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Hanging With Zang

May 14, 2009 by WendyB

My adorable designer friend Zang Toi and I had a joint sample sale at his showroom yesterday. Zang was wearing one of his mini-kilts in honor of the occasion.

Zang in his kilt.
I’m modeling his tiger-print jacket.

I got him to show off the cityscape cape that I obsessed about here.

Back of the cape.
Front of the cape.
Notice the top of the Empire State Building in silver sequins.

But now I’m even more in love with this spectacular gown depicting the Hearst tower and the Time Warner building.

I’m going to wear this someday.

Later, Zang’s gorgeous client, Deepa Pakianathan, came in to pick up a sex-ay minidress that she was wearing to an event that night.

Zang and Deepa

When my gorgeous friend Melissa came in and found a stunning black gown, I was able to get a picture of the designer in action.

Zang pins Melissa.

Thanks to Zang for having me! Thanks also to Melissa, Kathy, Jane, Janet, Karen, Libby, Rose Marie, Ravi and Tina for their support. And, last but not least, thanks to my gorgeous assistant GeorgeB, who proudly showed off his Genie in a Bottle cufflinks to all the customers. But maybe GeorgeB should be thanking me since he had such a great time watching pretty ladies come out of the dressing room in pretty dresses. He told Zang that he’d be happy to come by the showroom again.

Separately, thanks to handsome blogger Dr. Zibbs for mentioning me on That Blue Yak today. Bookmark his blog, y’all. He’s a funny guy.

UPDATED TO ADD: If you’re in NYC tonight and don’t have plans, put on your party hat and go to Tulips & Pansies Headdress the Affair. The event raises money for Village Care of New York, a community-based, not-for-profit service organization serving older adults, persons living with HIV/AIDS and individuals in need of medical and rehabilitation services. For the event, designers work with top florists to create out-of-this-world headdresses made of plants and flowers. I’ve seen a picture of Zang’s entry and it is going to blow everyone away!

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Comments

  1. Tina says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Zang looks better wearing a mini-skirt/kilt than I ever could!

  2. swelledenise says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:23 am

    Now that’s a twist on architectural design!

    He is the cutest thing ever.

  3. Sal says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:25 am

    Holy cats, Zang looks like he’s got enough energy to power several small cities! And what a fantastic grin. Wish I could’ve been there to sample both of your samples …

  4. Deja Pseu says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:26 am

    You look FABULOUS in that coat!!

    Love his designs, absolutely gorgeous. He’s rocking that kilt.

  5. Sharon Rose says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:28 am

    Hi there-looks like you had a fabulous time, his creations are just stunning!

  6. Nina (femme rationale) says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:32 am

    the cape is just too cool. and zang is so adorable…he has the cutest smile!.

  7. L says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Love his designs. He looks so happy, energetic and fun. GeorgeB’s comments are just too cute for words!

  8. Dream Sequins says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:49 am

    Zang looks like a really happy man. Good energy! Also: how fierce is that lady in the minidress? Work! Sounds like you had an amazing time at the sale. And the Tulips and Pansies event: HOW AMAZING. Can’t wait to see pictures!

  9. Prunella Jones says

    May 14, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Loved the minidress.

    You looked damn cute in that coat too.

  10. Miss Janey says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Mmm… A joint sale… Miss J is sorry she missed it.

    The dress Miss Melissa is wearing looks TOO fab on her.

  11. Savvy Mode SG says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Zang is too cool.

  12. Lizzi says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:32 am

    I’m still obsessed with the cape too. It’s AWESOME. I’m becoming obsessed with all of Zang’s creations.

  13. diane says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:38 am

    Zang has the cutest smile ever! The Hearst dress is really beautiful. I think his cape should be in a museum, it’s awesome.
    You’ve never seen me because this is my first visit, compliments of TBY.

  14. Benjamin says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:43 am

    wasn’t he on the real housewives of NYC? That coat is ah-mazing!

  15. Slyde says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:48 am

    zibbs was right, you are a real hoot! great blog!

  16. The Clothes Horse says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:59 am

    That cityscape dress is amazing!

  17. Couture Carrie says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:00 am

    So cool that you are friends with ZT, WB! Wow!

    Love that coat you are wearing… fabulous!

    And that zig zag dress you linked is amazing as well – thanks!

    xoxox,
    CC

  18. lisa says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:04 am

    That cape is just as breathtaking as ever! And if you do get to wear the Time Warner/Hearst building dress I demand a blog post complete with pictures. 🙂

  19. Delmy says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Awesome!

  20. AsianCajuns says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:24 am

    Those pieces are works of art! Sounds like a really fun night, Wendy! I want that cape!!!

  21. Wanderlusting says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:37 am

    ahahaha CUTE! My ex was scottish and wore a kilt on occasion but this fellow just rocks it like my nasty ex never could!

  22. Sydnie says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:43 am

    Thank you so much for your nice comment on my blog! It is much appreciated.

    Sydnie
    http://www.takemeouttotherunway.blogspot.com

  23. jayne says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    such unique fashions and I love your bold coat Wendy

  24. SnapandPrint says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    Your jacket is beyond gorgeous. I love it!

    I also love the cityscape dress because it isn’t totally obvious in it’s design but you can see what it is. If that makes sense.

    And YAY for guys who wear kilts. 🙂

  25. Najeema says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    You gotta love a man in a kilt! I might be playing favorites, but I do prefer your legs. Anyway, I think you should do a photoshoot in the Hearst tower dress while holding a signature drink 🙂

  26. enc says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Someday, I hope to visit Z in his studio with you.

  27. janettaylor says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Stunning!

    XoXo

  28. Sister Wolf says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I will take and kilt and the tiger coat, please.

  29. pretty face says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Please tell me you got that AWESOME coat. It has some serious attitude, and so suits both you and Zang poifectly!

  30. miss sophie says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    wow. this reminds me of the segment of Real housewives NYC where Zang makes a cameo. he’s such a character! you must have so much fun whenever you guys are together 😀

  31. Winnie says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Ahh he looks so happy! That cityscape cape is pretty amazing. Wow get you in that jacket! You look completely fantastic!

  32. Fly Girl says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    That mini and gown are showstoppers!

  33. Brigadeiro says

    May 14, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    That cape & gown are absolutely incredible! LOVED the Decades blue sequinned dress you wore in your previous post, so so stunning!
    xx

  34. thepreppyprincess says

    May 14, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    Zang looks like the bomb, absolutely darling and a laugh riot at the same time! And to have that incredible fabric that I am also obsessing over is simply too much from one human being!

    Your modeling skills show once again Miss Wendy, you are simply too cute! I have read such fabulous things about the Tulips & Pansies event, it must be an amazing event.

    Hugs at you,
    tp

  35. KD says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Cityscpae clothing is genius.

  36. Eyeliah SS says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    oh, love that cape too!

  37. Imelda says

    May 15, 2009 at 2:55 am

    That cape looks so cool and you look great with the coat!

  38. Paul Pincus says

    May 15, 2009 at 5:25 am

    love you in the tiger-print jacket. he’s really quite brilliant!

  39. stylewithbenefits says

    May 15, 2009 at 6:33 am

    These pics are so fun, and that gown is stunning!

    xo, Becs

  40. Jill says

    May 15, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Meow!! Love the tiger print jacket.

  41. Ringa Dinga Boing Boing says

    May 16, 2009 at 3:49 am

    Wow..those are beutifull dresses!

    Check out mine,if u dont mind.

  42. emma says

    May 16, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    i LOVE that coat

  43. wreckedstellar says

    May 16, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Ahh, I loved seeing Zang on the Real Housewives! Love that Hearst/Time Warner gown- soo original and amazing!!

    http://www.wreckedstellar.wordpress.com

  44. Marian says

    May 17, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    what ab images darling! love the one of you and Zang!
    muah x
    marian

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