A style perhaps as antiquated as some see letter writing itself, the feather pen has seen a variety of notable historical patrons - from John Hancock to Cher Horowitz, and now you as you write postcards home from your hotel room. This feather pen bears as much of an importance as the previous historical artifacts mentioned, as it marks our collaboration with one of our favorite and most revered labels, Maison Martin Margiela. As the first co-branding project in Margiela's history, the Maison Martin Margiela for Opening Ceremony pen features a white Bic pen adorned with either an Ostrich or a Goose plume, all in white. We propose that it may just make letter writing come back after all. ... READ MORE

FILED UNDER: ace hotel , margiela , collaboration

Meet Gewet, the new intern in our online photography department.

Name: Gewet Tekle
Hometown: Sweden

Favorite place to meet for drinks: Any place that doesn't check ID??
Style inspiration: Pictures of my mom from back in the day
Favorite designers at Opening Ceremony: Alexander Wang, Unearthen, Christopher Kane, and Opening Ceremony

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Proenza Scouler’s cult-favorite PS1 bag is back this season in a new rainbow of colors and shoes to match. If you’ve already scooped up your favorite, never fear. Proenza also supplies new mini messengers and sachels to let you mix things up a bit. The definition of a greatest hit, check out the entire line here. ... READ MORE

FILED UNDER: proenza schouler , ps1 , spring 2010

When room service isn’t cutting it, we have just the thing to nurse your late night cravings. We scoured to find you the best supply of Haribo gummies you’ve been stalking your corner bodega to find with no avail. ... READ MORE

FILED UNDER: haribo , ace hotel , oc

Because we love our readers, we're giving you an extra 10% off of the sale price of some of your favorite OC brands: Opening Ceremony, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, and Pendleton Meets OC. All you have to do is enter promo code take10offoc at check out - plain and simple.

When: Thursday, February 4 (now) till Friday, February 5, 2010 11:59 pm pst

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Promo code: take10offoc
Expires: 2/5/10, 11:59 pm pst.

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FILED UNDER: opening ceremony , chloe sevigny for opening ceremony , pendleton meets opening ceremony , web , promo

And so begins our countdown to the grand opening of our new store at the Ace Hotel, our second ever New York location. Filled with our favorite souvenirs and travel necessities we don’t think anyone should live without, if we couldn’t find it, we were sure to make it for you. Enter our toiletry travel kit, filled with a toothbrush, Colgate toothpaste, a tube squeezer, and dental floss on a keychain all kept in a clear Opening Ceremony travel case. You may just want to conveniently forget to pack your own on your next stay at the Ace…
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FILED UNDER: ace hotel , countdown

In February 2010, Opening Ceremony expands to open a second New York location at the Ace Hotel. With a mutual appreciation for classic American heritage and internationalism, Opening Ceremony and Ace make a perfect couple. Opening Ceremony at the Ace brings a clever and comprehensively curated assortment of the travel necessities collected expressly for Ace’s clientele of traveling creative professionals and culturally curious tourists alike. With one side of the shop dedicated to men’s essentials, and the other for women’s, the entire 1,500 square foot space is packed with hand-picked favorites including Haribo snacks, Walker's English crisps, international and domestic magazines, McSweeney’s books, European toiletries, KieHl's travel sets, Criterion Collection DVDs and many more. Opening Ceremony’s seasonal clothing collection is also available alongside the selection of travel items and souvenirs. ... READ MORE

FILED UNDER: opening ceremony , ace hotel

Last week I took some days off in LA and visited the Fowler Museum to see Nick Cave: Meet me at the Center of the Earth. The exhibition was comprised of 35 intricately detailed, towering Soundsuits created by Chicago-based artist and professor, Nick Cave.

Cave, who considers himself a humanitarian before an artist, created his first Soundsuit in 1992, after the appalling discharge of police officers involved with the Rodney King beating. Originally created as a sculptural costume, Cave discovered it rustled to movement when put on- each creating their own distinguishable noise. Reminiscent of African and Caribbean ceremonial garb as well as haute couture, Cave’s Soundsuits examine themes of identity, transformation, ritual, and most specifically for this exhibition, spiritual strength. Cave also created animal totems to marry his human-based suits to the idea of power and peace, symbolizing communities that can co-exist despite great differences.  

Watch this to see how Cave’s background in fiber textiles and modern dance resulted in the creation of the first Soundsuit, and this awesome video too.

Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth
Fowler Museum, UCLA
January 10 - May 30, 2010
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FILED UNDER: nick cave , fowler museum , art

One of my dearest friends, Ann Lee, lives in Haiti. She has dedicated the last few years of her life to making community life better in struggling countries - a task which now takes on an entirely different weight in Haiti. In April of 2009, Carol and I decided to visit her for the weekend, even though all of our friends thought we were bananas to be taking a vacation to a place that even then suffered a reputation as one of the poorest and most dangerous countries in the western hemisphere. However, it was Ann's new home and she had made close friends, co-workers, and peers from all different walks of life: all who were amazing and such a pleasure to be able to bond with if even just for our short visit. This is the Haiti I met back in April.
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FILED UNDER: haiti , red cross

Meet Eleny, the latest addition to the OC New York store team.

Name: Eleny Ramirez
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Worst trend you’ve ever followed: Metallic blue lipstick in the 90s
Favorite place for brunch: Veselka
Favorite thing to do on a weekend: Make collages
Favorite designers at OC: Wang!, Vena Cava

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FILED UNDER: ocny