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MORE MONCLER TO LOVEMoncler Grenoble to debut during New York Fashion Week...Date: 29 Jan 2010 16:40:04 ESTC’EST PAS MAL, MAIS C’EST PAS GAULTIERWhat do Tavi and Aretha Franklin have in common? Which makeup master is like a brother to J.Lo? And how do you ask for some Veuve Clicquot–en Français? Find out the answers and much, much more–in the latest installment of Chic Report!...Date: 29 Jan 2010 13:20:15 ESTPLAYTIME IN WONDERLANDIf you’re already getting antsy anticipating the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, then these intriguing toys should tide you over for a bit. While slightly alarming upon first glance, the Wonderland Kubrick & Bearbrick Set is really quite adorable, non? We don’t know if we’d like to...Date: 29 Jan 2010 13:01:02 ESTH&M'S NEW HEIGHTSThe high-street retailer posts a 20.9 percent jump for the fourth quarter...Date: 29 Jan 2010 13:00:40 ESTTHE STATE OF BANANA REPUBLIC© Patrick McMullan Barack Obama drew nearly every face in the American government to the State of Union address on Wednesday, but Simon Kneen did his part with editors a night before. Nearly every big face from the biggest books in our great country (Stefano Tonchi, Anne Christensen, Hal Rubenstein...Date: 29 Jan 2010 12:20:09 ESTCK IN L.A.Calvin Klein Collection and the Los Angeles Nomadic Division host first-ever event in L.A....Date: 29 Jan 2010 12:01:13 ESTON THE PRAIRIEWhen Chic checked the weather this morning and found out the high was in the 20s, our first thought wasn’t our outerwear–it was our face! The cold and wind can wreak havoc on the skin, so be prepared with a moisturizer that’s not afraid to fight back–with caviar extracts, al...Date: 29 Jan 2010 12:00:56 ESTCALVIN’S PINK LADY© Getty Images On frigid New York mornings like this one, Chic is even more jealous of the West Coasters–particularly Kate Bosworth, who looks perfectly summery in a pink Calvin Klein Collection frock at the brand’s celebration with the Los Angeles Nomadic Division for L.A. Arts Month a...Date: 29 Jan 2010 11:20:11 ESTARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER ASTRO DOSE OF STARSKY + COX?Remember when few years ago the shoppers outside of Marc Jacobs’ store lined up for hours to meet astorlogers Starsky + Cox and find out the real truth about their Scorpio and Pisces partners thanks to the duo’s tome, The Sextrology? Now, the power zodiac author pair is back with a new...Date: 29 Jan 2010 11:00:17 ESTTAKE A SEAT, PLEASEWhy is it that everything seems so precious when miniature? We aren’t above ooh-ing and ahh-ing over the tiny things in life, and that is why these petite chair pendants by Bruxe Design stole our hearts. The series includes the Dining Chair, the Work Chair and the Scoop Chair. Available in bronze,...Date: 28 Jan 2010 18:01:17 ESTWOULD YOU LIKE SOME NEEDLEPOINT WITH YOUR TROPHY?Who doesn’t like needlepoint? And what about taxidermy? Never has Chic seen these two worlds of home decor merged so brilliantly. The French design firm Frédérique Morrel exhibited ‘the Slice of Life’ – ‘Passe Murailles’ collection at the 2010 Paris Maison et Obj...Date: 28 Jan 2010 18:01:00 ESTLA VILLE LUMIEREKate Moss toasts Longchamp at the Ritz while Carlos Souza and Valentino take over the brand's atelier...Date: 28 Jan 2010 15:20:25 ESTTHE SHADES HIT STORESJason Wu launches his first accessory collection, a sunglass line with Modo...Date: 28 Jan 2010 15:20:06 ESTBUNDLE UP LIKE THE OLYMPIANSThe 2010 Olympic Winter Games are imminent, so it’s time to puffer up. The Parklife for Aritzia collection is the Official Licensee of the Games, and this puffer coat in black gloss serves as the perfect shiny reminder that we must TiVo our televisions for all the winter madness. THE DETAILS: Aritz...Date: 28 Jan 2010 13:40:14 ESTBIJOUX BLINGWe’ve got our eye on Pièce à Conviction, a Parsian jewelry line designed by sculptor/designer Ghislain Ryckebusch. These darling baubles come in a series of rich hues, so whether you’re in a dark maroon mood or feeling like a bright chartreuse, choose one to suit every disposition. THE DETAI...Date: 28 Jan 2010 13:20:34 ESTSTRESS OUT!As we enter into full Fashion Week mode, we can truly appreciate these adorable stress balls by deviantART. Instead of schlepping up to the spa or enduring a round of acupuncture, simply reach for one of these plastique emoticons. Pre-mayhem meltdowns, begone! THE DETAILS: $19.95, Kidrobot.com...Date: 28 Jan 2010 13:20:28 ESTBOYS WILL BE BOYSGQ announces the Best New Menswear Designers in America finalists...Date: 28 Jan 2010 13:20:12 ESTVERSACE TO LOSE 25 PERCENT OF WORKFORCEA restructuring plan states that 350 jobs will be cut by June...Date: 28 Jan 2010 13:20:00 ESTCORRESPONDENCE WE ACTUALLY RECEIVED: TWENTY CENTS EDITIONSometimes, those extra two dimes make all the difference, non? Beware of the $0.99 Nail File! While it seems sensible to spend less on some products, is it really worth sacrificing your nail health? Consider the facts: Grit quality – Cheaper quality files are made with fewer grains per squar...Date: 28 Jan 2010 12:20:14 ESTBE A SQUAREWhether teaming up with Michael Stipe or receiving shoutouts from Jay-Z in the rapper’s single, “Run This Town,” Martin Margiela has been getting our attention left and right. The latest piece of eye candy from the fashion house? This Agento silver and gold-toned, square-front ring from...Date: 28 Jan 2010 11:40:14 EST
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SURVIVING FASHION WEEKFashion insiders, from singer Keri Hilson to stylist Keegan Singh, offer their tips for getting through the upcoming New York fashion week shows....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:02:01 ESTSPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES TREND: NEUTRAL GROUNDChic designs take beige from blah to bold....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:01:51 ESTPRE-FALL 2010 TREND: CROP CHASERSPants are back in full force this pre-fall season as designers opt for ankle-biting versions for day and night....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:01:45 ESTSINGAPOREAN BRAND RAOUL EYES GLOBAL MARKETSLabel will unveil a capsule collection by designer Tom Scott....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:01:39 ESTCITY SLICKERS: NEW DESIGNERS MAKING THEIR MARKSA new pack of designers are making their marks, with city-sleek wares, USING inspirations ranging from Barcelona and Barbarella to superstition and syringes....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:01:36 ESTWINNING SCHOLARS FETED... CALVIN KLEIN'S TURN... GOING GLOBAL...Fashion types fete the new Liz Claiborne Fashion Scholarship and its first winner, Gohar Rajabzadeh....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:01:30 ESTPREMIÈRE VISION GROWS UPPV is one the most respected textiles industry trade shows in the world. But back in 1980, the small, exclusively French show was still young....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:01:25 ESTLANE CRAWFORD GOES VINTAGEJuliana Cairone, founder of New York boutique Rare Vintage, just hosted a special shopping event in Hong Kong....Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:01:18 ESTKIMBERLY OVITZ RTW FALL 2010Ovitz's presentation was a wonderfully stylish mash-up of casual-cool meets prepster classics....Date: 08 Feb 2010 17:40:22 ESTSPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES TREND: WEST FLINGCowgirl styles at home on the range or avenue....Date: 08 Feb 2010 17:40:16 ESTSPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES TREND: THE RAFFIANSStraw basket weaves take the chic road....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:40:10 ESTLUNCH LADIES AT DOLCE & GABBANA EVENTSamantha Boardman Rosen, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Eleanor Cayre and Nina Davidson hosted the luncheon....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:40:04 ESTSPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES TREND: SNAKE EYESRich hues add a layer of punch to these exotics....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:20:12 ESTW MAGAZINE'S DESIGN: HOW WE DO ITW Magazine: Editor's BlogThe (alarmingly minimalist) apartment of our design department's dear leader, Edward Leida, is the latest chic home to be featured in Todd Selby's photo blog, <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/w/blogs/editorsblog/2009/03/20/nine-months-ago-manhattanbased.html">The Selby</a>. Take a look...Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:20:03 ESTSPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES TREND: CHIC INCLINEThe best sandals are a step above the rest....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:00:24 ESTSPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES TREND: IT'S A CINCHCorseting on sandals won't leave you in a pinch....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:00:16 ESTSPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES TREND: MOCK STARSMoccasins and preppy boat shoes are back....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:00:10 ESTFIVE MINUTES WITH SPEEDSKATER KATHERINE REUTTERW Magazine: Editor's BlogThe Winter Olympics is just days away (the opening ceremony is Friday night) and W magazine's Editors' Blog is getting into the spirit. Tune in every day this week for interviews with female athletes going for the gold. By the time you read this, speedskating champ Katherine Reutter will have alrea...Date: 08 Feb 2010 10:20:05 ESTDANIEL MERRIWEATHER HITS THE U.S.Daniel Merriweather releases his first album, "Love and War," stateside next month....Date: 08 Feb 2010 02:03:29 ESTELISABETH MOSS: OH, PEGGYMad Men’s Elisabeth Moss sheds her dowdy office-girl image and dons some of the best American accessories of the season....Date: 08 Feb 2010 02:03:25 EST -
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THEFIND GUEST POST: GILTY PLEASURES - BLACK AND GOLD FOR SPRINGTake a modern approach to basic black dressing this spring. Since black is such a dominant color this Spring, pair it with accents of gold for a dramatic effect.Why not pair your favorite black jeggings, like these JBrand jeggings in black ($39 at Singer22) with an a standout leather jacket? To wear...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:03:07 ESTMICHAEL JACKSON HAD MORE PILLS THAN DUANE READE, RITE AID AND CVS COMBINED, PROPOFOL DOC CHARGED WIT...It was a lot worse than it lookedIf anyone has any doubts that Michael Jackson was in a bad way before his death, the Coroner's report released today should erase them. There were anxiety meds, panic attack meds, muscle relaxers, anti-depressants and enough Propofol to sedate the Budweiser Clydesdal...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:03:03 ESTJULIA LUNDSTEN - FINSK SHOESI love Finsk shoes - these ones are really press samples and not commercial pieces but they’re just so cool. Julia’s work is very architectural but it’s also very wearable. Manolo Blahnik has described her work as "exquisite, divine and perfect." Julia’s even done a...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:02:57 ESTAUDRINA PATRIDGE IN JOE'S JEANS LEGGINGSThe Hills girls, Audrina Patridge, Stephanie Pratt and Lauren Bosworth, were spotted making their way back to Cali this afternoon following their Super Bowl Weekend in Miami. Audrina has been spotted in a variety of denim since she was relinquished of her Divine Rights of Denim spokesperson duties...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:02:53 ESTFERGIE IN VICTORIA BECKHAM DENIM JEANSPop diva Fergie becomes the first celebrity to be spotted in Victoria Beckham Denim besides Victoria herself. Fergie arrives to the Super Bowl in Miami Gardens yesterday wearing the Denimology favorite, Victoria Beckham Denim Diamond Panel Grey Skinny Zip Jeans. Nice to see them on someone besides...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:02:48 ESTGRAMMYS 2010: BEYONC PERFORMS IN FIERCE GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI BOOTIESWhile I doubt many of the performers at this year’s Grammy’s can match Lady Gaga’s outfits, her “Telephone” and “Video Phone” collaborator Beyonc certainly left an impression as well: Beyonc performed in an Versace Atelier leather cut out bustier dress and...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:02:39 ESTGWP ALERT: ESTEE LAUDER 6-PIECE FREE GIFT AT DILLARD...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:02:28 ESTBEAUTY TREND: LONG, MESSY BRAIDSWe love the long braids spotted on the models at Alexander McQueen's spring 2010 runway show. The half undone look is perfect for laid back days at school or weekends (much more chic than a pony tail, right?). It's easy to recreate, too. Just let hair dry naturally, part to one side, and loosely pu...Date: 09 Feb 2010 02:02:19 ESTSOPHIE READE PARTYING IN SEXY BLACK KNEE HIGH STOCKINGSCredit: IFI Sophie Reade (center) and girlfriends prepare for a night on the town What the sexiest look in nighttime, party time stockings? Well, it seems to be that anything goes. The photographer recently snapped these sexy pictures of Big Brother 10 U.K. winner Sophie Reade, black knee h...Date: 08 Feb 2010 23:20:13 ESTDONT PURCHASE THIS: RSVP MELBOURNE BOOTSAs the snowy season approached, I figured it was time to buy another pair of fashionable, yet fairly priced boots. A friend of mine directed me to 6pm.com where I found a nice looking pair of rsvp Melbourne boots in black. I was so excited because I got them in the middle of September for a great pr...Date: 08 Feb 2010 22:40:11 ESTTODAY ON THE STYLEBAKERY NETWORK: 10 TIMELESS PIECES, AFFORDABLE DENIM LEGGINGS AND MOREDon't miss a morsel! See what's cooking today on the StyleBakery network: Style Recipes: The Classics: 10 Pieces For A Timeless Wardrobe Celebrity Dish: Christina Hendricks and Rihanna Love Christian Siriano Ask Us: In search of affo...Date: 08 Feb 2010 21:20:20 ESTTWITTER ALONG WITH THE CW NETWORKJSYK.com just tipped us off that The CW Television Network is making super easy to follow all of your favorite shows and CW stars with this official list of Twitter accounts. Following the stars of such shows as Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries and 90210 can equal hints at future episodes,...Date: 08 Feb 2010 21:20:16 ESTCARRIE UNDERWOOD IN PRVCY AT THE SUPERBOWLPerhaps Carrie Underwood had her upcoming wedding on her mind as she decided on her all outfit for the Super Bowl XLIV pre-game performance last night. Decked out in a white Rock & Republic jacket and PRVCY Premium White London Skinny jeans, the singer belted out the National Anthem in style. Wh...Date: 08 Feb 2010 21:20:12 ESTFREE SHIPPING W/PURCHASE OF $100 @KIKI DE MONTPARNASSEEnjoy complimentary shipping within the US with your purchase of $100 or more for orders submitted by February 11, 3.00 p.m. EST at Kiki de Montparnasse. Simply enter coupon code: XOXO at checkout....Date: 08 Feb 2010 21:20:06 ESTMICHAEL KORS SKORPIOS PLEATED CRESCENT HOBOAs I mentioned last week, finally, oh finally, the retail stores are stocking their shelves with all sorts of amazing new handbags. My must-have bag of the day has to be the Michael Kors Skorpios Pleated Crescent Hobo. I’d like to even say that it could be my bag pick of the week, but seeing a...Date: 08 Feb 2010 20:20:18 ESTYOURS TRULY AS GLAMOURS BLOGGING BABEIn December Glamour chose me as one of their Blogging Babes. I was thrilled to be chosen and kept in such great company on Glamour’s website. Other Blogging Babes featured include Natalie from Fashionista, Julia from All about the Pretty, Leslie from Racked, and Wendy from Nitro:licious. Gla...Date: 08 Feb 2010 20:20:14 ESTYOURS TRULY AS GALMOURS BLOGGING BABEIn December Glamour chose me as one of their Blogging Babes. I was thrilled to be chosen and kept in such great company on Glamour’s website. Other Blogging Babes featured include Natalie from Fashionista, Julia from All about the Pretty, Leslie from Racked, and Wendy from Nitro:licious. Gla...Date: 08 Feb 2010 20:20:07 ESTORIENT WATCH GIVEWAY! TIME IS TICKING AWAY...ENTER TO WIN!You are just in "time" to participate in an amazing GIVEAWAY! We are so excited! One lucky reader will receive a to-die-for "boyfriend" watch from Orient and A Few Goody Gumdrops. Looks great with your boyfriend jeans,too! If you are the lucky winner of this watch you can keep it or give it to your...Date: 08 Feb 2010 19:20:22 ESTBRAD AND ANGELINA STEP OUT AT SUPERBOWLBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie looked "perfectly happy" at the SuperBowl last night (07.02.10). The couple - who raise six children together - fought back against rumours they are on the verge of splitting and couldn't keep their hands off each other at the annual American football championship game a...Date: 08 Feb 2010 19:20:17 ESTLONDON - BROADWAY MARKET & BRICK LANE MARKET, 02/06-07/10...Date: 08 Feb 2010 19:20:10 EST
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WIFE/MOTHER/WORKER/SPY: BEEP! CHIME! BUZZ! NOW, JUGGLE!The author explains how high-tech devices have helped her refocus instantly....Date: 08 Feb 2010 22:40:23 ESTQ&A | MARTIN BRUDNIZKI, DESIGNERThe MomentBrudnizki is a household name in London, but on this side of the pond, he remains relatively unknown....Date: 08 Feb 2010 17:41:48 ESTSTICKY SWEETS | SAY IT WITH CARAMELThe MomentA guide to the latest way to win hearts or just score on Sunday....Date: 08 Feb 2010 17:41:44 ESTSAMURAI SHOPPER | SEEING REDThe MomentThere's no greater challenge to Samurai shopping than Valentine's Day, when love fills your airspace and makes some of us see red....Date: 08 Feb 2010 17:41:39 ESTNOW SHOWING | 'THE PARK,' EPISODE 2The MomentIn the second installment of our original Web series, two strangers discover that a moment's peace can be elusive, even in the woods....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:40:19 ESTCULT OF THE LIVING DOLL IN TOKYOSome young Japanese women are turning fragility and artificiality into major fashion goals....Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:20:46 ESTNOW COLLABORATING | LEVI'S AND OPENING CEREMONYThe MomentOpening Ceremony and Levi's have joined forces to create corduroys in spring colors like lavender, curry and teal....Date: 08 Feb 2010 15:40:10 ESTLIQUID SKY | CARRY-ON BEAUTY PRODUCTSThe MomentA new Web site sells only mini-size products - both for the frequent flyer and for the consumer who wants to try something new....Date: 08 Feb 2010 14:20:57 ESTTHE INSIDER | ANNE PEARSONThe MomentThe Vancouver-based design advocate shares her favorite neighborhood spots....Date: 08 Feb 2010 13:20:57 ESTTHE HIGH LOW | SONIA RYKIEL FOR H&M SWEATER AND SHOES, $29.95 AND $59.95The MomentRykielites, rejoice! The Parisian designer's line of knitwear and accessories for the Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M will make its debut on Feb. 20....Date: 08 Feb 2010 12:20:48 ESTMONSTER'S BALLThe MomentVampires are so last decade - these days, it's all about monsters....Date: 08 Feb 2010 10:40:22 ESTTHE NIFTY 50 | HUMA BHABHA, SCULPTORThe MomentThe Pakistani-born sculptor creates grotesque, often entropic figures from detritus she finds on the street....Date: 08 Feb 2010 08:40:10 ESTO.K., RUSSIA, TIME TO WORK ITWestern-style fitness is beginning to catch on among the Russian’s wealthy....Date: 05 Feb 2010 23:00:29 ESTTHE NEW MATH ON CAMPUSWhen women outnumber men at a college, dating culture is skewed....Date: 05 Feb 2010 23:00:24 ESTA NIGHT OUT WITH | DIANE BIRCH: DOWNTIME ON TOURHanging out with Diane Birch while she takes a break from touring with Nick Jonas....Date: 05 Feb 2010 22:02:05 ESTBOÎTE | DEITY: IT’S MELLOW UPSTAIRS, WITH A PARTY BELOWDeity regulars and a newer crowd of pioneers from other boroughs will still find the music, but the surroundings have been updated to include two floors, each with a distinctive feel....Date: 05 Feb 2010 22:01:59 ESTSOUTHERN DISCOMFORTWith Mark Sanford in his final year in office, Jenny Sanford is publishing her elegant evisceration of a memoir, “Staying True.”...Date: 05 Feb 2010 20:40:12 ESTBEHIND THE SCENES: THE PRODUCT SPECIALISTRecently, over a meal at Ben's deli on W. 38th Street, I spoke to Cindy Ferrara, a veteran production specialist, about her job and how the work has changed. The wingspan of her career is enormous. Now manager of product development and production at Danskin, a Moret Group brand, Ms. Ferrara first c...Date: 05 Feb 2010 19:20:22 ESTARTIFACTS | PILLOW TALKThe MomentFor sale: inner peace in a blanket, designed by the performance artist Marina Abramovi?....Date: 05 Feb 2010 18:20:25 ESTCHIC IN REVIEW | STEALING IS SO LAST SEASONThe MomentAll the fashion news of the week that's fit to reprint....Date: 05 Feb 2010 17:20:23 EST -
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A WATCH THAT'LL GIVE YOU THE MOON--PLUS A COUPLE OF BEAUTIES THAT SETTLE FOR THE TIMEHorology buffs tend to go nuts for grand complications, so you should expect to see plenty of paper bags and Epsom salts at today's Patrizzi & Co. auction in New York. On offer: a Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon, the......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:22:10 ESTFIRST IMPRESSIONS OF ALBERT HAMMOND JR.'S NEW LINE OF SUITSIt was a long time coming—the news was announced back in August 2008—but Albert Hammond, Jr.'s suit line finally hits the racks at Confederacy today. Ilaria Urbinati, who co-owns the L.A. men's shop and worked with the sometime Stroke on......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:22:05 ESTTHE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE IN ALABAMA WITHOUT A 12-GAUGEThe most attractive aspect of Porsche's new four-door Panamera, which we plugged in our Fall Trend Reports, may well be a feature that debuted in the Carrera last fall: the seven-speed marvel of modern engineering called the PDK. A recent......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:21:59 ESTTHIS JUST IN: VANISHING ELEPHANT AT OAKWhat's in a name? In the case of Australia's Vanishing Elephant, not much. The year-old company's clothes are deceptively, appealingly simple. Until you take a closer look, that is. A waxed cotton anorak has shades of Penfield, except that it......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:21:54 ESTUNIQLO'S 'TECH SUPPORTNow that the days are turning brisk, your ordinary undershirt won't cut it. Head for—where else?—Uniqlo, further cementing its all-things-for-all-people status with the new Heattech line. Heattech's technical fibers actually help generate and retain warmth by absorbing body moisture—its movement......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:21:49 ESTA FEW NEW SCOTCHES WORTH A TRY (PREFERABLY WITH ADVIL HANDY)The Classic Malts Collection boasts an enviable lineup of single malts from all over Scotland, so when the company debuted 11 new limited expressions this week, we took notice. After a lot of sipping—and a full day of recovery—we've managed......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:21:45 ESTBASQUIAT DRAWS A CROWDCreating the new "Jean-Michel Basquiat" line, which hits London's Dover Street Market tomorrow, was not exactly a simple process. The Inoue Brothers (whom you may know as the world's leading London-based, Japanese-Danish design team) started with polos, jackets, sweats, and......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:21:39 ESTWHAT TO WEAR WITH YOUR BLACKED-OUT ROLEX, BALMAIN TEES, AND AIR YEEZYSGood luck finding the clothes in stores now or anytime soon—debut date and even season are still heartily TBD—but Kanye West's first Pastelle lookbook shots have just hit the Web. (They're likely authentic; the man himself has worn some of......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:21:31 ESTPRADA'S ARCHITECTURAL NEW COLLECTIONFor its latest line of T-shirts, Prada has found a notable way to differentiate itself: enlist the design help of world-class architects like Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron. Well, sort of. Koolhaas and co. didn't really design the......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:21:23 ESTOUR AWARD FOR THE BEST JAPANESE AVANT-GARDE ANIMATED DOLLS GOES TO......Undercover designer Jun Takahashi. (Who else?) GILApple, an animated short featuring Takahashi's homemade dolls, was one of several entries in last week's Shaded View on Fashion Film Festival, overseen by capital-F fashion blogger Diane Pernet. Popcorn flicks these flicks ain't,......Date: 04 Feb 2010 12:01:11 ESTOUR AWARD FOR THE BEST JAPANESE AVANT-GARDE ANIMATED DOLLS GOES TO......Undercover designer Jun Takahashi. (Who else?) GILApple, an animated short featuring Takahashi's homemade dolls, was one of several entries in last week's Shaded View on Fashion Film Festival, overseen by capital-F fashion blogger Diane Pernet. Popcorn flicks these flicks ain't,......Date: 12 Oct 2009 17:40:40 ESTPRADA'S ARCHITECTURAL NEW COLLECTIONFor its latest line of T-shirts, Prada has found a notable way to differentiate itself: enlist the design help of world-class architects like Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron. Well, sort of. Koolhaas and co. didn't really design the......Date: 12 Oct 2009 15:24:01 ESTWHAT TO WEAR WITH YOUR BLACKED-OUT ROLEX, BALMAIN TEES, AND AIR YEEZYSGood luck finding the clothes in stores now or anytime soon—debut date and even season are still heartily TBD—but Kanye West's first Pastelle lookbook shots have just hit the Web. (They're likely authentic; the man himself has worn some of......Date: 12 Oct 2009 12:24:33 ESTBASQUIAT DRAWS A CROWDCreating the new "Jean-Michel Basquiat" line, which hits London's Dover Street Market tomorrow, was not exactly a simple process. The Inoue Brothers (whom you may know as the world's leading London-based, Japanese-Danish design team) started with polos, jackets, sweats, and......Date: 09 Oct 2009 18:00:43 ESTA FEW NEW SCOTCHES WORTH A TRY (PREFERABLY WITH ADVIL HANDY)The Classic Malts Collection boasts an enviable lineup of single malts from all over Scotland, so when the company debuted 11 new limited expressions this week, we took notice. After a lot of sipping—and a full day of recovery—we've managed......Date: 09 Oct 2009 17:02:49 ESTUNIQLO'S 'TECH SUPPORTNow that the days are turning brisk, your ordinary undershirt won't cut it. Head for—where else?—Uniqlo, further cementing its all-things-for-all-people status with the new Heattech line. Heattech's technical fibers actually help generate and retain warmth by absorbing body moisture—its movement......Date: 09 Oct 2009 12:40:43 ESTTHIS JUST IN: VANISHING ELEPHANT AT OAKWhat's in a name? In the case of Australia's Vanishing Elephant, not much. The year-old company's clothes are deceptively, appealingly simple. Until you take a closer look, that is. A waxed cotton anorak has shades of Penfield, except that it......Date: 08 Oct 2009 17:01:09 ESTFIRST IMPRESSIONS OF ALBERT HAMMOND JR.'S NEW LINE OF SUITSIt was a long time coming—the news was announced back in August 2008—but the suit line from Albert Hammond, Jr., finally hits the racks at Confederacy today. Ilaria Urbinati, who co-owns the L.A. men's shop and worked with the sometime......Date: 07 Oct 2009 17:00:51 ESTTHE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE IN ALABAMA WITHOUT A 12-GAUGEThe most attractive aspect of Porsche's new four-door Panamera, which we plugged in our Fall Trend Reports, may well be a feature that debuted in the Carrera last fall: the seven-speed marvel of modern engineering called the PDK transmission. A......Date: 07 Oct 2009 15:42:33 ESTA WATCH THAT'LL GIVE YOU THE MOON--PLUS A COUPLE OF BEAUTIES THAT SETTLE FOR THE TIMEHorology buffs tend to go nuts for grand complications, so you should expect to see plenty of paper bags and Epsom salts at today's Patrizzi & Co. auction in New York. On offer: a Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon, the......Date: 07 Oct 2009 13:23:50 EST -
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ON OUR RADAR: BULGARI PARENTESI LEATHER NECKLACEI love Bulgari’s Parentesi collection, but diamond-encrusted high jewels are a little heavy for every day. (They’re also a little out of my reach, but that’s neither here nor there.) This new leather necklace, on the other hand, is cool, young, and fresh. It reminds me of army tag...Date: 08 Feb 2010 17:41:57 ESTSTYLE.COM FEELS THE LOVEHow’s this for a Love letter? To coincide with its already much discussed third issue—yes, that would be the one with the naked supermodel covers—the U.K.-based glossy has filmed a video valentine featuring a few good (half-naked) women. Created by visual effects artist James Lima...Date: 08 Feb 2010 17:41:54 ESTYEA, NAY, OR EH: CAREY MULLIGAN’S PHOTO FINISHOne of the photographic-print looks from Miuccia Prada’s Spring show has been at the top of our must-buy list—along with a pair of her swishy-crystal Lucite sandals, might we add—but we’re not surprised that the kitschy prints haven’t yet been embraced by Hollywood A-l...Date: 08 Feb 2010 16:00:38 ESTWHEN THE SAINTS WENT MARCHING INFashion Meets Football was the name of the party, and in some cases, it seemed as if it might’ve been a first meeting. “I was quizzing people on who’s playing,” reported host (and Style.com contributor) Darrell Hartman, “and one girl guessed the Idaho Indians.” N...Date: 08 Feb 2010 14:00:22 ESTAND SMOKING, PRESUMABLY, WILL BE ACTUALLY VERBOTEN THIS TIME“New Beatrice” prognosticating continues, of course, but for those interested in what the Inn’s former proprietor, Paul Sevigny, is actually working on, the details are coming out: His soon-to-open restaurant (with Lou Ceruzzi and Rose Bar owner Nur Khan) has a name (Kenmare), an...Date: 08 Feb 2010 13:40:21 ESTDID WE JUST FIND OUT MARC JACOBS’ VALENTINE’S DAY PLANS?We’re still waiting on details about Marc Jacobs’ after-party, but his other half, Lorenzo Martone, is getting behind events left and right this New York fashion week. His PR and talent agency, ARC New York, is throwing a bash to end the week on the 18th, but before then he’s host...Date: 08 Feb 2010 12:40:14 ESTEN ATTENDANT ISABEL, HAIRY LIKE THE WOLF, AND MORE…The English are coming, the English are coming! Oh—no, wait, it’s the French. Racked reports there are signs of life at Isabel Marant’s (pictured) long-awaited Soho store: A French stick-figure drawing announces progress. [Racked] And while Marant’s going resolutely...Date: 08 Feb 2010 12:00:50 ESTHOW HE MADE HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICAYou may not know who Ian Edelman is, but you’re about to enter his world. 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Does this mean she's on the cover? {YouTube} Daily Dose:...Date: 05 Feb 2010 18:00:32 ESTLISA LOVE'S DAUGHTER NATHALIE STARS IN OLSENBOYE VIDEOAt Wednesday's Olsenboye launch this video, and a few other commercials, played on screens around the room. The girls are very cute, and obviously not models; it's both refreshing and encouraging to see real girls hawking clothes for real girls. But turns out the blonde girl, who they call Elie, i...Date: 05 Feb 2010 18:00:30 EST -
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11 THINGS BODKIN DESIGNER EVIANA HARTMAN IS LOVING RIGHT NOWAtlantaAn organic list of loves from an ecochic designer....Date: 09 Feb 2010 03:40:18 ESTWHO'S AFRAID OF THE WOLF?LondonWolf & Badger Concept Shop Opens Did you know slugs have four noses, bees have five eyes and lobsters can live for up to 50 years?Things aren’t always what they seem in the animal world.Take Wolf & Badger. 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