Boys on Film.

This week we deviate yet again from our typical subject matter for the 'Girls on Film." segment, and for good reason: a Pretty in Pink (1986) era James Spader.

When revisiting that movie, what really stays with you? Andie's horrendous pink piecemeal prom dress? Yes, unfortunately. Ducky's rendition of "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding? Of course, happily. What really steals the show, however, is not Molly Ringwald's pouty pobrecita or Harry Dean Stanton's unshaven, bachelor dad. No, no. The most brilliant moment in that film is meeting James Spader's Steff sneering to Andie "You're a betch" as she rebuffs him, yet again. Spader's rendition of Steff was pure-fection, from his clean pressed linen suits and sockless loafers to his aloof jaunts down the hallway, not to mention the cigarette that perpetually rested betwixt his lips. How could poor, strung out Blaine ("that's not a name, it's a major appliance!") even hold a candle to him?

Here's to you James Spader, in your most brilliant hour.

xoxo COUNCIL

A feather in your cap.

Take a look at COUNCIL's own Pamela Johnston's recent write-up on STYLECASTER.COM! Our thanks to the lovely Anne for the spotlight on Plume Jewels!

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Click here to view the complete article on www.stylecaster.com

Visions of Sigourney.

On a walk in Red Hook one idle afternoon this week, we were reminded of a latent wintertime dream. 

With summer's graceful exit, one breezy afternoon at a time, and Fall's eminent arrival, our minds wander to a season of dinner parties, of COUNCIL celebrations to come, of pipe dreams fallen by the wayside.

And now it seems that the moment is upon us to restate one such dream:

Ms.Weaver, 

Our intentions have not faded, our resolution remains firm. 

Your presence is requested for a COUNCIL supper in your honor. 

Whenever you deem it appropriate we will prepare for you the most 

delicious dinner you have ever imagined (accommodating whatever 

dietary restrictions you may possess, of course) to be served in our 

most grateful company at our now much larger shop in Brooklyn

on a bustling Atlantic Avenue. 

Won't you join us?

Sincerely,

 

COUNCIL

Motion pictures.

Yesterday we shot a short film in the store as a joint venture for the Plume / Miranda Bennett Design Spring '10 collections. The lovely and talented emerging director Sophie Corra filmed and directed the shoot and brought along her friend Giacomo Fortunato to photograph our look books. Stephanie Schwallie's collage work and a few Southern Gothic pieces made cameos as well. We look forward to showing you the results in the coming weeks.

xoxo COUNCIL

Luck, be a lady tonight.

We at COUNCIL feel beyond lucky to have been featured in LUCKY MAGAZINE's September Shopping Guide featuring their top 100 shops in New York City. Take a peak!

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Girls on Film.

Or, Girls in Flight. Deviating from our usual medium of inspiration, our current lady of the hour is an aviatrix rather than an actress. 

Most young girls, and women too, undoubtably go through an Amelia Earhart phase. She remains a rara avis inspiring awe in those who hear her story for the first time even today, over one hundred years after her birth. Her mysterious disappearance in the air over the Pacific and her maverick approach of the frontier itself (can we have that word back yet, Sarah Palin?) have created an aura of romance and wonder around her iconic person that no progression of time can erase. Not to mention her style. Her timeless, genderless, effortless, perfect style. 

xoxo COUNCIL