You too can help create peace. With only a few days left in our Rainmaker Auction on eBay and items closing today and throughout the weekend, it’s your last chance to get your hands on some incredible items. One of the best known rock photographers in the world, Richard E. Aaron was on-stage and backstage documenting the Classic Rock decades as it unfolded around some of the most important events in music history. Aaron captures musical icons Tom Petty, Keith Richards and Bruce Springsteen- in black & white, framed and available on our eBay Rainmaker Auction.

All the proceeds go to our water projects in Sudan. Read our other posts about how water creates peace.

I don’t know where I’m going, but I do know I want you to come with me.

McQueen: Savage Beauty on Nowness.com.

Our Obakki insider visited the Alexander McQueen, Savage Beauty Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last week and shares her thoughts on the display.

The pieces were incredibly curated, inspired by the different flavours of romance: gothic, exotic, and natural romance were a few of the themes. McQueen’s varying views of love seemed to be the key motivators in his designs. Most often, it was a dark love and the delicate element of sadness really was present.

- Obakki Designer

It is important to look at death because it is a part of life. It is a sad thing, melancholic but romantic at the same time. It is the end of a cycle- everything has to end. The cycle of life is positive because it gives room for new things.

-Alexander McQueen

The historical ‘must-see’ exhibition is on from May 4–July 31, 2011.

Photography by Peter Jensen

On Thursday, April 28th, we launched our Fall/Winter 2011 Collection to the world.  Set in the majestic St. Andrew’s Wesley Church of Vancouver, we were graced with the presence of over 600 customers and industry insiders alike. Among the crowd was Kelley Hoffman, on assignment for US Elle.com. This established NYC freelance writer has an impressive resume including the likes of Refinery29, Interview Magazine, W Magazine, Net-A-Porter, Thought Catalogue, the list goes on. Jenn Campbell of Le Fashion, Le Love, and WhoWhat Wear blog also flew in from NYC to sit front row at the show.

Marta of Fan Death and E.S.L. opened with a ghostly and beautiful improvisation on the grand piano. Hundreds of lit bone-white pillar candles dripped as its glimmer reflected off the stained glass windows of this 14th-century style sanctuary. The full version of our FW11 Editorial Film by Filmgroup.tv was screened (see the teaser here) and set the haunted mood with visuals of abandoned mansions and dusty chandeliers.  The runway was filled with opulent fabrics of fine Japanese lace, delicate Italian silks, with angora and mohair accents. Collective neutrals of antique whites with complexities of dark ash were accented by a kaleidoscopic array of garnet red, umber brown, burnt petal, and ochre. Custom prints and washed vintage silk elevated the ornate nature of the collection. Silhouettes included sheer and billowed blouses, body conscious cocktail dresses, tiered gowns, and tapered trousers.

Isabelle Cummins and Ian Daburn from Idaburn Salon brought out the playful yet sensual fragility of the collection with their fishtail style braid.  Caitlin Callahan, Senior Makeup Artist of MAC Cosmetics, and her team played with ghostly  porcelain complexions, juxtaposed with their Brick Red lip pencil and Ladybug Red lipstick, both available in-stores. The team tells us they used the same lip color in the FW11 Diane von Furstenberg runway show at NYFW. Of course any outfit is never complete without the shoes- provided by Gravity Pope, hands down the best selection in town, curated by stylist Tanus Lewis.

The show was commanded by DJ Nina Mendoza, with the runway playlist here:

1. Bedouin Soundclash – Brutal Hearts
2. Fat Freddy’s Drop – Flashback (Jazzanova Mashed Bag Mix)
3. Austra – The Beat and Pulse
4. Santogold – Starstruck
5. Junior Boys- In the Morning
6. Florence + the Machine- Drumming Song
7. Caribou- Odessa

A special thanks to Dela Cruz PR, Lj PR, and Heth PR for all your hard work and seamless execution.

Video highlights of the runway coming soon. More photos on Facebook.

Editorial film by filmgroup.tv:

Obakki Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Show:

With only a few more days to go, it’s your last chance to grab tickets. To get a taste of what’s to come, we’ve put together a short FW11 teaser film, with the full version screening at the show. We’re excited to announce that our show will be covered by top fashion industry insiders including: US Elle.com, Le Fashion, Who What Wear, Fashion Television, and etalk.  The mood will be ghostly, luxurious, dark and romantic.  This event is something you don’t want to miss.

Thursday April 28th, 8pm (PST)
St. Andrews Wesley Church
Tickets: $20 *Proceeds to Obakki Foundation
Click here for tickets

NOTE: Afterparty @Boneta is sold out.

Online Livestream:

For our out-of-town guests, we’ll be streaming the show live online. Mark your calendars and don’t forget about the time change.

LIVESTREAM at obakki.com
Thursday April 28th, 8pm (PST)

Presented by: Intel
Directed by: Taylor Manson

For your daily fix of visually tantalizing fashion films, check Faskino.com.

Paloma is seen on the cover wearing our SS10 best selling Juno dress (now available in Dark Grey and Cement). Already sold out once before, it’s been flying off our racks so fast we’ve made more just for you.  Giving you a little teaser of what’s to come for Fall, Paloma wears our leather band Maxi dress. To get a sneak peek, check out our Fall / Winter Fashion Show photos on our blog and on Facebook.

Catch a behind-the-scenes video of Paloma’s hit “Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful” below.