Ilaria & Danny's Confederacy With Mick Rock's Photograph Of David Bowie & Mick Ronson
One of our very favorite stylists Ilaria Urbinati and Danny Masterson co-own the amazing Confederacy store in Hollywood and tonight, benefiting the lovely Jennifer Howell’s charity, Art of Elysium, they opened their doors to Hosts Riley Keough (this is Elvis Presley‘s Grandaughter if you did not know) & Artist Shepard Fairey to present Mick Rock’s exhibition and launch of his new bok, Mick Rock Exposed: The Face of Rock n’ Roll. Portion of the proceeds go to The Art of Elysium’s Elysium Project, Mick was on site signing books and taking pictures, saying, ” What the Art of Elysium does is incredible, anything I can do to support I will do!”, he added to Jen Howell “I want to do a whole series of photos and benefit your foundation.” Mick’s work is curated by L.A. Gallerist Annie Wharton and will be on display through February.
Bono & Blondie By Mick Rock At Confederacy
DJ Momjeans (that’s Masterson) played music that would make any of the rock legends proud, it didn’t hurt that there were tons of real life musican’s out supporting tonight too, including; Juliette Lewis, Perry Farrell, Tommy Lee, Taryn Manning, Duffy, Linda Ramone, Monet Mazur and Cisco Adler.
Mick Rock At Confederacy
Sponsors of the night included Mick Rock themed drinks by Absolut Vodka and Thompson Hotel Group’s Co-owner Jason Pomeranc brought Mick Rock images from his famed Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for display. The party was scheduled from 7-10 but went well past 11 as guests were enjoying the music, drinks, artwork and of course the shopping!
As we enjoyed the evening, we also came across the most adorably dressed guest, recent Berkeley Graduate Jeremy Bamidele who rocked out with his black vintage top hat from the 1800′s, a gift from his friend Jan, owner of Berkeley Hat Store.
Art of Elysium Founder Jen Howell, Jeremy and SSD Co-founder Erica Cornwall
We strongly suggest checking out Jan’s blog as its the best place we have ever found to buy a hat! Thank you Jeremy for the amazing tip!
And thank you to Jennifer Howell for making a huge difference in the world through your charity, hundreds of hospitalized children are benefiting from your gift of art and we know that your dear friend Stephen Hatten is smiling from heaven above on how you turned his dream of helping children into a reality. To learn more about Jen’s charity or better yet to donate your time, please log onto www.theartofelysium.org. Come January of 2011, their annual Heaven Gala, dedicated to Stephen, will kick off the new year and you can join by making a contribution by buying tickets to this incredible event.
Check out Confederacy’s blog, or visit them in person at 4661 Hollywood Blvd. (between Vermont Avenue and Hillhurst Avenue); 323-913-3040.
For more information on purchasing a Mick Rock book and benefiting Art of Elysium, please contact The Art of Elysium at 213-389-3201.
MICK ROCK: EXPOSED
Riley Keough & Shepard Fairey Host Mick Rock At Confederacy & Support Art of Elysium
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