Redeem’s 5 year Anniversary Party featuring A New Cross

When we first talked to Redeem owner Lori Parkerson about the possibilities of her 5 year anniversary party, we imagined bringing many disperate elements of fashionable Washington DC together. This event exceeded our expectations. Our eyes delighted in the individuality and creativity of the party’s attendees. Our minds were stimulated by many conversations of substance and not just style (our favorite was discussing Ukrainian history and French literature with Katya and Cameron). This event was the perfect storm of the right people, the right place and the right time. The icing on the cake was the presentation by A New Cross, which you can view HERE.

Thank you to all our friends, bloggers, and readers who came to celebrate Redeem’s Anniversary with us, to the sponsors Duvel and Honest Tea, and to brothers John and Paul of U.S. Royalty for providing the perfect soundtrack.

Congratulations Lori and Redeem! Cheers to many more successful years!

These are our pictures of the party: 

Designer Nicolás Rivero readying the installation portion of the A New Cross show:

A New Cross designers David Angel & Nicolás Rivero admire the finished product:

John Thornley (along with his brother Paul) from U.S. Royalty were the DJ’s for the evening:

The lovely Rhiannon Day, a DC based model, and our favorite photographer Anton Papich:

Love the mixture of my colorful shoes (Christian Louboutin Hyper Prive pumps) and Lauren Friedman’s (from My Closet in Sketches) animal print heels: 

The exotic Aureta Thomollari and I chatting about the A New Cross collection:

You may have seen DJ in our blog before:

An inspiring combination of an oversized sweater and colorful cross-striped pants:

We were so happy when Honest Tea agreed to sponsor the event; I drink this particular flavor every day:

A great cardigan and an unexpected combination of prints:

Quincy Jones stands out in a bright motocycle jacket and layered asymmetric sweaters:

Dana Rico tries on a t-shirt by A New Cross that she later took home:

Model Laura Reading waiting for hair and makeup before the A New Cross show:

Dwayne Brice and Aureta Thomollari looking “fashion serious” - love her two-tone nail polish:

A handmade pair of A New Cross boots waiting to be purchased:

A New Cross for Redeem - Fall Winter 2011

When we were asked to help host Redeem’s Fifth Year Anniversary party we didn’t hesitate to say yes. We were especially excited when we learned an exclusive collection from Colombian line “A New Cross” would be featured. There is so much to love about the unique designs of Nicolás Rivero and David Angel - the unisex styles, innovative & avant-garde silhouettes and handmade details of the collection are all exceptional (available only at Redeem). See our pictures of one of the best fashion presentations to ever be featured in DC (more pictures of the unforgettable evening coming soon):

The A New Cross Fall Winter 2011 collection exclusively for Redeem:

Designer Nicolás Rivero with model Jeremy Alan wearing the Cran Cape Coat from A New Cross (River Jeans by Thvm):

The military-style shoes by A New Cross were phenomenal, handmade in Colombia, some featuring pony hair or knit wool details:

Model Sara Ross just before the show, with Redeem owner Lori Parkerson:

Model Karen Aus wearing the Lira Coat & Never Cut Tee from A New Cross (spiked cuff bracelet by Surface to Air):

Details of the Crus Leather Pants with a pair of amazing handmade military boots from A New Cross - worn by model Aaron Jabbour:

Model Aaron Jabbour wears the Moth Sweater & Hler Tee from A New Cross:

Details of Model Aaron Jabbour wearing the Hler Tee & Crus Leather Pants from A New Cross:

Model Laura Reading wears the Cain Sleeved Scarf & Never Draped Tee from A New Cross (blue Mote Jeans from Thvm):

Model Sara Ross wearing the Apse Vest & V Years Cut Tee from A New Cross (Pinned Necklace by Maslo):

Designer Nicolás Rivero with model Jeremy Alan wearing the Cran Cape Coat from A New Cross:

Shoe detail of model Jeremy Alan:

Model Aaron Jabbour wears the Moth Sweater, Hler Tee & Crus Leather Pants from A New Cross:

Model Karen Aus wearing the Lira Coat & Never Cut Tee from A New Cross (brown Spike jeans by Thvm & spiked cuff bracelet by Surface to Air):

Model Jeremy Alan wearing the Cran Cape Coat from A New Cross (River Jeans by Thvm) with model Karen Aus in background:

Model Aaron Jabbour wears the Moth Sweater, Hler Tee & Crus Leather Pants from A New Cross:

Model Sara Ross wearing the Apse Vest, V Years Cut Tee & Abid Wool Pants from A New Cross (Pinned Necklace by Maslo):

Designer Nicolás Rivero takes a bow:

A New Cross designers David Angel (left) and Nicolás Rivero (right) with the extraordinary Lori Parkerson, owner of Redeem: 

Redeem’s 5 year Anniversary Party hosted by The President Wears Prada

We are so excited to share with you an event we are extremely honored to host. If you haven’t been to Redeem, one of the coolest boutiques in our city, this is your opportunity to experience all it has to offer and here is why:

• On Saturday October 15th at 6:30pm, Redeem will celebrate its first 5 years in Washington DC with an exclusive presentation of the art-inspired fashion label A New Cross (it’s going to be amazing). 
• After the presentation the models will mingle with the crowd, giving attendees the opportunity to see the designs up close.
• Guests will have a unique chance to meet the designers, Nicolás Rivero and David Angel, who traveled all the way from Bogotá, Colombia just for the event.
• Music will be brought to you by DJ’s John and Paul Thornley from the hottest and best DC-band, U.S. Royalty.
• Duvel, one of the best Belgian beers, will provide refreshments. 

We can’t wait for this party - it will be one of the most interesting and uncommon events held in recent memory. We would love to see you there among the most fashionable and creative people in Washington DC!

The event is FREE with RSVP so make sure you go HERE and register!

Check back here throughout the week to catch sneak peeks of the A New Cross collection and the preparation for this event.