<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Special Projects</title><link>http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat-categories/special-projects</link><description>Special Projects</description><item><title>Chrysler 300C Commercial Featuring John Varvatos &amp; Iggy Pop</title><link>http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/chrysler-300c-commercial-featuring-john-varvatos-iggy-pop</link><description>&lt;p&gt;John Varvatos joins Detroit rock icon Iggy Pop in the new Chrysler commercial "Unboxing" to promote the 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition as part of the "Imported From Detroit" campaign. The commercial showcases the vehicle - a limited edition run of 2,000 which become available this spring - being delivered to John Varvatos' Bowery NYC store where Iggy &amp;amp; John are there awaiting.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out more at&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_blank" title="Chrysler.com" href="http://www.chrysler.com/en/2013/300c/john-varvatos-limited-edition/?bid=varvatos_site&amp;amp;pid=300_commercial&amp;amp;channel=sitelink"&gt;Chrysler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/chrysler-300c-commercial-featuring-john-varvatos-iggy-pop</guid></item><item><title>John Varvatos Returns to Fashion Star as Celebrity Mentor</title><link>http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/john-varvatos-returns-as-celebrity-mentor-on-fashion-star</link><description>&lt;p&gt;John Varvatos returns to NBC's reality competition series "Fashion Star" as a celebrity mentor. Season 2 will resume the search for the next big brand in fashion. During each episode, viewers will have the chance to immediately purchase the winning designs showcased on the episode through the retail partners Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Express. John is joined by co-mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie along with host Louise Roe.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shop John's looks from the show &lt;a target="_self" title="Fashion Star" href="http://www.johnvarvatos.com/fashion_star/l/150"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out more at &lt;a target="_blank" title="Fashion Star" href="http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star"&gt;NBC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/john-varvatos-returns-as-celebrity-mentor-on-fashion-star</guid></item><item><title>John Varvatos Joins NBC's Fashion Star as Celebrity Mentor</title><link>http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/john-varvatos-joins-nbc-s-fashion-star-as-celebrity-mentor</link><description>&lt;p&gt;John Varvatos joins NBC's new reality competition series "Fashion Star" as a celebrity mentor. The series searches for the next big brand in fashion. As a unique twist, at the end of each episode, viewers are able to buy the winning designs either online or through the retail partners Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and H&amp;amp;M. John is joined by co-mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie along with host Elle Macpherson.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out more at&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_blank" title="Fashion Star" href="http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star/"&gt;NBC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/john-varvatos-joins-nbc-s-fashion-star-as-celebrity-mentor</guid></item><item><title>Chrysler 300 Commercial Featuring John Varvatos</title><link>http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/chrysler-300-commercial-featuring-john-varvatos</link><description>&lt;p&gt;John Varvatos joins fellow Detroiters Eminem and Ndamukong Suh as the next star of Chrysler's "Imported From Detroit" campaign for the new 300 series. The TV commercial titled "Attitude" highlights John's roots in Motor City and how they have influenced his career.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out more at&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_blank" title="Chrysler.com" href="http://www.chrysler.com/en/2013/300c/john-varvatos-limited-edition/?bid=varvatos_site&amp;amp;pid=300_commercial&amp;amp;channel=sitelink"&gt;Chrysler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/chrysler-300-commercial-featuring-john-varvatos</guid></item><item><title>2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition</title><link>http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/2013-chrysler-300c-john-varvatos-limited-edition</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Motor City native John Varvatos has partnered with Chrysler to design a limited edition series of Chrysler 300C vehicles. The vehicles seamlessly combine the masculine John Varvatos aesthetic with the power and performance of Chrysler.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The designs of the cars incorporate signature John Varvatos elements:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- The seats match the rich leather of&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_self" title="John Varvatos Leather Jackets" href="http://www.johnvarvatos.com/shop-all-leather/l/26"&gt;jackets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- The dashboard mirrors the face of&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_self" title="John Varvatos Jewelry &amp;amp; Watches" href="http://www.johnvarvatos.com/shop-all-jewelry-watches/l/42"&gt;timepieces&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- The metal trims are inspired by the titanium bottle accents of&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_self" title="John Varvatos Fragrances" href="http://www.johnvarvatos.com/shop-all-cologne/l/17"&gt;fragrances&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out more at&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_blank" title="Chrysler.com" href="http://www.chrysler.com/en/2013/300c/john-varvatos-limited-edition/?bid=varvatos_site&amp;amp;pid=300_commercial&amp;amp;channel=sitelink"&gt;Chrysler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/2013-chrysler-300c-john-varvatos-limited-edition</guid></item><item><title>Limited Edition Patron Anejo Tequila Bottle Stopper</title><link>http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/limited-edition-patron-anejo-tequila-bottle-stopper</link><description>&lt;p&gt;For the holiday season John Varvatos has partnered with The Patron Spirits Company to design a limited edition bottle stopper for the Patr&amp;oacute;n Anejo Tequila. This marks the first time the iconic bottle receives a new design element. The bottle stopper, made of metal and adorned with the Patron bee, is in the shape of a guitar head as nod to John Varvatos' passion for music. The limited edition gift box with the Patron Anejo Tequila and the bottle stopper is available for sale at select fine spirit retailers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out more at&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_blank" title="Limited Edition Patron Anejo Tequila Bottle Stopper" href="http://www.patrontequila.com/johnvarvatos"&gt;Patron&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnvarvatos.com:80/the-beat/limited-edition-patron-anejo-tequila-bottle-stopper</guid></item></channel></rss>