Last Tuesday I was invited to the most fabulous event at Swarovski Boutique on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach to watch the premier of "The Daman Chronicle" with Eric Daman himself.
Eric Daman is the Costume Designer of "GOSSIP GIRL"..... one of the most popular series on TV and I had the opportunity to interview him ( you can read the interview below).
He won a Emmy Award as a Costume Designer of Gossip Girl, wrote a book "You know you Want it", he designed a luxury accessories collection for Atelier Swarovski’s Eric Daman’s ‘Native Modern’ and now he is in charge of making the style of the new teen Carrie Bradshaw, the prequel of "Sex and the City", "The Carrie Diaries".
Mr.Daman was really nice, friendly and easygoing to talk to.
I really love one of his quotes "confidence is the best accessory".... and I completely agree with him, if you feel good about yourself... everything is going to be much better!
It was a night of glamour, fashion and of course Gossip Girls... because the theme of this fabulous soiree was to "Dress the part of your favorite Gossip Girl character".... so all the Miami ladies were in Serena's or Blair's characters, with headbands, eclectic style and feminine outfits.
Thank you to Swarovski and Eric Daman for such a marvelous night!
Kisses and see you soon!
The Fashion Guru and costume Designer Eric Daman
My interview with Eric Daman
1. How did you get into working as a costumer designer for Gossip Girl?
It's actually a funny story. I studied French Literature in Paris and I was working in fashion (at this little boutique) at the same time. I was noticed by a scout for Steven Meisel and ended up modeling for him in several Calvin Klein campaigns. During that time modeling I got sucked into amazing world of fashion and Steven was actually very supportive in saying that you should go into styling. I didn't even know "Stylist" was a job. I mean, back then, not to date myself, but I was like "Stylist...what's that"?
Then I ended up styling and had a great run with it. One thing lead to another and I ended up working with Patricia Field and she asked me to come on as her assistant on "Sex and the City", which I worked on for three seasons and won an Emmy. Then I decided to leave and kind of become my own man. I did a movie called "The Door in the Floor" and the producer was a producer on Gossip Girl and said Eric is perfect for Gossip Girl, we need to bring him on.
2. What advise would you give to young, aspiring designers that want to dress celebrity on Gossip Girl or a similar show?
I really feel like people need to stay true to their dreams and seek it out. And put yourself out there again if it doesn't work, and not getting beat down if something doesn't work or someone says no the first time. I hink a lot of people get discouraged because they are so excited and they really want to do something and then someone says no. But you can't take no for an answer. Take chances and put yourself out there to get to the next level.
Eric Daman says
"Style is 80% confidence and 20% fashion"
It's good to remember this ladies!
With Kritin Clark, the sweeties girl on town ... having some sparkling bubbles.
Eric Daman is ready for the show with style and a lot of accessories!
Eric and myself! So happy I have this picture.
Some beautiful ladies Martha, Linda and Kristin ..... you rock ladies!
The host of the night Miami Fashion Blogger Ria Michele with one of the manager
of Swarovski Boutique.
A fabulous piece for next season of Swarovski.
Kelly Saks and Ria Michele were looking stunning in a Gossip Girl style!
Ginger Harris with her lovevly daughter ... Ginger wearing a pink one shoulder dress, so trendy, feminine and glamourous.
Brian who is working with Eric Daman was absolutely a gentleman in a classic suit with the perfects details.... great smile and attitude!
The 3 Swarovski princess Anna, Emma and Tess.
Kristin Clark wearing the most fabulous gold sequin jacket!
Fabulous shorts Jennifer Gonzales
Always tweeting ....here with Kristin.
Eric's style - a lot of accessories, his signature scarf, bracelets an rings....... great mix!
She was the coolest lady of the night, Kamla_Kay McKenzie, a model with a bohemian style.
Details and more details...it was a night of accessories...and this one from Emma was a
exquisite hair pin....love it!
The winner of the contest...the marvelous Kelly who did absolutely perfect Blair's style.
Here you can see the winners of the contest "Dress the part of your favorite Gossip Girl character" as Chuck Bass and Blair with Eric Daman......fabulous photo! Don't you think?
Paola Leon and Julieta Alvarez were great wearing stament accessories.... necklace and bags.
Melissa Pastore a Public Relations Manager from Swarovski, Kristin and I...... Ria the wonderful host and with Megan Lewis from Fashion One and Anthony Bermudez a Wardrobe Stylist.
I was wearing a Zara dress (I wore back and forth), Chloe shoes and bag, Marni for H&M bracelet and my signature Spike Flowers Brooches by Angeles Almuna Design.
Pictures by Angeles Almuna
7 comments:
Amazing post!!!!
Loved it :)
HELLO ANGELES
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF PHOTOS FROM THE MAGICAL #SWAROVSKISTYLE EVENING IN MIAMI! WAS THAT JUST LAST TUESDAY? SO GLAD YOU WERE ABLE TO JOIN US. I LOVED YOUR ACCESSORIES!
KEEP IN TOUCH AND KEEP BLOGGING!
XOXO
PS ANGELES YOU FORGOT TO MENTION OUR :CHUCK BASS" CONTENDER!
XOXO E
SO MANY great pics! Glad I was able to meet and chat with you that night! :) xoxo
Kristin
www.LivingInColorPrint.com
Great post. Amazing pics!
xx
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What a fun event! Sad I didn't go :(
xx Kara
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