Highlights from Frieze 2013

We headed to Randall's Island to check out the goings on at the 2013 Frieze Contemporary Art Fair and came back with some eye-catching highlights to share.

While many of the works on hand were substantial in their realization, there was something about them being housed together in one giant space that gave the pieces often reflective, and mirrored finishes an appeal that was strictly commercial, and purely decorative. 

That said, there were still plenty of works to admire such as Francesco Vezzoli's warped portrait, above.

A reflective mobile we could imagine attracting attention in any space

Paul McCarthy's playful poodle in shocking pink was one of the fair's boldest standouts

A fragmented body that gyrated on a rotating etagere made for a genius take on the human form in sculpture

Extra large panels of knit canvases added a welcome sense of craftwork to the fair's otherwise sleek & slick offerings

Inside Vision Expo East with Selima Optique

Day #1 at Vision Expo East as we head towards Javits Center, the sun is out(unfortunately only part of the day), and we're excited to see everyone!

The center was just beginning to buzz with energy and visitors from all over the world. Follow the globes to find Selima Optique at G#630.

Above, some of our offerings for 2013 & beyond including some never before seen but soon to be released styles.

We'll be updating our journal of VEE daily which you can view here

Selima Optique at Vision Expo East - G#630

Join us at Vision Expo East this upcoming weekend at Galeria booth G#630 and view our latest releases along with our collection of handmade optical & sun glasses. To schedule an appointment, please contact   Showroom@SelimaOptique.com.

Above, Selima Optique x Creatures of the Wind F/W 2013 -Image courtesy of Diane Pernet

Rosemarie Trockel at The New Museum

Plans in NYC this weekend? We suggest checking out The New Museum's extraordinary multi-media Rosemarie Trockel exhibition housed on three floors, as it bows Jan. 20th.

Sandy Benefit: Fashion Girls for Humanity at The Bowry Hotel

Selima Optique is proud to join other NY based designers to help victims of Sandy with Fashion Girls for Humanities two-day sale at The Bowery Hotel Nov 27th & 28th -for more info visit here.

Helping Sandy Victims One Piece at a Time

New Yorker's, by stocking up on covetable, collectible art from the likes of Tom Sachs, Swoon, Futura, Kenzo, RoStarr, Shepard Fairey and more at a silent art auction this Saturday, you can take part in relief efforts to rebuild boardwalks throughout hurricane affected areas while taking home a piece of artwork you can truly cherish while knowing you helped make a difference. 

For more info visit BringBacktheBoardwalks.com

Hurricane Sandy Update

As you know last week the New York area and much of the east coast was affected by hurricane Sandy and all Selima Optique stores were closed for the week. Well, we are happy to report that our stores are now open and everything should be back on track very soon...

Remembering 9/11

We salute the victims and heroes of 9/11. May we never forget- our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends...

Yayoi Kusama at The Whitney

In NYC this month? We suggest taking a moment to check out the momentus Yayoi Kusama retrospective at The Whitney which bows late September. For details visit Whitney.org.

Selima at The Cools Jamboree

Here, Selima discusses her eponymous line of eyewear at The Cools Jamboree held this past June with the video's intro featuring her daughter Zoe...

Selima Optique at The Cools Jamboree

The Selima Optique team was honored to take part in The Cools debut Jamboree this past Wednesday and had a blast!

Amidst a sea of cool, creative downtown types from event curators to patrons, everyone on hand brought a positively vibrant energy to the evening! With a line around the block, many consider this event to be 'the event of the summer' and we couldn't have been more thrilled to take part in it. And in case you couldn't make it out or in, there's talk of another Jamboree slated for August -details to come!

The CFDA girls got the ball rolling on our 'Draw a Winning Frame Contest' with this adorable homage to Selima!

A photo board with various takes on the Selima Optique logo.

An interior shot of our installation directed by Tallulah Rotman just minutes before the party began.

The entrance to the event...

An open house of sorts, our room was full with a lively bunch throughout the evening.

Cucu Diamantes strikes a pose...

The evening drew all types of colorful downtown characters!

Our chalkboard contest had everybody trying their best to interpret a pair of frames!

Patrons competing for the prize!

Guests in Selima Optique Mike (left) and Nicolas frames(right)...

Guests outside in the courtyard -image via BFA.

This cool fellow drew one of our favorite pieces in our contest!

The crowd gathers around the stage for a series of electric performances from Bubbles & more -image via BFA. 

See You Tonight!!!

Join The Cools, Selima Optique & Friends at the Old School Jamboree

We'll be teaming up with The Cools for a fun filled evening of Fashion, Art, Design, Music & Gastronomy for one night only, Wednesday June 27^th from 6pm to Midnight.

THE COOLS Jamboree will take place at The Old School in Soho, New York City. Think Colette Carnaval - but in NYC with goods curated by some of the city's most creative young talents!

You can find Selima Optique on the first floor where we’ve compiled a vagabond-inspired installation featuring the artwork of Elizabeth Colomba and Tallulah Rotman. See you there!

THE COOLS debut Jamboree

At the Old School, corner of Prince & Mott, 6pm to 12am 6.27.2012

Save The Date! June 27th with The Cools and Selima Optique

We've got something cooking with The Cools on Wednesday the 27th of June, get ready!!! Details to come soon...

NYC Events: Artist Tom Sachs Space Program at The Armory

Those of you who haven't gotten a chance to check out artist Tom Sachs sprawling four-week installation at The Park Avenue Armory with Creative Time, well, we strongly suggest you pay a visit as the show bows this weekend on the 17th.

Tom Sachs: SPACE PROGRAM: MARS methodically explores the world of space travel while addressing serious and profound issues plaguing mankind since the very beginning with a series of superbly crafted installations throughout the massive 55,000 square-foot space for an awe evoking experience.

Above, Sach's wears his now signature Selima Optique Mike frames...

NYC Events: Schiaperelli and Prada - Impossible Conversations at The Met

Miuccia Prada captured by Guido Harrari, 1999

Before heading to the preview of Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations at The Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute, we couldn't help but think about how challenging it must have been when trying to top last year's record-breaking retrospective of the work of Alexander McQueen.

And while the McQueen tribute celebrated the late designer's deft hand at the theatrical nature of high-fashion, this year saw curators Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton mining through the genius work of two women designers, Elsa Schiaperelli and Miuccia Prada. Both of whom are considered to be the most influential designers of the past 100 years and share affinities beyond simply being Italian women in the field of design.

Although their creations hail from two completely different era's, displayed side by side, Schiaperelli's bold designs remain timeless and utterly inspiring. For those with an eye on high-design or those looking for inspiration, we highly suggest you visit The Met's Costume Institute this summer.

Schiaperelli captured by Cecil Beaton, 1935

Designs created decades apart from each other by Schiaperelli & Prada stand side by side in front of a short film projection by Baz Luhrmann.

Prada highlights from the past 15+ years put the spotlight on the designer's separates.

Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations at The Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute runs from May 10–August 19, 2012. Visit MetMuseum.org

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