Gossip Girl costume designer and Emmy award winner Eric Daman is a significant fashion stylist whose influence in fashion is undeniable.

Daman was born in Paris, grew up in Michigan, and went on to study French literature at the Sorbonne.  While in Paris he met famed editorial Photographer Steven Meisel.

Daman made his transition out of modelling after moving to the United States and taking a job as an assistant to Patricia Field on three series of ‘Sex and the City.

Eric has also published a ‘Style Guide’ named ‘You Know You Want It’ earning him a reputation as a trend setter. His influence in fashion has lead to designing party dress collections for Charlotte Russe, a menswear collaboration with Macys and most recently a capsule collection of tights for DKNY leg wear.

In designing a luxury accessories collection for Atelier Swarovski’s Spring Summer 2012 range, Eric Daman’s ‘Native Modern’ collection fuses an ancient theme with the pioneering spirit of Swarovski. The latest Swarovski crystal mosaic and ceramic are combined with American Indian aesthetics. The show-stopping jewelry line creates impact through use of bright hues and textural diversity finished with antique detailing on the metalwork which adds to the tribal feel.

“I was very inspired by the mosaic and ceramic stones in Swarovski’s newest collection. They felt so modern and a very fresh take on the crystals we are so used to seeing. Swarovski is such a pioneer and so iconic that I really wanted to represent the brand as such with my designs. Fusing the new technology with an ancient native influence seemed like the perfect combination. The rich turquoise and opals of their new stones combined with the brilliance of deep Indian reds and yellows punctuated by Aurora Borealis crystals really brought the designs to life and stay true to my original native meets modern inspiration“, he stated.

To shop the collection visit Atelier Swarovski

Photos: Atelier Swarowski

XOXO

Fashion Night Out 2010 will be taking place for a second season on September 10th from 6pm to 11pm ET.  The biggest fashion extravaganza will span the globe and be filled with “stylish surprises”.  In NYC, Vogue will stage the largest fashion show open to the public featuring over 200 models and seating for 1500 spectators.

In preparation Vogue’s own Hamish Bowles, European Editor at Large, and Lauren Santo Domingo, Contributing Editor, will be making an appearance on two episodes of the CW11′s Gossip Girl set to air on September 20th.  Gossip Girl will begin the Fall season in Paris.

On July 15th, Bowles was spotted filming with actress Kelly Rutherford.  The two were photographed in the Meatpacking District outside of Diane Von Furstenburg’s studio.  The episodes will highlight the planning of Fashion Night Out 2010.

Hamish Bowles has his own blog called The Hamishsphere.  Lauren Santo Domingo’s features can be found on Vogue Daily.

CBS will also be airing a special on the making of FNO.  This hour long prime time special is scheduled for September 14th at 10pm EST.

To keep up on all the exciting events planned for September 10th follow Fashion Night Out on Twitter and on Facebook.

XOXO – Gossip Girl

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Do you have a favorite TV show or favorite celebrity whose style you admire? Are you the Queen Bee of your school or the Desperate Housewife of your street?

Good news…. Now you can shop the looks of your favorite celebrities. The intersection of TV and retail has become a new reality.

Several e-commerce shopping sites have jumped on the celebrity trend bandwagon and have offered a way to sort through the merchandise by favorite celebrity or favorite TV show.

Here is list to get you started:

SHOP STYLE

LINEA PELLE

SHOP INTUITION

SINGER 22

FASHION JUNKEE

SEEN ON

GYPSY 05

Happy Shopping !!!  Know of any other sites?  Post them in the COMMENTS section.

SPOTTED—

GOSSIP GIRL COSTUME DESIGNER, ERIC DAMAN, ASKS:

“WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE TODAY?”

Your classic sheath is charming; your sweetest frock is disarming. Are you an international woman of mystery or the girl next door? Sometimes all it takes to transform your style is a pair of ballet flats and a raffia tote, and suddenly, the downtown hipster becomes a mademoiselle from Marseilles.

The key to style is confidence. And the secret to being confident is being prepared.

Eric Daman believes that style is fluid—and that it should be fun. In You Know You Want It, he’ll teach you to be unforgettable.

You’ll learn how to:

Stop wearing it and start owning it.  Enjoy snappy trends while staying true to your signature style.  Indulge your mood today and change your look tomorrow.

With hundreds of chic photos, ingenious ideas, insider tips, and above all, gorgeous clothes for every budget, You Know You Want It will grant you your fashion happily ever after.

XOXO

Gossip Girl returns to the CW11 on Monday, September 14th at it’s new time slot… 9pm …   There will be some new faces joining the cast this season.  Joanna Garcia (Privileged, Reba) is joining the cast for four episodes as Bree Buckley, a new ladyfriend of prettyboy Nate’s.  Michelle Trachtenberg will be returning as Blair’s roommate.  Let me know what you think of the new season.  XOXO