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Earth Day Beach Cleanup with fans and volunteers (1000+ signed up already, on track to be the biggest event yet). On Earth Day, the band will join a growing army of cleanup
volunteers with Coastkeeper. The nonprofit’s monthly cleanup events typically attract 200-600+ volunteers who collect hundreds of pounds of trash and debris. Last year, more than
4,500 volunteers across Orange County participated in monthly cleanups are helped to remove 7,500 pounds of trash from state beaches.
KROQ, Wahoo’s Fish Taco and KIND Snacks will be on site doing promotions and handing out food/snacks to volunteers. Since announcing this event Orange County Coastkeeper has had 1000+ people sign up to volunteer. This is on track to be one of their biggest cleanups yet!
Fresh off of a national television performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! of their hit single “Celebrate ,” which is currently #12 at Alternative Radio this week, the Dirty Heads are gearing up for a Summer tour across the U.S. in support of the new album SWIM TEAM , which will continue benefitting the environment along the way. The band will partner with Plus 1, pinning $1 of every ticket sale to benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). With the help of Plus 1, Dirty Heads fans can support a wide range of environmental work, from combating the effects of climate change, to protecting our seas from pollution.
METROPOLITAN FASHION WEEK (MetroFW) hosted the "Sexiest & Most Stylish Men's Fashion Show in the World," according to Metropolitan Fashion Week Founder, Producer and President, Eduardo Khawan. Held at the stunning Millennium Biltmore Hotel's Crystal Ballroom, MetroFW showcased Giovanni Testi's formal menswear collection and the latest men's swimwear collection from LASC co-hosted by Eduardo, who is also a Fashion Expert, Producer and TV Personality for Telemundo and Univision along with his lovely co-host, Eva Capra, whom you may recognize as an Americas Next Top Model Finalist.
Eduardo Khawam, Fashion Expert, Producer and TV Personality for Telemundo and Eva Capra, America’s Next Top Model Finalist, Model, Actress, Singer and Fashion Influencer. Photo Credit Angelique Chacon
Since appearing on America's Top Model, Eva has gone on to become a Model, Actress, Singer and Fashion Influencer. Their lively chatter filled the gaps while the models changed out of their evening wear into the simple t-shirts for the sportswear line, and then changed into the eye-popping swimwear. I only say that because I'm used to men's boardshorts growing up near the beach, not speedos like most Europeans wear. There sure were a lot of near naked men walking down the runway!
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Selfie credit Joy Kennelly:)
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Photo Credit Angelique Chacon
Photo Credit Angelique Chacon
Photo Credit Angelique Chacon
Photo Credit Angelique Chacon
Over 800 models applied for the show and we selected 25 of the hottest male models, worthy of the best international fashion shows in the world said Eduardo Khawam, Metropolitan fashion Week Founder and President.
What was interesting to see is that in normally all-female shows, the models are all very thin and some look almost emaciated, but this menswear show featured many more body builder types which may explain why the majority of the luxury menswear appeared to be too small, but then again, it does appear to be the trend in menswear to have too short of pants, sleeves and coat length, (almost like they've experienced a growth spurt and their mom's haven't taken them shopping for new clothes for the school year yet. Can you tell I'm not a fan?:)
However, knowing how models must normally keep their body weight very low due to the emphasis being more on them being live clothes hangers, it was a pleasant surprise (and a whole lot of fun) to watch normal male bodies parade down the runway. Plus, the unique fabric and details of the Testi line more than made up for the seemingly shortness of the outfit. Unfortunately, none of those pictures came out well, but feel free to review on the website here: https://giovanni-testi.myshopify.com/collections/all-products
Metropolitan Fashion Week Hollywood festivities included a search for the new male and female FACE OF METROPOLITAN FASHION WEEK with an incredible panel including Americans Next Top Model Senior Casting Producer, Carrie Mebane. Also, young models like this one who was channeling his inner Michael Jackson and owned the stage.
Photo Credit Angelique Chacon
What was also interesting to note, the male models who won that night and became the face of the Giovanni Testi brand and the LASC brand were more in line with the size of an average male model vs. the muscular, stocky guys who perhaps are more attractive in real life, but definitely not the typical model build reflected in print publications walking the runway that night i.e., this model who was very entertaining that night.
All in all, a fun evening out on the town.
Photo Credit Angelique Chacon
ABOUT GIOVANNI TESTI: Established nearly two decades ago, the Giovanni Testi brand has built a reputation as a trusted expert in men's suiting and luxury apparel. Founded on the idea of making designer quality suits more easily attainable through an uncomplicated and affordable approach, the company quickly grew from a small family business to a distinguished menswear brand. Based in Los Angeles, Giovanni Testi is available in fine menswear retailers nationwide."
ABOUT LASC: LASC is considered by many in the industry to be one of the best men's contemporary stores in the United States having been recognized be several industry publications and honored as an Uptown Award winner by MR magazine. LASC features denim and fashion from among others: G-Star, Diesel, Stitches, Hudson, Gypsy 05, Drifter, Private Stock and Zanerobe as well as underwear and swimwear from Emporio Armani, 2Xist, Parke & Ronen, Thomas Christopher as well as their own LASC line of activewear.
ABOUT METROPOLITAN FASHION WEEK: Metropolitan Fashion Week is one of the fastest growing fashion weeks in the United States, with shows in Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and soon, New York and Miami. Metropolitan Fashion Week has made a global impact on the fashion scene by presenting events held in dramatic, non-traditional venues that showcase not only fashion designers and costume designs, but also the most beautiful venues each city has to offer.
Celebrating the world of fashion and costume designers in the categories of Avant Garde and Couture Gowns, Metropolitan Fashion Week spotlights over 150 works of art created by international fashion and costume designers and are original one-of-a-kind creations. Metropolitan Fashion Week has raised over $13 million for charity, this years Project Imaginations supports the TIMES UP MOVEMENT.
ABOUT THE TIME'S UP MOVEMENT: TIMES UP is a unified call for change from women in entertainment for women everywhere. From movie sets to farm fields to boardrooms alike, we envision nationwide leadership that reflects the world in which we live.