The Designer and the Muse
A Celebration of the Muse | The Fashion Designer's Most Important Ally
Who's Your Muse?
John Arguelles, the President of Lloyd Klein creates a sensational fundraising event called the Designer and the Muse to benefit the Fashion Group International of Los Angeles for which he was also the standing Regional Director. The format of the evening was an elaborate cocktail event in which designers from Los Angeles would be honored and suggested that they arrive escorted with their model or celebrity muse. The intent was to honor the designers, bring media attention and provide a platform for creativity to showcase local designers. The event is now celebrated annually.
Lloyd Klein and his muse Kathy Ireland attend the first annual Designer and Muse event with James Galanos
Lloyd Klein and his muse Kathy Ireland attend the first annual Designer and Muse event with James Galanos
Lloyd Klein and his muse Kathy Ireland attend the first annual Designer and Muse event with James Galanos
The Designer and the Muse 2009
Kathy Ireland
OCTOBER 2009
Lloyd Klein attends the 1st Annual Designer and Muse event escorted by Kathy Ireland, whose career was launched by her successful Sports Illustrated Covers as a well-known swimwear model and later even better known as the personality behind the billion dollar Kathy Ireland Enterprises lifestyle brand known for products created for "Busy Moms". Lloyd Klein calls her "His Muse with the Midas Touch"
"Meanwhile designer Lloyd Klein credits '80s bathing suit bombshell Kathy Ireland as his muse... saying, '[Klein] approaches design from his background in architecture and you see that, you experience that in the design.'"
The Designer and the Muse 2010
Natalie Cole
MARCH 17, 2010
For the second annual Designer and Muse event Lloyd Klein was escorted by Ms. Natalie Cole, his Muse of Grace. Natalie Cole is of course the iconic recording artist whos prolific career is on par with her iconic father Nat King Cole. Lloyd Klein designed Ms. Cole's touring wardrobe including her comeback concert at the Hollywood Bowl. In fact, Natalie became such an inspiration to the designer and such a favorite client that the house celebrated her and the art department created a tribute video celebrating the many occasions she wore Lloyd Klein like no one else can.
Lloyd Klein and Natalie Cole featured on the Cover of Muse
Lloyd Klein and Natalie Cole (wearing an emerald chiffon micro pleated Klein gown) attending The Designer and the Muse
Lloyd Klein and Natalie Cole featured on the Cover of Muse
Designer's Night Out 2013
Ivy Levan
October 3, 2013
"Designer's Night Out" was similar event to the Designer and Muse created originally by John Arguelles was held at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles. Like it's predecessor Deigner's were invited to attend with their muse dressed in the current collectoin of the season. Lloyd Klein attended with Interscope Records recording artist, Ivy Levan, also known as "the Dame". Everyone in the House agrees: Ivy not only has a promising career as singer, songwriter and actress and performing artist, she started it all as a top runway model.
"Ivy Levan is the epitome of the woman who I've designed for my entire career. She is equal parts super model, greek goddess and rock-star. She's literally my dream come true”.
Lloyd Klein quote on the red carpet
at the LA Fashion Week kick-off party.
Ivy Levan weaing Lloyd Klein in her hit video "Introducing the Dame"
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