (Pam Grier, for argument's sake) with (arguably) the most stylist First Lady of all time, Jackie Kennedy.
"Jackie Brown" star Pam Grier in her hey-day: CULTSIRENS.COM
Our new First Lady, Michelle Obama, who'll soon be the fashion's 'most-watched woman' of all time. FLICKR/Tim Llewellyn/NHForWomen
Iconic First Lady Jackie Kennedy: LIBRARISING.COM
The clock's ticking...click back to EyeSeeStyle for the discussion to ensue.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Michelle Obama's Inaugural Look
No matter which designer labels Michelle Obama chooses to wear to her the inaugural galas honoring her husband, Barack, she's guaranteed to send shock waves through the fashion world.
Mickalene Thomas' "Michelle O" Photo: Libby Rosof/Flickr
That's why the suspense among we, the armchair stylists, is so palpable.
That's why her gowns for the occasions are destined already for The Smithsonian.
Let's just pray the dresses don't wear her.
The First Lady In Waiting is always at her most dazzling when she boldly embraces what feels right.
Stay tuned for a great gathering of news (speculative, or not) about the designers on Mrs. Obama's short list. Meanwhile, dig into the fascinating collection of sketches Women's Wear Daily (wwd.com) has gathered from prestige labels willing to pitch a look Michelle might grasp.
The best among them (Mizrahi, De La Renta, Herrera, and Lagerfeld) seem to proudly strike similar chords for the brands, while leaving the woman room for self-expression.
The least likely to be picked (Betsey Johnson's "Old Glory" broomstick dress, and Badgley Mischka's cocktail send-ups) confer improper caricatures; as if the next First Lady is not a woman of substance.
Often, there are radical hairstyle changes proposed that mock Mrs. Obama's level of maturity and accomplishment. (Blonde streaks, indeed.) Remarkably, not one of the designers submitting sketches is black.
What great statement would Michelle make if she stepped out in Tracy Reese?
That's just my take. You view the 40 looks WWD.com's assembled so far (as well as other renderings as the ESS team compiles them) and decide for yourself. If not for Michelle.
Mickalene Thomas' "Michelle O" Photo: Libby Rosof/Flickr
That's why the suspense among we, the armchair stylists, is so palpable.
That's why her gowns for the occasions are destined already for The Smithsonian.
Let's just pray the dresses don't wear her.
The First Lady In Waiting is always at her most dazzling when she boldly embraces what feels right.
Stay tuned for a great gathering of news (speculative, or not) about the designers on Mrs. Obama's short list. Meanwhile, dig into the fascinating collection of sketches Women's Wear Daily (wwd.com) has gathered from prestige labels willing to pitch a look Michelle might grasp.
The best among them (Mizrahi, De La Renta, Herrera, and Lagerfeld) seem to proudly strike similar chords for the brands, while leaving the woman room for self-expression.
The least likely to be picked (Betsey Johnson's "Old Glory" broomstick dress, and Badgley Mischka's cocktail send-ups) confer improper caricatures; as if the next First Lady is not a woman of substance.
Often, there are radical hairstyle changes proposed that mock Mrs. Obama's level of maturity and accomplishment. (Blonde streaks, indeed.) Remarkably, not one of the designers submitting sketches is black.
What great statement would Michelle make if she stepped out in Tracy Reese?
That's just my take. You view the 40 looks WWD.com's assembled so far (as well as other renderings as the ESS team compiles them) and decide for yourself. If not for Michelle.
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