Founder & Owner of Shigoto Fashion Ltd. Jasper Momma (r)

JSD joined Shigoto Fashion in celebrating the launch of their Men’s and Woman’s fashion collection, inspired by Japanese construction workers and ancient Samurai warriors. We told to “Expect pants, shirts and shoes once worn by Samurai that rival any of the latest designs on the streets today” and they did not disappoint! Ninja New York, a themed Japanese restaurant located in NYC’s Tribeca hosted the festivities, while Ty-Ku Sake provided the drinks. Here are images of the collection.

On June 8th, we attended the 13th Annual Webby Awards Gala at Cipriani Wall Street. The star-studded ceremony was hosted by Saturday Night Live’s funnyman Seth Meyers.

Special Achievement honorees included:

* Webby Lifetime Achievement: Sir Tim Berners-Lee
* Webby Artist of the Year: Trent Reznor
* Webby Person of the Year: Jimmy Fallon
* Webby Breakout of the Year: Twitter
* Best Actress: Sarah Silverman
* Outstanding Comedic Performance: Lisa Kudrow
* Film & Video Person of the Year: Seth MacFarlane
* Agency of the Year: R/GA

For video, please visit the Webby Awards Youtube Channel here

Jimmy Fallon & Cameron Diaz

Martha Stewart

Seth Meyers

Isabella Rossellini

Lisa Kudrow

Sarah Silverman

After the wonderful gala we headed over to the Official After Party held at the ultra chic Hiro Ballroom to conclude the night. We were thoroughly entertained by the sounds of The BeaTards, a super eclectic group consisting of DJO, Chuck Wild, and UTK the INC. Their energetic performances got party started and had everyone on the dance floor. What a good way to start a party, besides an open bar! We became instant fans of this group and look forward to catching their next performance in NYC. Here are two quick clips of their performance we shot in the midst of dancing!

DJ ?eustlove (Questlove of The Roots) was the featured DJ of the evening, spinning the best playlist we have heard in a long time. Everyone from Kanye West to Al Green, he was a pure genius on the 1s and 2s. Definitely a great way to end the night. Check out a video we shot below.

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Red Carpet Images courtesy of Weddy Awards

Kate Mulleavy (L) and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte and Kirsten Dunst

The Board of Directors’ Special Tribute Award:
First Lady Michelle Obama

2009 Womenswear Designer of the Year:
Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy

2009 Menswear Designer of the Year (tie):
Calvin Klein Collection’s Italo Zucchelli
Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders

2009 Accessory Designer of the Year:
Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

Swarovski Award for Womenswear:
Alexander Wang

Popular Vote Award:
Ralph Lauren

Swarovski Award for Menswear:
Tim Hamilton

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design:
Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry

International Award:
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award:
Anna Sui

Eugenia Sheppard Award:
Edward Nardoza, editor in chief of Women’s Wear Daily

Eleanor Lambert Award:
Jim Moore, creative director of GQ magazine

Singer Fergie covers the July 2009 issue of Allure Magazine which hits newsstands June 23. In the issue, she dishes about her sex life and her recent weight loss.

Excerpt:

Fergie unveiled a sleek futuristic look with her new album with the Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D. “Change is just exciting for me,” she says. “When I do something for too long, I burn out.” Now on the band’s biggest tour ever, she decided to listen to the voice in her head. “Something inside of me said, ‘I need an evolution.’ I’m in a new phase of life. I’m married; I have a new album. It felt time.”

Behind the scene pictures can be viewed at Allure

By Filecellia Sampson

Gray is the new Green indeed and the evidence is shining through the eco-friendly collection by “Up and Coming” designer Jon Gray. These amazing eco friendly fashion designs were on display for all to see and purchase at the Jon Gray Int’l Society Trunk show and Sample Sale Hosted by UNvogue. The event was sponsored by Oval Vodka supplied by Deussen Global Communications. This men’s wear brand was established in 2007 and has been going strong ever since, selling in stores such as Bergdorf’s and a soon to be flagship early 2010. Eco-compassion, creative concepts, luxury, street culture, and politics are what set Jon Gray aside from the rest. The attention to detail is immaculate, when describing a Jon gray t-shirt. With such names as Make Peace, Blind Justice, and Love Hurts, it’s no wonder personal events and current international plight has blended a concoction of inspiration for the young designer. Not to mention these t-shirts are 100% organic cotton and printed with water based-ink! With his ecologist efforts, fashion savior-faire and participation in NY-based non-profit organization Jon Gray has set the bar for all young people!

*Photos provided by Vinnet Bradshaw of geniushatescompany.com

Jon Gray & Tyson Perez (UNvogue)