Fashion Emergency 911???

The Elysian Chicago to the rescue...

(image via glam.com)



(image via nbcchicago.com)



The Elysian Hotel Chicago- one of our glamorous Top Hat clients, is the first of it's kind to introduce a Style Program offering private consultations and VIP access to Designer labels.

A-list stylist Eric Himel teamed up with the hotel to offer his services to guests before and during their stay at the hotel. To be eligible for the program you must book a suite at an executive level or higher, and with your stay each guest will recieve a private lesson with Himel, and access to his Shopping Hot List network. For $150/hour, guests can book private styling sessions with Himel, who works with clients including celebrities, socialites and business executives.

In addition to the Elysian Style Program, the hotel is offering Style Kits designed by Himel for all your fashion emergencies. The Women's kit includes an amazing LBD by Donna Karen (the Infiniti convertible jersey dress), a pair of Jimmy Choo "Gilbert Kid" pumps, MAC Viva Glam Lipstick, Wolford Power shape tights, and a Lanvin Ouloulette clutch. The Men's kit includes a Zegna white french cuff dress shirt, an Hermés silk tie, David Yurman Armory cuff links, a pair of Gucci moccasins, and lastly, Byredo Men's cologne.

Of course, these fabulous kits don't come without a hefty price tag, as the Women's kits range from $15- $1000, and the Men's from $170- $595. There is also a Marc Jacobs store inside the hotel, should you crave a little shopping without straying too far.



NYC's Top Hotels of 2011

Hotel Chatter's Top 12 NYC Hotels of 2011:

(Top Hat clients include the properties highlighted with ***)

 1. The Surrey Hotel***

Elegant room decor, Daniel Boulud room service, a mini-bar that Don Draper would approve of and it's just steps away from Central Park.

Room Rates: $400 a night

 2. The Crosby Street Hotel***

Lovely from head to toe, a civilized respite in Soho and with a screening room on-site too. Now if only you could get a room.

Room Rates: $500 a night

 3. The Trump SoHo

Undeniably Trump but the spacious rooms, Fendi furniture, Hudson River views and giant soaking tubs have won us over.

Room Rates: $499 a night

 4. The James New York***

Carefully considered design, amenities and art have delighted recent guests, despite not being totally finished (the restaurant is still to come.)

Room Rates: $480 a night

 5. Andaz Fifth Avenue***

Do it for free perks like WiFi, minibar snacks and even departure amenities. The generous rooms and the Fifth Ave location don't hurt either.

Room Rates: $500 a night

 6. Gansevoort Park

A tri-level playground on the roof that includes pools and bars. Need we say more?

Room Rates: $430 a night

 7. The Chatwal

Brings Art Deco glamour and seduction back to Midtown...at Uptown prices.

Room Rates: $600 a night

 8. Ace Hotel

With a Michelin-starred restaurant, a coffee shop, sub shop, retail store and hot lobby scene, it's "ace" for deep-pocketed hipsters with ADD.

Room Rates: $500 a night

 9. W Downtown

Futuristic design and innovative lighting schemes make it very un-W but Bliss toiletries and Whatever/Whenever service remains.

Room Rates: $480 a night

 10. The Cassa Hotel

Simple rooms in midtown with luxurious touches like Frette linens, Dean & DeLuca amenities and 42-inch flatscreen TVs at a reasonable rate.

Room Rates: $299 a night

 11. The Standard Hotel***

Yes, it's overpriced dorm room chic but the scene has proved irresistible to the fashion crowds and celebrities.

Room Rates: $500 a night

  12. Smyth Tribeca

A new bar, a "Top Chef" in the restaurant and the Kardashians have finally made this Thompson Hotel hot since opening nearly two years ago.

Room Rates: $485 a night

(see the full article @ Hotel Chatter)

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Sincerely,

the Top Hat Staff

Behind The Scenes...

Happy Friday everyone! Here you are folks: a look behind the scenes at one of our photoshoots. Take a peek at some our new never before seen pieces from the new Top Hat Restaurant collection! Lots of new Cocktail/Hostess dresses, crazy new blouses and vests available in any color and fabric blend of your choice!

We have so many new pieces in store, we can't wait to share them all with you! If you would like to order anything seen here on the BLOG, please reference the picture # when speaking with a sales rep. Enjoy!

Welcome to the new Top Hat blog!!!

Since Top Hat Imagewear is such a unique business, we thought we would create a unique blog to go with it! Here are some of the new and exciting features you will find here:

• New Top Hat designs not seen on our main website
• What we're working on: some of our amazing new upcoming projects
• Behind the scene photos of our collaborations with Designers, brands and movie/TV companies
• Fashion that inspires our designs
• Top Hat Press
• Real employees wearing Top Hat
• Anything out of the box, cool, and fashion related not typically associated with the Hospitality Industry!

Stay tuned and check back often! This week.... behind the scenes photos and new designs from our latest photoshoot!