You don’t have to be a Viking warrior vampire to wear Rick Owens, but it certainly looks good on one. The season premiere of True Blood season four featured Eric Northman, played by Alexander Skarsgard, making a political statement to assure the American public that we have nothing to fear from vampires clad in a ubiquitous Rick Owens jacket.

The darkly edged designer has always attracted a dark clientele, however after this season the undead may be looking elsewhere to shop.  The aggression and heavy dark atmosphere typical of a Rick Owens’ show complete with heavy black leathers and extremely strong masculine tones seemingly were cleansed for a fresh spiritual awakening for his Spring/Summer 2012 menswear collection which he sanctimoniously declared as “career defining, for better or for worse”.

A fresh collection comprised of skirts and “robes” extensively styled in completely masculine ways that perhaps may alienate some of his more conservative clientele, however among true fans are praising his move of borrowing a leaf from his womenswear collections to shake up his standard menswear looks.  Owens is completely on point with this years’ menswear trends with the tonal looks with sculpted tops and flowing loose bottoms with third and fourth layers of tunics and vests creating new suit silhouettes and freeing the confidant man simultaneously.

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HBO Hung Lead Thomas Jane.

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CS signing off at her show

Chloë Sevigny was an unexpected cast member of the HBO series Big Love, but we fell for her and apparently we were not alone as she won a Golden Globe for her role. More common is her name on every invite list in the New York fashion scene, so it was certainly not a surprise when Opening Ceremony brought her on as a collaborator back in 2007 on a signature line, Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony.

Chloe Dressing The Girls Pre-Show

Sevigny, a fashion designer and style icon, is a girls girl and a guys girl, the kind of person we all like to have around, so yesterday when she launched her new resort line we were happy to hear her credit her longtime friend Liz Goldwyn as an inspiration – like we said a girls girl.

Liz & CS at Valentino in West Hollywod

Liz was on hand to support her friend launching a version of Victorian streetwear; 19th century silhouettes met contemporary construction, shifting between breezy, bold, and frilly while keeping proportions smart. Laser-cut camisoles, bustier tops, bustled miniskirts and ankle boots embodied a 90′s Cool Girl Casual appeal for day and night.

CS in her own design

My favorite look is the above grey dress, boots and bag, all available as part of the Resort Collection at Opening Ceremony, it reminds me of a cool summer night on the lower east side in New York, drinking cocktails at Piano Bar and having fun with your friends dancing to music on vinyl. Sevigny’s leather pants below might be the perfect outfit for that same night, if you’re not into dresses the way I am. Either way, she’s certainly done it again, everything in the collection is fun and flirty while avoiding being too girlish. For shopping check out www.openingceremony.com

CS for Opening Ceremony

The Art of Elysium Genesis Event Co Chair Teddy Karatz and Matthew Kavanaugh with The Art of Elysium Founder Jennifer Howell. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

The buzz around Hollywood about THE party to be at was The Art of Elysium’s 2nd Annual Genesis Event held at Milk Studios on Saturday, August 28th.  The sold out event of over 500 attendees included such celebrities as actors David Arquette,  Topher Grace, actress Jessica Lowndes, musician Pink and numerous others.  Highlights of the event included a performance by Fitz and The Tantrums, a Live Art Installation and a JeanBar compliments of Paige Denim.

The Fitz and the Tantrums performed at The Art of Elysiun's 2nd annual Genesis event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

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Genesis is a celebration of emerging talent bringing artists, creative thinkers, and social leaders together in support of The Art of Elysium.  The event committee was led by co-chairs Teddy Karatz and Matthew Kavanaugh and Style Seen Daily was part of the host committee for the event that included actresses Dianna Agron, Lake Bell, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, hotelier Jason Pomeranc, and musicians Kenna and The Veronicas.

90210 actress Jessica Lowndes shared with us that she is in a Jessica Paula dress, Rina Limor earrings and Sergio Rossi shoes, thanks to her stylist Caley Lawson.Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

HBO's Hung actor Charlie Saxton with Style Seen Daily Co Founder and Genesis Co Host Crystal Fambrini. Saxton told us he is looking forward to getting more involved with Art of Elysium. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Musician and Genesis Co Host Kenna told us that giving back and helping others is the secret to happiness. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Style Seen Daily Co Founder Erica Cornwall with Relativity Media President Tucker Tooley. Relativity co sponsored the event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

The Art of Elysium is a non profit organization founded in 1997 by Jennifer Howell, which encourages actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions.  They provide artistic workshops in acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing.

FilmEngine CEO Anthony Rhulen and Manager Jake Wagner at The Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Actor David Arquette enjoyed some coffee provided by Coffee Bean, a co sponsor of The Art of Elysium 2nd annual Genesis event. David also shared with us that he matched his duck print tie with his duck tattoo. He wanted us to take close up photos of his tie and tattoo as proof, since he knows we focus on fashion, but we had "technical difficulties." Next time David! Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Actor Bill Bellamy at the Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

STARWORKS account executive Michelle Scott at The Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis Event. STARWORKS helped support the event. We like Kelly's Roland Moret dress.

Style Seen Daily Co Fonder Erica Cornwall, center, with NFL Philadelphia Eagles player Matt Nordgren (left) and Matt Lavin at The Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis event.

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Entourage Season 7, scene from first show premiere.

Entourage star Adrian Grenier, who plays the role of big time star Vinnie Chase, is looking hot as ever wearing a Joe’s Jeans shirt. The sexy star was wearing the relaxed fit shirt in orange-brown plaid. You may have thought Joe’s Jeans only offered jean apparel but they have a great collection of  shoes, bags, belts and shirts. The jean collection offers shorts and trousers in a variety of different colors and fabrics to fit your needs.

Style Seen Daily Co Founder Crystal Fambrini with Entourage star Adrian Grenier.

As for the ladies, Joe’s Jeans offers leggings in styles such as ripped denim and colors like olive, white, grey and charcoal. Big stars like Ashley Tisdale, Gerald Butler and Heidi Klum are fans of this brand.

To purchase the shirt Adrian’s wearing, go to our Showroom, Men’s Section.