Citizens of Humanity VIP Film Screening: Christy Turlington Burns & Roger Ross Williams Attend

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WHAT:  Citizens of Humanity VIP film screening with Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

WHEN: Thursday May 1st, 2014, 6:30-9pm

WHERE: Soho House New York

Luxury denim label Citizens of Humanity held an intimate film screening to unveil two new film shorts directed by filmmaker and advocate Christy Turlington-Burns and Academy Award winning director Roger Ross Williams. The two films “Every Mile, Every Mother” and “Tutu: The Essence of Being Human” were followed by a Q and A with Christy and Roger, chaired by Style.com’s Katharine Zarrella.

Christy’s film focusses on The Hood To Coast marathon relay race that she completed with members of her charity “Every Mother Counts”, which aims to provide better maternal healthcare for mothers around the world. Roger’s film profiles Desmond Tutu’s role in abolishing apartheid in South Africa and includes exclusive footage of Desmond and his wife Leah on her birthday, showcasing them in an intimate family setting.

Guests including Karlie Kloss, Dree Hemingway and Colleen Atwood sipped bellinis and dined on appetizers during the event, which was held in the cinema at Soho House, New York. All guests also went home with a pair of jeans from Citizens of Humanity’s Spring collection.

WHO:
Christy Turlington Burns, filmmaker and advocate
Roger Ross Williams, Director
Karlie Kloss, Model
Dree Hemingway,  Model
Colleen Atwood, Costume Designer
Kassia Meador, former professional surfer
Jerome Dahan, CEO & Founder of Citizens of Humanity
Catherine Ryu, Women’s Creative Director of Citizens of Humanity
Amy Williams, President of Citizens of Humanity

 

Above: Christy Turlington Burns and Karlie Kloss

Above: Christy Turlington Burns and Karlie Kloss

Above: Moderator Katharine Zarella of Style.com, Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

Above: Moderator Katharine Zarella of Style.com, Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Dree Hemingway and Karlie Kloss

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Dree Hemingway and Karlie Kloss

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Christy Turlington Burns, Karlie Kloss

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Christy Turlington Burns, Karlie Kloss

WHAT THEY ATE & DRANK:

Truffled arancini

Spicy Tuna + Avocado

Spring pea and mascarpone quiche

Spinach ravioli, peccerino

Veal Meatballs, tomato sauce

Eggplant, roasted red peppers, goat cheese

Bellinis and fresh juices

Above: Christy Turlington Burns

Above: Christy Turlington Burns

Above: Karlie Kloss

Above: Karlie Kloss

Above: Dree Hemingway

Above: Dree Hemingway

WHAT THEY TALKED ABOUT:
Christy Turlington Burns’ inclusion on the latest Time 100 list – Christy was talking about her attendance at the party this week and how inspiring the other names on the list are to her Academy Awards – both director Roger Ross Williams and costume designer Colleen Atwood have won an Oscar, and were discussing the honor of receiving such a world-famous accolade
The films – guests were humbled by the causes both Christy and Roger’s films were highlighting, and there was enthusiastic discussion on how the fashion world can support important humanitarian causes

Jeans, overalls and jumpsuits – Everyone was thrilled to receive a complimentary gift from Citizens of Humanity’s Spring collection. There was much excitement about the overalls and denim jumpsuit which have both become a huge hit and new hot trend.

 

 

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Raindance Filmmakers’ Charity Ball | Events

Host of film talent attend inaugural filmmakers’ ball

– Sadie Frost, Helen George and Tamer Hassan attended Raindance Film Festival’s charity party –

 

 A host of celebrities and film industry talent attended Raindance Film Festival’s inaugural Independent Filmmakers’ Ball last night to raise funds for The Independent Film Trust (IFT), the UK charity whose activities include the provision of film-making courses for disadvantaged adults and children. Guests included Sadie Frost, Helen George, Tamer Hassan, Nick Broomfield, Alan Parker, Matt Kernard and Kitty Brucknell.

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Entertainment on the night came from soul band ‘The Indies’ as well as a ‘filmmaker’s dream raffle’, with prizes including a Canon EOS C100 camera and screening-room hire from Motion Picture Solutions handed out to lucky winners.

 

Raindance and British Independent Film Award founder Elliot Grove comments: “It was a pleasure to see the crème de la crème of British indie filmmaking come together under one roof for such a great cause and to celebrate their work. Away from the glamour of tinsel town, these guys work incredibly hard to deliver thought-provoking, disruptive and consistently entertaining material for our viewing pleasure and I can’t wait for the chance to showcase their work when the 22nd annual Raindance Film Festival returns this autumn.”

 

 

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Piquadro UK Flagship Store Launch Event

WHAT: THE LAUNCH OF PIQUADRO’S UK FLAGSHIP LONDON STORE

WHEN: Tuesday 29th April

WHERE: Piquadro, 67 Regents Street

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Jack Guinness, Oliver Proudlock, Henry Conway, Piquadro CEO Marco Palmieri

VIPs from the world of fashion and business converged at 67 Regents Street to toast the opening of Piquadro’s London flagship store

Piquadro is an innovative Italian leather house specializing in business and travel items with over 100 stores worldwide

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Set over two floors, the beautifully modern store features bespoke interiors designed by Karim Azzabi

The basic concept that inspired Azzabi is the idea of a cocoon defining a unique and original exhibition format in which the elements that make up the internal structure are bands that line the walls like ribs and that also act as display elements

CEO Marco Palmieri hosted the event along with celebrity DJ’s Amber Le Bon and Jack Guinness

Marco Palmieri guided guests around the store whilst conversation flowed over the bespoke Garden Martini cocktail and delicious canapés.

WHO:
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Jack Guinness

Oliver Proudlock

Henry Conway

Marco Palmieri – Piquadro CEO

WHAT THEY ATE: A bespoke menu for Piquadro including

Carpaccio of Scottish beef

Truffled goats cheese

Salmon mi qui beach herbs melon and ponzu

Lobster cocktail

Beetroot macaroons

Peeled prawns tossed in chilli and lime zest

WHAT THEY DRANK: The “Garden Martini”

Convicts Take Over Children’s Charities

Kentucky-based, heavy metal band Corprit Convict is partnering with Kosair Children’s Charity and the Ronald McDonald House in an effort raise money for the children’s hospital and family-housing facilities. 

On May 9, 2014, the female-fronted-foursome will be headlining a show at Phoenix Hill Tavern starting at 9:00 pm.  All proceeds earned by the band for that show will go to support both charities.  

CONVICTS TAKE OVER CHILDREN'S CHARITIES

On April 22, 2014, the band released their debut, Come Clean, with a portion of the album sales also going to support both charities.  

 

KT (singer) and Evan (drummer) have a deep, personal connection with both charities.  “Our son, Hayden, spent the first 4 weeks of his life at Kosair before he passed away 3 months later.  The nurses there took excellent care of our boy and they were just amazing all around.  I’m so happy we can finally give something back,” – KT.

 

Kosair Childrens’ Hospital is Kentucky’s only full-service, free-standing pediatric care facility dedicated exclusively to caring for children and is an advocate for the health and well-being of all children.  

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities is a place families of seriously ill children call home during crisis and uncertainty.  Since opening their doors, they have helped more than 70,000 family members from all 50 states and several international locations.  Since opening their doors 30 years ago, they have given more than $1,000,000 in grants to organizations that support children.
 
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“When you get a metal band, like Corprit Convict, you get a taste of what Reverbnation says is #1 in that genre….Starting from a 2 piece garage band to a high ranking group is no small feat….No matter what, you should definitely be able to notice the potential these guys have.”
– Daniel Morrison, CEO, Hip Rock Magazine
 
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Come Clean is now available for $5 on Bandcamp, the band’s website and ReverbNation.  They have posted 4 songs from the upcoming album.  To preview, simply click on the song names below in blue.
 
Come Clean track listing:
 
3) Applicator
4) Disavow
5) Left for Dead
6) 3 Ring
8) Crawl to Learn