Today started out in the morning with Georges Chakra, then I quickly dashed to Rachel Antonoff, receiving a last minute invite for Twinkle, and ended up at I Love Factory. Now I’ll post a bit of news from the rest tomorrow, but at the moment I’d like to just get straight to it: The I Love Factory presentation. I Love Factory consists of a woman and a man as the design team. Forming scrumptious hats, they bring life back to an accessory that many tend to forget. Sporting my antique 19th century beaver hat, I ran from the tents, hopped on the subway, and walked a couple blocks to their presentation at China 1. Downstairs the aura of the room was delightful with full capacity of the most wonderful people. I passed out the rest of the “REBEL” buttons, made new friends, and most importantly, recorded the presentation! Laurel was dazzling in her loosely fit white dress, and her hat just made the outfit, easily! Christopher was in grey, and making the rounds about the room. Part one of their presentation, which was their introductory invitation video, is called “Eternal Coronation”.

The second part, which actually was the filming of the presentation, will soon be released! But now here is my short clip:

Indulgent Victorian-esque girls laying amongst the dark Chinese lounge brought the instant image of courtly British colonists and the suave greed of the East India Trading company. Sipping Absinthe out of tea cups and fanning themselves in that moment of heat (unless it was the fact that I had a wool coat on inside?) the models kept there ground, even when dozing off and Laurel poking them like Tinker Bell to arise from their faint state… The hats spoke for themselves, integrating the inspiration which was clearly displayed and merged with I Love Factory’s signature modern-elegance, delicious, taste.

Now, I left around 8:45pm, was assured a few times, then became determined to grab a gift bag. I’m not one to hunt for gift bags, but I refused to leave without remembering this one. There’s somewhat of a joy in gift bags heartfelt people make, they’re not forced upon you, they’re not empty by being harshly manufactured, and I just love the thought, it’s what counts! (Oh, and I Love Factory, expect a gift bag from me soon! hehe.) Time to open it….

Hooray! My other favorite (and the reason why I made sure to get the gift bags too), was the business cards from all the people put their heart into the event! Everyone was just so driven, so kind, and so abundant of certitude in themselves and others. I introduced myself to a good amount of people there, and the top hat made a fabulous conversation piece may I add?! More pictures coming soon, and if you see a girl with bright purple lipstick and a top hat, forward it over!