Taking the opportunity to view the much anticipated display of 1700 and 1800 men’s, women’s and children’s clothing on display at the new Resnick Pavillion on Saturday night before the Avant Gard fete following the themed ‘The UnMasking’ dinner was a smart move …

Here are  my faces … ! I must be bootie obsessed, but the undergarments designed to enhance the ladies’ posterior were by far some of the most fascinating items in this exhibit. Pictured here are the ‘cage’ panniers that were worn under the layers of skirts (image 425), love the coleurs!! Just because it’s undercover doesn’t mean it can’t be fun … Also part of the bootie reportoir are these paddings which were worn around the waist; again under several layers of skirts (image 426).

Musical guest Christina Aguilera (dressed very bridal like …); would totally rock this ‘Fetish’ ensemble … check out the boots!! Sooooo Louboutin … (image 429)

After our peruse through one of the three ‘galleries’ we ventured out on this perfect balmy Cali night for yummy pizza and elbow rubbing with pals including: the always entertaining Tracee Ellis Ross ( the best story teller, EVER …), Cameron Silver, so very dapper in Phillip Lim formal, beautifully pregnant co-chair Jessica de Ruiter, Jonathon Craven (cheering on his sibs who were musical guests Chapin Sisters for this portion of the evening’s festivities …), George Kotisioupolis of Fashion Police, Andrew Durham, Melissa Coker of Wren, one of our best local designer talents, not to mention very pretty in silver sequins….oh, and another co chair gal and local Celine Khavarani who took our breath away in a gorgeous kaleidoscope frock … wow

And so, like Cinderella, we trudged off a bit after the midnight ending hour happy for the culture, entertainment and fun time …

Other after party attendees include: Jenni Kayne, Jordan Bratman & Christina Aguilera, Nicole Richie, Brent Bolthouse, Tracy Ellis Ross, Dave Nathanson & Sabina Nathanson, Bettina Korek, Avant Garde co-chair Chris Hopkins & Iran Hopkins, Brooke Davenport, Lawrence Bender, PC Valmorbida, Jesse Ehrman, Degen Pener, Giovanni Ribisi, Jessica Trent, Nicky Hilton and more. Scroll for Pics!!

Also in the bootie reportoir are these paddings worn around the waist; again under several layers of skirts (image 426)

Check out the boots!! Sooooo Louboutin ... (image 429)

'Cage' panniers worn under layers of skirts (image 425)

Photos from Magda Berliner, The Daily Truffle & Patrick McMullan Company.