To prepare for F&C’s Fall Event at the Kim Sing; Ford, Ching, featured designers, assistants, interns and one electrician gathered for the set up. With all hands on deck, the results were well worth the effort.
(Everyone helped on the Eiffel!)
The first site attendees saw upon entering the Kim Sing were the hug-able Supernova lights by Scale 1:1. The Supernova lights offered a soft glow in changing colors that guest were able hug, push, punch, etc. Upon entering the house Scale 1:1 had set up utilitarian installations to feature their Finger couches and the Floppy table.
Looming in the middle of the indoor space was a tower made up of the Eiffel stool by RS Barcelona. The DIY recyclable stools are incredibly easy to assemble and retail at under $100. Plus as an added bonus- as someone who has trouble making paper airplanes – I felt an incredible sense of satisfaction and accomplishment upon completion. At the end of the night the tower slowly shrank as stools were handed out to press and VIP guests.
Crafted Systems by Aurelie Tu added color and texture to the Kim Sing with 100% wool felt vessels, table and wall pieces. Each piece’s geometric design is done by hand by Aurelie and the members of the YWCA women’s shelter to teach economical skills and offer a creative outlet for women in transition.
Other pieces featured at the show were Andrew Riska’s bunkbed table, and MRCW’s Gelato Collection of side tables.
Guest mingled and nibbled on dumplings and meatballs till midnight while sipping on signature “Ford” or “Ching” cocktails, mixers generously donated by Izze Sparkling Juice.
(To make at home the “Ching” is vodka with grapefruit and a splash of clementine. The “Ford” is vodka and equal parts blackberry and pomegranate sparkling juice.)
Many more party photos will soon be available here and at the Ford&Ching facebook page here!
posted by Intern on October 26th, 2010 in Parties
We had a great time in spite of the rain! LA’s got a reputation for being full of sugar babies but our friends proved that to be myth. Thanks for everyone that showed up!
our bartenders - just getting started...
Inside 722
Ben & Willard
Mary...
A little two-on-one foosball
Kimmy handling the Genevas
100x better in the house
Greg Bergere from GO Build Studio
Stukin / Debro sandwich
John and Chris
Ludwig's Mike D.
Mrs. Mike D.
Willard and Mark - rock, paper scissors?
fashion
Andy Riiska
Nick and Bret from Cerno
Adem and Chris - No Smoking On The Premises!
Tanya Aguiniga
they look guilty...
Bear with Panda/Bandit
Geoff multi-tasking
Our bartenders at the end of the night. Thanks, Izze!
If you read this or my posts over at Ludwig you’ll know I’m not-so-quietly impressed by Carre Callaway and her band Queen Kwong. You may remember last year when the band headlined our Dwell on Design after-party and impressed the typically nonplussed design crowd with their powerful mini-set of rock songs.
QK at the Kim Sing Theatre's Dwell/Vice Party
Carre Callaway doing her job.
Well, her new EP was just released on Sugar Baby and can be downloaded here for only $2.75. “Love Is A Bruise” is full with Carre’s exceptional storytelling, musical arrangement, and deft guitar playing (and keyboards and other instruments on the record…she pretty much does it all except for guest appearances by a selection of music industry heavies). I’ve watched QK numerous times and something remarkable happens when Carre plays music. The normally quiet and withdrawn young woman opens up to reveal a unique voice that is beautiful, unique, and unerringly human. Her lyrics are nasty, mean, and vindictive yet somehow sweet and melancholy. I’m doing her a major disservice with the above description, but just know her skill and talent combine into something worthy of your attention. Do yourself a favor and download “Love Is A Bruise” now and visit her website for more information.
Love Is A Bruise
I’ll be at her Spaceland show tonight at 9pm sharp, quietly wishing I could do anything half as well as Carre Callaway plays music.
posted by Willard on January 12th, 2010 in Parties
Join us this Wednesday at the Shortstop on Sunset for another 722 Figueroa event. While F&C is not a sponsor, many of our friends will be in attendance. This event is on the younger side so please be prepared…
posted by Willard on January 4th, 2010 in Parties
Check out this event. These guys make great custom shoes right here in LA and are also behind the GUILD show in Las Vegas, one of the best run shows to check out premium brands. Ask for Jason and tell him I sent you. It’s worth a couple of beers to me so make sure you go…
posted by Willard on October 22nd, 2009 in Parties
FORD&CHING and DWELL welcomed over 400 design pros and amateurs to the Kim Sing Theatre last Thursday to announce the new F&C website and new products from Skram, RS-Life, Samuel Moyer Furniture, and Andrew Riiska (FORD&CHING). Everyone seemed to love the food by celebrity chef Neal Fraser of Grace Restaurant, fully staffed bar by Izze (with help from Pearl Vodka) and beer from Nakhon. All photos courtesy of TIGERTIGER.
Calm before the storm.
Kim Sing Theatre detail.
Kimi Nagafuku's crew.
RSVP Only with Hannah and Jenni.
Mark Schlosser of Ludwig and compulsive high-fiver Aria Gannon of APR.
B A Design is new to the showroom floor.
Young designers Nick Sheridan, Bret Englander and Dan Wacholder from Cerno in Laguna Beach.
Samuel Moyer Furniture had their own little area.
Bird's eye view from the forbidden work area.
Admiring Andrew Riiska's Dragon Table.
BMX phenom Mike Ardelean (a.k.a. the lucky bastard dating one half of the TIGERTIGER girls).
Anxiously trying to get in.
Power couple.
Enjoying Nakhon...hey, how did that motherfucking Corona get in there?
Ricky and me.
Fatass and Sophie of Sophie Nova.
Tom Thayer and girlfriend enjoy the RS#2 from Spain's RS-Life...the latest offering from F&C.
Andrew Riiska is always happy to describe the countless hours put into each F&C table.
Devil is in the details.
Akemi Tanaka's Futaba still wows the people.
AIA's Will Wright sits with Marissa Gluck and Haily Zaki from de LaB.
Schloss with Miguel from De La Barracuda.
People.
Showing up with the same watch is not the same as showing up in the same dress. Ask Mark and Chris.
Nanrisa Lee, former Le Cheval hostess, moved from Oakland to LA just to be at F&C parties.
Ludwig creator Mike Dytri with Toyplane guy.
Maybe Mark's the high-five offender. With Eliel Ford, my boy.
Hana from TIGERTIGER caught in action.
Skram perfection!
Many thanks to Dwell for their support.
Eliel Ford on the RS#2
Samuel Moyer's live edge masterpiece.
Working the door.
Sausage King Joseph Pitruzzelli of Wustkuche with lovely girlfriend.
Kimi and friends.
Sam Moyer + Aria Gannon + Nakhon = Party.
Sam Moyer's latest and greatest.
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Klotz...I mean Stacy and Mike Dytri.
Inside filled up nicely.
Packet outdoor patio at FORD&CHING showroom.
Neal Fraser escaped the camera but none of his food survived.
Restrogen chairs by Anon Pairot getting hard use from USAID saint William Trigg and unknown reveler.
Guests relax on PAD's Clip Chaise.
DJ Alfred Hawkins's cool mix of rock, pop, and hip hop satisfied the crowd.
Skram's Wooddrop 14 on display with Jeff Kowatch.
Maurice Pendarvis of Vapors always comes over. He's one of the good guys.
A fine looking couple enjoying the PAD Clip Pool Chair.
Ernsdorf Design's Coronado Table is always a hit. It rolls.
I don't know these people.
Half of TIGERTIGER: Jenni.
Palm reading is...crazy.
Frank Trigg...my good friend and first wrestling coach.
Neopolitan Trigg.
More people I don't know.
Enjoying Izze with Pearl Vodka.
William "Billy the Welder" Patchen.
Are you ever embarrassed when you can't remember someone's name?
I think the second from left is Angelina Handayani, clothing designer from Danang.
Admiring the Tim Biscup prototype chair under Ango lighting of silkworm cocoons.
Old friend Jeff "Knockahoma" Nakamura and fiance.
Billy Kheel's Staple Remover about to eat people.
I’ve run out of clever things to write. Tune in for our 722 FIGUEROA party this Saturday. RSVP to cody@722figueroa.com.
Ramon Delgado of Material Environment with longtime Kim SIng fixture Kengo Ura.
Come one come all to our F&C party. We’re launching our website, introducing new products, and getting having a good time. Food by Neal Fraser, music by DJ Alfred Hawkins, open bar by Izze, Pearl Vodka, Nakhon and Asahi. RSVP early to willard@fordandching.com. Thanks!
posted by Willard on September 22nd, 2009 in FORD&CHING,Parties
