about last night
Friday, March 18, 2011
A big thanks to everyone who came out last night to the reception for my first Artist Editions: Works on Couture show! It was so great to have a nice turn out and meet art collectors, press and have lots of lovely blogger friends swing by! Many thanks to Stephen Cohen Gallery for putting on this show and to Lee Stipps of Maison Albert Bichot for pouring their delicious burgundy during the event.
the show has been extended
For those of you who couldn't make it, the Artist Editions: Works on Couture is now available in my online store at www.maryjomatsumoto.com and the exhibit has been extended at Stephen Cohen Gallery through the end of the month.
We will also be holding private press events over the course of the next two weeks, so if you'd like to come for a press viewing please contact me at trustyourstyle@gmail.com
more photos soon
Please check back soon, I'll have more images from last night's fun event this evening. Luckily my friend Brent Bigler just sent over a few he snapped at the beginning of last night, so at least I have a tiny snipet to share with you today.
other news:
* Yesterday was a busy day and unfortunately I didn't have time to mention a post about my new line that I really enjoyed. So much of fashion blogging is about wish lists and dreaming of the ideal wardrobe, but very few blogs take the time to discuss where and how the clothes could actually be worn. It's so nice when someone considers how a collection could fit into a real-life wardrobe. If you don't follow Amid Privilege, you are missing out on Lisa's hilarious fashion archetypes. I am still smiling about the pesky daughter in cage booties nabbing the Grande Dame's Mary Jo Matsumoto cape. For the full scoop check out: Mary Jo Matsumoto Launches Classic, Soigne Collection For The Grande Dame.
* Loved the write up by ultra chic Tabitha of Bourbon and Pearls: Friday Musings
* Thank you to LA Canvas for the nice pre-show mention!
somber thoughts
It was impossible not have a heavy heart this past week for all the trials and tribulations in Japan. I've had the wonderful privilege of working with one of the world's top fashion illustrator agencies, CWC International over the past 5 + years; interviewing many of their artists, designing Blythe dolls for their yearly fashion show, and becoming friends with the staff and many of their illustrators along the way. CWC-i is based in Tokyo and NYC, and many of the artists live in Japan. Luckily all of the friends and family of CWC-i are okay, but I have been corresponding this past week with my friend Chico Hayasaki, a lovely and talented fashion illustrator in Tokyo, whose words and thoughts about what has happened have been weighing heavily on me. Please take a moment to send prayers, love and donations to help Japan.
images courtesy Brent Bigler
Labels: Alex Weinstein, Amid Privilege, Brent Bigler, Chico Hayasaki, Clayton Brothers, CWC-i, Maison Albert Bichot, She Breathes, Stephen Cohen Gallery
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Friday, March 18, 2011
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9 Comments:
I will so go see the exhibit. That skirt with the blouse and cape made my jaw drop. Really stunning work, Mary Jo! I'm so sorry school took over yesterday and I couldn't make it.
so glad to see these photos (like all the other who can't be there physically yesterday night). Love your work, Mary Jo! Have a relaxing weekend. warm hugs
Thank you Mary Jo. The write up was my pleasure to do. And these, these dresses, are for the Artsy Cousin. Literally:).
You are the stunner among them all.
I will be making an effort to sneak in for a peek.
Cheers!
Fabulous post!
So happy the show went well, all the designs are beautiful. Love that Lollipop dress, would definitely wear that sweet dress on a weekend brunch. and the cape and pencil skirt to work!! that ocean scene is beautiful!!
xx
callie
ps You look fabulous! Love that dress you have on.
xx
callie
Gosh, I should have taken a zillion more photos, as good as they turned out. I guess I'm a bit camera shy on this side of the lens. ;-)
Lovely dresses and you look beautiful!
xoxo
SC
Oh Mary Jo! What GORGEOUS pieces!
I'm just drooooooling over my keyboard. Each is more fascinating than the last. I want reach through the screen :)
Congrats on the show!
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