Behind the Velvet Ropes
71 Episodes
Style superstar Lauren Ezersky takes viewers behind the scenes of the New York fashion world of the 90s and 2000s with iconic designers, runway models, and endless couture.
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Dorothee’ Vogel, Daryl K, Francois Nars, and More!
Episode 26
Lauren chats with designer Dorothee’ Vogel, Bobbi Brown, Harper’s Bazaar editor Richard Sinnott, Daryl K, makeup artist Francois Nars, and attends the new Diesel store party with Paper Mag!
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Yeohlee, Joan Vass, Julien MacDonald, and More!
Episode 27
Lauren shows some of her favorite Spring 99’ picks, starting with designer Yeohlee and famous hair stylist Serge Normant, then attending Joan Vass, Julien MacDonald, Ralph Rucci, and Cynthia Rowley Spring 99’ shows.
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Melinda Eng, Adrienne Landau, Catherine Malandrino, and More!
Episode 28
Actress and designer Melinda Eng meets with Lauren before she chats with Adrienne Landau, Steven Alan, Catherine Malandrino, and then attends a pet adoption party thrown by the Center for Animal Care and Control.
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Andrea Pfister, Gene Meyer, Ami Goodheart, and More!
Episode 29
Lauren has a day of shopping with shoe designer Andrea Pfister, menswear designer Gene Meyer, Casita Antiques owner Jack Amanuelson, DV 8 Records owner Denise Rich, designer Marc Bouwer, and choreographer and designer Ami Goodheart.
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Lynn Manulis, Tracy Dara Kamenstein, Brie Suncine, and More!
Episode 31
Lauren takes a trip to Palm Beach to meet with boutique owner Lynn Manulis, jeweler Tracy Dara Kamenstein, Brie Suncine of The Breakers Hotel, and creative director of Palm Beach Illustrated, Meg Savelli.
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Mark Montano, Jonathan Adler, Zang Toi, and More!
Episode 32
Lauren chats with designers Mark Montano, Christine Ganeaux, and Zang Toi, as well as visiting the Jonathan Adler store with the man himself, and taking a trip to The Art of Beauty store owned by make-up artist Linda Mason.
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Vivienne Westwood and More!
Episode 33
Lauren meets with the iconic Vivienne Westwood for an exclusive interview, a personal tour around her NYC store, and a look at her Autumn/Winter 1999 designs on the runway.
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Corey Pak, Robert Danes, Donna Karan, and More!
Episode 35
It’s New York Fashion Week as Lauren attends a Tiffany & Co event, seeing shows from designers Corey Pak, Robert Danes, William Calvert, David Rodriguez, Tomasz Starzewski, and Donna Karan, as well as chats with model Beverley Peel and fashion correspondent Jeannie Becker.
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Nicole Miller, Marcia Sherrill, Angela Da Fonseca, and More!
Episode 36
New York Fashion Week continues with guests Nicole Miller, Marcia Sherrill of Kleinberg Sherril, designers Angela Da Fonseca, Margo Helliwell and Joy Kramer from Joy & Margo, Serge Azria, Matthew Brady, and Rebecca Danenberg, as well as sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry!
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Anand Jon, Richard Stark, Mark Eisen, and More!
Episode 37
Lauren chats with designers Anand Jon, Richard Stark of Chrome Hearts, Douglas Hannant, B Michael, Mark Eisen, and models Trish Goff, Esther Canadas, and Kiara.
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Chris Arlotta, Steve Madden, Pamela Dennis, and More!
Episode 38
Lauren visits the Arlotta studio with designer Chris Arlotta, Stephen Dweck’s accessory studio, designer Pamela Dennis, Maja, Ralph and Shaul Nakash of Jordache, and has an interview with Steve Madden at his fashion show and party.
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29:00Episode 39
Amy Chan, Coco, Carla Behrle, and More!
Episode 39
Lauren gets a tour of The Mercer Kitchen with Patrick Robinson and chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten before visiting the Amy Chan store, Carla Behrle store, and ending the night at a pet adoption party at La Galleria La Rue.
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Julie Heffernan, Bernard Figueroa, Charles Chang-Lima, and More!
Episode 40
Lauren visits artist Julie Heffernan’s gallery before seeing designers Bernard Figueroa, Charles Chang-Lima, Robert Marc, and lastly attends a Robi eyewear party with performances from drag queens Raven O, Sherry Vine, Lady Bunny, and Joey Arias.
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Massimo Ferragamo, Norma Kamali, Robert Dwy, and More!
Episode 41
Lauren gets a tour of the ‘21’ Club with Bruce Snyder and meets head chef Erik Blauberg, before attending a Massimo Ferragamo fragrance party with the man himself. She also meets with Bill Barton of the Optical Shop of Aspen, Norma Kamali in her store, and Vedura jewelers with Robert Dwy.
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Amsale Aberra, Robert Homma, Carolina Herrera, and More!
Episode 42
Lauren visits bridal designer Amsale Aberra, Pratt Institute student Chris Haround, Helen Fioratti of L’Antiquaire & the Connoisseur, designer Robert Homma from Dimson-Homma, and attends Carolina Herrera’s men's fragrance release party.
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Epperson and Lisha, Montgomery, David Rodriguez, and More!
Episode 44
Lauren visits Epperson Studio with designers Epperson and Lisha, then shops at the Montgomery Store with designer Montgomery. Lauren also meets with hat designers David and Jody Rodriguez and designers Tony Shellma and Lando Felix from Enyce.
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Todd Oldham, Juan Montoya, Tyson Beckford, and More!
Episode 45
Lauren starts her trip to South Beach visiting a Todd Oldham pop up in Burdines, organized by Stephanie Baum. She then travels to the hotel to take a tour with Jessica Goldman, visits interior designer Juan Montoya, and ends the night at an exclusive party, joined by model Tyson Beckford.
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Randolph Duke, Vivienne Westwood, Catherine Malandrino, and More!
Episode 47
Lauren gets backstage at shows including Randolph Duke with make up artist Jeanine Lobel, model Heidi Klum, hair stylist Bobby Recine, and Nicole Miller before going backstage at Vivienne Westwood and Catherine Malandrino.
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George Gublo, Ralph Rucci, Michael Kors, and More!
Episode 51
Lauren gets the scoop from Gunmetal designer George Gublo, collector Henry Dunay, designers Pierre Cardin and Ralph Rucci, and an interview with Michael Kors.
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Richie Rich, Diane Von Furstenberg, Slava, and More!
Episode 52
Lauren is blessed with Guido designers Marko Kalfa and Carlos Campos, Heatherette designer Richie Rich, Iisli designers Nelson Li and Sisi Li, an interview and look at Diane Von Furstenberg's show, and designer Slava.
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Kate Spade, Rebecca Taylor, Holly Dunlap, and More!
Episode 53
Lauren visits the Kate Spade store with Kate herself, designers Rebecca Taylor and Nanette Lepore, and Hollywould designer Holly Dunlap.
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Behnaz Sarafpour, Jon Hennessey, Norma Kamali, and More!
Episode 54
Lauren gets all access to designer Behnaz Sarafpour, Daniel Swarovski Paris eyewear with Kristen McLaughlin, Dior’s corporate office with make-up artist Jon Hennessey, and designers Charles Alexander and Norma Kamali.
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Ulla Johnson, Melloney Birkett, Charles Chang-Lima, and More!
Episode 55
Lauren chats with designer Ulla Johnson, Birkett designer Melloney Birkett, Charlotte Corday designer Juman Malouf, and designers Liz Collins and Charles Chang-Lima.
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Philippe Dubuc, Andy Thê-Anh, Denis Gagnon, and More!
Episode 56
Lauren visits Montreal and meets with Dubuc designer Philippe Dubuc, POW designer Andy Thê-Anh, Stephane Aquin of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, make-up artist Marianne Lachance, hair stylist Stephen W, designer Denis Gagnon, make-up artist Luc Bouchard, hair stylist Vivian Sukyang, and design...