Donna Karan isn't holding back! In her new memoir, The Journey, the famed designer reveals that she had a full-fledged affair for years with the late artist Stephan Weiss — whom she ultimately wed — while she was still married to her first husband, Mark Karan. The Queens, N.Y., native, 67, details how she met Weiss while she was planning her engagement party. They slept together, and continued to see each other after she returned from her honeymoon in 1973. (Weiss was also married at the time.) "I [...]...
- 10/22/2015
- Us Weekly
Donna Karan International is losing its namesake. Famed American designer Donna Karan announced on Tuesday, June 30, that she's stepping down as chief designer of her company after three decades. "Lvmh and I have made this decision after much soul-searching," the 66-year-old sartorial tastemaker told Wwd. (Lvmh bought Dki back in 2001, 17 years after Karan co-founded the company with her late husband Stephan Weiss.) According to Wwd, the designer "will remain a close adviser to Dki" but hopes to devote a great deal of her time her [...]...
- 6/30/2015
- Us Weekly
A bevvy of Victoria’s Secret beauties stepped out last night (February 17) to check out the “Seminole Spirit” Art Exhibit from famed lingerie photographer Russell James.
Elsa Hosk, Sara Sampaio and more supermodels made their way to the Stephan Weiss Studio in New York City to support the photog, who is known for shooting Victoria’s Secret campaigns. The 30-piece collection, which is inspired by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, stars Vs Angel Behati Prinsloo.
In a recent interview with Gotham Magazine, Russell opened up about being inspired by the blonde beauty. “I thought of Behati because she’s such a free spirit; she represents everything that is sort of modern and current. I took Behati and created a fantasy character that I call Seminole Spirit. She represents this thing, this movement that I call relevant, modern, cultural, all of these things combined, and that’s how Seminole Spirit came about.
Elsa Hosk, Sara Sampaio and more supermodels made their way to the Stephan Weiss Studio in New York City to support the photog, who is known for shooting Victoria’s Secret campaigns. The 30-piece collection, which is inspired by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, stars Vs Angel Behati Prinsloo.
In a recent interview with Gotham Magazine, Russell opened up about being inspired by the blonde beauty. “I thought of Behati because she’s such a free spirit; she represents everything that is sort of modern and current. I took Behati and created a fantasy character that I call Seminole Spirit. She represents this thing, this movement that I call relevant, modern, cultural, all of these things combined, and that’s how Seminole Spirit came about.
- 2/19/2015
- GossipCenter
Victoria’s Secret celebrated photographer Russell James by hosting a gallery exhibition for his new book, Angels. Guests at the event were able to preview the book through an exclusive photo exhibition at the Stephan Weiss Studios. Angels features Victoria’s Secret Supermodels as well as some of the world’s most beautiful women including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Brooklyn Decker, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum, Karlie Kloss, Kendall Jenner, Lily Aldridge, Sara Sampaio, Martha Hunt and Rihanna among others. World renowned photographer Russell James was joined to celebrate the launch by Victoria’s Secret Supermodels Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Martha Hunt and Sara Sampaio. Additional guests include Victoria’s...
- 9/11/2014
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Sundance Institute just presented playwright and Sundance Institute Theatre Lab alum Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with the first-ever Tennessee Williams Award from the Institute's Theatre Program, which supports the development of new work for the stage. Sundance Institute Emeritus Trustee Sally Field presented the honor and accompanying 10,000 grant at the Celebrate Sundance Institute benefit for its Theatre Program last night at Stephan Weiss Studio in Greenwich Village.BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out who was there to celebrate below...
- 4/9/2013
- by Kevin Thomas Garcia
- BroadwayWorld.com
Sundance Institute has announced that playwright and Sundance Institute Theatre Lab alum Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will receive the first-ever Tennessee Williams Award from the Institute's Theatre Program, which supports the development of new work for the stage. Sundance Institute Emeritus Trustee Sally Field will present the honor and accompanying 10,000 grant at the Celebrate Sundance Institute benefit for its Theatre Program on April 8, 2013 at Stephan Weiss Studio in Greenwich Village.
- 2/27/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Donna Karan’s latest endeavor is extremely personal. The fashion mogul is unveiling an art exhibit, featuring sculptures by her late husband, Stephan Weiss. The exhibit, titled “Connecting the Dots,” opens October 18 in Weiss’ West Village studio in Manhattan. Karan, who created the philanthropic foundation Urban Zen after Weiss’ death, speaks passionately and lovingly about Weiss and his creations. The exhibit, which runs until December 31, will also feature an accompanying book from Assouline called Stephan Weiss: Connecting the Dots. Karan calls the book her “way of introducing you to Stephan.” Photos: Top Ten: Paris Fashion Week
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- 10/16/2012
- by Jennifer Exley
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The ‘Sex and the City’ star wore her hair in a ballerina bun with charcoal smoky eyes, rosy cheeks, and pink glossy lips to two different events almost exactly one month apart.
Sarah Jessica Parker wore the look on the left to the Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards on June 9 and then again July 11 at the NYC premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. If you love the way you look wearing a certain hairstyle and makeup, do you repeat the it?
If you find a look that works for you, why change it up? Well, I personally love to experiment with my hair and makeup, and while I would definitely re-wear a favorite eye makeup style or lipstick/gloss combination, I would try to change the rest of my makeup or hairstyle.
Luckily, Sjp looks fabulous in just about any style so she can’t go wrong!
Sarah Jessica Parker wore the look on the left to the Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards on June 9 and then again July 11 at the NYC premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. If you love the way you look wearing a certain hairstyle and makeup, do you repeat the it?
If you find a look that works for you, why change it up? Well, I personally love to experiment with my hair and makeup, and while I would definitely re-wear a favorite eye makeup style or lipstick/gloss combination, I would try to change the rest of my makeup or hairstyle.
Luckily, Sjp looks fabulous in just about any style so she can’t go wrong!
- 7/14/2011
- by Eden Univer
- HollywoodLife
Victoria Silvstedt attends 8th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation gala.Photo copyright Hollie Jones / PR Photos. Patricia Velasquez attends 8th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation gala.Photo copyright Hollie Jones / PR Photos. Andre Balazs attends 8th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation gala.Photo copyright Hollie Jones / PR Photos. Miri Ben-Ari attends 8th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation gala.Photo copyright Hollie Jones / PR Photos. Miri Ben-Ari and Donna Karan attend 8th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation gala.Photo copyright Hollie Jones / PR Photos. 06/13/2011 - Russell Simmons - 8th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation Gala - Arrivals - Urban Zen at the Stephan Weiss Studio - New York City, NY, USA © Hollie Jones / PR Photos 06/13/2011 - Ximena...
- 6/16/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Sarah Jessica Parker and her son, James Broderick, adorably skipped their way to school in NYC this morning. It was apparently James's last day of class, and Sjp commemorated the occasion by snapping a pic of her son on her iPhone. Sjp has been all about her city strolls lately, whether she's taking James to class or taking in the sights with her twins Marion and Tabitha Broderick. She's a pro at dressing for the outdoors in her casual, urban style, but Sjp also takes it up a notch for nights out on the town. She got decked out last week to toast her pal L'Wren Scott at a handbag launch, and later joined Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher for the first annual Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards. Sjp's husband, Matthew Broderick, had to miss the latter bash since he was off in La toasting Morgan Freeman at the legendary actor's AFI tribute.
- 6/15/2011
- by Allie Merriam
- Popsugar.com
Uma Thurman attends 1st Annual Stephan Weiss Apple Awards at the Urban Zen Center in New York City. Photo copyright Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Uma Thurman attends 1st Annual Stephan Weiss Apple Awards at the Urban Zen Center in New York City. Photo copyright Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Uma Thurman attends 1st Annual Stephan Weiss Apple Awards at the Urban Zen Center in New York City. Photo copyright Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Uma Thurman attends 1st Annual Stephan Weiss Apple Awards at the Urban Zen Center in New York City. Photo copyright Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Uma Thurman attends 1st Annual Stephan Weiss Apple Awards at the Urban Zen Center in New...
- 6/11/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Walking solo on the red carpet at The Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards, Michael Douglas cheerfully gave "Extra" an update on wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.
"She's great, she's down in Miami working on 'Rock of Ages,' hoofing and dancing. [She's] coming back tonight, so I'm going to cut out early and see her."
Douglas insists his early exit from the event was to see his wife -- and not because the NBA finals were on.
"She's great, she's down in Miami working on 'Rock of Ages,' hoofing and dancing. [She's] coming back tonight, so I'm going to cut out early and see her."
Douglas insists his early exit from the event was to see his wife -- and not because the NBA finals were on.
- 6/10/2011
- Extra
Michael Douglas says wife Catherine Zeta-Jones is doing well and is enjoying being back at work following her decision to go public with her bipolar II disorder.
"Family is great," the actor told Access Hollywood at the Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards in New York City on Thursday night.
"Catherine is doing 'Rock of Ages' down in Miami. She's doing a rehearsal for it now and doing the dancing stuff ...
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- 6/10/2011
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore teamed up with Sarah Jessica Parker for the first-ever Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple awards at Donna Karan's Urban Zen foundation in NYC last night. The ceremony was named in honor of Karan's late husband, Stephan Weiss, who passed away after a battle with cancer in 2001. Bill Clinton was there to pick up the inaugural Apple award while education activist Courtney Ross and Dr. Oz received other honors. The crowd included stars from music, fashion, and drama, including Keith Richards, Wyclef Jean, and Anna Wintour. A Valentino-clad Uma Thurman stepped out as well along with Michael Douglas. Michael spoke about his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones's recent health issues, saying, "She's great! She's down in Miami doing Rock of Ages, the musical. So she's doing great. She's doing a great job." Sarah Jessica's own partner, Matthew Broderick, was also away attending Morgan Freeman's AFI Tribute in La.
- 6/10/2011
- by Allie Merriam
- Popsugar.com
The Family Center has announced plans for their spring campaign to grow strong families. A Celebration of Parenting highlights the strength and resiliency of vulnerable families in the New York area. The campaign will start with a kick-off event at Yankee Stadium on May 10, 2011 and will continue with a benefit gala on May 19, 2011, hosted by Yo-Yo Ma at the Stephan Weiss Studio.
“A Celebration of Parenting is going to be a wonderful way to acknowledge the great work that has already been done by The Family Center and The Parenting Journey Institute,” said Cheryl D. Vines, executive director, The Family Center. “By partnering with such amazing people and organizations like Yo-Yo Ma, the New York Yankees and Urban Zen, we can raise awareness and support from a brand new audience.”
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“A Celebration of Parenting is going to be a wonderful way to acknowledge the great work that has already been done by The Family Center and The Parenting Journey Institute,” said Cheryl D. Vines, executive director, The Family Center. “By partnering with such amazing people and organizations like Yo-Yo Ma, the New York Yankees and Urban Zen, we can raise awareness and support from a brand new audience.”
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- 3/28/2011
- Look to the Stars
Fashion designer Donna Karan has created a Balinese-style paradise in the Turks & Caicos Islands as a tribute to her late husband.
The style queen bought the land as a 17th wedding anniversary gift for her man, Stephan Weiss, six months before he lost his battle with cancer - and he asked Karan to turn the plot into a family retreat after his death.
Opening up the Parrot Cay plot to Architectural Digest magazine cameras, Karan says, "He asked me to promise that I would build a house on the property for each of our three children.
"He imagined it as a retreat where three generations could enjoy total privacy but be together. For the kids, it has become a mini-resort. For me, it's a sanctuary where I go to create awareness."...
The style queen bought the land as a 17th wedding anniversary gift for her man, Stephan Weiss, six months before he lost his battle with cancer - and he asked Karan to turn the plot into a family retreat after his death.
Opening up the Parrot Cay plot to Architectural Digest magazine cameras, Karan says, "He asked me to promise that I would build a house on the property for each of our three children.
"He imagined it as a retreat where three generations could enjoy total privacy but be together. For the kids, it has become a mini-resort. For me, it's a sanctuary where I go to create awareness."...
- 11/5/2009
- WENN
Billy Joel's split from wife Katie came as no surprise to Alexa Ray Joel, the music man's 23-year-old daughter with Christie Brinkley. "I have a pretty good woman's intuition, so I could tell," Alexa told People at the sixth annual Wayuu Taya Foundation Gala at the Stephan Weiss Studio in New York City Wednesday night. "I know my dad very well." The couple announced their separation in a statement June 17 after nearly five years of marriage. Joel says she first heard the news from her dad. "He was the first person to talk to me," says Alexa. "Of course,...
- 6/18/2009
- by Kelsey Witten
- PEOPLE.com
Mena Suvari, who has been very vocal to reporters when talking about her future wedding with fiance Simone Sestito, has just revealed that she is having her wedding gown customized in an attempt to hide the many tattoos she has. The 30-year-old actress' tattoos among others include a lion on her neck and upper back.
"I think it would be considerate to (Sestito's) family to have my tattoos covered, since there are two nuns on his mother's side of the family," says Mena when explaining that she plans to hide her tattoos on her wedding day because she wants to please her future mother-in-law. Though already planning on her wedding dress, Mena tells New York Daily News she and Simone haven't set a wedding date just yet.
In a different interview with Ok! Magazine during U.S.A. Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch held at Stephan Weiss Gallery in N.
"I think it would be considerate to (Sestito's) family to have my tattoos covered, since there are two nuns on his mother's side of the family," says Mena when explaining that she plans to hide her tattoos on her wedding day because she wants to please her future mother-in-law. Though already planning on her wedding dress, Mena tells New York Daily News she and Simone haven't set a wedding date just yet.
In a different interview with Ok! Magazine during U.S.A. Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch held at Stephan Weiss Gallery in N.
- 3/17/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Fashion designer and "Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano criticized the fashion style of pop diva Mariah Carey, telling Ok! Magazine's Red Carpet Confidential the singer "likes to be overly sexy." During USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch held Thursday, March 12 at Stephan Weiss Gallery in N.Y.C., Christian said, "I think she's so fabulous and she's such a superstar, but she's never been a fashion icon. She's more of a music icon."
Giving more details on what he doesn't like about the way Mariah dresses, Christian explained, "Tightwise her clothes are Ok. It depends. Not always. It's not all the time, just every now and then." He continued, "I don't think she needs to be. I think she could wear jeans and a jacket and a blouse, and be fabulous. I think covered up, she would still be amazing - because she is amazing," adding that,...
Giving more details on what he doesn't like about the way Mariah dresses, Christian explained, "Tightwise her clothes are Ok. It depends. Not always. It's not all the time, just every now and then." He continued, "I don't think she needs to be. I think she could wear jeans and a jacket and a blouse, and be fabulous. I think covered up, she would still be amazing - because she is amazing," adding that,...
- 3/14/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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