2009 Diesel:U:Music Concert Tour

HEARTSREVOLUTION and The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! were announced as this year's winners of the 2009 Diesel:U:Music competition. Now they will be touring as part of this year's Diesel concert series that will hit major cities across the globe including New York, Miami, Paris, London, Beijing and Tokyo.

The concert will be in New York at Webster Hall on July 30th. Some of the other acts include SugarRockCatwalk recommended Passion Pit, Theophilus London, The Roots and more. Tickets are free, but limited.

How to score tickets? Show up at participating stores in your fave pair of Diesel jeans on any of the below dates:

July 25th and 26th at Lexington at 60th Street
July 27th and 28th at 5th Avenue and 54th Street
July 29th and 30th at Union Square at 14th Street.

Giveaways start at 5pm each day and continue until supplies last... If last year was any indication, expect madness!

Gen Art Shop NYC Event

Erin's Take
I was really excited to have a chance to go to Gen Art Shop NYC. I've never attended any Gen Art events before and I thought it would be a great chance to see a wide variety of products from young designers on the rise. There were some slightly more established brands showcased as well including Rebecca Minkoff, Bliss Lau, Hayden-Harnett and Bijules. When we got there the crowd was just beginning to pick up and soon some of the booths were swarming. We would definitely recommend coat check and a complimentary drink before digging in to shopping.
Interestingly enough, I found that the designers that were immediately adjacent to to doors had the strongest impact on me. The first half of the hall contained the best of the emerging talent, so after circling through all the booths I had to return to get a better view.

One of the best deals I saw was on shoes by DRU New York as soon as you walked in. I'd only seen these shoes in photo's before and I was excited for the chance to put them on. The shoes have unique proportions and were designed with comfort and day-to-night transition in mind.
They had samples for $20, Shoes for $40 and Boots for $85. Unfortunatley they didn't have any shoes to fit my size 5 feet. Peep some of our favourite looks below.

Bensoni's collection of feminine yet tailored dresses and separates were definitely one of our favorites. The design duo Ben Channing Clyburn and Sonia Yoon's managed to combine color blocking, layered fabrics of differing textures, subtle prints and bold stripes in a very tight collection. The look is refined and lady-like but also fun and not at all stuffy. Quirky, cute and not overly sexy, these are clothes that girl's wear for the sake of clothes. To be perfectly honest, this collection screams me. I'm not sure I've seen a collection that feels so completely me, right down to the color palatte in a really long time.
Cloak & Dagger's Collection by Brookelynn Starnes was flirty and chic but with a raw edge. The perfect balance of femininity and masculinity. I thought the double layer vest was alot of fun. I also liked the tiny gold buttons on the pants and the play on textures and opacity on the blouse. These are stylish but practical clothes that I can see making great additions to any girl's closet.

As for accessories, I liked Digby & Iona's collection of whimiscal jewelry. While some themes were based on nature like the stag ring and feather earrings, others pieces like the moustache just make me smile. And shouldn't fashion be fun? Especially accessories!

Lani's Take

The two of us has a similar list of favorites. In addition to the collections Erin mentioned above, I was a fan of Michelle Vale's collection of sophisticated and polished handbags. Each bag was designed and made with extreme attention to detail - lots of pleating, stitching and little pockets. The most unique thing about Michelle Vale's handbags were the interchangeable hardware components. Each handbag comes with silver and gold pieces that can be switched out. Pretty clever if you ask me!
Overall, I was a little disappointed with the event because I didn't like as many collections as I would have hoped and the discounts weren't that impressive. That said, I love to support young designers and see what's up and coming, so I'll be there next season.

Gen Art presents Shop NYC

Gen Art, the leading arts and entertainment organization with helps showcase emerging design talent will be holding Shop NYC tomorrow night. Shop NYC will showcase over 60 high-end emerging designers selling their Fall collections at up to 70% off retail!

The lovely Bliss Lau will be showcasing her body jewelry and handbags. You can also shop handbags from Rebecca Minkoff, Hayden Harnett; shoes from Devotte and DRU New York; menswear from Hyden Yoo and S2VS and womenswear from Falls, Bensoni, Richard Ruiz, Qi Cashmere, Porter Grey and dozens of New York's top emerging talents. Enjoy Bailey's cocktails, DJ lounge provided by Crunch, hair touch-ups by ECRU NEW YORK, complimentary massages by the Chopra Spa, and more.

Who: Gen Art Shop NYC
What: Showcase of Emerging Designers at 70% Off Retail with complimentary cocktails
When: December 1st, 5-6pm VIP Preview or 6-10pm Main Sale
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, NYC

All ticket buyers are automatically entered in a raffle to win a bag from Hayden Harnett or a dress from Falls! Tickets

* All tickets advance only, no door sales. Buy online.

VIP Tickets (Includes Gift Bag and access to VIP Preview Reception: 5-6pm):
* Executive & Co-Producer Level Members: 2 complimentary tickets
* Associate Producer, Platinum, & Silver Level Members: $30 / ticket
* Non-Members: $40 / ticket

General Admission Tickets
* Associate Producer, Platinum, & Silver Members: 2 complimentary tickets
* Non-Members: $15 / ticket

* All Guests Must be 21 or Older to Attend *