SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - The fifth annual GRAMMY Style Studio is The Recording Academy's official styling suite where nominees, performers, and presenters are invited to select one-of-a-kind pieces from leading international red carpet and lifestyle brands to wear to the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards (airing on CBS live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008) and other GRAMMY Week events.
Previously held at Ocean Way Recording Studio in Hollywood, this year's event moves to a new home - Smashbox Studios in West Hollywood (formerly Quixote).
Home to fashion shoots of some of the world's leading recording artists (including Fergie, Jay-Z, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, and Justin Timberlake), this 5,000 square foot space will be transformed into a fashion haven using elaborate furnishings, musical equipment and decor from Gibson Musical Instruments and rare pieces of music memorabilia from Hard Rock International's world famous collection.
From Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 – Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, private styling appointments for talent will be held between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. A media preview and artists' interviews are on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, with additional appointments scheduled throughout the week.
First designers confirmed to participate include Karl Lagerfeld, K Karl Lagerfeld, Elie Saab, Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker London, Thomas Pink, Toni Maticevski, Blue Notch Denim (Japan), Hush Puppies, K-Swiss, Stetson, Thrive, Technomarine watches and sunglasses from Fendi and Pucci Eyewear, with more confirmations to follow.
'Now in our fifth year of celebrating the intrinsic connection between music and fashion, the GRAMMY Style Studio provides a unique opportunity for artists to be dressed by leading international designers and top lifestyle brands,' said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, 'And this year's Style Studio is going to be better than ever as we have an even bigger reason to celebrate this synergy - our milestone 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards.'
Nominated artists invited to attend the suite include: Akon, Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, Amy Winehouse, Beastie Boys, Beck, Beyonce, Bon Jovi, Brad Paisley, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Chaka Khan, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Common, Corinne Bailey Rae, Daughtry, Eve, Faith Hill, Feist, Foo Fighters, Green Day, India.Arie, James Blunt, Jay-Z, John Legend, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Keyshia Cole, KT Tunstall, LeAnn Rimes, Lilly Allen, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Michael Buble, Miranda Lambert, Mary J.Blige, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Nelly Furtado, Ne-Yo, No Doubt, Plain White T's, Pink, Prince, Queen Latifah, Rhianna, Seal, Shakira, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Snow Patrol, T.I., The Black Eyed Peas, The Dixie Chicks, The Pussycat Dolls, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Roots, The White Stripes, Timbaland, U2 and 50 Cent just to name a few.
Blue Notch Denim from Japan have created limited edition 'silk denim' jeans valued at $1,000 a pair exclusively for GRAMMY Style Studio and TechnoMarine has created an exclusive limited-edition watch with the GRAMMY Awards 50th Anniversary engraved on the back, to commemorate this very special day for nominees. Hush Puppies will host an exclusive preview of their new 'Guest Designer Series' and Fendi and Pucci will be previewing their new eyewear collection.
VIP guests will also enjoy makeovers courtesy of Make Up For Ever and hairstyling by Rodney Cutler from Cutler Salon New York. A hosted bar will be provided including Borba water. Xbox 360 is providing the ultimate rockin' entertainment experience as attendees jam with the new game, Rock Band. Music fans can also experience the behind-the-scenes action at GRAMMY Style Studio by logging onto www.Xbox.com to form a band with their favorite artists.
Celebrities and artists who previously have attended the GRAMMY Style Studio include: Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt, The Pussycat Dolls, Good Charlotte, Maroon5, John Legend, John Mayer, matchbox twenty, Foo Fighters, R. Kelly, Franz Ferdinand, Natasha Bedingfield, Aerosmith, Akon, Ne-Yo Hilary Duff, Macy Gray, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Fiona Apple, Jake Gyllenhaal, Modest Mouse, Velvet Revolver, Danity Kane, Katherine McPhee, Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Hoobastank, Velvet Revolver, Incubus, Linkin Park, Backstreet Boys, Earth, Wind & Fire, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, as well as stylists for Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Courtney Love, Jessica Simpson, Mariah Carey, Jewel, The Osbournes, Sarah McLachlan, Joss Stone, Lisa Marie Presley, Matthew Perry, Ciara, Teri Hatcher, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, and Tyra Banks just to name a few.
Media coverage of GRAMMY Style Studio 2007 included: Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, MTV, VH1, Fox 11 GDLA/Good Day Live, BET, Bravo, E! News, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, KTLA, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Style Network, TV Guide Channel, CNN, Angeleno, Boulevard, L.A. Daily News, LA Confidential, People, Vanity Fair, InStyle, Blender, US Weekly, Women's Wear Daily, DNR, E! Online, MTV.com, People.com, VH1.com, Global Television Canada and Channel 10, 9 and 7 Australia.
GRAMMY Style Studio is a production of Couch Nobelius Media PR Events. A percentage of the proceeds from the studio will benefit The Recording Academy's year-round educational initiatives.
