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On February 22,2207 we were lucky enough to have photographer/director /hauteur/party maniac/all around fun guy David LaChapelle at our Flagship Taschen Store in Manhattan. David showed up with the ever glamorous Amanda LePore and his good time party crew ready to show his fans a good time, and sign copies of his book Heaven To Hell. More than 300 fans braved the cold weather and rain to wait in a line that stretched around the block onto Prince Street to meet David and Amanda. Everyone who was patient enough to wait was rewarded with a free coffee from The Mud Truck, and a chance to get their book signed by David and Amanda.
I've been to a lot of books signings, but I don't think I've been to one with a DJ blasting music. DJ Jon-Jon was pumping the booty pop all night long which kept David and the crowd dancing, and the mood light. While the signing was going on upstairs, there was a raging party taking place downstairs in our gallery. David's friends and associates kept the champagne popping as they drank and danced waiting for the after party to start.
The David LaChapelle signing was the first big, public event at our new Taschen Flagship Store, and was the first time many people got to experience our unique Starck designed space. It was a test in a lot of ways. We found out that people love the way the space looks. We found out that upstairs is a fantastic spot to have a book signing. We also found out that the gallery downstairs is an amazing place to have a party. Despite the long line, David's fans were more than happy to wait, and the wait felt especially worth it when they were rewarded with an invitation to party at Plumm
with David later in the night. The signing went on way past 8 o'clock, but David and Amanda insisted that everyone who wanted an autograph would get one, and that was the case. After some more champagne and pizza, it was off in a limo to Plumm where the party really got underway.
Plumm was packed with revelers from the second they opened the doors until well after 4 am. DJ Jon-Jon continued to keep the beats hot. The only thing hotter than the music, was the sweaty bodies writhing on the dance floor. For a bunch of book nerds, this crowd had a lot of moves. Don Cornelius would have been proud. We were really excited that many of our
neighbors in SoHo came out to celebrate with us and tear it up on the dance floor. We'd like to thank all the people from Luis Vuitton, Prada, Reiss, Lucky, Jack Spade, A Bathing Ape,Ben Sherman, Kartell, J. Lindberg , Ted Baker, MoMa,Babeland,Alessi,Randall Leazer Photography,Industries Stationary,Agnes B., Sotheby's and Kid Robot for welcoming us to the neighborhood in high style.
As usual our staff photographer, Jeremiah Wilson was on hand all night snapping photos of the revelers all night long.
Everyone who kept the party going late into the night (or early into the morning as the case may be...) was rewarded with a visit from rapper Kanye West, who is featured in 'Heaven To Hell'. Kanye stuck around to party with David and the Taschen crew. Here Jeremiah snapped a shot of David and Kanye kicking back in the V.I.P. room at Plumm. Overall, the signing and
the afterparty were a smashing success. Thanks go out to David, Jason,Amanda, Jake, Ethel and the entire New York and L.A. LaChapelle teams for making this happen. It was a pleasure and we can't wait to do it again.
As everyone crawled into work the next morning, we were delighted by all the great press our event received and the nice things people had to say about Taschen, our store and our party (even Gawker).
Here's a link to Gawker's coverage of the event, with links to a great photo gallery of the signing and the afterparty:
Gawker Coverage of Taschen LaChapelle Event
Here's a link to Gawker's video coverage of the event:
Gawker's Video Coverage of the Tasche/LaChapelle Event
On Saturday night, David LaChapelle's new show Awakened opened at the Shafrazi Gallery in Chelsea, and a full compliment of Taschen people were on hand to celebrate and take in the photographs.
The David LaChapelle signing was the first big, public event at our new Taschen Flagship Store, and was the first time many people got to experience our unique Starck designed space. It was a test in a lot of ways. We found out that people love the way the space looks. We found out that upstairs is a fantastic spot to have a book signing. We also found out that the gallery downstairs is an amazing place to have a party. Despite the long line, David's fans were more than happy to wait, and the wait felt especially worth it when they were rewarded with an invitation to party at Plumm
with David later in the night. The signing went on way past 8 o'clock, but David and Amanda insisted that everyone who wanted an autograph would get one, and that was the case. After some more champagne and pizza, it was off in a limo to Plumm where the party really got underway.
Plumm was packed with revelers from the second they opened the doors until well after 4 am. DJ Jon-Jon continued to keep the beats hot. The only thing hotter than the music, was the sweaty bodies writhing on the dance floor. For a bunch of book nerds, this crowd had a lot of moves. Don Cornelius would have been proud. We were really excited that many of our
As usual our staff photographer, Jeremiah Wilson was on hand all night snapping photos of the revelers all night long.
As everyone crawled into work the next morning, we were delighted by all the great press our event received and the nice things people had to say about Taschen, our store and our party (even Gawker).
Here's a link to Gawker's coverage of the event, with links to a great photo gallery of the signing and the afterparty:
Gawker Coverage of Taschen LaChapelle Event
Here's a link to Gawker's video coverage of the event:
Gawker's Video Coverage of the Tasche/LaChapelle Event
On Saturday night, David LaChapelle's new show Awakened opened at the Shafrazi Gallery in Chelsea, and a full compliment of Taschen people were on hand to celebrate and take in the photographs.
Here we have fearless leader Matthew posing with Ethel at Shafrazi.
Next up is store photographer Jeremiah, posing in front of the lens instead of behind it.
Here's Ethel, who designed 'Heaven to Hell' posing with a new LaChapelle photograph at Shafrazi.
Now that all is said and done, I'd just like to let everyone know that we have a few extra signed copies of 'Heaven to Hell' available at our New York store for the bargain basement price of $59.99 USD. If you want one get in touch fast, because they are disappearing quickly.
Also, the Taschen NYC store was recently featured in the Columbia University newspaper, The Spectator. There's a great write up about the store, titled 'A Psychedelic Journey Through SoHo' with brilliant comments by yours truly. Thanks go to Isabel Bohrer! Here's the link:
'A Psychedelic Journey Through SoHo
Thanks to everyone for making this event a killer success. Hope to see you in person soon at the store.
Cheers - Michael/Taschen NYC
Next up is store photographer Jeremiah, posing in front of the lens instead of behind it.
Here's Ethel, who designed 'Heaven to Hell' posing with a new LaChapelle photograph at Shafrazi.
Now that all is said and done, I'd just like to let everyone know that we have a few extra signed copies of 'Heaven to Hell' available at our New York store for the bargain basement price of $59.99 USD. If you want one get in touch fast, because they are disappearing quickly.
Also, the Taschen NYC store was recently featured in the Columbia University newspaper, The Spectator. There's a great write up about the store, titled 'A Psychedelic Journey Through SoHo' with brilliant comments by yours truly. Thanks go to Isabel Bohrer! Here's the link:
'A Psychedelic Journey Through SoHo
Thanks to everyone for making this event a killer success. Hope to see you in person soon at the store.
Cheers - Michael/Taschen NYC
