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Thu, April 25, 2013Did you notice anything different this morning? Like how you didn't have to double over against the cold? Spring is here FOR REALZ. It's time to ditch your coat and bring out the crewnecks and cardigans. Because, guess what, you can. ... MORE
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Sat, March 2, 2013Guillaume Henry’s perennial good girl at Carven gets a little louche this fall, judging by the stacked 80s cars at the back of the runway, black zebra prints, and headlight-printed silk dresses we saw at his show yesterday. ... 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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Fri, February 15, 2013An artist with a unique insight into the human condition and a filmmaker capable of transforming the mundane into fantasy, Miranda July possesses a captivating talent. ... MORE
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Tue, January 29, 2013With so many fresh items popping up each day, OC's stylist Daria brings you her favorites in " THIS JUST IN .' " At first glance, sheer dresses can come off very wear-it-with-heels-on-Miami-Beach. ... MORE
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Tue, January 22, 2013For Fall/Winter 2013 the bony, bookish, Peter Pan-collared Carven schoolboy makes his foray into adulthood with grown-man intrigue all while preserving his boyish charm. ... MORE
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Mon, December 10, 2012The holiday season is upon us and this year it's time to HOLIDAY YOUR WAY ! We asked Dana what she wants, needs, and is gifting this year. ... MORE
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Mon, November 26, 2012I used to own a puffer coat that had a zoo of tiny stuffed animals peeping out of its pockets. It was magical. I've never loved a jacket as much until I saw Kenzo's reversible paisley puffer. ... MORE
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Fri, November 16, 2012With so many fresh items popping up each day, OC's stylist Daria brings you her favorites in " THIS JUST IN .' " You may have thought that Jay-Z was the only one who could live up to the ambitious quotes by famous boxers that Shaun Samson ... MORE
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Thu, November 15, 2012Guillaume Henry's Carven girl is always pretty as a picture. But in her latest outing, she also wears the art. As if she fell asleep in a gallery and dreamed herself into the tapestries, her favorite waisted dresses and skirts are remade in ... MORE
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Fri, October 12, 2012OC's Most Wanted presents our favorite and most coveted items available at OC. The combination of polished and pebbled leather on these Carven lace-ups elevates them all the way to the top of our Most Wanted list for this week. ... MORE
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Fri, September 28, 2012Every season the Carven girl grows up a bit more; if she started out as a French lycéene she's now studying abroad at Oxford. ... MORE
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Fri, September 14, 2012OC's Most Wanted presents our favorite and most coveted items available at OC. Carven's ROUND SHOULDER BAG , with its tufted wool body and patent finish, is big enough to carry all your fall essentials (thanks to its double-side ... MORE
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Thu, August 30, 2012Meet Mecca, the latest intern to join our styling team! Nam e: Mecca James-Williams Home town: Woodbridge, VA Twitter nam e: @fassuccesshion Astr ological sign: Virgo Currently obsessed with: Life, love, and chocolate croissants ... MORE
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Mon, August 27, 2012Newsflash! This year we welcome two new shoe collections to the OC family. Say hello to the first-ever batches of Kenzo and Carven men's kicks. Fresh from the runway, shimmery submarine sneakers and work boots tackle the great outdoors Kenzo -style. ... MORE
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Fri, August 24, 2012Tim Burton's birthday is tomorrow! Here, a birthday card in true OC style to one of our favorite visionaries. As a child of the 90s, it is unthinkable not to name one of Tim Burton's masterpieces as one of my favorite films. ... MORE
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Tue, August 21, 2012Meet Dana, the newest associate at Ace Hotel! Name : Dana Melanz Hometow n: Milwaukee, WI Twitter nam e: @daysofdane Astro sign : Cancer Currently obsessed with : Brussels Griffon dogs Supernatural power I would like to possess : ... MORE
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Mon, August 13, 2012Our stylist Daria and our model Anna play dress up with the OC sale items! While fall may only be 39 days away, here at OC we're still holding onto those vacation vibes! Today’s sale-styled look consists of Jean Paul Gaultier's Hawaii blouse, ... MORE
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Mon, August 6, 2012Geri Halliwell—that's Ginger Spice to you and me—turned a Union Jack into one of the most iconic outfits of all time. ... MORE
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Fri, August 3, 2012Meet Laura, currently interning with our showroom and production teams. That's one busy summer, girl! Name : Laura Naparstek Hometown: Providence, RI Astro sign: Capricorn Currently obsessed with: Bossa Nova and Italian film soundtracks from the ... MORE
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Wed, July 25, 2012Cropped mohair sweaters and princess coats put a 60s stamp on Carven' s pre-Fall collection. 60s! Mohair! I'm already thinking about Nicholas Hoult wearing that white angora pullover in A Single Man . ... MORE
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Wed, June 27, 2012Sigourney Weaver knew it, Melanie Griffith knew it, and OC girls know it too: if you have to work the 9 to 5, there’s no reason to do it without a little sass and a whole lot of style. ... MORE
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Fri, June 15, 2012Meet Ruba, our newest buying intern from sunny Sarasota! Name: Ruba Audeh Hometown: Sarasota, FL Twitter name: @RubaAudeh Astro sign: Cancer Currently obsessed with: Denim cut-offs (again) Last song I downloaded: "Titanium" by David ... MORE
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Fri, June 1, 2012Tomorrow we celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of her glorious pastel-clad, Corgi-filled reign. Since 1953, Elizabeth has ruled with unshakable British resolve, riding horses through assasination attempts, talking down bedroom ... MORE
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Tue, May 22, 2012Our annual OC-exclusive Soludos espadrilles arrived last week, officially marking the start of summer! Picture those, on the feet of a picnicker, as the end-point in a dizzying Eames " Powers of 10 "–style video, then zoom back 4,000 ... MORE
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Fri, May 4, 2012Next Sunday is Mother's Day and, in the immortal words of the Spice Girls, "Mama, we care." Here to help you show your appreciation for the years of unconditional love and affection is our Mommy Dearest Gift Guide . ... MORE
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Mon, April 30, 2012Yes, Jerry Seinfeld the man is not the same as Jerry Seinfeld the character, but we like to think they're almost identical. We've gone ahead and taken his birthday (which was yesterday) as an opportunity to recall our favorite Seinfeld moments: the ... MORE
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Fri, April 27, 2012If Carven 's new collection were a time and place it would be just before dinnertime in France in the summer—when everyone gathers after a day in the sun. ... MORE
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Wed, March 21, 2012We're happy to present Judy, the radiant new addition to the OCLA family. Name: Judy Ann Medina Hometown: Anaheim, CA Astrological sign: Libra Currently obsessed with: My cat Twix My vice: Ritter Sport hazelnut chocolate bar My virtue: ... MORE
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Mon, March 12, 2012It's spring break! And Carven 's resort collection is the perfect capsule wardrobe for a European getaway. High-waisted shorts and blouses cut from habotai silk are printed with chalets, mountains, and bright wild flowers—ready for a trip ... MORE
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Fri, March 2, 2012Thanks to the much-loved Guillaume Henry , Carven has become our go-to designer for sweetly parisienne wardrobe basics. Yesterday's show at the Cordeliers convent took the Carven girl on a trip to a remembered wonderland, with rich shades of old ... MORE
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Mon, February 20, 2012It's Carol Lim's birthday! The OC co-founder and owner's dear friend Maryam L'Ange wishes her a happy one. To my dearest Carol, I'm thrilled to be wishing a very special happy birthday to a rare gem. ... MORE
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Wed, January 11, 2012It’s the sale to end all sales! From Thursday, January 12, we’re super-sizing markdowns up to 70% off Band of Outsiders , Christopher Kane , Carven , Jean Paul Gaultier , Marios Schwab , Opening Ceremony Collection , Patrik Ervell , ... MORE
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Mon, December 26, 2011Bye bye, 2011! We've officially survived the rapture! 2012 is here and unless your calendar's Mayan, that's cause to celebrate! If the excitement of New Year's Eve is dampened by thoughts of what to wear, we've come to the rescue with our best looks ... MORE
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Wed, November 30, 2011Drop it like it's hot—it's the OC winter sale! And it's BIG. Starting tomorrow, we'll be wishing you happy holidays with 30-40% off collections by Opening Ceremony, Pendleton x Opening Ceremony, Band of Outsiders, Patrik Ervell, Jean ... 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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Fri, October 28, 2011Feast your eyes on these exclusive outtakes and behind-the-scenes shots from the Carven Fall/Winter 2011 campaign shoot! Photographer and friend of OC Max Farago followed Anna de Rijk as she wandered through Paris with her hands in the pockets of ... MORE
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Tue, October 11, 2011Meet Janelle, the newest West Coast native to arrive at OCNY! Name: Janelle Anne Flores Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Last album I downloaded: The Buffalo '66 soundtrack When I was 13, I was wearing: Black capri pants and Target flats What's on my ... MORE
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Thu, September 29, 2011Our latest delivery of fall shoes means business. So let's get straight to the good stuff: J.W. Anderson has made a boot to end all boots. It sparkles and it's furry, but it would also have your back in a fight. ... MORE
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Wed, September 7, 2011Chrissie Hynde, as the leading lady of the Pretenders, you have been a inspiring icon for girl power since the ‘80s. We're glad you haven't stopped oozing effortless cool, ‘cause there’s truly “no one like you”. ... MORE
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Mon, September 5, 2011Irreplaceable in all of our lives, King B (formerly Sasha Fierce), you've run the world since signing your first record contract back in 1996. ... MORE
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Thu, August 4, 2011So we've beaten the fact that we love Carven over your heads for the umpteenth time. But now, Creative Director Guillaume Henry has added more fuel for the fire. ... MORE
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Thu, June 16, 2011Meet our new blog intern, Pardis! Name: Pardis Saberi Hometown: Columbus, OH Astrological sign: Cancer One can never go wrong wearing: Silk blouses or anything lace Last thing I downloaded on iTunes: "Painted Eyes" by Hercules and ... MORE
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Thu, June 16, 2011Say hello to Connie, the new HQ intern! Name: Connie Fu Astrological sign: Pisces Never wear crocs with anything . ... MORE
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Tue, May 31, 2011Oh Brooke, let’s get real girl, age has always been something that has defied you. As a child you were easily, and often controversially, mistaken for an adult and today your looks set you back dozens of years. ... MORE
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Mon, May 23, 2011Known for her temper as much as the "boom-boom" in her walk (as Vogue once put it), Naomi Campbell has been a force to reckon with since débuting as the face of YSL in the 80s. ... MORE
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Fri, May 13, 2011From one friend of OC to another: Gia Coppola wishes her aunt Sofia the best for her birthday, which is tomorrow! Dear Sofia, Happy Birthday! Hope you're having a good day. You're the best and coolest aunt a girl could have! xo, Gia MORE
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Wed, May 11, 2011Let me start by saying, there's no time like springtime to show some leg–believe me, as winter took its sweet time abating, we were missing our minis as much as the next gal. ... MORE
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Mon, May 2, 2011Known for marrying the most charismatic Rolling Stone (in a now iconic white maxi skirt suit designed by Yves Saint Laurent himself), Bianca Jagger was the exotic, jet-setting glamour queen of the 1970s. ... MORE
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Thu, April 28, 2011Inspired by Egyptian jewel tones, jetsetting ingenues, and lighthearted ladylike silhouettes, the Spring/Summer 2011 collection from Carven is the perfect combination of precious and precocious. ... MORE
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Tue, April 19, 2011Last week, we flung open the doors to our special pop-up shop at Lane Crawford Hong Kong, and again this weekend at LC Beijing! Today, we continue our series showcasing the very heart of our partnership: 6 collaborative brands created for and ... MORE
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Tue, April 12, 2011Her claim to fame was playing Brenda Walsh, the wildchild and queen B of Beverly Hills: 90210 (the character that Alex Wang also named his Brenda bag after!) and subsequently becoming one of Hollywood's most notorious bad girls. ... MORE
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Mon, March 28, 2011For me, it was the "Heartbreaker" Making of the Video -- the moment I became uncontrollably, embarrassingly obsessed with Mariah Carey. ... MORE
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Mon, March 28, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: K8 Foley What: Giving you a look at your favorite new Carven coat When: Right now in the studio! MORE
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Thu, March 10, 2011Under the creative direction of Guillaume Henry, Carven is shaping up to be the classic girl's go-to brand for all things sweet and simple. ... 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. What: A scarlet bra top look at Carven Where: Palais de Tokyo When: Today Check out our newly launched Paris Travel Guide ... 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: Lovely ladies What: Beauty board backstage at Carven Where: Palais de Tokyo When: Today Check out our ... MORE
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Tue, December 21, 2010On their spare time they can be found sipping cafés au lait, mastering the art of rolling their r's, and stocking up on every French film from Ace's Criterion Collection . ... MORE
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Thu, December 16, 2010We stopped by OCNY and asked some of our adorable sales associates to model their favorite holiday party-perfect outfits. Read on to see how they played dress up with Christopher Kane , Carven , Marjan Pejoski , Hickey Freeman & ... MORE
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Mon, November 22, 2010Today is her birthday ... they're smoking cigars ... he's got a chain of flowers and sows a bird ... in her knickers. -- Sugarcubes, Birthday (1987) There is no musician alive in the world today who is more brilliant, poignant, and diverse than ... MORE
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Tue, November 2, 2010High pompadours, endless champagne teas, a faux-countrysid e retreat - the excesses of Marie-Antoinett e and Louis the XVI have fed fact, fiction, and fashion for the past three centuries. ... MORE
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Mon, November 1, 2010Introducing our brand new OCNY recruit, Becky! Name: Becky Washington Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Worst trend you've ever followed: That whole Catholic school girl look! Most treasured piece of clothing: My bootz! What are you excited to wear this ... MORE
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Mon, October 25, 2010When tasked with coming up with Halloween ideas based on our fall collections, the LA store held a séance and channeled creativity. ... 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, July 14, 2010Carven is another one from the history books - but we are talking about France, after all, so this should be expected. The line is remembered now by little more than its La Griffe perfume - or so it’s been written about. ... MORE