In Depth
A Content King and Fashion Queens
For a little more than 12 hours last week, The Insider fluffed up and made like an entry-level socialista/fashionista, a sort of Holly Goheavily.
After a late night Thursday at the picket-free Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for a tribute to Viacom and CBS Corp. Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone to benefit the Paley Center for the Media, it was off the next morning to the Fashion Week tents in Bryant Park for the highlight of The Insider’s winter: the taping of the presentation of the finalists’ collections for “Project Runway.”
The Redstone tribute was a workmanlike evening hosted by Charlie Rose, who stepped in when original host Jon Stewart begged off.
The official reason was that Mr. Stewart was writing for 11 since the Writers Guild of America members on his staff were still on strike. The Insider wants to believe that and not the scuttlebutt that he didn’t want to chance an encounter with WGA picket lines. Either way, Mr. Stewart might be interested to know that Mr. Redstone’s “We both seek the same goal” comments about the three-month standoff were neither remarkable nor enthusiastically received.
Mr. Redstone’s ruminations and reminiscences, on tape and on the stage, supplied the bulk of the tribute. Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman also spoke on his behalf at the dinner and in the tape that included comments from former President Bill Clinton, CBS President-CEO Leslie Moonves and former Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons.
But, truth to tell, the only times the room felt and showed the love was when the ineffable (and unplugged) Tony Bennett reminded the crowd that Mr. Redstone’s MTV revived his career—and that Mr. Bennett had left his heart in San Francisco—and when CBS News eminence grise Bob Schieffer took the stage with the twangy Honky Tonk Confidential, which includes backup singing from Mr. Schieffer’s assistant Kaylee Hartung and her former college roommate Megan Hunt.
The crowd got into the boot-scootin’ song “TV Anchorman” and Mr. Schieffer’s introduction of it as being “dedicated to you but, in the true tradition of the industry, it’s all about me.”
The Insider particularly appreciated the song written for Mr. Redstone, because Mr. Schieffer frontloaded a whole mess of references to stones (“There are rhinestones and gallstones”). He wound up by rhyming “Tom Cruise,” whom Mr. Redstone did not keep, and “CBS News,” which Mr. Redstone did. Mr. Schieffer even managed to work in the oft-referenced story about the hotel fire Mr. Redstone survived in his pj’s: “You survived because you hung in.”
Speaking of ruptured professional relationships, Mel Karmazin, who took over Sirius Satellite Radio after losing a power struggle with Mr. Redstone at Viacom, earned major points for due diligence and supportive presence as a Paley Center board vice chairman Thursday night.
You couldn’t pay The Insider enough to let those kind of bye-byegones be bygones—well, you could try ….
The fashions ran the gamut from the belle-of-the-ball gray gown that Paley Center President-CEO Pat Mitchell picked up at Miriam Rigler on East 60th Street, where samples are tailored to customers; to the turquoise classic worn by “Good Day New York” co-anchor Jodie Applegate, and the one-shouldered Grecian-style column that set off Kay Koplovitz’s winter tan.
Fast-forward through an hour each of recorded “Lost,” “Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites” and “The Celebrity Apprentice” and four hours of sleep to the superlative fashion show put on by “Project Runway,” which has finalists (plus red herrings) put collections on the catwalk at the end of Fashion Week in New York for the Bravo hit’s finale.
The event has gotten so big it graduated from the small, intimate tent it played in for the first three seasons to the biiiiig main tent in which some 900 guests had assigned seating and the photographic crews stood behind the upper rows.
Attending were Bravo and NBC Universal executives and advertisers, of course. There were Bravo reality alumni and “Project Runway” returnees (Season 3’s Laura in an unflatteringly box-pleated cocktail dress of her own design), and contestants’ friends and family (wild child Christian’s not-at-all-fierce mom, Joy, charmed everyone who chatted with her while waiting to get in).
Also there: Bravo Media and Oxygen Media President Lauren Zalaznick, who has reached haircut heaven, with her willowy, self-possessed daughters. Mom and daughters were wearing the outfits they’d worn at the elder daughter’s recent bat mitzvah, which makes them fashion-forward -and -backward at the same time, doesn’t it?
There are now so many kids in the audience (and in the know about every twist and turn of the competition) that New York City should declare a “Project Runway” holiday each Fashion Week. Case in point: NBC VP Elena Nachmanoff’s daughter Frances and son Spencer. They know their “Project Runway” (Frances has even learned how to make clothes herself) and they, like The Insider, came away from Friday pulling for Jillian to be the winner. Mom is thinking it will be Christian.
The judging began two or three hours after the collections were shown Friday and probably didn’t wrap up until the wee, wee hours of Saturday. Victoria Beckham, otherwise known as Posh Spice, joined designer Michael Kors, Elle editor Nina Garcia and model-host Heidi Klum as the guest judge for the finale.
Posh’s entrance threw people inside the tent into a star-struck tizzy. Two observations: She was neither as dead-faced nor as skeletal as she looks in photos.
So now we wait until March 5 to learn who wins “Runway” Season 4.
Will it be another variation on the enfant terrible? Christian’s designs are built for pictures, not people. Rami, the obsessive draper, should have been cut the week of the WWE diva challenge when he produced a pink number that looked like a truncated peignoir from the Mamie Van Doren collection.
On the nice side, there’s the tattoed Sweet P, who got awfully deep into mauve and gold but then hit home runs with an olive, all-but-backless gown and an update on black velvet pants and white shirt for evening.
There’s Chris, gawd love him, the pageant-queen designer who was cut and then resurrected when illness knocked out another contestant. His were the most touching remarks, as he marveled at the moment he was experiencing after a long time of living his life one day at a time. He turned out a number of ensembles that would have been terrific if they hadn’t been trimmed in hair weaves. Yes, you heard The Insider correctly. Hair. Shuhhhhh-der. But you had to love that big, glitzy medallion circled with safety pins on the back of his own jacket. Talk about pizzazz.
But mostly there is Jillian, the delicate flower child-like designer with time-management issues. Her collection, with its Breck Girl-Meets-Mad Max look, had winner written all over it.
Or so it would, um, seam to The Insider. Anyone want to bet otherwise?
Leave a comment
Comments 119
duygu
Sounds like fun!
HEEL PADS
Being shorter is no sin, if everyone else around you is taller, it is obvious you would like to to become taller also.
Philadelphia SEO
Hi, I can’t understand how to add your site in my rss reader. Can you Help me, please
pozycjonowanie
Great site and nice text.
Discount handbags
Excellent job.
Mens fashion advice
Great post!
SEO Optimization
Great post!
SEO Expert
Thank you for a great post
SEO Articles
Great post!
Replica Rolex Paypal
Thanks for your visiting this www.glamour-watch.com/replica-pen online store.
Swiss Replica Watches
Thanks for your visiting this www.watchau.com/replica-pens/ online store.
Free Stuff
Thanks for your visiting this www.hello-free.com/freebies online Free WebSite.
Free Stuff
Thanks for your visiting this www.hello-free.com/freebies online Free WebSite.
nfl jerseys wholesale
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
How to get him back fast
Thank you for a great post
building linkwheel
Excellent job.
Dallas Cowboys jerseys
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the nfl, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
Libbie Hendley
I wish to retire for the. However I wish to stay upward as well as pay attention to Mumford & Son's. Selecting the second.
nfl kids jerseys
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers,
Designer Handbags Online
Counterfeit handbags are copied, with inferior materials, low-paid workers and who knows what age, but someone has a large illegal proceeds. Each woman must decide what to buy, but ask anyone who has had authentic Prada Designer Handbags Online and witness the excellent quality and absolute satisfaction.
Chicago blackhawks TOEWS jersey
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It's very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Gregory Despain
It is a nice tip
Shoe Lifts
Yesterday, Rush portrayed movies of Barak and Hillary and various Dems after which it played video from Ahmadinejad’s presentation and pointed out that they each say the same things where preaching about The nation and capitalism.
online film izle
I come and read constantly. very nice blog
can i get a loan
I added Google Reader to your site when I have spare time try to follow.
Rangers hockey jerseys
Thank God we have a common interest, thank you for sharing, you're a good author. Hope to see more of your articles. Juno sincere.
Link Building Services
You make blogging look like a walk in the park! I've been trying to blog daily but I just cant find writing material.. you're an inspiration to me and i'm sure many others!
Designer Knockoff Handbags
In recent years, Gucci has focused on the production of unique pieces are bright and big bag at the last option, Designer Knockoff Handbags, takes care of most of the buyers of a Gucci bag or store you can find everywhere in the retail sector.
Seo Services
I really like the colors here on your blog. did you design this yourself or did you outsource it to a professional?
Deer Hunting
Way to focus and straight to your point, i love it. Keep up the work people. Dont let anyone stop us bloggers.
How to Make Money
Hello there! I really enjoy reading your blog! If you keep making great posts I will come back every day to keep reading!
Wine Coolers
Searched Yahoo/Bing and ended up here - its good so I posted the site on my Facebook account !
Link Building
Great blog!! You should start many more. I love all the info provided. I will stay tuned :)
Link Building Services
Great blog!! You should start many more. I love all the info provided. I will stay tuned :)
youtube
Hair Getting regular trims is essential. Using a smoothing serum that works for your hair can do wonders to make your hair shiny and beautiful in a flash. Combined with a ceramic flat iron, your hair will look shiny and silky smooth in minutes, even if you didn't eat right or get enough sleep
The Event Season 1
Was looking for this - so I just tweeted your post on our account - thanks
dizi izle
I added Google Reader to your site when I have spare time try to follow.Thank you.
Backlinks Building
Really liked the post! I was just reading a similar post on another blog, but your attention to the finer details really sets this post apart.
Colorado Avalanche jerseys
I cant believe the NHL is going to risk losing one of the best players in his prime to the nHLwholesale cheap nhl nfl jerseys
Backlinks
Neat blog layout! Very easy on the eyes.. i like the colors you picked out
Link Building Services
This is good info! Where else can if ind out more?? Who runs this joint too? Keep up the good work :)
Buy Backlinks
Hey how are you doing? I just wanted to stop by and say that it's been a pleasure reading your blog. I have bookmarked your website so that I can come back & read more in the future as well. plz do keep up the quality writing
Snowboards
Love the blog here. Nice colors. I am definitely staying tuned to this one. Hope to see more.
you tube
Interesting thoughts here. I appreciate you taking the time to share them with us all. It's people like you that make my day :)
Backlinks
Love all the opinions expressed here! How is everyone? Love how everyone expresses whatr they feel :)
Buy Backlinks
Great wordpress blog here.. It's hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care and see you soon
erotik
En güzel erotik filmler burada.
berith
keep
biver
keep
weird pictures
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
Microsoft Office Training
I would like to start my own blog one day. This was a really nice blog that you made here. Keep up the success :P
Buy Replica Bags
But when the band on the face, get, this is the most convenient Buy Replica Bags on the same look as glamorous celebrities. His replica YSL tribute not only you get the look you want, but also from the crowd.
Backlinks
Great blog!! You should start many more. I love all the info provided. I will stay tuned :)
Backlinks
Love all the opinions expressed here! How is everyone? Love how everyone expresses whatr they feel :)
Backlinks
I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz reply back as I'm looking to create my own blog and would like to know wheere u got this from. thanks
Link Building Services
Nice blog here! Also your website loads up fast! What host are you using? I wish my website loaded up as fast as yours lol
Link Building
Hey how are you doing? I just wanted to stop by and say that it's been a pleasure reading your blog. I have bookmarked your website so that I can come back & read more in the future as well. plz do keep up the quality writing
Link Building Services
I really like the colors here on your blog. did you design this yourself or did you outsource it to a professional?
Link Building Services
Interesting thoughts here. I appreciate you taking the time to share them with us all. It's people like you that make my day :)
Designer Luxury Handbags
Given the recent popularity of the wholesale trade and easy access to the Internet, holding Designer Luxury Handbags business these days is usual. Due to the high price, you can get by buying branded bags wholesale suppliers to make money by buying wholesale handbags online merchants makes a tidy profit pocket.
Fashion Replica Handbags
You should defend more in fashion than others to their position. There are some specific brands that are still faithful to these women. Christian Louboutin is a trademark of Sun This brand has to work many wonderful pieces. So the people especially women an irresistible fascination articles in this brand. This brand is a provider of fine Fashion Replica Handbags and shoes. They are highly exposed to fashion events.
Backlinks
Great wordpress blog here.. It's hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care and see you soon
Buy Backlinks
Nice blog here! Also your website loads up fast! What host are you using? I wish my website loaded up as fast as yours lol
Corporate Credit Line
I really like the colors here on your blog. did you design this yourself or did you outsource it to a professional?
Link Building
This is the best blog I've ever seen in my life! I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to share your this with everyone.
Jessica Londel
Thats I will email it to my friends just what i was looking for
Bedford Chiropractic Clinic
Great wordpress blog here.. It's hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care and see you soon
fette titten
I like your blog.
Matthew C. Kriner
Hello fellow web master! I really like your website! I liked the creativity of your sidebar widgets.
Buy Links
I agree with your thoughts here and I really love your blog! I've bookmarked it so that I can come back & read more in the future.
Link Building Services
This is the best blog I've ever seen in my life! I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to share your this with everyone.
Link Building Services
Love all the opinions expressed here! How is everyone? Love how everyone expresses whatr they feel :)
Unique Handbags
Plan Unique Handbags at the mall to find? Why go far when you can buy in the comfort of home.
Backlinks
High quality info here! Keep up the great work. I love the feelings being expressed.
Wikileaks Supporter
Hi, I just wanted to let you all know that there is a project being conducted at Harvard trying to compile the most effective arguments for and against Wikileaks. I think it's a brilliant idea and would be an interesting read for many of you. http://www.voteonwikileaks.com
Chastity Vasquez
Excellent post, it's real awesome. I did a search on the theme and found mainly folks will consent with your site. Thank's for you recommend. My tricks about how to making money on the net. I think you made some good points in features also.
Phoenix Web Design
I agree with your thoughts here and I really love your blog! I've bookmarked it so that I can come back & read more in the future.
Web Design Phoenix
Hey how are you doing? I just wanted to stop by and say that it's been a pleasure reading your blog. I have bookmarked your website so that I can come back & read more in the future as well. plz do keep up the quality writing
Singapore Business Directory Freelancer Listings Classifieds
I would like to start my own blog one day. This was a really nice blog that you made here. Keep up the success :P
Singapore Business Directory Freelancer Listings Classifieds
You make blogging look like a walk in the park! I've been trying to blog daily but I just cant find writing material.. you're an inspiration to me and i'm sure many others!
HD Short Films
I agree with your thoughts here and I really love your blog! I've bookmarked it so that I can come back & read more in the future.
Tyson F. Gautreauxs
This is such a fantastic resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing internet websites that understand the value of providing a quality resource for free. It's the old what goes around comes around routine. Regards...
Hotel Review
I took great pleasure in reading. Thanks for the post.
Hotel Review
I took great pleasure in reading. Thanks for the post.
Buy Backlinks
I love the way you write and also the theme on your blog. Did you code this yourself or was it done by a professional? I'm very very impressed.
Backlinks
I am extremely impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself? Either way keep up the nice quality writing, it's rare to see a nice blog like this one these days.. :)
Buy Links
Nice!! Great Ifo. Great People. Great Blog. Thank you for all the great sharing that is being done here.
Andrew A. Sailer
Hands down, Apple's app store wins by a mile. It's a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I'm not sure I'd want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
Gregory Despain
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
Gregory Despain
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
Seo Services
Nice blog here! Also your website loads up fast! What host are you using? I wish my website loaded up as fast as yours lol
Tea
Nice!! Great Ifo. Great People. Great Blog. Thank you for all the great sharing that is being done here.
Tea
Hey how are you doing? I just wanted to stop by and say that it's been a pleasure reading your blog. I have bookmarked your website so that I can come back & read more in the future as well. plz do keep up the quality writing
Seo Services
Great wordpress blog here.. It's hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care and see you soon
Customer Service jobs
Keep focusing on your blog. I love how we can all express our feelings. This is an extremely nice blog here :)
Louis Vuitton Handbags
We must always keep in mind reflects this, which you will be selling his image, the sale of products of low quality will not help you achieve your goals.
Seo Services
You make blogging look like a walk in the park! I've been trying to blog daily but I just cant find writing material.. you're an inspiration to me and i'm sure many others!
Backlinks
High quality info here! Keep up the great work. I love the feelings being expressed.
Christel Oquinn
I wish I could create as nice blog as yours. You've plenty of supporters I wish I could create as nice blog page as yours. You've got a great deal of followers it makes sence as your content is very very good.
Andrew Pelt
nice post i suggest this site too :),http://www.ihavewedding.com
Gregory Despain
nice post i suggest this site too :),http://www.ihavewedding.com
swiss gear laptop backpack
What a relief to determine a article that might be finally in fact worth reading! I’ve been in search of all-around concerning this matter but men and women just put waste posts, or short worthless posts. I contain looked at a couple vids on youtube but it’s now the similar as reading a good post.
ur mum want kesha concert
You blog is amazing. Could you tell me what system have you been using?
Buy Links
Great wordpress blog here.. It's hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care and see you soon
Link Building
I would like to start my own blog one day. This was a really nice blog that you made here. Keep up the success :P
Louis Vuitton Replica Bags Online
Instead of driving to and consistent decline in business in brick and mortar sales of products under nominal consideration, not the replica handbags of your dreams in the comfort of your lounge. It is less hassle and you can take your time in reviewing the Louis Vuitton Replica Bags Online under every conceivable angle before buying.
Likes
Thanks for this article, It's actually one of the very few pieces i've liked enough recently to comment.
Replica Watches Blog
Shopping for these watches is easily done online. Relax on the couch with your laptop and a clock that friends have asked you if you won the lottery or theft, or a bank. You can choose from hundreds of designs and brands. You can also choose the men’s and women’s styles.
lcd tvs on sale
Can I just say what a elimination en route for find a name who truly understands what theyre talking concerning on top of the internet. You definitely make out how toward carry an topic to light plus make it important. Additional people require to study this and appreciate this side of the narrative. I cant consider youre not more well-liked because you certainly contain the gift.
Get Backlinks
I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz reply back as I'm looking to create my own blog and would like to know wheere u got this from. thanks
Backlinks
Love all the opinions expressed here! How is everyone? Love how everyone expresses whatr they feel :)
Haine
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
Jackets Moncler
excellent blog! retain up the fantastic function!
GHD Styler
I agree, thanks for posting th is..
Backlinks
Kudos to you! This is a really good blog here and I love your style of writing. How did you get so good at blogging?
Mee Lavear
l wanted to say this blog is kinda awsome .I always like to hear something new because I have the similar blog in my Country on this so this helps me a lot. I did search on the issue and found good number of blogs but nothing like this. Thanks for sharing so much in your blog.. Greets., Mee Lavear
Link Building Services
You make blogging look like a walk in the park! I've been trying to blog daily but I just cant find writing material.. you're an inspiration to me and i'm sure many others!
Link Building
I really like the colors here on your blog. did you design this yourself or did you outsource it to a professional?
XXX
Great blog!! You should start many more. I love all the info provided. I will stay tuned :)