As Hollywood gears up for an evening with Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas) has made other plans—well, at least as far as wardrobe. A display of movie garments called "50 Designers, 50 Costumes," was launched at the Design Exchange (DX) Style of Design gala party.
The evening was coordinated by DX staffers and Ampas representatives, who collaborated to create a Hollywood-inspired party that began with a main-floor reception and ended with a viewing of the collection.
On the second floor, guests sipped cocktails served from Contemporary Furniture's illuminated Art Deco-style bar, which was accented with soaring calla lilies and other glamorous white floral arrangements from the Aragon Group. Presidential Gourmet Fine Catering served baby green salads in cappuccino cups, wild game appetizers, and decadent chocolate dessert plates.
Magicians Adam Swaye and Anthony Lindan and an Austin Powers look-alike entertained guests, including venue supporters and design industry members. The feature performance was by Eugene Draw of Alchemy Entertainment, a theatrical combination of violin music, break dancing, and classical dance movements.
The highlight of the evening was, of course, Ampas' third-floor display of the 50 movie costumes. Selections from films like Austin Powers: Goldmember, Big Fish, Matrix Reloaded, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and Pirates of the Caribbean were crowd pleasers.
—Robyn Small
The evening was coordinated by DX staffers and Ampas representatives, who collaborated to create a Hollywood-inspired party that began with a main-floor reception and ended with a viewing of the collection.
On the second floor, guests sipped cocktails served from Contemporary Furniture's illuminated Art Deco-style bar, which was accented with soaring calla lilies and other glamorous white floral arrangements from the Aragon Group. Presidential Gourmet Fine Catering served baby green salads in cappuccino cups, wild game appetizers, and decadent chocolate dessert plates.
Magicians Adam Swaye and Anthony Lindan and an Austin Powers look-alike entertained guests, including venue supporters and design industry members. The feature performance was by Eugene Draw of Alchemy Entertainment, a theatrical combination of violin music, break dancing, and classical dance movements.
The highlight of the evening was, of course, Ampas' third-floor display of the 50 movie costumes. Selections from films like Austin Powers: Goldmember, Big Fish, Matrix Reloaded, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and Pirates of the Caribbean were crowd pleasers.
—Robyn Small