Tadashi Collection Weblog

The Spring/Summer 2009 Kryptonite silk organza one shoulder mini dress from the Tadashi Shoji line was showcased in a special Spring Preview section in the Los Angeles Times on January 25th.

The December 30, 2008 LA Daily News included a nice little interview with Tadashi regarding the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade.

The February issue of Saturday Night included this lovely two-page photo of an August gold metallic liquid jersey side draped evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection.

Angela Bassett looks fantastic in an aubergine silk charmeuse knotted waist blouse from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Shoji line as seen in the Table of Contents for the February issue of Upscale magazine.

The January issue of Capitol File has a very elegant shot of Taraji Henson in a scarlet silk and cotton faille strapless cocktail dress with front tie detail from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Shoji line.

On January 25, Holly Robinson Peete presented at the 17th Annual Trumpet Awards in a silk charmeuse draped one shoulder gown from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Shoji line.

The February issue of Essence magazine includes this charcoal gray wool knotted waist jumpsuit from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Shoji line in their collection of looks they love.

Sunday, February 8th, was the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Attending the Grammy Award Ceremony, TV personality Audrina Patridge was a hit in this teal milk jersey strapless gown from the Spring/Summer 2009 Tadashi Collection.

Afterwards actress Holly Robinson Peete attended the House of Hype and Antonio 'L.A.' Reid's post Grammy Party in this elegant black stretch jersey shutter pleated cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection.

The upcoming February 16th issue of National Enquirer magazine includes a section of well dressed ladies (plus one not so well dressed - which, naturally, is the one not wearing Tadashi) and among them is the very lovely Holly Robinson Peete. The caption likens Holly to "a gorgeous modern-day Venus" in her silk charmeuse draped one shoulder gown from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Shoji line.

On February 12th the 40th NAACP Image awards were held in Los Angeles and two stars could be seen in Tadashi. Actress Alfre Woodard attended in a fuchsia iridescent crinkled silk chiffon fly away cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection. Mo'Nique chose a stretch jersey shutter pleated cocktail dress also from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection.

With the Fall 2009 Tadashi Shoji Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion week just days away many publications are anticipating the event by examining the designer's inspiration. First we have the February 12th issue of the New York Times, which features a sketch of an upcoming Tadashi Shoji style. Then we have two articles from Women's Wear Daily, one from the 12th and one from the 14th, which discuss inspiration. Also included in the 14th issue is a sketch by Tadashi on top of the show schedule. Finally we have two from the 16th issue of Women's Wear Daily, which also uses the Tadashi sketch and speculates on the design decisions of the up-coming show.

The letter below was sent to one of our sales associates:

Dear Tiffany,

Thanks so much for helping me pick out the perfect gown for the Huntington
Beach Centennial Ball held in January. I appreciate the note you sent me!
I had a wonderful time at the ball and was definitely noticed as I walked
down the stairs into the "sea of black" as my girlfriend puts it! She said
I had to wear a bright color because everyone would be in black and boy was
she right!!!

The service I received was personal and great!

Marlene

Need a guide on how to wear it? Then look no further than the March issue of Harper's Bazaar and their guide, which includes an ombre metal chain mini dress from the Spring/Summer 2009 Tadashi Shoji line.

Today marked Tadashi's fifth fashion show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion week and already images can be found on the web. The official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week web site not only contains photo samples of the new Fall/Winter 2009 Tadashi Shoji line but also a video of the show itself, while New York Daily News and WWD both have wonderful slide shows of the the latest collection.

http://mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2009/designers/tadashi_shoji/index.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/fashion/fashionweek_fall_2009/galleries/tadashi_shoji_new_york_fashion_week_fall_2009/tadashi_shoji_new_york_fashion_week_fall_2009.html

http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/tadashi-shoji-rtw-fall-2009-2020708?src=rss/fashion/20090220

Recently Herman & Lanny celebrated their wedding anniversary at the Conrad Hotel in Bali and the observant Tadashi fan will notice that all the women wore Tadashi styles.

The stars have been out shining in Tadashi lately. First we have Jennie Garth, who attended the 11th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards cocktail reception in an August gold metallic liquid jersey side draped evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection. Next is Aisha Tyler, who attended the 59th annual ACE Eddie Awards in a black stretch jersey with basket weave detail cocktail dress from the Spring/Summer 2008 Tadashi Collection. Finally there is Rachel Ray backstage at the 'Rosie Live' variety show in a claret ombre stretch jersey shutter pleated cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection.

The Oscars are a big time for stars to shine and to help them with all the glamor is Tadashi.

First we have a photo of actresses Sanaa Lathan & Alfre Woodard attending a Pre-Oscar event celebrating Taraji Henson and Viola Davis Oscar nominations. Sanaa Lathan is wearing a pink ombre stretch jersey shutter pleated cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection while Alfre Woodard chose a chocolate stretch satin cocktail dress also from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection.

Our next two lovely ladies both attended the Pre Oscar Essence Magazine Luncheon. Gina Prince Bythewood attended in a chocolate stretch satin cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2008 Tadashi Collection while Audra McDonald wore an ivory and navy stretch knit banded cocktail dress from the Spring/Summer 2009 Tadashi Collection.

Finally, we have one of the hosts from Access Hollywood, Ryan Patterson, covering the red carpet event in a dove gray draped silk jersey one shoulder gown from the Tadashi Shoji Spring/Summer 2009 line.