When people walk through the door of Nigel Curtiss' exquisitely designed new store in New York’s Meatpacking district they are enveloped in a symphony of design, color, and sound. The music, custom curated by Syn’s Nick Wood, Benji Compston and Derek McNiell, pays homage to Curtiss – a designer and celebrity tailor whose clients include Kyle MacLachlan, Derek Jeter, Tom Cruise, and Pierce Brosnan. And like Curtiss’ creations, the music collection weaves together a spirited sense of style, unapologetic irreverence, classic heritage, and wit.
Both British-born artists, Wood and Curtiss’ longtime friendship began when the two worked together on a runway show in Tokyo for Curtiss’ launch of Comme Des Garçons Homme. They kept in touch over the years; Wood composing music for entertainment and advertising while Curtiss expanded his mark on the fashion world at Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo and his independent, custom clientele.
Quality craftsmanship and a passion for immersing people in tactical experiences are common ground for Curtiss and Wood. This is evident in their collaborations, from the inaugural runway show to the New York store, and accompanying new brand films heralding in Curtiss’ foray into ready to wear. It’s a relationship forged in mutual admiration and a shared appreciation for the intersection of fashion and music. Click here to watch one of the brand films.
Curtiss’ expansion into RTW for both men and women, is launched in collaboration with his wife Monica Mitro, former executive vice president of brand communications and events at Victoria’s Secret. All of the fabrics used in the launch capsule are sourced from family-run and owned factories that have been a part of Curtiss’ designs for decades, as part of his commitment to ethically supplied materials.
Walking through the store, sunlight catches the gold of a 200-year-old large-scale screen, on loan from the Eric Thomsen Gallery. – an homage to Curtiss’ time in Japan, a place Nick Wood still calls home. Racks showcase tailored jackets, fine loungewear, and crisp shirts in a variety of hues and prints. Songs are snapshots of time and emotion – glam rock, post punk and new wave. Outside, it’s starting to get chilly. Inside, it will always be warm.
To find out more about Nigel Curtiss visit: www.nigelcurtiss.com.
For information on music agency Syn go to syn.world.
MUAHS Awards Unveils New Award Category For Theatrical Productions
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) IATSE Local 706 will debut the highly anticipated new award category, Broadway International, to their awards ceremony on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, presented by Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty. The new category will expand the recognition of outstanding Make-Up and Hair Styling Artists to encompass all live theater productions, including Broadway International live productions. With the addition of Broadway International, the ceremony will now shine a spotlight on beloved theatrical productions from around the world, recognizing the hard work and creativity of Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists in this genre. The MUAHS Guild Awards also honor Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists in motion pictures, television, commercials, and music videos in 23 categories. “We are so pleased to announce the addition of the Broadway and International Live Theater Production category. The MUAHS Guild Awards are now all-inclusive and participation is worldwide for film, television, and theater. We are very proud to be one of the very few awards shows that recognize the extraordinary work of Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists in theater productions,” said Julie Socash, President, MUAHS, IATSE Local 706. “I couldn’t be more excited to learn of the addition of the Broadway and International Live Theater Production category to the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards. I look forward to these amazingly talented artisans from the theatrical world receiving recognition for their hard work, expertise, and dedication to their crafts,” said Angela L. Johnson, President, Make-Up and Hair Stylists, IATSE Local 798. The qualifications for Outstanding Make-Up... Read More