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EPIC Film Art Director, Michael Knapp & Designer Chris Benz
EPIC Art Director, Michael Knapp and Designer, Chris Benz

It was an epic day at The Crosby Hotel. Last week IFB hosted a Q&A chat for the collaboration between our favorite pink hair designer, Chris Benz and Michael Knapp, Art Director of the new animated 3D feature film EPIC (in theaters May 24th). From the creators of Ice Aga, EPIC is an adventure comedy that tells the story of a teenage girl who finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, and teams up with an elite band of warriors and a crew of comical, larger-than-life figures, to save the world. The film stars the voices of Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Christoph Waltz and Amanda Seyfried.

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Chris Benz and his dress design inspired EPIC

After a short preview of the film Micheal Knapp went in detail showing some of the drawings and process behind the intricate designs for the character’s wardrobe in the movie.  I was blown away by the amount of detail and process

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YOU’RE INVITED: Fashion Girls For Japan

Do a little shopping –do a lot of good! This weekend a list of over 60 exception fashion designers, including Alexandre Wang, Derek Lam, Chris Benz, Doo.Ri, DVF, Mandy Coon, Marc Jacobs and Vena Cava are participating in a special 2-day designer sample sale to benefit Japan Society’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fun, The Red Cross and the NYC’s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Fund. 100% of the proceeds from the sales will go towards disaster relief efforts.

WHEN: Saturday April 2nd, 11Am-7PM AND Sunday April 3rd, 11AM-5PM
WHERE: The Bowery Terrace at The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, NYC

$5 minimum donation for admission. For more information or buy your ticket in advance visit fashiongirlsforjapan.com

Kiehl’s Donates $225,000 to The Koons Family Institute

The check presentation! In this picture: Justine Koons, Jeff Koons, Cheryl Vitali (General Manager, Kiehl's Worldwide), Chris Salgardo (President, Kiehl's USA)

Earlier this week I joined Kiehl’s for their holiday party and benefit, hosted by contemporary artist, Jeff Koons. Back in October (you may remember me posting about this), Kiehl’s and Koons had launched a limited edition Creme de Corps collection with all the net proceeds benefiting The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC). The theme of the collection and party was a Wonderland of Merry. And the evening was just that, complete with a special check presentation by Kiehl’s President, Chris Salgardo to Mr. Koons for the amount of $225,000 for his charity.

Kiehl's + Jeff Koons Limited Edition Creme de Crops Collection

With ribbon surrounding the store, treats provided by Momofuku, music by DJ Paul Sevigny (yes, Chloe’s brother), a room filled with artists, models, designers and celebrities all celebrating a great accomplishment by Mr. Koons  and Kiehl’s –it was

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