French fashion’s sweetheart Alexis Mabille creates a collection for online retail giant La Redoute for Autumn/Winter 2009. Launching in late July, a closer look on the next page. The shirtdress ball gowns are standouts .Via neo2.

Described by Adidas  as ‘affordable, attainable and ultimately wearable’ The SLVR line always puzzled me just a bit. For the brand who partners with Stella McCartney and Yohji Yamamoto to come up with a modernist collection that in essence is like an amalgam of the two. I just wonder?  The SLVR women’s collection although very sleek and modern does not send chills of excitement down our back.Via Sneaker Freaker , more images on the next page.

As the plethora of tribute apparel makes its way online and on the streets , I wonder If designers will  honor Michael Jackson’s genius with pieces that that reflect his unique aesthetic, we’re talking more than t-shirts here .  If you see something amazing let us know! Highsnobette (at) hotmail.com R.I.P. Michael Jackson.

When Christopher Kane released his Gorilla tees, I was elated  because these pieces marked the beginning of the use non traditional/Innovative  imagery in apparel . Creating pieces that definitely do not blend in and make strong statements. The collaboration between the talented folks of Surface to Air and photographer Sølve Sundsbø does the same with a collection of pieces that seamlessly cross the line of art and apparel. Simply beautiful! More on the next page via Refinery29.

A fun music video by  Martin Solveig in collaboration with Dragonette‘ s Martina Sorbara  for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Ma Dame fragrance  titled Boy & Girls , filmed at the Gaultier’s headquarters  in France , via fashionisto.

Having sold denim to men and women, at some point  , I’ve found that one of the major concerns of most customers is the look  of their rear , to the point where I’ve had to formulate answers to the ‘ oh too common how does my butt look? To alleviate the akwardness  and maybe even empower the customer  Diesel recently launched a ‘Magic’ mirror  in their newest Madrid  store equipped with a mirror that allows a 360° view of the customer’s front and back . Great idea, but could also mean that sales people and their feedback will be needed less and less… At the present time this feature is only available in Spain,via neo2.

One the  most buzz worthy names in the art scene releases his first Monograph. Checkout  Black Light by Kehinde Wiley now available at Barneys & PH . On the next page more info on the book and the artist.

Launched in 2002 , IHTGW ( I have to go work) by Samia Malik challenges some ideas and flaws of our society with the creation of what what I would call modern symbols. Just like the peace ‘cnd’ sign  by Gerald Holtom(1958) I see in Malik’s work what could be the  symbols of a new era  .

Here’s a look at two of  Malik’s  main collection: No Class an ongoing collection ” based on eradicating class systems, status symbols and racism. ” and ‘Race Against Race’, which is a statement  against the tireless race often run with no real goal than just to run . On the next page a closer at IHTGW on the next page.

A simple one size tank dress made unique by the inclusion of buttoned adjustable straps . Perfect for the beach or the pool! Via our beloved pixiemarket. Detailed images on the next page.

Inspired by her poolside memories of the 80’s   Cala Ossidiana’s collection for Summer’09 uses  layering and sheer fabrics in a way that looks fresh and different. More swimsuits on the next page available at sevenny.