November 9, 2006
We managed to score an invitation to the opening party for Malan's atelier on the lower east side of Manhattan last night. The space is gorgeous, the clothes are really beautiful, and Malan seems to be brighter and more alive than ever.
Malan throws a good party -- we got to rub elbows with Runway alum Laura Bennett and her husband Peter Shelton. Laura looks even more beautiful than ever at almost nine months pregnant, and her husband is nice and funny, too. Uli Herzner and Jeffrey Sebelia were there, along with a number of the models. The Project Rungay boys stopped by, as did Jay McCarroll, who was just as charming as ever.
Malan's space is gorgeous. If we didn't know that the design was crafted with such a specific eye, we'd say that it's been there since the late 50s. And it's very glamorous. We all stood around thinking that it reminded us of old Audrey Hepburn movies. She wanders in, meets a mysterious man who sells her the most gorgeous dress in the place, and then on the way out, she trips over something and falls into the arms of … you get the picture.
At any rate, we had a great time and we wish Malan all the success in the world.
FYI: His atelier is located on the Lower East Side of NYC at 621 E.11th Street (between Avenues B and C). It will be open to the public beginning on Saturday, November 11th.
Comments
Madeline wrote:
We all had a great time didn't we? Wuv you guys!
Maddie (fedora girl)
posted on November 9, 2006 at 8:13 PM
Maria Escalona wrote:
I was hoping you would have stayed longer for season 3. I believe in your design aesthetic and I love your accent. I hope to get to visit your Shop someday (its a long way from Hawaii). good luck and more power to you.
posted on November 17, 2006 at 4:11 AM
beth wrote:
Congrats on your new store....!
posted on November 18, 2006 at 2:04 AM
Jacqueline wrote:
Hi Malan, I was rooting for you on Project Runway! Congrats to you on your new store!!! Keep up the good work!! Try out for Project Runway again!!
Take care,
Jacqueline.
posted on November 24, 2006 at 4:32 PM
Linda M. Holly wrote:
Hi Malan,
If I were your Mom, I'd have been SO proud of you way back when your talent was blossoming! And, even more proud now...you are one heck of a son...no matter what she thought then, or now. Please keep up the wonderful work and you'll be everything you KNEW you'd grow up to be! I'm so proud that you realize that EVERYONE has an opinion and it's just that. This show there's enough of us who have a positive opinion of you...just like YOU!
A Project Runway lover for life...Linda M. Holly, Elmira, NY
posted on November 24, 2006 at 6:37 PM
beth wrote:
Congratulations! I really wish you had stayed on the show longer but I see it may have turned out better than even you expected. All the luck in the world to you!
posted on November 25, 2006 at 12:13 PM
R. Christian Anderson wrote:
Malan... I am so thrilled you have had a runway show and now a beautiful new store. Congratulations! My partner and I are great fans of yours and want you to know your success is shared by many of us who had more than our share of those who did not believe in us. Wishing you continued growth and prosperity. You're our hero, Malan!
posted on November 28, 2006 at 2:27 PM
s.fateeya wrote:
hi! to Malan! congratulation for the new store. All the best to you. I just wanted to tell you that you are a very creative designer, i love the first garment that you made in the Project Runway3.
posted on December 1, 2006 at 1:06 AM
Alba wrote:
Malan,
Congratulations! You must be so excited and feel so validated, especially for remaining true to yourself. I appreciate your candidness and loved listening to you on the blog videos. I would be honored to have someone like you as my friend. God bless and much success! chao...
posted on December 8, 2006 at 11:24 AM
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posted on May 24, 2007 at 6:26 AM