Fashion for Haiti Bidding Just Started!

Bidding has just begun on over 100+ customized, one-of-a-kind papier mache hearts from the CFDA & Urban Zen's 'Fashion for Haiti' initiative live on eBay this afternoon. You can find our entry (above) and dozens more from your favorite designers online now -bidding ends in just 9 days!

You can bid on our heart here and view the entire series here

Fashion for Haiti with the CFDA and Urban Zen

We joined 150 other CFDA members to customize one-of-a-kind papier mache hearts created by Haitian artisan Magali Dresse, in a joint effort with Donna Karan's Urban Zen to be auctioned off on eBay from April  22nd to May 2nd. Proceeds go to benefit the Haitian Artisan Project.

Visit the CFDA's website for more info

Save the Date: Digital Fashionshows with Swarovski 3.18.13

Join Swarvoski & the CFDA on Monday, March 18th to experience the launch of Digital Accessory Showcases presented by Swarovski.

Alongside a roster of designers, our very own Selima Salaun will be presenting her 2013 collection within this global accessories platform. More info to follow!

Holiday Pinning with the CFDA

As a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Selima Optique was invited to join a group holiday themed board on Pinterest to help inspire & get you in the holiday spirit. From vintage snaps of New York City to festive fashion and holiday decor, you can see what your favorite designers from the CFDA have put together here.

Selima and June Ambrose at the CFDA Awards

Selima was joined by collaborator & friend June Ambrose and Christian Roth at yesterday's CFDA awards and had a blast -Congrats to all the nominees & winners!

CFDA Fashion Awards Digital Broadcast 6.5.12

The CFDA & Style.com are proud to announce the debut broadcast of the annual CFDA awards tomorrow June 5th at 12pm EDT on Style.com. Tune-in for exclusive red-carpet highlights, interviews and an international roster of fashion icons past & present.

Discover 50 Years of American Fashion with the CFDA at F.I.T

If you're in the New York area from now until April 17th we strongly suggest a visit to the CFDA's retrospective show IMPACT at F.I.T.

As educational as it is inspiring, the exhibition celebrates 50 years of the CFDA and what it has done for American fashion as a whole.

For more info visit FitNyc.edu/museum

Selima Salaun in Impact: The New Book from the CFDA

As a companion to IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA, a retrospective show at The Museum at FIT from February 10 through April 17, 2012, the CFDA has just released a glorious tome looking back at the history of it's members.

Selima Optique is proud to have been included amongst some of America's most notariable talents in this must-have book.

A preview of Impact

CFDA for OpenSky: Including Selima Optique & more...

Today the Council of Fashion Designers of America launched an exclusive partnership with online shopping market OpenSky.com allowing it's members to purchase accessories from rotating CFDA members. Boasting select pieces & exclusives from Albertus Swanepoel, Diane von Furstenberg, House of Waris, Selima Optique and Fallon, there's destined to be something special for everyone.

Steven Kolb, chief executive of the CFDA told Women's Wear Daily that “one of the most exciting elements of this partnership is that it gives us the opportunity to both showcase and help support the many talented designers we work with by bringing them to a whole new audience of shoppers.”

You can shop Selima Optique on OpenSky.com by visiting here 

A Sweet Q&A with Selima Salaun by the CFDA

"Creativity strikes at any moment, as long as you are open to it" -our directrice Selima Salaun.

Always on my to-do list: an unbelievable amount of things that seems to never be done.

If I’m not in the studio, I am…visiting my stores, other stores, home, in a museum or traveling overseas.

I love visiting my store because…my clients inspire me.

My most exciting CFDA moment was…when I was selected to be on the selection committee and then the board of directors.

To me fashion is…therapeutic

My favorite interns are ones that...stay working in the company

You might be surprised to learn that I...ran the NYC marathon.

Designing is easy when…you do not worry about cash flow.

Creativity strikes… at any moment, as long as you are open to it.

Must admit I'm a little obsessive about...quite a few things.

When work gets stressful I…try to relativize

Last three books I read: Malavita by Tonino Benacquista. Le caveau de famille by Katarina Mazetti. The brief wondrous life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.

Favorite food indulgence? The meringue cake at Cipriani

Can’t seem to stop collecting…accessories, books and movies.

My music play list has to include…disco

On my bucket list…do the spiritual walk of Compostela as described by Paulo Coelho

Exercise of choice? Swimming or Running

Always wearing…a dress and pink lipstick

It makes my blood boil when…people are mean.

I cannot stop watching…the stars

PC or Mac office? Both

If I didn’t work in Fashion I would most likely be..a veterinarian

The last thing I do before I go to bed…read

Next on my travel list…Paris and Tokyo.

Best part of being a CFDA member…being part of an amazing family!

Find more on Selima's feature and the Council of Fashion Designers of Amercia on their Tumblr today!

Selima Optique and the CFDA ♥ JAPAN!

Selima Optique would like to salute the CFDA and all of the designers participating in this charity auction.  With your help, we hope to raise funds for the wonderful people of Japan.

This morning, the CFDA launched the second round of the Fashion and Friends for Japan Auction.

There are some amazing prizes available, including ours. Bid now at charitybuzz!