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Mon, May 6, 2013If we've learned anything from our year of featuring young and established Korean designers , it's that the Seoul fashion scene is bursting at the seams with unique concepts and trend-setting ideas. ... MORE
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Fri, March 15, 2013Harmony Korine has been a youth oracle since he wrote Larry Clark 's 1995 cult classic Kids . Almost 20 years later, he brings teen culture back to the fore with his poetic take on girls gone wild, Spring Breakers . ... MORE
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Wed, February 20, 2013What a major week for you, Riri! First you drop your collection with River Island at London Fashion Week and now it's your 25th birthday! We are so excited to help launch the collection and can't wait to share more of your flawless style, but in the ... MORE
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Wed, November 7, 2012On Sunday OC, MoMA PS1, and Rizzoli hosted a conversation between our dear friend M.I.A. and the museum's director Klaus Biesenbach on her brand new self-titled art book. ... MORE
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Mon, September 24, 2012Whether she’s playing a wide-eyed Juliet, angsty Angela, or sheepish Beth, Claire Danes has a rare and true ability to encompass a character. Last night, her talent was once again recognized at the Emmy Awards. ... MORE
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Thu, September 6, 2012Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends Who: Me in my OC Varsity Jacket with Spike and Carol Where: The Ace Hotel When: Just before we kick off our Q&A and book signing today! MORE
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Mon, June 25, 2012Humberto and OC wish Solange a happy birthday for yesterday! Happy birthday to my nearest and dearest glam slamming beauty queen! Hope you had the best day ever. I'm saving a dance for you. xoHumberto MORE
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Wed, May 30, 2012Iconic film director, producer, and screenwriter Baz Luhrmann is one of our favorite filmmakers. His meticulous vision has left indelible traces of pure magic in our visual culture. ... MORE
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Tue, May 8, 2012Opening Ceremony would like to pay respects to a legend who passed away today. Maurice Sendak changed the world with his art and most importantly changed the way children—including myself—perceived the world. xHumberto MORE
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Mon, January 30, 2012Humberto wishes Elijah Wood a happy one for his birthday, which was this past weekend. Dear Elijah, Have the HAPPIEST of birthdays––yet another year! I'm so sad I couldn't be there to celebrate!! Instead, we put together a little ... MORE
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Fri, January 6, 2012Humberto wishes actress Rinko Kikuchi a very happy birthday! Find our Rinko-inspired picks below. Happy birthday to my favorite Capricorn!!!!! Rinko, hope you have the best birthday ever, wherever you are in the world. XxxHumberto MORE
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Mon, December 26, 2011Humberto wishes Alex a happy one! Happy Birthday, Alex!!! Hope your day is as special and fun as that meal we had at Bellagio Café in Shanghai! xHumberto MORE
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Fri, November 18, 2011Humberto wishes beloved friend of OC Chloë Sevigny the best for her b-day. The Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Resort 2012 collection launches in less than one month––get excited! Dear Chloë, Another year gone by, another birthday of ... MORE
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Mon, October 24, 2011The biggest Happy Birthday to one of my nearest and dearest! Here's to another great year, a great day and all that stuff! The next time I see you, I'm gonna give you the biggest hug you have ever had! Happy belated b-day, Spike!!!!!! Humberto MORE
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Tue, October 18, 2011Here's a special Fine Wine for our dear friend Ryan. Dear Ryan, Happy birthday!!!!!! We love you! XHumberto MORE
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Wed, October 5, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Me and the amazing William Klein Where: At the ambassador's home, where Glenda Bailey was being honored When: Yesterday MORE
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Wed, August 10, 2011Humberto and OC wish our friend Justin a happy birthday! Dear Justin, A huge happy birthday to you! Wishing you tons of fun and laughs from everyone at Opening Ceremony! Xx MORE
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Thu, July 14, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Carol with our favorite crêpe – beurre et sucre! Where: Crêperie Suzette on Rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris When: This afternoon Why: ... MORE
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Wed, June 29, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Anthony Vaccarello! Where: At the Ministry of Culture in Paris! When: NOW!!!! LIVE!!!!! What: FÉLICITATIONS!!!! MORE
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Wed, June 29, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Le podium Who: Frédéric Mittérand, Pierre Bergé, Carol Lim and Brian Phillips Where: The ANDAM Awards en France! MORE
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Mon, June 27, 2011Humberto wishes his pal Jason a happy one for his b-day (yesterday)! It's only appropriate to say that Jason is one of my favorite people I've met in this decade. ... MORE
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Tue, July 26, 2011For the occasion of his birthday, I got the chance to catch up with Christopher Kane and chat about Otter Pops, Donatella, tattoos and his Gran. ... MORE
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Mon, June 20, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Jason and Humberto What: In matching Reyn Spooner for Opening Ceremony–in stores now! Online tomorrow. Where: OCNY When : This weekend! MORE
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Wed, June 15, 2011Humberto interviewed Chloë right before her Resort 2012 show to get the inside scoop on her inspiration, her love for teenage youth, the artwork in the show's installation and more! Humberto Leon: Tell us a little bit about the line. ... MORE
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Tue, May 31, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Maria Lee, the Argentinian cutie who's guiding us through the city What: A choripan sandwich––a national specialty Where: Restaurant Norte in Buenos ... MORE
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Fri, June 17, 2011The imagination of a man like Jean Paul Gaultier almost escapes description. For nearly four decades, the world has seen his irrepressible vision take shape in ways that not only changed the game but actually exploded it–whether on the human ... MORE
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Thu, May 19, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Me and the Twins What: All in variations of OC T-shirts: sold-out Flag Tee, Act Up 'Read My Lips' tee , and Red Cross Japan Tee ! Where: Kazaky ... MORE
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Fri, April 29, 2011It's our dear friend Kirsten Dunst's birthday and we wanted to wish her the happiest 29th birthday ever. Susan Miller says, "Your time in the Sun is coming, dear Taurus. You are on the verge of so much goodness. ... MORE
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Wed, April 20, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Humberto's mum Wendy Leon What: Taking a break from the sun Where: The Great Wall of China! MORE
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Wed, April 13, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Chloë What: Getting an eerily accurate palm reading Where: Wong Tai Sin temple, HK MORE
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Tue, April 12, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Carol, Olivia and Joey bling out their phones Where: Causeway Bay, HK! When: Today! MORE
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Sun, February 20, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. What: Confirmed--fruits it is! Where: At Carol's b-day brunch at Scotts........part 2 When: Sunday afternoon MORE
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Sun, February 20, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. What: Dental surgery or plateau de fruits de mer? Where: Carol's b-day brunch at Scotts........ ... MORE
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Thu, February 17, 2011When we interviewed Stefano Tonchi for the first episode of " Show and Tell with Humberto Leon ," we were lucky enough to see issues of Westuff , the magazine he founded in Florence in the 80s. ... MORE
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Wed, February 16, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who: In the Mood for Maggie Cheung. Where: Rodarte afterparty. When: Last night. MORE
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Sat, February 12, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. What: The front row at United Bamboo Where : Studio 450 When : 11:26 am today. MORE
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Tue, January 4, 2011January 4th is not only the day that NASA landed Spirit on Mars in 2004, but it is also the birthday of he who wrote "Man on the Moon", the song to which we gathered in a circle at Junior prom and happily chanted the night away -- my good ... MORE
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Thu, December 9, 2010Hot off the press, we are excited to share some images and a link to the new website for our friend Sofia Coppola's highly anticipated movie, Somewhere . ... MORE
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Mon, December 20, 2010I recently caught up with my friend Sofia Coppola to chat about her new movie, Somewhere , a beautiful and moving film that took home the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. ... MORE
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Wed, October 20, 2010Teenager Brittany McMillan started a Facebook group to designate today, October 20, as Spirit Day , a day in which people would wear purple in honor of the six teenagers who had committed suicide because of anti-gay bullying and ... MORE
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Wed, September 1, 2010Carol and I were in Tokyo last week to celebrate the first anniversary of OC Tokyo with a special shopping night at the store. ... MORE
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Mon, August 23, 2010There's something truly inspiring about discussing fashion with Anna Wintour that goes beyond her great influence. When Carol and I were invited to her office to discuss Fashion's Night Out , among other topics, we were struck by how passionate and ... MORE
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Mon, July 12, 2010Ready, set, GO! M.I.A. launched her new album, /\/\/\Y/\, yesterday at our fave Long Island City spot, PS1 , with a party that brought kids from all the boroughs to hang with their favorite music maestro. M.I.A. ... MORE
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Tue, June 15, 2010Ever since I can remember, my mom has always prepared chopped ingredients, ready to be cooked at a moment's notice. She would call me from work and walk me through the step-by-step process: "How to Make a Delicious Lunch" by Mom. ... MORE
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Tue, June 1, 2010If you're lucky enough to be in New York City this summer, then you'll have the chance to visit these new sculptures from Miranda July ! Eleven Heavy Things lets you get a photo of yourself wearing an intricately painted lace head-dress ... MORE
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Sun, April 18, 2010Our friend Terence Koh just sent over some photos! Here are a few of Gaga and Terence last night dressed in veils destroying Birkins! Don't miss the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to GAGAKOH! enter the MAKE-UP DRAWING contest ... MORE
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Sat, April 17, 2010One night only! Made in Japan: MAC cosmetics / Viva Glam presents Lady Gaga and Terence Koh LIVE! April 20, 2010 Tokyo, Japan 8pm JST (Tokyo time) One lucky winner will get a pair of tickets to this sure to be amazing performance in ... MORE
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Fri, March 12, 2010I bought my first pair of Dr. Martens in 1991 for the first Lolapolooza concert. I told my mom that I had to buy these 8-hole Docs because I would get trampled on at the concert if I didn't have them. ... MORE
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Fri, January 29, 2010As a follow up to our Big Love for Chloe Part 1 post celebrating Chloë's win at the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in her role as Nicolette in Big Love, we decided to make it a 2, maybe even a 3 part series blog. ... MORE
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Tue, January 19, 2010A few months ago, we couldn’t wait to show you our favorites from the Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2010 collection. This time around, Alex himself picked his five favorites at our LA Trunk show . ... MORE
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Mon, January 18, 2010While in LA I stopped by Gia's amazing art show that she put on with friends Tracy and Sage at a pop-up gallery in LA. Check out my favorite pieces here! MORE
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Wed, January 20, 2010You saw what we ate , now check out some more photos from our Alexander Wang dinner in LA! MORE
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Tue, December 22, 2009Here is a look at my awesome trip to Japan during the premiere of Where the Wild Things Are with Spike Jonze and Mama Leon in Tokyo. These photos will show you how awesome Japan is, Spike is, my mom is, and everything else is... ... MORE
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Tue, December 15, 2009Check out what Humberto's giving and getting this season - and if you like them too, enter the code OCGIFTGUIDE09 at checkout to receive 10% off of any of Humberto or Carol's picks ! Works at Opening Ceremony online only! MORE
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Thu, December 10, 2009Come to Potluck at Opening Ceremony Tokyo for our Q and A with Spike Jonze! All week long we’ll be showing Spike’s films ranging from legendary skate videos, music videos and movies. ... MORE
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Wed, December 9, 2009Check out what's getting Carol into the Holiday spirit! MORE
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Sat, November 21, 2009With a staff about as diverse as our roster of designers, we’re bringing you Thanksgiving the Opening Ceremony way, with new recipes coming from different members of our staff each day. ... MORE
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Sat, November 14, 2009I went to view Fantastic Mr. Fox at the opening on Friday night, and if you’ve already watched it then you know what I mean when I say that the movie is an awesome must see. ... MORE
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Wed, October 21, 2009Call me skeptical, but when my friend Sebastian Kim asked me to check out this band playing a show in Brooklyn, I was hesitant. However, I was floored when I actually heard the four member band play. ... MORE
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Fri, October 16, 2009Just in time for the Where the Wild Things Are weekend, Catherine Keener came by the store to scare my mom, and Maurice Sendak took a moment out of the busy week to take a picture with me. If you haven't watched the film, you are missing out. ... MORE
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Mon, October 12, 2009Just in at Opening Ceremony HQ: samples from our latest collaboration, Opening Ceremony x Timberland. Timberland is a brand that has been a part of my nostalgic childhood. ... MORE
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Thu, September 17, 2009This Sunday Sept 20, 9:30pm is the first episode of the much anticipated HBO series Bored to Death starring Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ames, created by Jonathan Ames . ... MORE
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Tue, September 15, 2009Take a look at our exclusive runway and backstage photos, just shot at the Rodarte spring show this afternoon. By Humberto Leon MORE
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Thu, August 6, 2009Terence Koh is an artist who lives in Chinatown. First and foremost, Terence is a friend and we've known each other for over 10 years. We always reminisce about our fun days as youth in New York. ... MORE
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Tue, August 4, 2009Depeche Mode's concert last night at Madison Square Garden was no disappointment if you are a DM fan interested in hearing: "Walking in my Shoes", "A Question of Time", "Fly On The Windscreen", "Little Soul", ... MORE
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Thu, June 25, 2009I had a chance to see Beyonce live in concert last weekend at Madison Square Garden. It was a full 360 degree audio-visual experience, with Beyonce looking amazing in costumes designed by the legendary Thierry Mugler. ... MORE
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Mon, June 15, 2009Meet Patrik Ervell , one of my oldest friends whom I had the pleasure of attending UC Berkeley with. He is a CFDA nominee, and I have some questions for him... Do you remember the first time we met? I'm not sure if I can pinpoint it exactly. ... MORE
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Wed, June 10, 2009I'll Take You There is the travel section of our blog. First stop: Japan. Kawaii, Tonkatsu, Fuji-Soba, Japanese Italian, Platform Creepers, Yuki, Sean, Rookie, Hoshino, Tigers, Sachi's, Carol in Pink, Humberto with Menu, Shibuya, Aoyama, Omo What?... ... MORE
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Tue, May 7, 2013Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Solange wearing custom Kenzo and Humberto What: Getting dressed for the Met Gala When: Last night MORE
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Mon, May 6, 2013Popsicle sticks stuck to a card that will leave glitter all over the house for the next two months is no longer an acceptable Mother's Day gift. It's time to mom up and get your #1 something fantastic for Mother's Day. ... MORE
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Mon, May 6, 2013If we've learned anything from our year of featuring young and established Korean designers , it's that the Seoul fashion scene is bursting at the seams with unique concepts and trend-setting ideas. ... MORE
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Thu, April 25, 2013If you were around Shibuya, Harajuku, or Omotesando last week, then you probably spied the (very first) Opening Ceremony bus, filled with OC cuties! Yes, we took to the streets to spread the word about our new store, located on Cat Street in ... MORE
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Fri, April 19, 2013Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Humberto Leon, Hello Kitty, Chloë Sevigny, and Carol Lim When: The opening event of the new Opening Ceremony store in Omotesando! Where: 6-7-1-B ... MORE
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Mon, April 8, 2013Shortly after the book-signing wrapped, team OCLA and friends headed to SPiN Lounge at the Standard to celebrate the SS13 adidas Originals x OC collection. ... MORE
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Mon, April 8, 2013Last Saturday, Humberto and Carol stopped by the LA store to sign copies of our 10-year commemorative book and prints . Super special guest Jason Schwartzman also came by to hang out and draw personalized messages in the books and on prints for ... MORE
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Thu, April 4, 2013This Saturday April 6, 2013, Opening Ceremony invites you to join Carol Lim, Humberto Leon, and Jason Schwartzman at a signing of our 10-year anniversary book, OPENING CEREMONY , published with Rizzoli. ... MORE
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Fri, March 15, 2013Harmony Korine has been a youth oracle since he wrote Larry Clark 's 1995 cult classic Kids . Almost 20 years later, he brings teen culture back to the fore with his poetic take on girls gone wild, Spring Breakers . ... MORE
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Fri, March 15, 2013Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Carol and Humberto discussing all things Opening Ceremony and Kenzo with Pamela Golbin, the chief curator of Fashion and Textiles at Les Arts ... MORE
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Tue, March 12, 2013Join Humberto and Carol this Thursday, March 14th at 7pm at the French Institute Alliance Française. They will be speaking as part of FIAF's Fashion Talks series and there will be a book signing to follow. ... MORE
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Mon, March 11, 2013While we were setting up for last week's book signing at Ofr. in Paris, a little girl with a flower headdress stopped by an hour early clutching one of our ten-year anniversary books . ... MORE
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Sun, March 10, 2013As per usual, Paris Fashion Week was off-the-wall absolute MADNESS in the most amazing way, with the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2013 afterparty as the icing on the gâteau . ... MORE
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Mon, March 4, 20130fr. invites you to join Carol and Humberto at a signing of their 10-year anniversary book, Opening Ceremony , published with Rizzoli. ... MORE
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Sun, March 3, 2013Kenzo ’s Fall/Winter show, presented today at the legendary La Samaritaine department store in Paris, was a total aesthetic treat for the senses. ... MORE
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Thu, February 14, 2013We love love no matter what shape or form it takes, so in anticipation of the big day on February 14, we called on some of our favorite power couples around the city. ... MORE
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Wed, January 23, 2013In 2003, a year-old, fledgling downtown boutique called Opening Ceremony chose Brazil as its featured country, and stocked up on souvenirs and pieces by Brazil's then up-and-coming designers to share with their New York friends. ... MORE
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Thu, January 17, 2013Just like her Sukiyaki recipe, SACHIKO 's mom's curry recipe is famous around the OC offices. She knows how to take the traditional Japanese curry and give it just the right amount of TLC to make it The Perfect Curry. ... MORE
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Fri, January 11, 2013Yesterday, wrapped in "K" blankets and clutching Kenzo hot water bottles, we watched as Carol and Humberto's menswear collection entered new terrain at Pitti Uomo in Florence. ... MORE
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Wed, December 19, 2012It's time to Holiday Your Way with OC! We've packed our gift guides with handpicked goodies for everyone on your list. What's that sticking out of Humberto's book bag? It's only M.I.A. ... MORE
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Fri, December 7, 2012After closing up shop last night, the entire OC New York crew gathered for dinner at Golden Unicorn down in Chinatown. After some delicious Peking duck, vegetable chow-mein, and hot and sour soup, we exchanged gifts, toasted with flutes of ... MORE
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Tue, December 4, 2012Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Humberto and Carol accepting the MoCA Legacy Award for 2012. The award acknowledges their game-changing role in the world of fashion, style, and design. ... MORE
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Fri, November 30, 2012Humberto sat down with YOKO ONO to discuss our newly launched collection, " Fashion for Men: 1969-2012 ." From ONO's childhood to John Lennon's sexy bod that inspired the collection, the two creatives talk shop and beyond in this special ... MORE
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Thu, November 29, 2012DREAM , FLY , YES , GO are some of the words painted across the clouds currently floating inside the entrance of the Opening Ceremony New York store. Sound advice, especially when prescribed by the one and only YOKO ONO. ... MORE
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Tue, November 27, 2012" Fashion for Men: 1969-2012 ," YOKO ONO's much-anticipated collection with Opening Ceremony, launches today! When we first saw the 1969 drawings made by ONO for John Lennon as a wedding present, their energy jumped right off the ... MORE
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Mon, November 19, 2012This past Saturday, OC hosted a Sandy relief effort with Klaus Biesenbach at the Top of the Standard to benefit Rockaway Relief, an organization of New York friends (Gin Lane, Raise Cache, Saturdays Surf NYC, The Smile, Whitmans, Cantora, and us) ... MORE
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Wed, November 14, 2012On an unseasonably warm November night earlier this week, RxArt held its annual benefit to support its mission of bringing the experience of art to otherwise sterile hospital settings. ... MORE
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Wed, November 7, 2012On Sunday OC, MoMA PS1, and Rizzoli hosted a conversation between our dear friend M.I.A. and the museum's director Klaus Biesenbach on her brand new self-titled art book. ... MORE
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Tue, October 16, 2012Last week there were two super special events coinciding in London; the opening of our new Covent Garden store and London's Frieze Art Fair . ... MORE
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Thu, October 11, 2012Yesterday was day one at Opening Ceremony London's brand spanking new home at 35 King Street, Covent Garden. To celebrate the opening, designer Henry Holland and super-blogger Susie Lau hosted a Q&A with Carol, Humberto, ... MORE
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Wed, October 10, 2012Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends What: Say hello to Opening Ceremony London, our first outpost in Europe! Come see the space and stick around for tonight's Q&A with Chloë Sevigny, ... MORE
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Thu, October 4, 2012In only six days OC London will be moving to a new, bigger, and better store space! But don't worry, it's only two doors down! To mark the event Humberto, Carol, and their dear friend Chloë Sevigny are getting together for a casual Q&A, ... MORE
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Mon, October 1, 2012Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends Who: Humberto giving the legendary artist Jean-Paul Goude a personal tour of the SPRING/SUMMER 2013 collection Where: Kenzo HQ, Paris When: Yesterday MORE
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Sun, September 30, 2012Carol and Humberto took Kenzo jungle fever to a new level with an incredible spring collection. During a fitting last week, Humberto described its story as a girl entering the jungle and emerging transformed as a beautiful wild creature. ... MORE
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Fri, September 28, 2012Look down, and nearly every other person in downtown New York—or in Paris this week—is wearing a pair of grape-patterned Vans . ... MORE
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Tue, September 11, 2012On Sunday, we threw a R-A-G-E-R at Webster Hall to celebrate OC's decade past. Peep some of our favorite faces in these pics from our photobooth (provided by the The Digital Photobooth), and find alllll 900 images here ! Get your copy of the OPENING ... MORE
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Mon, September 10, 2012Words will not do it justice. Last night's party, celebrating our ten-year anniversary, took things to the next level, bringing together New York's most iconic parties from the past decade; that’s Club Luxx , Misshape s , GHE20 ... MORE
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Fri, September 7, 2012It's a well-known fact that here at OC we take Fashion's Night Out pretty seriously. From our Voguin' FNO origins in 2009, to a Parisian flea market in 2010, and our Argentinean Carnaval last year, every event somehow seems to trump the year before. ... MORE
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Thu, September 6, 2012FNO IS HERE, FNO IS HERE! Come by OC's Korean karaoke bash-meets-flea market tonight and get a FREE OC tote when you buy the Opening Ceremony book published by Rizzoli! (Be sure to get it signed by Carol, Humberto, and Spike too!) VIEW THE FULL FNO ... MORE
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Thu, September 6, 2012Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends Who: Me in my OC Varsity Jacket with Spike and Carol Where: The Ace Hotel When: Just before we kick off our Q&A and book signing today! MORE
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Wed, September 5, 2012Everyone gather 'round and prepare for cuteness overload! Our latest OCTV video announces the arrival of the OPENING CEREMONY BOOK * , published by Rizzoli and on sale now! Watch OC's fairy tale unfold as a pint-sized Carol and Humberto ... MORE
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Wed, September 5, 2012This Thursday afternoon at our FNO event , Opening Ceremony is calling on all of New York to join Carol Lim and Humberto Leon for a casual Q&A, hosted by director, producer, and dear friend, Spike Jonze. ... MORE
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Fri, August 31, 2012Plug in the microphone and turn up those K-pop jams. This year our Fashion's Night Out event includes a noraebang (Korean karaoke party) honoring our FEATURED COUNTRY ! Come sing with us at the Ace Hotel from 8pm onwards. ... MORE
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Mon, August 27, 2012I can't believe it, Opening Ceremony Tokyo is three! How time flies! Last Friday night, we celebrated this momentous occasion with everyone who has supported us over the years. ... MORE
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Wed, August 15, 2012Last night, OC got sporty to celebrate the launch of the first-ever Opening Ceremony Annual magazine. Things kicked off at OC's 10 Greene Street pop-up shop, where the shelves were piled high with Annual s and mini bottles of Chandon champagne. ... MORE
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Fri, July 20, 2012Yesterday marked the opening of Opening Ceremony's brand new pop-up shop in Covent Garden, London, just in time for the Olympics. ... MORE
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Mon, June 25, 2012Humberto and OC wish Solange a happy birthday for yesterday! Happy birthday to my nearest and dearest glam slamming beauty queen! Hope you had the best day ever. I'm saving a dance for you. xoHumberto MORE
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Fri, June 8, 2012Last night saw yet another bangin' OC party at The Pyramid Club in the East Village. The occasion? Brian and Humberto's joint birthday! Check out the snaps from last night and happy birthday, you two! MORE
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Thu, June 7, 2012Dear Humberto, Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, hope it's the best one yet!!! Lots and lots of love from the OC gang, and we'll see you on the dancefloor later!!! xxxxxxx MORE
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Mon, June 4, 2012Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends Who : Humberto with mom Wendy and three six-pound lobsters! What: His pre-birthday BBQ last night (the big day's on Thursday!) Where: At home in Pasadena, LA MORE
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Wed, May 30, 2012Iconic film director, producer, and screenwriter Baz Luhrmann is one of our favorite filmmakers. His meticulous vision has left indelible traces of pure magic in our visual culture. ... MORE
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Thu, May 10, 2012Have you seen the behind-the-scenes video of the Kenzo Spring/Summer 2012 campaign yet? No?! This morning, peek all the on-set action from Humberto, Carol, the Kenzo team, and the statuesque Ajak Deng, Alek Wek, and Nairoby Matos. ... MORE
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Wed, March 28, 2012This year's FILM ON THE ROCKS festival in Thailand felt so monumental that the organizers, our friends Nat Sarasas and Chomwan Weeraworawit, are calling it the first of an annual event! Hosted by actress Tilda Swinton and filmmaker Apichatpong ... MORE
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Mon, March 5, 2012Carol and Humberto staged another unforgettable fashion moment for Kenzo 's Fall/Winter 2012 show. Friends and family were in full effect to witness fifty models descend five floors of escalators in a rainbow-hued science university in the 5th ... MORE
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Mon, March 5, 2012Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends Who: Humberto, P.Diddy, Carol, and Cassie What: Celebrating another fantastic collection for Kenzo . More on the show later! When: Last night Where: Favela Chic MORE
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Mon, December 26, 2011Humberto wishes Alex a happy one! Happy Birthday, Alex!!! Hope your day is as special and fun as that meal we had at Bellagio Café in Shanghai! xHumberto MORE
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Mon, December 12, 2011Last Friday night OC and Candy magazine presented Candy SHOWS at the iconic West Village venue, The Monster. Hosted by Chloë and Terry, DJs included Honey Dijon, JD Samson and the editor of Candy , Luis Venegas. ... MORE
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Thu, December 8, 2011OC family and friends gathered at Red Egg last night in downtown NYC for our annual holiday party. Last year, we were seedy , and this year it was all class––well at least we tried! The theme was Film Noir, and everywhere you turned ... MORE
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Fri, November 25, 2011In the days leading up to the Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Resort 2012 launch, we'll be giving you a peek at some of the collection's pieces. Peep this screened jersey tee from the Vision Street Wear capsule collection. ... MORE
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Fri, November 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Humberto and an OC fan (wearing OC from head to toe)! Where: OC Tokyo for Fashion's Night Out When: Tonight Why: Because OC loves Japan, and is here to support! MORE
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Tue, November 1, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Left Eye (TLC), Woody Allen, and Soon Yi Where: THE THING NYC's Halloween festivities Where: The Pyramid Club When: Last night MORE
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Tue, October 18, 2011Here's a special Fine Wine for our dear friend Ryan. Dear Ryan, Happy birthday!!!!!! We love you! XHumberto MORE
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Wed, October 5, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Me and the amazing William Klein Where: At the ambassador's home, where Glenda Bailey was being honored When: Yesterday MORE
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Wed, October 5, 2011VICTOR KERLOW is a New York-born artist. In his fourth installment of OC comic strips, Kerlow asks OC friends and family for their secret hiding spots in the city. Sssh! MORE
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Mon, October 3, 2011By now, you've probably heard all the buzz on Carol and Humberto's debut show at the house of Kenzo . We at OC could not be more proud of C and H! Yesterday's series of mini runway-shows (11 in total!) was a total experience and a collaborative ... MORE
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Sun, October 2, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Chloë and Humberto When: After the Kenzo show today Where: Kenzo HQ, Paris Why: Because today was MAJOR! Super congratulations on an incredible show, Carol and ... MORE
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Thu, September 29, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Juliana, Rachel, Carol, Brian, and Humberto Where: In the elevator at Kenzo HQ What: Getting ready for Sunday's presentation! When: Now, of course. MORE
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Thu, September 15, 2011We are pleased to present our latest OCTV production, La Videoteca! Filmed in an OCTV truck parked outside the Ace Hotel, where our Argentinean-inspired FNO Mercado de carnaval was taking place, this video recaps the night with glitter, ... MORE
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Fri, September 9, 2011The event itself needs no introduction, but for those caught unawares I will give one anyway. Last night, Opening Ceremony took over the Ace Hotel lobby and closed off Broadway, between 28th and 29th Streets, to host our Mercado de Carnaval – ... MORE
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Fri, August 19, 2011Last night OC hosted "SHOWS," a bash at Westway, which was also the location of our epic XXX-mas holiday party . DJs JD Samson, Deemehlow, and Shayne & Venus X of Ghe20 G0th1k spun the tracks before and after a high-powered performance ... MORE
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Fri, August 12, 2011Definitely one for the books, last night's BEAN POLE X KIM JONES block party took place outside of 35 Howard. With the best of New York’s food trucks all lined up in a row, including Momofuku Milkbar, Korilla Korean BBQ, Milk ... MORE
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Wed, August 10, 2011Humberto and OC wish our friend Justin a happy birthday! Dear Justin, A huge happy birthday to you! Wishing you tons of fun and laughs from everyone at Opening Ceremony! Xx MORE
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Tue, July 26, 2011To celebrate the launch of our brand new OC Kids section, we asked our friends to send us old-school pics of their munchkin selves. Can you try guessing who's who before looking at the caption? Shop all OC Kids here ! MORE
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Tue, July 26, 2011For the occasion of his birthday, I got the chance to catch up with Christopher Kane and chat about Otter Pops, Donatella, tattoos and his Gran. ... MORE
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Thu, July 14, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Carol with our favorite crêpe – beurre et sucre! Where: Crêperie Suzette on Rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris When: This afternoon Why: ... MORE
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Tue, July 12, 2011Opening Ceremony congratulates its founders, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, on their appointment as creative directors of Kenzo. Carol and Humberto are excited to work with the storied French house, started in 1970 by the legendary Kenzo Takada. ... MORE
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Mon, July 11, 2011Taking home the prize for Best Uniform for the 3rd year in a row, we came, we saw, and we conquered Saturday's Adicup Tournament in style. Highlights from the soccer/battle field included Kam's header that sailed straight into the other team's goal. ... MORE
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Tue, July 5, 2011This 4th of July, OC staff traveled near and far to celebrate America's birthday. From Cali to Montauk, we fired up the grills, soaked up the sun, and toasted to the U.S. of A in all sorts of star-spangled celebrations. ... MORE
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Mon, June 27, 2011Humberto wishes his pal Jason a happy one for his b-day (yesterday)! It's only appropriate to say that Jason is one of my favorite people I've met in this decade. ... MORE
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Sat, June 25, 2011Same-sex marriage passes in New York state; Humberto comes across this AMAZING prism shift dress from the pre-SS12 collection at the Christopher Kane showroom appointment in Paris. ... MORE
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Mon, June 20, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Jason and Humberto What: In matching Reyn Spooner for Opening Ceremony–in stores now! Online tomorrow. Where: OCNY When : This weekend! MORE
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Fri, June 17, 2011In May, we couldn't get enough of these major mommy moments . So for Father's Day, we dove right back into the past for some pictures of our good friends and their dashing dads. ... MORE
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Fri, June 17, 2011The imagination of a man like Jean Paul Gaultier almost escapes description. For nearly four decades, the world has seen his irrepressible vision take shape in ways that not only changed the game but actually exploded it–whether on the human ... MORE
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Wed, June 15, 2011Humberto interviewed Chloë right before her Resort 2012 show to get the inside scoop on her inspiration, her love for teenage youth, the artwork in the show's installation and more! Humberto Leon: Tell us a little bit about the line. ... MORE
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Fri, June 10, 2011Yesterday at the Baryshnikov Art Center, Acne 's Jonny Johansson showed the Spring/Summer 2012 Resort collection in the label's very first presentation in New York. ... MORE
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Thu, June 9, 2011Humberto is renowned for having the most fun birthday parties , and this year, yet again, was one for the books! On Tuesday, friends and family of the birthday boy joined him in dancing the night away to the beats of DJs Jesse and Haley, Leo ... MORE
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Wed, June 8, 2011Yesterday, Chloë unveiled her resort 2012 collection for Opening Ceremony on the runway for the very first time. The collection was a throwback to 90s skate cool, and featured frilly skirts, dresses and tops along with harder laser-cut leather and ... MORE
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Tue, June 7, 2011Happy Birthday, Humberto, from the entire OC Team! You'd better be saving your best moves for the dancefloor tonight! For now, here's a little trip down memory lane. XOX MORE
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Tue, May 31, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Maria Lee, the Argentinian cutie who's guiding us through the city What: A choripan sandwich––a national specialty Where: Restaurant Norte in Buenos ... MORE
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Tue, May 24, 2011This past Saturday, while some people were holding their breath for the kickoff of the Apocalypse, friends and fans of Marc Hundley packed the tiny Arts Since the Summer of '69 project space to celebrate his new book, Dictionary . ... MORE
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Mon, May 23, 2011Tonight, Humberto and Olivia take over Monday Nite Movies at The Jane with a flick that we're totally crazy obsessed with -- Clueles s! The 90s classic full of some of THE best one-liners will begin screening at 9:30pm, with $5 Budweisers and ... MORE
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Thu, May 19, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Me and the Twins What: All in variations of OC T-shirts: sold-out Flag Tee, Act Up 'Read My Lips' tee , and Red Cross Japan Tee ! Where: Kazaky ... MORE
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Mon, May 16, 2011ALEXANDRE STIPANOVICH , our arts contributor, is a French expat, scientist and art curator currently living in New York City. Rafael de Cárdenas unveiled his first furniture collection at Johnson Trading Gallery on Friday. ... MORE
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Mon, May 9, 2011We couldn't get enough of these old-school mommy + me pics, so we made some additions -- view them below! Happy Mother's Day from Opening Ceremony. We asked our friends to share some favorite photos with their moms. ... MORE
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Mon, May 2, 2011LUCKYRICE Festival is a weeklong Asian culinary event in NYC. Overseen by OC chef-crushes like David Chang , Daniel Boulud, Anthony Bourdain and Mashaharu Morimoto, the festival involves demonstrations and tastings featuring some of the yummiest ... MORE
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Thu, April 28, 2011A mere three days in Beijing, China, just isn’t long enough to hit up all the great attractions that the sprawling capital city offers. ... MORE
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Mon, April 25, 2011Back in March , we touched upon the Moroccan mood behind Opening CeremonY Collection , Spring/Summer 2011. Today, we dig a bit deeper into the journey, influences, and environments that helped shape the sensibility of our men's and women's pieces. ... MORE
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Fri, April 22, 2011Two days after its Hong Kong launch , Opening Ceremony was onward bound to mainland China to celebrate the launch of a second pop-up store in Lane Crawford! At a very special cocktail party in Lane Crawford Seasons Place Beijing, Carol, Humberto, ... MORE
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Thu, April 21, 2011On April 14, Opening Ceremony celebrated the launch of its massive pop-up in Lane Crawford at ifc mall in Hong Kong! Throughout the evening, the sprawling space was filled with thousands of cutely clad attendees who browsed and shopped the exclusive ... MORE
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Wed, April 13, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: HL and the amazing VIPs of Lane Crawford--Joanna Gunn, Sarah Rutson , and Andrew Keith! What: Yesterday's night cap on the roof of the China Club Why: ... MORE
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Mon, April 11, 2011It's still hard to believe that our first trip to Hong Kong back in 2002 was the launching point for Opening Ceremony. Today, we're on our way back to celebrate the opening of our pop-up shops inside Lane Crawford in Hong Kong (April 14) and Beijing ... MORE
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Fri, April 8, 2011The Opening Ceremony team is getting ready for the launch of our pop-up shops at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong (April 14) and Beijing (April 16). You saw what Olivia packed in her suitcase . See what Humberto can't travel without! MORE
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Sat, March 26, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Griffin, Emma, Wendy, Humberto and a giant suckling pig! Where: Monterey Park, Cali When: This weekend Why: Humberto's great ... MORE
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Wed, March 23, 2011Last night before a packed auditorium at FIT, Carol and Humberto spoke with Deputy Director of the Museum at FIT Patricia Mears all about OC--from how the two besties would spend their weekends scouring the racks of Salvation Army in their UC ... MORE
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Tue, March 22, 2011Humberto and Carol in Conversation with Patricia Mears Tonight, Tuesday, March 22 at 6 pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor The Fashion Institute of Technology Seventh Avenue at 27th St. ... MORE
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Tue, March 22, 2011Who: Patricia Mears, Carol and Humberto What: Talking OC Where: FIT, just around the corner from OC at Ace When: Right now! MORE
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Mon, March 21, 2011The love for Japan was running high on Friday night at the Boom Boom Room, where Humberto, Carol, Olivia, Jen Brill, Rinko Kikuchi and Justin Theroux hosted a fundraiser to benefit the post-tsunami and earthquake relief efforts of the American Red ... MORE
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Fri, March 18, 2011On the set of our Target GO! Collective dance step team video, we had a visit from friend of OC Spike Jonze. Spike hung out and ate some pizza with us, and filmed a new installment in his ongoing series of OC commercials. ... MORE
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Mon, March 14, 2011We are pysched to share the behind the scenes images from the OCTV "Step! Clap! Go!" video that premiered last week. ... MORE
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Fri, March 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Theo, Olivia, Liv and Humberto What: Braving the downpour Where: Outside the Ace Hotel during the Opening Ceremony + Target GO International party (more ... MORE
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Fri, March 11, 2011Opening Ceremony at Ace was bustling last night, where, for one night only, the store became a Target GO Collective pop-up shop where shoppers could get their hands on 34 re-issued dresses from the 5 years of GO collections. ... MORE
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Thu, March 10, 2011Olympia Le-Tan presented her fall handbag collection, 'Housewives' Choice,' at legendary Paris bookstore Shakespeare and Co. on Sunday. ... MORE
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Mon, March 7, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Olympia, Cleo, and Humberto What: Karaoke in Belleville Where: Chinatown de Belleville When: Right now! Plus, check out our newly ... MORE
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Wed, March 2, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Carol and Humberto What: Waiting for the major Mugler show to start Where: Gymnase Japy, 11th arrondissement When: ... MORE
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Wed, March 2, 2011Check out Humberto's video of Lady Gaga's entrance onto the catwalk at Nicola Formichetti's debut at Thierry Mugler . Stay tuned for more Mugler/Gaga intensity! MORE
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Wed, March 2, 2011The final walk at Thierry Mugler , with Nicola and Gaga skipping down the runway as fashion's favorite bride and groom. Video by Humberto Leon. MORE
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Thu, February 24, 2011Photo by Richard Young, courtesy of Vogue.com . Who: Samantha Cameron, Carol Lim, Tomoko Ogura, Stephanie Solomon, Humberto Leon, Anna Wintour What: A reception for emerging British fashion talent during London Fashion Week. ... MORE
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Wed, February 23, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who : Carol Lim and Humberto Leon. Where: Altuzarra studio, NYC. What: Watching the show, which was filmed in 3DTV! When: Today! MORE
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Mon, February 21, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: HL and his berry What: Taking a power nap, with a map When: Between shows Where: Lobby of the May Fair MORE
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Mon, February 21, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: HL and Tomoko Ogura of Barneys What: Snapping a snappy for snappy snaps When: Now-ish MORE
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Sun, February 20, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. What: Dental surgery or plateau de fruits de mer? Where: Carol's b-day brunch at Scotts........ ... MORE
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Sun, February 20, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. What: Confirmed--fruits it is! Where: At Carol's b-day brunch at Scotts........part 2 When: Sunday afternoon MORE
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Sat, February 19, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Humberto, Maryam, Ash, Mat, Brian, Ian, Sarah, Jaime, Karen, Sara Moonves, Sally, Timo, Sian, Ben, Rhodri, Kim, and the birthday ... MORE
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Fri, February 18, 2011In my early toy collecting days, I came across Marcel Dzama's Uzama: The Monsters Of Winnipeg Folklore. I remember being impressed with toy design and packaging, which contained a story about the series and specific character. ... MORE
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Thu, February 17, 2011When we interviewed Stefano Tonchi for the first episode of " Show and Tell with Humberto Leon ," we were lucky enough to see issues of Westuff , the magazine he founded in Florence in the 80s. ... MORE
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Tue, February 15, 2011A special New York fashion week gift from OCTV to you! Opening Ceremony presents its newest production, the first episode of "Show and Tell with Humberto Leon," with W magazine editor in chief Stefano Tonchi. ... MORE
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Mon, February 14, 2011In the midst of fashion frenzy, Humberto surprised me with the best birthday present ever: tickets to see my beloved Lakers at MSG! It was the perfect evening of taking a break from fashion and engaging in two of my favorite things: eating stadium ... MORE
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Sun, February 13, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who : Humberto and friend. What : Prada espadrille runway shoe. Where : Altuzarra show. When : 9:02pm Saturday 2/12. MORE
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Sat, February 12, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. What: The front row at United Bamboo Where : Studio 450 When : 11:26 am today. MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011As our friends trickled into town for New York Fashion Week , we were psyched to have a chance to see everyone at the OC-hosted cocktail party celebrating the Swiss Institute's latest exhibition , Karlheinz Weinberger: Intimate Stranger . ... MORE
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Tue, February 8, 2011For those of you who didn't get a chance to tune into Gossip Girl last night, our very own Humberto had a cameo alongside OC friends Jen Brill and Shala Monroque. You know you love them. XOXO! MORE
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Tue, January 25, 2011A darling addition to the clothes of the collection, each Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony bag this season has a unique claim over our hearts. ... MORE
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Mon, January 24, 2011Last night saw the first ever Acne men's runway show in Paris on the Boulevard de la Bastille. A very jovial crowd with a Swedish twist enjoyed the musical stylings of Abba, champagne on ice, and delicacies from the Sarl King Hot Dog stand--not so ... MORE
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Tue, January 18, 2011Friends of OC gathered at Don Hill's on Saturday evening for a dance party to celebrate the launch of Chloë Sevigny's new pre-spring collection . The signature prints from the collection were everywhere on the packed dance floor. ... MORE
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Tue, January 18, 2011We were so excited about the launch of the latest Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony collection that we wanted to spread the love by introducing Chloë to you! On Saturday afternoon, we invited friends and fans to our Howard Street store for a ... MORE
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Mon, January 17, 2011We are pleased to present our newest OCTV commercial directed by Spike Jonze, for the occasion of the most recent Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony collection. ... MORE
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Tue, January 4, 2011The OC showroom spent the evening with Venessa Arizaga and her never ending supply of whimsical chains, charms, and colorful threads. ... MORE
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Mon, December 27, 2010Each season, experimental eyewear brand Phosphorescence taps a handful of creative minds–artists, designers, architects, and musicians among them–to design a capsule collection of stunning sunglasses that showcases their innate style ... MORE
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Mon, December 20, 2010I recently caught up with my friend Sofia Coppola to chat about her new movie, Somewhere , a beautiful and moving film that took home the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. ... MORE
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Fri, December 17, 2010The Opening Ceremony annual holiday party has become the stuff of legend: wild stories from years past still echo around Howard St. This year was no different. ... MORE
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Wed, December 15, 2010Plenty of fresh faces fronted up to the open casting call for the Pendleton Meets Opening Ceremony Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook shoot on Friday, at the Levi’s workshop. ... MORE
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Thu, December 9, 2010Hot off the press, we are excited to share some images and a link to the new website for our friend Sofia Coppola's highly anticipated movie, Somewhere . ... MORE
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Wed, December 1, 2010When Team OC travels, there are a few immediate priorities: scope out the Japanese food markets for packaged noodles, find the best french fries and taxidermy in town, and most importantly, locate the most tucked away vintage shops. ... MORE
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Tue, November 23, 2010Last Thursday, Carol, Humberto, Naomi and I headed to the opening of Cary Kwok’s latest exhibition Obsession , curated by Prabal Gurung, at the FLAG Art Foundation in Chelsea’s gallery district. ... MORE
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Thu, November 18, 2010Trend forecasters WGSN hosted the first 'Global Fashion Awards' last week at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Opening Ceremony was pleased to accept the award for "Best Brand Mix", which admittedly sounds a bit like a cereal but is a real ... MORE
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Fri, November 12, 2010This past week, the lovely Dakota Fanning was crowned her high school's Homecoming Queen for the second year in a row--rocking an Opening Ceremony FW10 beaded short sleeve pleated dress available at OC stores! Vive la reine! And speaking ... MORE
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Thu, November 11, 2010Last night, a few OC homies and I headed over to Terminal 5 to see Robyn, our favorite bleach-blond Swedish chanteuse, perform her Body Talk albums. ... MORE
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Thu, November 4, 2010Of the many Halloween festivities that took place over the weekend, there was the 'Heaven and Hell' party at the Standard Hotel, hosted by Olivier Zahm, Andre Saraiva, and our Humberto. We'll let the intense photo montage do the talking... ... MORE
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Tue, October 26, 2010There was a rumour that Daft Punk was going to be a special guest at the Phoenix show last week, but I didn't quite believe it. I was psyched enough to see Thomas Mars and his better-than-ever band, along with the Dirty Projectors and Wavves. ... MORE
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Mon, October 18, 2010We are pleased to present the latest Spike Jonze commercial for Opening Ceremony, filmed at Rob Pruitt's Flea Market at Opening Ceremony at Ace Hotel. ... MORE
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Mon, October 18, 2010Paris Fashion Week came and went, but that doesn't mean we're prepared to dim our love for the City of Light. In fact, we're giving away these j'adorable souvenir packages with goodies Humberto's hand-picked souvenirs for our blog readers! How to ... MORE
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Fri, October 15, 2010Jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez lives in a charming apartment in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, on a little square behind the bustle of St. Germain des Près. ... MORE
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Thu, October 14, 2010Olympia Le-Tan , the minx behind the hand-embroidered book clutches available at Ace, threw a delightful fete during Paris Fashion Week. ... MORE
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Tue, October 12, 2010On Saturday afternoon, OC friends and family made their way to Opening Ceremony at Ace Hotel to sift through artist Rob Pruitt 's old knickknacks and clothing, flea market-style. ... MORE
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Fri, October 8, 2010A few days ago, the OC team had the pleasure of speaking with the infinitely charming Guillaume Henry, the man behind Carven ’s renewal as a Parisian house. ... MORE
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Wed, October 6, 2010The OC team is currently holding it down in Paris for Fashion Week. Grey skies and drizzle don't keep this team from hitting the pavement, which they do in style on vélibs, Paris' favorite green and economical mode of transport. ... MORE
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Mon, October 4, 2010To wrap up the series of posts covering OC's trip to Oregon for the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-up , we take you on a tour of the heart of the action, P endleton Woolen Mills! I've been a fan of factory tours since Mr. ... MORE
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Wed, September 29, 2010Welcome to the second of three posts covering the OC team out west, where they visited our friends at PENDLETON and experienced the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-up ! Going to the Pendleton Round-Up was truly the experience of a ... MORE
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Tue, September 28, 2010Our team recently traveled to Pendleton, Oregon to participate in the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up . This is the first of three posts that will be chronicling our wild wild Western adventures. Last weekend, Team O.C. ... MORE
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Tue, September 28, 2010If you happened to be in the basement of our New York store last night, you were lucky enough to see director and writer Spike Jonze and his buddy, a live guitar-playing bear. ... MORE
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Fri, September 24, 2010One thing that is certain about us here at OC Tokyo is that we are huge fans of Japanese-Italian food - especially noodles/pasta. ... MORE
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Wed, September 22, 2010Rodarte traveled back to their California roots to create a Spring 2011 collection that gently departs from the heavy wraps and knits of seasons before it, yet still stays true to the brand's signature print and texture pairings that only they can ... MORE
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Thu, September 16, 2010After a universally lauded collection on an eerily sunny September day, there's a lot to celebrate. And so when Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte invited their friends to party down at the newly opened Bunker, everyone came. ... MORE
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Tue, September 14, 2010Throughout the room, lights were enclosed in slatted wooden boxes arranged in grids like an installation from Dia Beacon. In the minutes before the Rodarte show, editors skirted around the boxes to their seats, brushing shoulders with the ... MORE
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Wed, September 1, 2010It's hard to believe that it's been exactly 8 years today since Carol and Humberto first opened the doors of Opening Ceremony at 35 Howard St. ... MORE
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Tue, August 31, 2010As a continuation of our daily Fashion's Night Out coverage, today we bring you a sneak peek into what special things to expect from yours truly at our French flea market . ... MORE
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Mon, August 23, 2010There's something truly inspiring about discussing fashion with Anna Wintour that goes beyond her great influence. When Carol and I were invited to her office to discuss Fashion's Night Out , among other topics, we were struck by how passionate and ... MORE
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Fri, August 20, 2010Those that go by their first name only are, as a rule, destined for stardom. Turkish designer Hakaan has proved his potential by winning the 2010 Andam award, which gives winners the backing to expand their business in Paris and show there for Paris ... MORE
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Fri, August 6, 2010On Wednesday, I joined thousands of fans swooning to the tunes of beloved collective Arcade Fire at Madison Square Garden (including fellow OC-ers Humberto and Bettina). ... MORE
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Tue, August 3, 2010One of the perks of having the incredibly-talented Jason Pierce from the cult-band Spiritualized as a friend is that you get to see them play their life-changing shows in epic venues all over the planet. ... MORE
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Thu, July 22, 2010You may have noticed that the "OCTV" content on our home page has changed. Presenting an exclusive OC commercial: ' How Many Cartwheels Can You Do In One Go?' The first in a series by Spike Jonze... MORE
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Fri, July 16, 2010What better place to celebrate Bastille Day and our USA vs. France announcement than Le Bain, the new space inaugurated at The Standard Hotel by André Saraiva. ... MORE
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Wed, July 14, 2010To celebrate the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and our exciting USA vs. France announcement , we at OC would like to share our favorite little slices of Paris in the States. ... MORE
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Mon, July 12, 2010Ready, set, GO! M.I.A. launched her new album, /\/\/\Y/\, yesterday at our fave Long Island City spot, PS1 , with a party that brought kids from all the boroughs to hang with their favorite music maestro. M.I.A. ... MORE
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Tue, July 6, 2010Opening Ceremony and Timberland teamed up again this summer for a new round of exclusive shoes available only at O.C. stores. ... MORE
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Fri, July 2, 2010Spotted at (capsule) Trade Show in Paris: Super cutie Peter Jensen , in the flesh! While talking us through his resort collection, he snuck in a note about his love for the perfectly worn-in OC x Levi's corduroys he was wearing. ... MORE
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Thu, July 1, 2010When I mentioned back in May that there would be parties every Wednesday at my friend Johnny T's newest burger/oyster joint, BLK MKT, I meant it! Since the inaugural Cinco de Mayo fiesta, we've been having a blast with killer music and Grade-A ... MORE
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Tue, June 29, 2010Spotted dans les rues de Paris: Humberto Leon hot-stepping around town in his Timberland x Opening Ceremony watershoes. They have proven perfect for riding around the city on our vélibs, trekking on cobblestone, and kicking up our heels ... MORE
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Mon, June 28, 2010French bulldogs, french toast, french kissing, french braiding, and french fries are all undeniably wonderful things, but they're even BETTER when done in France! We should know, as some of us on Team OC are currently in Paris, covering all of our ... MORE
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Tue, June 15, 2010Ever since I can remember, my mom has always prepared chopped ingredients, ready to be cooked at a moment's notice. She would call me from work and walk me through the step-by-step process: "How to Make a Delicious Lunch" by Mom. ... MORE
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Thu, June 10, 2010When I spread the word about Humberto’s birthday party to our newest intern, she was all, “Awesome, thanks! Do you think it’ll be fun?” I figured that was a rhetorical question, but when I realized it wasn’t, I had ... MORE
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Tue, June 1, 2010It's kind of crazy how quickly time passes - especially in New York. Can you believe that 2010 is nearly halfway over? So, I decided to try and slow it down for a few days, live on island time, and get away to recharge my battery. ... MORE
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Tue, June 1, 2010If you're lucky enough to be in New York City this summer, then you'll have the chance to visit these new sculptures from Miranda July ! Eleven Heavy Things lets you get a photo of yourself wearing an intricately painted lace head-dress ... MORE
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Wed, May 19, 2010Currently reading: Book of Shadows Genre: Photography/ Art Book What makes this book club worthy? This is a timeless book that needs to be part of everyone's personal library. Each photo is better than the next. ... MORE
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Mon, May 10, 2010After a visit to Paris , my friends (Humberto, Carol, Spike Jonze , Jen Brill, and Justinian Kfoury) and I took a quick flight to Marrakech ( Easy Jet! ) to see the sights, smell the smells, and shop the souk! Between guitar kumbayas while walking ... MORE
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Fri, April 30, 2010Thirty Days NY Artist Series: Opening Ceremony from Thirty Days NY on Vimeo . Thirty Days Gallery has been doing some great things during their stay in NY, and on top of it, they made this great video in which Humberto takes you behind the ... MORE
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Mon, April 26, 2010"Every Asian American parents' nightmare" was how SuChin Pak jokingly identified the panelist of speakers at last night's discussion, Asian Americans in the Fashion Industry , presented by Columbia University's Asian Pacific American ... MORE
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Fri, April 16, 2010Like Ikea, Ace of Base, Acne , the chef from the old Muppet Show , and the word ‘smorgasbord’, Intermission Magazine is the next in a line of great things to come out of Sweden. ... MORE
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Mon, March 8, 2010Part 2 of Spike Jones' interview with Carol and Humberto is up! Check it out here. View Part 1 of the interview here. MORE
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Fri, March 5, 2010BFFs since their Sophomore year at Berkeley, Carol and Humberto don’t just finish each others sentences, they have a mystical talent of speaking the same ones simultaneously. ... MORE
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Wed, January 20, 2010You saw what we ate , now check out some more photos from our Alexander Wang dinner in LA! MORE
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Sat, January 16, 2010We know you've been waiting for them and here they are! Our second annual holiday photobooth was back in action at our ice chalet holiday party . Check out the video and some of our favorite photos here. ... MORE
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Wed, December 30, 2009Who: Humberto Where: spotted at Opening Ceremony LA What: wearing "new Rodarte knit for men" Check out the rest of the collection, and shop Rodarte's premier collection for men here ! MORE
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Sat, November 14, 2009I went to view Fantastic Mr. Fox at the opening on Friday night, and if you’ve already watched it then you know what I mean when I say that the movie is an awesome must see. ... MORE
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Wed, November 11, 2009Think back to a simpler time: when nights were spent playing truth or dare while noshing on milk and cookies and the dress code was a matching set of PJs. ... MORE
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Thu, October 29, 2009Our Party Zoo last night was, in a word, untamed. With Silvia Prada bringing her Club Tropicana flare and DJs Kim Ann Foxman, Kingdom, and Saheer Umar, we really didn't expect anything less. ... MORE
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Fri, October 9, 2009Check out a few photos from our trip to Paris thus far. Of course we too ended up at the Sophomore Party at Le Baron to celebrate the new collection! MORE
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Tue, September 22, 2009Saying no has never been as difficult as it was at our buying appointment at Alexander Wang’s showroom. Although obsession ran deep with nearly every piece, we narrowed it down to the top ten pieces (in no numerical order – as doing so ... MORE
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Fri, September 18, 2009As another New York Fashion Week came and went, some of the seasons most promising and enterprising talents joined Carol and Humberto for a panel discussion at Milk Studios. ... MORE
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Tue, September 8, 2009The Opening Ceremony NY team is back at homebase from their Tokyo travels, and brought us back some pictures of the store opening as seen through their eyes. Check out our guests on the red carpet, as well as our view from behind the scenes. MORE
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Mon, August 24, 2009As the premier Creative Director after Alfred Dunhill himself, Kim Jones is putting his mark on the legendary British brand. Humberto went tête-à-tête with the designer to catch up and hear about the line. ... MORE
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Thu, August 13, 2009Work hard, play hard was the MO on Monday night as the entire Opening Ceremony NY team gathered at Lil' Frankie's in the East Village to toast to a great summer. ... MORE
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Thu, August 6, 2009Terence Koh is an artist who lives in Chinatown. First and foremost, Terence is a friend and we've known each other for over 10 years. We always reminisce about our fun days as youth in New York. ... MORE
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Tue, August 4, 2009Depeche Mode's concert last night at Madison Square Garden was no disappointment if you are a DM fan interested in hearing: "Walking in my Shoes", "A Question of Time", "Fly On The Windscreen", "Little Soul", ... MORE
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Thu, July 30, 2009It isn’t love, it’s total infatuation. Effortlessly transitioning the signature insouciant-meets-luxuriously gritty aesthetic of his ready-to-wear collection, Alexander Wang’s sophomore season of shoes is causing just as much ... MORE
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Fri, July 24, 2009Last Week in LA, we teamed up with ForYourArt and Happy House for a private opening party at MOCA in celebration of Collecting History: an overview of the museums previously unseen acquisitions collected over the past five years. ... MORE
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Fri, July 24, 2009Opening Ceremony Los Angeles launched the "Little House of Accessories” with some promising notes as the sun was on our side for our mini block party-like festivities. ... MORE
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Wed, June 17, 2009On Monday night we teamed up with Black Frame to host an after party for the CFDA awards at The Jane. With some of our favorites like Alexander Wang , Band of Outsiders , Proenza Schouler and Rodarte taking home the prize, everyone was dressed to ... MORE
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Mon, June 15, 2009Meet Patrik Ervell , one of my oldest friends whom I had the pleasure of attending UC Berkeley with. He is a CFDA nominee, and I have some questions for him... Do you remember the first time we met? I'm not sure if I can pinpoint it exactly. ... MORE
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Fri, June 12, 2009Last weekend, friends came out to toast Humberto at his rooftop birthday fiesta. Authentic mexican cuisine, margaritas, and a surprise mariachi band made the party hotter than any Quinceañera any of us have ever been to. MORE
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Wed, June 10, 2009Main Man Thursday at B.East with friends...06.04.09. Ryan and Greg's Main Man was super fun last week. Here are some pics that highlight the main men and the couple of main women! MORE
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Wed, June 10, 2009I'll Take You There is the travel section of our blog. First stop: Japan. Kawaii, Tonkatsu, Fuji-Soba, Japanese Italian, Platform Creepers, Yuki, Sean, Rookie, Hoshino, Tigers, Sachi's, Carol in Pink, Humberto with Menu, Shibuya, Aoyama, Omo What?... ... MORE