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- Annie Hlavacek
- Anna Otsu
- Benjamin Gaspard
- Bettina Chin
- Carol Lim
- Carol Song
- Chime Dolkar
- Chris Chin
- Dion Olivier
- Deborah Won
- Dylan Kawahara
- Heather Neuburger
- Humberto Leon
- Jacky Tang
- Jennie Lee
- Jesse Hudnutt
- Kate Foley
- Megan Kirschenbaum
- Naomi Otsu
- Nicole Saldana
- Olga Gagarina
- Ophelie Guitard
- Shirley Yung
- Susan Barber
- Terrill Simecki
- Tia Choe
- Thomas O'Meara
- Zoe Wendel
- Zaldy Pascua
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Carol's picks:
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Rodarte, Exclusive Print Scarf, $285.00
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Delfina Delettrez, Two In One Mouth Ring, $765.00
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Opening Ceremony with Ecobridge, Dori Stationery Set, $20.00
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Mykita, Alexandre Herchcovitch Sunglasses, $500.00
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Dan Colen, Dan Colen Puzzle, $75.00
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Arnuvo, Leopard Camera Strap, $30.00
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Proenza Schouler, PS1 Pouch Suede Croc - Gold - B-111, $6,275.00
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Jean Paul Gaultier Bébé, Door One Piece w/Hat - Pink - 5333029, $105.00
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Delfina Delettrez, Wrapping Scorpion - 10205A10, $3,850.00
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Delfina Delettrez, Collar Shirt Necklace - 30212C10, $2,800.00
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Proenza Schouler, Bracelet 2 - WPS11-901, $325.00
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Postalco, Chance Print Notebook A7 - 20127, $25.00
Carol's blog posts:
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Tue, November 22, 2011From rock'n'roll frontwoman to psycho-opera creatrice, Karen O. is one gold lion woman! Check out Carol's birthday wishes and our gifts to Karen below! Happy Birthday Karen! Wish I could be with you today, you're something like a phenomenon, ... MORE
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Tue, May 31, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Beef beef and beef (and papas fritas) Where: La Brigada in Buenos Aires Why: Because we love beef and we love Argentina! MORE
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Wed, May 25, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: The Artist with Lord and Lady L'Ange! What: Nick Relph's book launch Where: Donlon Books on Broadway Market in London When: On Wednesday MORE
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Thu, May 5, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Lakers nail decals! Why: Lakers team spirit! Even though they're down 0-2, I know they'll come back! They have to...for me and for Phil... ... MORE
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Mon, April 25, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Lady L'Ange and the Hundley twins Where: Chez Campbell-Nash, London, England What: Sunbathing post-Hundley birthday bash! MORE
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Mon, April 18, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Sugar candy--a rat and a bull! Where: Wang Fu Jing market in Beijing When: Today! MORE
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Thu, April 14, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Moms x us Where: The OC for LC launch Why: We heart HK and our moms! 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, 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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Mon, March 7, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: C and two brothers from another mother and another father Where: Chinatown Belleville What: Our last night in Paris! Plus, check out our ... MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who : Brian What : Getting sexy Where: Club Sandwich Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL GUIDE ! MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Jay, Brian and Nicola What: The fab trio Where: Club Sandwich Paris! Voilà! Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL ... MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Who : Carol Lim and Olivia Kim Where : Le Martel What: Hair moustache! Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL GUIDE ! MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Rory! What: French fries! Where: Le Martel, Paris Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL GUIDE ! 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: Daphne Guinness Where: Christopher Kane show What: Natacha Marro shoes and they are MAJOR 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 and Sara Moonves with Jordan Askill Where: In front of Jordan's exhibition at LFW 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: Shoes! Where: J.W. Anderson FW11 women's show. 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: Clotted cream on top of my plum tart. ... MORE
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Wed, February 16, 2011Who: Bettina and Sebastian Kim Where: Outside the Phillip Lim show What: Who inspired who? Doesn't matter, they are both amazing! MORE
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Wed, February 16, 2011Make It Snappy i s a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who : Christelle . Need I say more? 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: Kimball Where: Riff Raff Rodarte afterparty What: Tiki rage! MORE
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Tue, February 15, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. What: Mid afternoon snacks! Plus a communal snack fund jar because somehow snacks disappear pretty quickly Where: OC ... 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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Sun, February 13, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. What : Sparkling heels with fur!!!! Where Altuzarra show! When : 9pm Saturday 2/12 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 : Gerald, the best driver ever!!! What : Transportation to 8 shows yesterday! Where : Dropping us off at our last stop for today ... 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 : Metallic shoes! Where : Alexander Wang show! When : Now! MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who: Sofia and Olivia . What: Sitting among the roses! Where: Outside the Park Avenue Armory. When: After the N. ... MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Carol Lim will be sharing photos all week of her daily fashion week snacks! What: My proenza ps1 bag with snacks: Swedish ... MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Carol Lim will be sharing photos all week of her daily fashion week snacks! Who: Carol Lim What: Traditional handmade bbq pork ... MORE
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Fri, February 4, 2011Remember the fun of making mixtapes for your friends and crushes back in the day? We are super excited to recreate this experience with our newest project, an ongoing collaboration with Playbutton . ... MORE
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Mon, December 20, 2010I have always been a fan of those old-school department store gift wrapping departments! Although we don't have a gift wrapping department at OC (yet!) I have always fancied myself a pretty nifty wrapper, and so I thought I would share my skills ... 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, July 6, 2010Since it isn't couth to hold grudges, I accepted the invitation from Lord and Lady L'ange when they invited me over on behalf of the Queen to spend "We Lost the Colonies Day" with them in London. ... 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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Fri, May 14, 2010If you didn't know, I'm a big fan of adventure sports. Skydiving - check! Zip-lining - done! Cliff jumping - been there! Going on a hot air balloon ride has been on my list forever, and I finally got my chance last ... MORE
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Wed, April 14, 2010So if you haven't heard, Pies ‘N’ Thighs has re-opened! If you don't know about Pies ‘n’ Thighs, then you probably don't like food. ... MORE
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Mon, January 18, 2010When people tell me that their mom's cooking IS THE BEST, I can relate because my mom can definitely hold her own. BUT, the food we experienced during our dinner celebrating the launch of the Alexander Wang for Linda Farrow sunglasses, catered by ... MORE
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Mon, December 28, 2009After a summer spent interning at the Opening Ceremony Online office, we're happy to welcome Maria as a member of the Opening Ceremony financial staff. ... MORE
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Thu, December 31, 2009The video our buyer Cathy made documenting her time in Tokyo is more than a video diary: it depicts one of the best moments of the last year – the debut of Opening Ceremony Tokyo . ... MORE
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Fri, October 30, 2009Having just come back from Japan where I indulged in one Kimukatsu too many, I thought it would be best to temporarily wean myself off of fried foods. ... MORE
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Fri, September 25, 2009Cathy is the new menswear buyer and head of visual merchandising at Opening Ceremony. Here's a bit about our new multitalented multitasker. ... MORE
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Wed, May 1, 2013Popsicle sticks stuck to a card that will leave glitter all over the house for 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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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, 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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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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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, 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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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 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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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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Wed, February 20, 2013Happy birthday, Carol! Love, OC! More vintage Carol here ! 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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Mon, December 17, 2012It's time to Holiday Your Way with OC! We've packed our gift guides with handpicked goodies for everyone on your list. Carol Lim knows a thing or two about scoring the best goodies. ... 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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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Mon, September 3, 2012We're not the only ones having a birthday this month; Havaianas is turning 50! To commemorate, OC and Havaianas have teamed-up to create a limited edition custom-designed flip-flop. ... 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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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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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, 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, 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, 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, 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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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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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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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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Thu, August 25, 2011VICTOR KERLOW is a New York-born artist. In his third installment of OC-exclusive comic strips, Kerlow asks OC friends and family what they like to do when it's pouring outside. Stay dry, everybody! MORE
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Wed, August 24, 2011Last week, OC Online's Joyce and Philip saw Beyoncé live (along with every other person in New York, it seems)! Check out Joyce's snaps and see what other OC family members had to say about the show and their love for Bey'! Philip ... 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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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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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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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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Fri, June 24, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who : Dan, Fab, Carol, et Moi Where : Le Lyonnais in Paris with the Rivieras boys When : Après zee work day Why : J'adore Rivieras! MORE
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Wed, June 29, 2011When Wylie met Carol, they cooked up some scrumptious scrambled eggs for OCTV . If you haven't watched the video yet, check it out (spoiler alert: Philadelphia cream cheese is the secret ingredient). ... MORE
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Mon, June 20, 2011At Opening Ceremony, we take food just as seriously as fashion. In our first OCTV food segment, David Chang taught us how to shuck an oyster . ... 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 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, May 31, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Beef beef and beef (and papas fritas) Where: La Brigada in Buenos Aires Why: Because we love beef and we love Argentina! MORE
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Wed, May 25, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: The Artist with Lord and Lady L'Ange! What: Nick Relph's book launch Where: Donlon Books on Broadway Market in London When: On Wednesday MORE
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Thu, May 5, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Lakers nail decals! Why: Lakers team spirit! Even though they're down 0-2, I know they'll come back! They have to...for me and for Phil... ... 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, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Lady L'Ange and the Hundley twins Where: Chez Campbell-Nash, London, England What: Sunbathing post-Hundley birthday bash! 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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Mon, April 18, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. What: Sugar candy--a rat and a bull! Where: Wang Fu Jing market in Beijing When: Today! MORE
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Thu, April 14, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends. Who: Moms x us Where: The OC for LC launch Why: We heart HK and our moms! 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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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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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, 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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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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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 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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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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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: C and two brothers from another mother and another father Where: Chinatown Belleville What: Our last night in Paris! Plus, check out our ... MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who : Brian What : Getting sexy Where: Club Sandwich Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL GUIDE ! MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Jay, Brian and Nicola What: The fab trio Where: Club Sandwich Paris! Voilà! Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL ... MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Who : Carol Lim and Olivia Kim Where : Le Martel What: Hair moustache! Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL GUIDE ! MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Rory! What: French fries! Where: Le Martel, Paris Plus, check out our newly launched PARIS TRAVEL GUIDE ! MORE
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Fri, March 4, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate Fashion Week. Who: Carol What: A Christopher Kane FW11 squishy clutch Where: The Kane showroom, the Marais Plus, check out our newly launched ... 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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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: Daphne Guinness Where: Christopher Kane show What: Natacha Marro shoes and they are MAJOR 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: Shoes! Where: J.W. Anderson FW11 women's show. 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. Who: Carol What: Birthday bloody mary! Where: The Connaught in Mayfair, London When: Sunday Why: It's her birthday, we gonna partay ... 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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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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Wed, February 16, 2011Who: Bettina and Sebastian Kim Where: Outside the Phillip Lim show What: Who inspired who? Doesn't matter, they are both amazing! MORE
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Wed, February 16, 2011Make It Snappy i s a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who : Christelle . Need I say more? MORE
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Tue, February 15, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who: Humberto Leon and Carol Lim caught by Darcel ! Where: Outside our New York store When: This afternoon MORE
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Tue, February 15, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. What: Mid afternoon snacks! Plus a communal snack fund jar because somehow snacks disappear pretty quickly Where: OC ... MORE
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Tue, February 15, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who: Carol and Kirsten What: Showing off their lovely makeup jobs by Nellie Kim. Where: Outside Balthazar When: After Rodarte 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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Sun, February 13, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. What : Sparkling heels with fur!!!! Where Altuzarra show! When : 9pm Saturday 2/12 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 : Gerald, the best driver ever!!! What : Transportation to 8 shows yesterday! Where : Dropping us off at our last stop for today ... 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 : Metallic shoes! Where : Alexander Wang show! When : Now! 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. Who : Carol and Derek. What : Post Patrik Ervell show. Where : Milk moustache. When : Afternoon tea time . MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who: Sofia and Olivia . What: Sitting among the roses! Where: Outside the Park Avenue Armory. When: After the N. ... MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Carol Lim will be sharing photos all week of her daily fashion week snacks! What: My proenza ps1 bag with snacks: Swedish ... MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Who: Me and Carol. What: Traffic! Where: Late! In a taxi to N. Hoolywood show. When: 4:11pm today. MORE
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Fri, February 11, 2011Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends as we navigate New York Fashion Week. Carol Lim will be sharing photos all week of her daily fashion week snacks! Who: Carol Lim What: Traditional handmade bbq pork ... 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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Fri, February 4, 2011Remember the fun of making mixtapes for your friends and crushes back in the day? We are super excited to recreate this experience with our newest project, an ongoing collaboration with Playbutton . ... 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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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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Mon, December 20, 2010I have always been a fan of those old-school department store gift wrapping departments! Although we don't have a gift wrapping department at OC (yet!) I have always fancied myself a pretty nifty wrapper, and so I thought I would share my skills ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tue, July 27, 2010Summer equals weekends at the beach. And finding a place to crash at the beach. Thankfully, Jen Brill opened her Montauk door this past weekend and chick-fest 2010 was born! A house in Ditch Plains was the site for BBQs, naps on the porch, car rides ... 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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Fri, July 9, 2010Who: Anthony Campbell What: A super cutie wearing OC, spotted by Carol during her London jaunt ! Where: The Spurstowe Arms, 68 Greenwood Road, London. MORE
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Tue, July 6, 2010Since it isn't couth to hold grudges, I accepted the invitation from Lord and Lady L'ange when they invited me over on behalf of the Queen to spend "We Lost the Colonies Day" with them in London. ... 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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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 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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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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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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Wed, April 14, 2010So if you haven't heard, Pies ‘N’ Thighs has re-opened! If you don't know about Pies ‘n’ Thighs, then you probably don't like food. ... MORE
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Mon, March 22, 2010We celebrated Carol's birthday by renting out a 1967 J-140 airstream trailer behind Diner Restaurant in Brooklyn and packing it full with friends. 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, February 10, 2010You can bet we know a thing or two about travel. Between buying trips to Europe four times per year, visits to our Japan and LA stores, international inspiration hunts, and the occasional vacation here and there, we have tested many a travel ... 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 9, 2009Check out what's getting Carol into the Holiday spirit! 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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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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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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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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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