Chic Report

COACH joined “Friends Of The High Line” to host the 3rd annual summer party on the High Line last night, and the affair brought out some maje VIP names including Katie Holmes, Naomi Watts, Zachary Quinto, Connie Britton, Anna Kendrick, and Chrissy Teigen. Bronson Von Wyck and his team transformed the Chelsea Market Passage into a vintage-inspired carnival featuring games, fortune tellers, jugglers, and our personal fave…dunk a hunk with prizes courtesy of COACH. Slam dunk!

Earlier this week, DuJour threw a bash for its summer issue at Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar. The woman of the eve? Flame-tressed cover gal Julianne Moore. (Also popping by: Thakoon Panichgul.) Check out the issue on newsstands through August 26, or online!

Madison Avenue welcomed a new kid to the block last night! The VC Signature store opened its doors with a party hosted by Vince and Louise Camuto along with Adriana Lima. “VC Signature is top of the line and we wanted to give this a presence,” Vince told us during the event. “It’s doing extremely well. Women are more savvy today than ever before. They know what they want!

Carven’s creative director Guillaume Henry has collaborated with Ancient Greek Sandals’ Christina Martini on shoes for their Spring/Summer resort collection with a very amusing inspiration. The duo has designed a gladiator sandal inspired by…bananas. (There are no words to express the joy we feels when writing sentences like that.)

Former American Idol judge Nicki Minaj is finally getting into fashion with a new line coming your way at a Kmart near you. For realz. A new video unearths some of the looks. Let’s just say we don’t think the CFDA will be holding a spot open for the sassy artist anytime soon. Ohmygawd, ohmygawd…

Conde Nast International’s chairman and chief Jonathan Newhouse has come out in support of John Galliano, telling Vogue UK that they’ve developed a tight friendship since that little incident a few years ago. “After he left Christian Dior and went into recovery from his illness, our relationship deepened and became a friendship,” he explains.

Antonym jewelry is about “a world where the beauty of opposites comes to life”…Indeed! Canadian designer Shannon Mikolas has launched three jewelry collections under her new brand Antonym, entitled “Relic,” Ancient,” and “Neoteric”. These glamorous yet subtle lines feature sculptural pieces as unique as its wearer. Inspired by Mikolas’ world travels, these lines are handcrafted in America

Shakira and a big explanation point cover Elle’s poppy July issue. Way to (news)stand out, team Elle! We’re also dying to read Channing Tatum’s “What I’ve Learned About Women” and “The Most Powerful Sex Writing We’ve Published All Year.” Has a little Cosmo gotten into their coffee? The new issue hits will be available for your eyes on June 25th.

Giddy up! Daily fave Adam Brecht spent a little time at opening day of the Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut to present the Cartier Declaration d’un Soir fragrance for men to the winning Airstream team at Greenwich Polo Club. Parfums Cartier is the official fragrance house of the Greenwich Polo Club. Brecht will be holding court in Greenwich all summer in his box.

Last night, quite the fashion clatch gathered at Cipriani’s 42nd Street location for FIT’s annual gala fundraiser. Guests dined on lobster salad, risotto, and lamb as artist Jennifer Steinkamp’s flowery and dreamlike video installation, Orbit Art Work, served as the backdrop on the big screens. Steinkamp’s art was said to be very much a part of honoree Stefano Tonchi’s vision, who’s well known to be a supporter of the arts not only in W, but also in his personal life.