Sunday, March 20, 2005
MAR 20 - Event Review: WHEELS AND DOLL BABY LA LAUNCH PARTY
 3 Tiered ruffle skirt with pink trim As another whirlwind Fashion Week drew to a close, Wheels and Doll Baby had their LA Launch Party at a very cool venue indeed, far from the madding crowds of Smashbox: the penthouse suite of the infamous Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip. |  Ballet Dress with Hot Pink bow |
Hosted by Mark Greensmith of the Divinyls, the event marked the debut in the U.S. of one of Australia's hottest brands. On view were several varieties of cute outfits, beautifully designed, with several beauties on hand to model them live. The Sydney-based company calls their creations "Clothes to Snare a Millionaire", and I can see why; the fashions were bright, light, frilly and gorgeous. One of the models told me the outfits can be worn out to clubs (presumably where millionaires might be hanging out) -- or, for those less daring, as lovely lingerie.
One surprise was the lack of mounds of cigarette fumes I expected to experience on the outdoor covered patio. But then, as I gazed down on the Strip and the huge Absolut bottle, I remembered that, just as it replaced the longtime Strip-welcoming Marlboro sign, liquorish beverages in a bevy of flavors have replaced cigs as the "in" legal vice (at least in the states). Many drinks did flow at the party, tasty appetizers were passed (my favorite: incredible risotto cakes), a good time was had by all, and there were even giftbags for those who managed to snag one (white ladies underwear inside).
