“I Mean…What?!?” – Abe Gurko

Poor, poor New York Post. They have actually stooped low enough to trash Brad and Angie, Hollywood’s golden couple. Today’s article by Danico Lo scolds The Branges for not stopping to talk to Ryan Seacrest or Tim Gunn. I mean…what?!? Honey, just cause YOU would stop and talk to anyone who will listen, does not mean that our coolest, smartest, hippest, most rooted in fabulous Hollywood couple should stop and talk blather with the likes of Tim Gunn, who looks like he drools while gushing or Ryan, who I think is great, but let’s face it, red carpet questions are… Read More »

Poor little Loki…the sweet Chihuahua that Mickey Rourke would have definitely taken to the Oscars last night was in heaven watching from above. As someone who also lost their beloved Chihuahua Lucky to the great beyond, I feel for Mickey. His acceptance speech at the Spirit Awards was great and his moment of sadness about Loki was touching.… Read More »

Well, another fashion week has come and gone and as it goes, this one was really fun. I loved the projects I worked on (G-STAR was most groovy) and now, I get to focus on Steinunn, my wonderful Icelandic designer (www.steinunn.com) who is still reeling from the financial collapse in her country. Her stamina is inspiring. “I’m going to survive this,” she said yesterday afternoon over coffee in Soho,  her piercing blue eyes shining. And I am determined to help in any way I can. Now back to frothy tidbits. Mishca Barton looked gorgeous at the G-STAR show, as did… Read More »

So, let me get this straight. Jason Wu, designer of the moment, yes the one that made Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown, which I thought made her look pregnant from both sides, actually had Ashley Dupre sit front row at his fashion show on Friday. I mean…whaaaaaaat?!? According to the NY Post, “While everyone was waiting with bated breath to see if First Lady Michelle Obama might show up at Jason Wu’s show, instead it was kicked off by lady of the evening Ashley Dupre.” To quote my friend Carrie Fisher here, “These are the options?” Are you trying to tell me that when… Read More »

This cute little Valentine’s Day card came to my inbox and I wanted to share it with you. Which one are you? Peggy the whore or Viola the sad hag who’s family member (probably) sent her the card. I am neither, though I’d prefer to be Peggy quite honestly. Come on, she’s having all the fun. Alas, at my age that’s more than one can hope for. I mean…what?!?… Read More »

I don’t mean to go on and on about Patsy and Edina but surely you have to agree that what the world needs now is a lot more of them than, let’s say, Michael Phelps or A-Rod. Would someone please tell me why I should call someone that spent his waking hours in the water (avoiding his overbearing mom, no doubt) or an uber-jock who shoots roids (shot, whatever) my hero? Why because sports is such a heroic fete? Captain Sully, absolutely gets my vote as hero extraordinaire along with the drew of Flight 1549. But those other two? Not doing it.… Read More »

So next up is NY Fashion Week. And an interesting one it will be. You have Marc Jacobs cutting his audience by two-thirds, Vera Wang not doing a show, Betsey Johnson fleeing the tents, independant designers bellying up. I mean…what?!?  Has the world come to a fierce end? With all the doom and gloom in the financial headlines, WWD is beginning to sound like Chicken Little. But, this is the New York Fashion Week, for Christ sakes. The smoke-and-mirrors, Emperor’s-new-clothes capital of the world. We can’t act like we’ve been licked by this stupid recession. We have to “act as… Read More »

Check out the Sunday NY Times Style Section. I joined Carrie Fisher for dinner while she was in NYC promoting her HIGH-larious book “Wishful Drinking”. She is the best. Also, she is hosting a fundraising ball in DC on January 18 called Obama Pajama Party. For info: http://www.pajamaprogram.org/dcball.html Catch you when I can…..Happy Ho Ho Ho…… Read More »

Today, I will finally know the way to San Jose. Yes, I am actually going to San Jose today…soon…like in fifteen minutes. But not to really learn the way to S.J., but to go see Carrie Fisher’s hilarious, one-woman show Wishful Drinking. Oh and also, launch the new Wishful Drinking T-shirt collection. Check this out! Wanna buy one? Let me know. Peace and prosperity to all… ABE… Read More »

So, you went to Serron King’s homepage the other day. Great, huh? Please, go back there now and listen to her new song…fresh out of the recording studio in Bed-Sty…that we uploaded last night. As the song says: Keep Movin’ Forward. I hope you love it…let me know. www.myspace.com/sk Peace…y’all. xoxo ABE… Read More »