Isabel & Ruben Toledo: Artist Toolbox on PBS

They are the stylish creative couple that make you green with envy.  Isabel and Ruben Toledo have been married for over 20 years.  She is the talented fashion designer, he is the trend setting illustrator.  They have had a banner year...

They had a celebrated collaboration with Target in 2010 and won the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in 2005 and illustrated a book with Molly Ringwald.

Next week, PBS is airing a fantastic documentary on the couple on February 3rd.  Artist Toolbox gives you a peek into their studios and creative process.  Here's a preview:

Photo by Richard Phibbs

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Molly Ringwald and Swarovski are Getting the Pretty Back

The Swarovski Crystallized boutique in Soho hosted the book launch of 80's icon Molly Ringwald Tuesday. The feel-good book
is filled with fashion tips and advice and illustrated by Ruben Toledo. Artist Cindy Sherman was in attendance along with many of the author's fans. Ms. Ringwald looked like a sophisticated (but barely older) version of her John Hughes envisioned self in a lace and satin sheath dress. She played DJ at one point and mingled with the cocktail sipping, fashionably attired crowd.

Photo by Stephen Lovekin

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