"Excess is Success" Cavalli Nightclub Opens

How delightful... Grandfather Cav opened up his first nightclub in Florence over the weekend.
My first post since all of My Annual Premiere activities. No ordinary club here how about, Grandfather Cav turned a former church into the new lavish nightclub.. Which brings true meaning to my " IN CAV WE TRUST".. I love IT!!


Roberto Cavalli aka (Grandfather Cav) chose a 15th-century deconsecrated church in Florence as the location for his first club, which was unveiled Saturday with a party attended by guests such as Gerri Halliwell my favorite Spice Girl and Asia Argento.

The Florence club is only the first step for the designer, however, as others are set to open in Dubai at the end of January, and in Milan in February. In Dubai, the designer will sell Cavalli Club merchandise — from lamps and cutlery, to china and glassware. In an interview at his sprawling apartment in Milan, Cavalli said the project is a prelude to his return to a namesake home collection.

“I feel I helped recover a real jewel,” said Cavalli of the church that lodges the club and is located near the 13th-century Basilica di Santa Maria del Carmine, adorned with Renaissance masterpieces by artists such as Masaccio and Masolino. The church was in need of restoration, and Cavalli said he invested 3 million euros, or $4 million at current exchange rates, in the project. Given Italy’s strict regulations to protect national artworks, the club uses the building’s original structure without altering it.

Cavalli, with the help of longtime collaborator architect Italo Rota, took advantage of the high ceilings and vaults and added an additional level to the church. A lounge bar is located on the ground floor; a stage with a piano is placed in a niche where the altar used to be, and a 50-seat restaurant is on the upper floor. Cavalli opted to reproduce the concept of his stores on the site, and completed the decor with an allegory of nature: a mirrored steel ceiling; steel leaves decorating the columns; gold details; a huge twisting steel snake on the side of the bar; an aquarium; an oversize shell on one wall, and seats upholstered with animal prints are some of the main elements.

“I know Florentines will criticize this decor because it’s hard for them to get used to mixing modernity and tradition, and it would certainly have been easier to go with classic Florentine designs, but I wanted to convey my own style,” said Cavalli. “I like the juxtaposition of innovation and restoration. There is harmony in blending present and past, and I think this is an avant-garde locale that was missing in Florence.”

The city will also be represented in Dubai’s Club, with giant photos of Florence reproduced on curtains that separate different areas, such as the sushi bar, the Italian restaurant or the VIP room. The Dubai venue — which will have “a huge stairway,” plenty of glittering Swarovski crystals, a red carpet and Cavalli-clad female ushers — will cost the designer’s local partner $20 million.

“Excess is success,” said Cavalli.

As reported earlier this year, the designer has teamed up with Pragma Group, based in the United Arab Emirates, which is a leading investment, outsourcing and business incubator with an expansive portfolio of international companies in technology, telecommunications, marketing, hospitality, entertainment and venture capital. Cavalli said he was “not worried” about Dubai’s economy, although he conceded “it’s slowing down, and the city of Abu Dhabi is picking up.”

The designer is also working on renovating Milan’s former Just Cavalli Café and turning it into a Club. “This is such a special location, next to the Triennale Museum, under a tower designed by Gio Ponti,” he said. “I’m looking for a unique space in New York, too.”

Cavalli underscored that his clubs are not members only and that they are an extension of his lifestyle concept. “The idea is to let others into my world,” he said.
source: [WWD]

I love the ideas although I feel Just Cavalli Cafe should remain a restaurant instead of a becoming a nightclub but as Grandfather Cav wishes in addition, I would love to see a Cavalli club in NYC as well as West Palm...

Go purchase 'HUMAN' today!!!!!

Finally, the 2nd album of the YEAR is released 12/9/2008. The fifth studio album by the amazing songstress BRANDY.. I am so elated, I cried while watching Brandy on Tyra yesterday she has came such a long way I love her so much THE CD is AWESOME but Full Moon remains my favorite Brandy album ytd.. GO GET THE ALBUM PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!


Footage from the Making of 'Human'

Its Show TIME..... Greatness is Upon US ppl..!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS DARLING CARLI CAVALLI..
[XII V] My Annual Premiere 2008 has finally Arrived.. Put on your Funeral Attire and Mourn with me the Death of my Teen-Years..hahaha


Now you finally see the Beauty/Brains behind this wonderful site*


Thanks for all the birthday Love and Support of cavallisays Im so Blessed muah*
thanks for stopping by...


DarLing CarLi Cavalli 'Ms Cav'

On the Eve of My Annual Premiere.... this is a Must-Post

Madonna for Louis Vuitton's Spring Collection 2009
As I am primping on the Eve of my Annual Premiere (in other words my birthday) XII V
I came across these gorgeous photos.LOVE IT!! who else better could rock this Ad
like Magde???

The campaign was shot by Steven Meisel.

This is only post I will feature today! due to busy Premiere week activities
and limited free time. cavallisays will return to normally scheduled updates 12/9/2008
Thanking for stopping by.. Miss me Much!!
-Carli 'Ms Cav'

Happy Birthday BRITNEY!!!

Britney Spears decided to drop by British nightclub G-A-Y to celebrate her birthday and hang out with friends last night before heading back to NYC for this mornings Good Morning America.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITNEY!!! love u..!

Britney GMA.............................

The Ringleader!! she calls the shots. haha

Great Body!! Thx to Sean Preston and Jaden James

Marc Jacobs & Sprouse 2008

My anticipation and crave for the new Louis Vuitton/Stephen Sprouse collection is serious. The two designers MJ for LV and the late Stephen Sprouse designed the original Graffiti collection in 2001, the new Neon Graffiti Collection which I love love love will be available 2009..This collection is in honor of designer/artist Stephen Sprouse who died in 2004.

Stephen Sprouse and Marc Jacobs backstage at Louis Vuitton after their debut collaboration, 2000.

MJ took two iconic Sprouse motifs the graffiti print and the rose print — and interpreted them in shades of neon pink, green and orange over the LV Monogram print.!! I have always loved the graffiti collection, as you can see my last post was post about the collection..



(Rose Speedy $1,200)

(Graffiti scarf $380)

(Graffiti Keepall pitured $1,500)
“I don’t have a problem taking my clothes off, as anybody who has picked up a magazine in the past year could tell you...I had no qualms or shame about it but knew fully well that any full-frontal nudity wouldn’t be appropriate for Harper’s Bazaar.” -Marc Jacobs

LV will pay further tribute with a special Web site called welovesprouse.com. This site goes live December 15th.
"Retail therapy...It seems to work. It's not the longest-lasting therapy in the world, but it does its job. I'm not pretending to cure the nation's economy, but we do what we do, and if people enjoy it, even better."
This has been a continuation of the best News I've heard all year..!!

Keep in mind 'Circus' will be in stores tomorrow December 2nd, as well as it's also the date of Britneys 27th birthday.. Not to mention post will be limited this week because My Annual Premiere in other words My BDAY is Friday (XII V).
Photos credit: Harper's Bazaar
Source of Info: WWD & Harper's Bazaar

Vintage LV graffiti spotted..

Would you look at that.... I knew that my eyes were NOT deceiving me when watching the AMA's on Sunday... while watching the celebs on the red carpet I thought I saw a Louis Vuitton Graffiti bag, then it was suddenly gone. So I figured I was just hallucinating an image of the purse, because I love the Stephen Sprouse limited edition Graffiti bags by LV so much. But to my surprise I was right!!! and I now have working knowledge that my eyes do function properly without my specs!

Please disregard Colbie Caillat's "Going Green" of an ensamble and get into the lady in the backgroud with that vintage Louis Vuitton Graffiti Alma MM bag. Now thats Gangster..! (laughs..) but wait how can she have THAT bag with THOSE shoes????... well like I always say; Get It in!!


LV Graffiti Alma MM (pictured in peach)
The late Stephen Sprouse, in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, designed the Louis Vuitton Graffiti Collection in 2001.

From the Runway to the Ballet...

Last night... SJP (Sarah Jessica Parker) attended the opening night for the New York City Ballet's 2008-2009, held at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City.

Sarah look great wearing a beautiful dress from the Balmain Spring Collection 2009,paired with Balenciaga Escarpin Booties from the Fall Collection 2008. I have been in love with this dress since its first appearance on the Runway as well as the Amazing shoes!!!

(on the Runway)
other guest included: Alicia Keys (not pictured)

(Rachel Roy)

(Veronica Webb)

(Mary Alice Stephenson and designer Peter Som)

L.A. Cadillac Records Premiere

(Etta James and Beyonce Knowles)
Premiere of Cadillac Records movie held at, The Egyptian Theater on November 24, 2008 in California. The movie will be in Theaters DECEMBER 5th which happens to be my annual premiere, in other words My Birthday!!!

(Beyonce in modified version of dress from Dolce&Gabbana Spring Collection 2009)

(on the Runway)

(Beyonces Brian Atwood pumps)

(she Put a Ring on It for yall Alright)

iPod Touch Nano...??

To remain in our imaginations or soon to be Reality....


Designed by Isamu Sanada, the iPod Touch Nano features a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual dock connectors, and a host of colorful cases. Plus, there's also a removable game controller for when the accelerometer and touchscreen just aren't enough.



How cool is the game controller feature??... I am so 'SOLD'. Although I' am not usually into gadgets, well except for SLG (small leather goods)!!

Olga Kurylenko in HL

Olga Kurylenko, the new Bond girl, was out in Tokyo this week. At the Omega '007 Quantum of Solace' Party following the movies' Tokyo premiere. This look is not her best Red Carpet presentation, however she is forgiven thanks to HL.


(Olga in HL dress from Fall Collection 2008)
$1500 dress People Olga Get It in!!
Isabeli Fontana(on the Runway)

Matthew Willianson for H&M

Matthew Williamson (pictured)
Yet again, I' am featuring a post about Designers and their contradictive ways. H&M has signed British designer Matthew Williamson to create its next limited-edition collection. I feel when designers create these more affordable lines its like " Who is your Target Market"???? because now Im confused.. Your original line features pieces that price well over $1000 for a dress, then suddenly your lesser more affordable line can retail a blouse for $49.99.
Williamson will start with an exclusive Women’s line at selected stores April 23,2009, Following with Men’s and Women’s 'ready for wear' Summer Collection available mid-May in all H&M stores worldwide. Also exclusively for H&M, Williamson is debuting his first ever menswear pieces at the stores. hmmm... Debut your never before seen Menswear collection for H&M before it hits the Runway??

Previous H&M/Designer collabos have included Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli (grandfather Cav) and most recently Comme des Garcons.



I have mixed feelings on high end designers going 'bargain-esque' but hey Im "SOLD"
my advisory to all; is the next time your at your local Target pick up a sleeping bag....camping essentails... and Olay Regenerist because your going to need it! Start forming lines now because when I say this is going to be huge I mean every bit of huge. Trust Me! See you at the Checkout.

My P.S.A for the 'PS1'

WOW I did a post on the "Unveiling for this wonderful creation of a purse,the PS1" a few weeks back.... And its finally available for purchase. The PS1 no its not a game console as the name will give you that vibe. Its the amazing bag by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of 'Proenza Schouler. This bag is definitely yummy!!! I may have to settle for the PS1 Leather Pouchette in Chartreuse,well after my purchase of my crave bag of the moment which is the Monogram Neon Graffiti Speedy.

(No Image) is needed for this post the name and designers alone create the picture of the PS1 which = GREATNESS

Best NEWS I've heard ALL YEAR

Omgosh this post is really titled "FCUK LOVE part deur". This post stems from a blog post titled "FCUK LOVE" on my personal Myspace page. Which is just my public way of announcing that ;Some things in LIFE you just need MORE than you will ever need love!!!!! My take on this is Spouse or SPROUSE..?? hmmm.. sans thought give me the Sprouse!!
Sprouse's publication of a Roger and Mauricio Padilha book a special Louis Vuitton cover will also be released.


When I first heard the LV Monogram Graffiti Collection by the late Stephen Sprouse was re-launching I literally got the chills..delightful smiled and thought Life is Great!! I was 13 when the first Graffiti Collection debuted, even then I was I love with the designs.The reason behind the re-issue is that there will be a major retrospective of Stepehen Sprouse's work at the Deitch Gallery in New York January 9,2009.The Neon Graffiti collection will be released worldwide that day as well.

So in Stephens memory, I will do my duty to add a bag from this collection to my Spring Wardrobe!
Also Stephens famous Rose print, will be reintroduced in neon colors which will be available in Mini Accessories Pouch set to be released in February 2009 the launch of the MAC Hello Kitty Collection is also debuting that month!!!!

Kayne in LV Monogramouflage

Kanye West was spotted making an appearance on"The Late Show with David Letterman",to promote his new album '808s and Heartbreak'!!!! make sure you BUY the album people!! I love " Paranoid"


Kanye had on the Monogramouflage Keepall 55 a $2000 bag!!!
I have been in love with the Monogramouflage Collection since the lines debut. I love Takashi Murakami!!

who loves::Sample Sales:: I DO!

New Yorkers and people who will Luckily be in the NYC area, including myself; just in time for the following great steals i mean sales!! (laughs...)






DVF SAMPLE SALE:: December 9th-13th
260 5th Avenue bw 28th&29th

Tuesday Dec. 9th 9:00am-6:30pm Wednesday Dec. 10th 10:00-8:00pm
Thursday Dec. 11th 10:00-7:00pm Friday Dec. 12th 9:00-5:30pm
Final Date of SALE: Saturday Dec.13th 9:00-3:00pm

American Music Awards 2008..

Beyonce performanceat the AMAs channeling ballscene dancer Leyomi Mizrahi.

the legendary Nikki Sixx and Kat Von D
So I watched awards they were cool for the intent. I loved PCD's performance as well as Red Carpet selections my one of my favorite designers Christian Siriano!! yay MARYLAND!! Lets look at the fashion..!


Pink wore an interesting gown by Vivienne Westwood from the Fall Collection 2007

Rihanna in Zac Posen dress from Zac Posen Spring Collection 2009... paired with Devi Kroell pumps which I love!!

PCD Pussy Cat Dolls all in pieces from Christian Siriano Spring Collection 2009
Christian (pictured) so Cute!!


Leona Lewis in dress by Jenny Packham I enjoy this dress for what it is..
Christina Aguilera in striking hot gown from Elie Saab Fall Couture Collection 2007


Love the Makeup..!!

Kayne West in self designed jacket from his fashion line Pastelle.

Queen Rachel in something fabulous..!!

Best Dressed for the evening IMO Phobe Price