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Posts from 03/2009

Toofly Street Tag T’

20 March 2009, 18.14 | Posted in Art, Design, Fashion | No comments »

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Here’s the latest by our beloved Toofly, The Streetag T ‘, featuring her trademark”Tag” signature.  Available at  Toofly’s online store.

Wait…is that Nicole Richie??

20 March 2009, 17.54 | Posted in Books, Fashion, celebrity | 8 comments »

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Nicole Richie is featured on the April 2009 cover of BlackBook Magazine. While some on the blog circuit are saying it’s biting Lady Gaga’s style, I really could care less. The looks are hot and the styling is perfection. Nicole usually doesn’t stray from her boho glam aesthetic so it’s nice to see her pushing her own limits.

More of Nicole in BlackBook after the jump.

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Spring & Clifton Spring/Summer 2009

20 March 2009, 17.38 | Posted in Design, Fashion | 1 comment »

snc cover Spring & Clifton  Spring/Summer 2009

Michelle Zacks  of who designs  Spring & Cliftion  titled her spring collection” The Real Fake High Life” where the hues of her trademark knits collection  go from subtle hues to bright Psychedelic colors that remind us that spring and summer weather  will indeed come!

A closer look ar my fave pieces from Spring & Clifton’s Spring /Summer 2009  on the next page.

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Manish Arora x Swatch Watches

20 March 2009, 16.14 | Posted in Accessories, Art, Design, Designer Collaboration, Watches | No comments »
Manish Arora A/W '09 via Elle UK

Manish Arora A/W '09 via Elle UK

After his collaborations with Mac Cosmetics and Reebok, The very colorful Manish Arora will put his design stamp  on Swatch Watches. The designs  will be inspired by amar chitra katha comics, pop-art elements, swarovski crystals and dance mudras. The limited edition Swatch and  Manish Arora watches launch in April ‘09.

Via Vogue India

Christian Louboutin ” Barneys Trash” Shoe

20 March 2009, 14.55 | Posted in Accessories, Art, Design, Shoes, Stores | 2 comments »

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Exclusively for Barneys  NewYork     our beloved Christian Louboutin created the Trash Shoe  made of items  that would be found in The famed retailer’s trash and,  hopefully their  recent financial difficuties will not make this shoe a relic…  Available at Barneys.

First Look: Rebecca Minkoff Autumn/Winter 2009

20 March 2009, 09.04 | Posted in Accessories, Denim, Fashion | 1 comment »

img 6880 First Look: Rebecca Minkoff Autumn/Winter 2009

If you’ve felt like you’ve seen  Rebecca Minkoff  bags everywhere , it’s true. With a subtle rock aesthetic and a firm understanding in the  power of media, Rebecca understands the impact of visibility for her brand . Featured everywhere from blogs  to   published magazines and celebrities. 

A  household name in the accessory  world, this dancer turned designer transformed her passion for fashion to handbags and now apparel ( launched this Spring).   We got to preview  Rebecca Minkoff ’s Autumn /Winter 2009  collection whose new season sees the incorporation of new shapes like the “Beloved” ,  and new textures  like embossed lizard and crocodile in rich shades like purple, mustard yellow and red.

View them all on the next page.

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Bless Fringe Glasses

19 March 2009, 22.08 | Posted in Accessories, Art, Design, Fashion, Stores | 2 comments »

bless Bless  Fringe Glasses

Designed by Ines Kaag and Desiree Heiss,  The Bless collaborative has come up with some of the most interestings designs out there. The Fringe Glasses are a great example. Available at Colette.

“Proud To Be A Woman” by DVF

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To celebrate women’s history month Diane Von Furstenberg  created the “Proud to be a Woman” items.10% of the sales will be donated to Vital Voices.

Asymetrical “Ice Cream Tee” by Ground Zero

19 March 2009, 21.17 | Posted in Design, Fashion, Stores | 1 comment »

ice1 cover Asymetrical Ice Cream Tee by Ground Zero

Half of me feels like I can buy an oversize tee with a childish graphic and cut it sideways to make this  look happen, but my sister always tells me to stop cutting up my t-shirts… The Ground Zero ,   Asymetrical Ice Cream Tee  for the non- scissor happy, available at  Seven New York, is still pretty fun.

Full view on the flip.

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Introducing: Luminary Autumn/Winter 2009

19 March 2009, 20.32 | Posted in Uncategorized | No comments »

lum2 cov Introducing: Luminary Autumn/Winter 2009

The Space Blockade” is the theme of the premier  collection by design collective of the Luminary. Inspired by art and architecture ,using  geometry  and negative space  to create a  collection with an edgy unisex appeal that we love, and marks the continuation of Folasade Ologundudu’s  foray into accessory design.

A closer look at the Luminary’s Space Blockade on the next page.

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