A Parisian Afternoon at Lloyd Klein
Champagne, caviar and Joan Collins. It was just another day at Lloyd Klein’s couture house on Beverly Blvd. Leave it to the French designer to create a “Parisian Afternoon” in Hollywood.
Lloyd Klein and models pose in looks from the couturiers' Fall 2010 collection, photo by Alberto E. Rodrigeuz/Getty Images, courtesy of Lloyd Klein.
And a lovely afternoon it was with icons of Hollywood style in attendance. Betsy Bloomingdale, Natalie Cole, Barbara Davis and Collins all stopped by to see the latest looks from Klein and jewelry by Angela Tassoni-Newley who co-hosted the event.
“I thought it was interesting to do something during fashion week and make it a tradition,” said Klein. The couturier who formerly was the head designer for Mme. Grés in Paris said his intent is to create a collection each season to be shown privately at his luxurious couture house. And with attendees such as Bloomingdale who was formerly a front row regular at the couture shows in Paris, Klein’s vision is not far from reality.
Klein brought his design house to Los Angeles over five years ago to be closer to the Hollywood scene. “Everyone watches what is happening in Hollywood,” said Klein. “I really think that it is such a powerful city and we don’t give it the credit that it deserves. This is a house of couture. It’s Paris in Hollywood.”
Klein's couture gowns.
Klein and '80s style icon Joan Collins, photo courtesy of Lloyd Klein.
Angela Tassoni-Newley, Joan Collins, Natalie Cole and Barbara Davis
Models strike a pose in the Fall 2010 collection.
Guests enjoy a"Parisian Afternoon" at Lloyd Klein.
Betsy Bloomingdale and Lloyd Klein, photo courtesy of Lloyd Klein.
Caviar please!
The ladies shop for jewelry by Angela Tassoni-Newley.
Tassoni's jewelry is made from vintage pieces from the 1700's to the 1970's. Combined with precious and semi-precious stones the jewelry is designed to make a statement.
