This week Derek sits with the Editor-in-Chief of Time Out New York, Michael Feidson, to discuss their Wearable Fall Fashion Issue!!!

Time Out New York has become the go-to guide for what to do in New York every week!

If you have a little extra money to spare, and want to justify living in New York, then you would LOVE reading about Music, Theater, Arts, Culture and Fashion in Time Out New York!!!

You can craft any particular evening using the magazine or website... which may include going to see a show then going for sushi after at some hip restaurant! From wearable fall fashions, to cheap eats, Time Out has it all for the BUDGA-LISTAS out there!!!

And in true Red Rug fashion, we also get to find out what Michael is wearing... and where he got it!!!

Learn more about Time Out New York at newyork.timeout.com and don't forget to pick up your copy at your local Universal News or universalnewsondemand.com!!!

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We love how chic Carol Gillott's paintings are!!!

Carol Gillott is an Astoria-based artist who has created a slew of paintings of pets in beautiful Parisian scenes.

"She explains that her first subject matter was simply Parisian cafe still lifes. Then Paris shop facades became an obsession." [METRO]

Her prices range from $85-$100 for a custom watercolor painting!!! BUDG-A-LI-CIOUS!!!!!

Check out her blog, www.parisbreakfast.com, or to request a custom painting, email her at parisbreakfast@gmail.com.

We had so much fun hanging out with models Anya Rozova (Willhelmina) and Ronnie Kroell (New York Models) yesterday at the I ♥ Gen Art Benefit in NYC.

There were so many great people who attended the benefit including Olivia Palermo, Whitney Port, Zac Posen, Alex McCord, Simon van Kempen, Christian Siriano and many more.

Thank you so much to the Gen Art organization for organizing such a fab event. We cannot wait till next year.

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Marketing Director of Gen Art, Ciara Pressler, rocked this white floral print dress at the I ♥ Gen Art event.

Thank you so much for being so sweet to us Ciara. We had so much fun!

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On the second edition of our Derek Loves Shopping Matthew Izzo episode, we show you his fantastic Art Emporium.

His inspiration for his newest work is all about energy flow and how things are never what you expect!

Make sure you tune in tomorrow for the full episode on the Fashionista Diary!

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Paul Richard, is an amazing controversial artist that can transform a simple painting into a subversive act. Richard loves to play with the idea of who gets to decide what art is and who is the artist. He says the difference between seeing something as a prank or as art is sometimes just corporaate financing and backing of an institution. He began painting at the age of six, went off to become a graduate of Harvard, studying humanities, and only studied painting for one semester at art school. Like any innovative artist, he is always trying to reinvent his technique.

Here is a piece of Kate Moss and Paxil from 2005 in oil on canvas.

Take a look at his wonderful work at:

Paul Richard

It's Vintage Derek Fabulous for Paul Richard!!! We are above 2nd from the left at a performance art protest in 1997 to support Paul against his distress with the Museum of Fine Art's refusal to show his work.

Take a look at some of Paul Richard's work at:

Paul Richard

This is why we LOVE Giorgio Armani! He is always taking care of the little people.

The designer who is the chief executive and sole shareholder of the multibillion-dollar company he founded in 1975, donated $1 Million to the Fund for Public Schools of New York City. He felt like it was time to give back to the New York community which has embraced and supported him throughout his career.

It is so imperative that we take care of our youth and educate them wisely. They are our future! Thank you Giorgio Armani (www.giorgioarmani.com) for such a wonderful gift to our community!

Here's a post from Yahoo News:

NEW YORK – "Giorgio Armani is giving $1 million to nurture arts programs in New York City public schools.
The designer announced the gift as he opened the Armani/5th Avenue flagship store Tuesday evening. The donation will support arts offerings in schools with many disadvantaged students.
The new initiative is called the Armani Arts Institute. The designer sees it as "giving young kids a chance to dream."
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says arts education is "an essential component of a well-rounded curriculum," and Armani's gift will help insure all city students have a chance to experience it.
The contribution is going to the Fund for Public Schools, a nonprofit organization that supports city schools. It has raised more than $240 million since 2003."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090218/ap_on_re_us/armani_schools

Click below to view the full article from the New York Times:

http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/for-the-moment-giorgio-arm...