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Stylee Fridays: It's Chloe Sevigny, Don't Hate
There's this weekly thing we have in the office called Hater Thursdays. We've tried a few times to work Chloe Sevigny's name into the session somehow but it never works. For example, she decides to give designing a go with a clothing line for Opening Ceremony and all we can do is obsess over it—the fake fur topped creepers and the adorably pretty liberty-print bustiers...just lovely. So when we heard Chloe was turning pictures of her modeling said collection by photographer Mark Borthwick into a real-life-for-sale art book we were mildly gleeful. I mean who on earth sells their lookbook for money? It just seems so very deliciously hate-worthy. Anyway, so this week the glossy Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Book arrives in the mail just in time for Hater Thursdays!! But it's really not what we expected at all. Sliced horizontally down the middle flick-book style with lots of cheeky Chloe-inspired artwork peppered in between ( courtesy of an all star art cast that includes Rita Ackerman, Dan Colen, Lizzie Bougatos and Spencer Sweeney ), it's probably the most fun we've had with fashion and art simultaneously for a very long time. Yes we could probably spend hours mixing and matching different Chloes: cute Russian-doll-face Chloe with hot-leggings Chloe, or crisp-white-shirt Chloe on horseback. There's even an illustration of Chloe farting "career vegetables." We are actually genuinely psyched that Chloe has a sense of humor to match her flawless sense of style. And if we're being extra honest it is kind of fun dismembering her (well cutting her in two at least!) in the name of art too.
http://www.thefader.com/articles/2008/7/18/stylee-fridays-it-s-chloe-sevigny-don-t-hate
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Q&A: Chloë Sevigny
A debut clothing line worthy of an Opening Ceremony
By Marcos Luevanos, Metromix
February 13, 2008
In a town chock-full of clavicle-baring Best Supporting Actress nominees, it takes more than just good skin on a pretty face to get our attention. It takes style. It takes grace. It takes a cavalcade of paparazzi swarming around a young, panty-less ingénue as she rides the merry-go-round that is rehab for the fifth time. That’s why we love indie film and fashion icon Chloë Sevigny; she’s got it all in spades—well, except for the paparazzi/no underwear/rehab part. Her debut clothing line, Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, consists of a flirty array of daywear—everything from leopard print ballet flats to high-waisted gingham cigarette pants—available exclusively at Opening Ceremony’s La Cienega store. It’s clothing cut for a modern day Laura Petrie, constructed of fabrics that look as though they were provided by Betsey Johnson. We got a hold of the “Big Love” star to talk shop about everything from growing up punk in the preppy suburbs of Connecticut to Patti Smith to, well, lentil soup.
Have you always had this wonderfully unique sense of style?
I always feel like an ******* when I say this, but yeah, ever since I was a little girl I was always really into fashion. I played dress-up a lot. My mother would take me thrift shopping and I always went for the wild stuff.
Any positive style influences back then?
My brother’s girlfriends. They really influenced the style direction I went in.
What was it like growing up in conservative Connecticut with your aesthetic?
I was pretty miserable. I didn’t have a lot of friends growing up there; I was kind of an outsider. It’s a very wealthy, preppy area, so I guess maybe I was lashing out against that.
Who are your style icons?
Patti Smith is pretty great. Babe Paley, I love her style. Right now, I really like Mary-Kate Olsen. I like the Slits. I like musicians because they always get to dress as they want to. Designers like Yves Saint Laurent and early Betsey Johnson. I like punk-era stuff. I like ’80s Esprit. There are lots of things that I’m really inspired by and…I just lost my scissors. I’m doing this new thing now when I do interviews, where I do other things as I’m doing the interview so that I don’t concentrate so much, because if I do, then I get really nervous.
What are you doing right now that requires scissors?
I’m making lentil soup and I’m cutting flowers to put them in vases, but I lost the scissors.
Tell me a little about your new gig as a style advisor for Elle U.K.
It’s just one page a month where readers write in and ask questions like, “It’s my30th birthday and I want to wear something really special, do you have any advice?” So I told her, “Wear something patterned so if you spill on it, it won’t show” and “Make sure you don’t have flimsy straps, so if you go crazy, your dress doesn’t fall apart.” Stupid stuff like that.
You could have designed a line for anyone. How did Opening Ceremony get so lucky?
I’ve known the Opening Ceremony guys [co-founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim] for a while now. I shop in their store a lot, and I think they have really great taste in merchandise. Also, they’ve already produced their own line, so I knew it would be easy to start since they have everything in house. They produce all of the clothes in New York City, which I really like.
Tell me a little about your line. Who is it for?
I wanted to make sure that there was something that would appeal to every kind of girl—from preppy to punky. I wanted to do simple cuts like American Apparel, which I love, but with crazy fabrics so you could dress them up or dress them down. I also wanted it to be versatile so you can mix them with other items. It was a lot of work, and I was really nervous as to how people were going to respond, but it’s not high fashion—it’s day wear, it’s casual wear, it’s streetwear, so I had less pressure.
Can we expect to see more designs from you in the future?
I think we’re going to do a men’s line. It will be kind of unisex; made for men so that girls can find pieces that they like too. I don’t know when we’re going to do that. It depends on the writers strike and when I go back to work on "Big Love. "
Your brother is this amazing New York DJ and restaurateur—
He’s actually looking to open something in Los Angeles, although he doesn’t know Teddy’s from Little Joy. He needs some help as far as the L.A. scene is concerned.
Speaking of the L.A. scene, where do you shop when you’re here?
Studio Wardrobe, Paper Bag Princess and The Way We Wore all have the best vintage in L.A., for sure. Resurrection is great for high-end items. They have the best prices out of anybody out here.
Eat? Drink? Dance?
I always eat at Hugo’s in West Hollywood and Yuca’s in Los Feliz. I go dancing at the Echo. Sunday nights they have a party called Part-time Punks. My favorite thing about L.A. is the radio, I always say that. KXLU and Indie103.1.
If you had to associate your style with one neighborhood in L.A., what would it be?
I guess it would be the Eastside. I just like the people that I see around in restaurants there. Their style isn’t trying as hard as people in West Hollywood or Beverly Hills. When I’m in New York, I don’t hang out in the Upper East Side, so why would I hang out in Beverly Hills when I’m in L.A.?
Is there anyone on the L.A. fashion scene whose style you admire?
I really love Liz Goldwyn. She’s an art director and a jewelry designer, among other things.
What do you think of Metromix?
I haven’t seen it yet. I heard it’s going to be like a new L.A. Weekly. Is it free too?
Indeed it is Chloë, indeed it is. So, what’s next for you?
I’m going to be in the new Chloe perfume campaign, and I just did a film down in Shreveport, La., called “The Killing Room.” It’s a psychological thriller about Project MK-ULTRA. I’m supposed to be working on “Big Love” right now, but with the writers strike, obviously that’s not happening. It’s hard to commit to anything right now, so I’m just waiting, making lentil soup.
Marcos Luevanos is Style editor at Metromix Los Angeles.
http://losangeles.metromix.com
We definitely need new pics
Q&A: Chloë Sevigny
A debut clothing line worthy of an Opening Ceremony
By Marcos Luevanos, Metromix
February 13, 2008
In a town chock-full of clavicle-baring Best Supporting Actress nominees, it takes more than just good skin on a pretty face to get our attention. It takes style. It takes grace. It takes a cavalcade of paparazzi swarming around a young, panty-less ingénue as she rides the merry-go-round that is rehab for the fifth time. That’s why we love indie film and fashion icon Chloë Sevigny; she’s got it all in spades—well, except for the paparazzi/no underwear/rehab part. Her debut clothing line, Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, consists of a flirty array of daywear—everything from leopard print ballet flats to high-waisted gingham cigarette pants—available exclusively at Opening Ceremony’s La Cienega store. It’s clothing cut for a modern day Laura Petrie, constructed of fabrics that look as though they were provided by Betsey Johnson. We got a hold of the “Big Love” star to talk shop about everything from growing up punk in the preppy suburbs of Connecticut to Patti Smith to, well, lentil soup.
Have you always had this wonderfully unique sense of style?
I always feel like an ******* when I say this, but yeah, ever since I was a little girl I was always really into fashion. I played dress-up a lot. My mother would take me thrift shopping and I always went for the wild stuff.
Any positive style influences back then?
My brother’s girlfriends. They really influenced the style direction I went in.
What was it like growing up in conservative Connecticut with your aesthetic?
I was pretty miserable. I didn’t have a lot of friends growing up there; I was kind of an outsider. It’s a very wealthy, preppy area, so I guess maybe I was lashing out against that.
Who are your style icons?
Patti Smith is pretty great. Babe Paley, I love her style. Right now, I really like Mary-Kate Olsen. I like the Slits. I like musicians because they always get to dress as they want to. Designers like Yves Saint Laurent and early Betsey Johnson. I like punk-era stuff. I like ’80s Esprit. There are lots of things that I’m really inspired by and…I just lost my scissors. I’m doing this new thing now when I do interviews, where I do other things as I’m doing the interview so that I don’t concentrate so much, because if I do, then I get really nervous.
What are you doing right now that requires scissors?
I’m making lentil soup and I’m cutting flowers to put them in vases, but I lost the scissors.
Tell me a little about your new gig as a style advisor for Elle U.K.
It’s just one page a month where readers write in and ask questions like, “It’s my30th birthday and I want to wear something really special, do you have any advice?” So I told her, “Wear something patterned so if you spill on it, it won’t show” and “Make sure you don’t have flimsy straps, so if you go crazy, your dress doesn’t fall apart.” Stupid stuff like that.
You could have designed a line for anyone. How did Opening Ceremony get so lucky?
I’ve known the Opening Ceremony guys [co-founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim] for a while now. I shop in their store a lot, and I think they have really great taste in merchandise. Also, they’ve already produced their own line, so I knew it would be easy to start since they have everything in house. They produce all of the clothes in New York City, which I really like.
Tell me a little about your line. Who is it for?
I wanted to make sure that there was something that would appeal to every kind of girl—from preppy to punky. I wanted to do simple cuts like American Apparel, which I love, but with crazy fabrics so you could dress them up or dress them down. I also wanted it to be versatile so you can mix them with other items. It was a lot of work, and I was really nervous as to how people were going to respond, but it’s not high fashion—it’s day wear, it’s casual wear, it’s streetwear, so I had less pressure.
Can we expect to see more designs from you in the future?
I think we’re going to do a men’s line. It will be kind of unisex; made for men so that girls can find pieces that they like too. I don’t know when we’re going to do that. It depends on the writers strike and when I go back to work on "Big Love. "
Your brother is this amazing New York DJ and restaurateur—
He’s actually looking to open something in Los Angeles, although he doesn’t know Teddy’s from Little Joy. He needs some help as far as the L.A. scene is concerned.
Speaking of the L.A. scene, where do you shop when you’re here?
Studio Wardrobe, Paper Bag Princess and The Way We Wore all have the best vintage in L.A., for sure. Resurrection is great for high-end items. They have the best prices out of anybody out here.
Eat? Drink? Dance?
I always eat at Hugo’s in West Hollywood and Yuca’s in Los Feliz. I go dancing at the Echo. Sunday nights they have a party called Part-time Punks. My favorite thing about L.A. is the radio, I always say that. KXLU and Indie103.1.
If you had to associate your style with one neighborhood in L.A., what would it be?
I guess it would be the Eastside. I just like the people that I see around in restaurants there. Their style isn’t trying as hard as people in West Hollywood or Beverly Hills. When I’m in New York, I don’t hang out in the Upper East Side, so why would I hang out in Beverly Hills when I’m in L.A.?
Is there anyone on the L.A. fashion scene whose style you admire?
I really love Liz Goldwyn. She’s an art director and a jewelry designer, among other things.
What do you think of Metromix?
I haven’t seen it yet. I heard it’s going to be like a new L.A. Weekly. Is it free too?
Indeed it is Chloë, indeed it is. So, what’s next for you?
I’m going to be in the new Chloe perfume campaign, and I just did a film down in Shreveport, La., called “The Killing Room.” It’s a psychological thriller about Project MK-ULTRA. I’m supposed to be working on “Big Love” right now, but with the writers strike, obviously that’s not happening. It’s hard to commit to anything right now, so I’m just waiting, making lentil soup.
Marcos Luevanos is Style editor at Metromix Los Angeles.
http://losangeles.metromix.com
We definitely need new pics
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lmaooh, chloe...
here's another article:
Chloë Sevigny is so ahead of the pack, she was reducing and recycling before the rest of us had even heard of “eco.” We caught up with this conscious trendsetter between takes on “Big Love” to talk about the on-set green habits that inspire her co-stars and her short list of go-to green changes.
ES: When did you first become aware of the green movement?
CS: Probably the first Earth Day, whenever that was. My mom was always very environmentally conscious. I’d have to say being green was instilled in me before I even knew what it meant. We recycled, composted, used cloth rags and many other thing when I was just a child.
ES: What kinds of green changes have you made or do you plan to make in your life?
CS: I have made so many, I think the best thing to do is list them:
Unplugging chargers.
Hang-drying clothes.
Bringing my own mug and jugs of water that I fill at home to the set. (This
habit has inspired many a co-star).
Recycling everything possible including clothes and bric-a-brac.
Trying to consume less.
Buy less junk in my day-to-day life.
Never using plastic bags; I always bring my own, whether shopping for
clothes or groceries
Eating less meat.
Changing to energy-efficient bulbs.
Buying organic.
Taking public transportation: Even if people bug me on the train, it’s much faster anyway.
ES: What are a few of your favorite green Beauty or Lifestyle products? Green fashion designers or labels? How about stores or websites?
CS: Ecover diswashing and laundry detergents, earth-friendly products, anything you can buy at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s or your local health food store. I also love the beauty products with essential oils, they are a great bargain and smell great.
ES: What’s your favorite eco-friendly tip our readers should know about?
CS: Being eco-friendly makes you feel good about yourself. Who cares if people call you a hippy.
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"CS: Being eco-friendly makes you feel good about yourself. Who cares if people call you a hippy. "
I like this quote.
I like this quote.
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Chloe made an appearance at 303 Gallery's Summer Celebration last night.
I haven't found any pics though.
artobserved.com
I haven't found any pics though.
artobserved.com
I went on that site and didn't see any mention of her at the event! I'm going to keep looking though!
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^ 
Can't wait! Thanks 
Can't wait! Thanks blushingambition
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Can't wait!!!
I think she was suppose to go but never showed up because there are pics from the event on style.com but no chloe.
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is that her new boyfriend with her at the premiere?
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is that her new boyfriend with her at the premiere?
That's actor James Ransone. I think they're just friends....who knows
Watching Sonic Youth play live
with Kim Gordon
spot chloe!!
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^whoa she looks weird in the third picture
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