In these parts , we have  great love and appreciation for craftsmanship especially when it has to do with footwear. Parisbao did a great feature on Esquivel shoes a  handmade footwear California based  label  created by Georges Esquivel in the 90’s. You can read the cool feature here.

For their second collaboration Barbie and Stila create an assortement of truly exclusive products,  fot their Barbie loves Stila collection . A  12 color palette as well as , ’smudge pots” above in new shades of , violet, blue and black.Via vf.

Ref29 reports:” Pamela Love, who did the thorny, romantic jewelry for Zac Posen’s F/W 09 collection, worked with Where the Wild Things Are, director Spike Jonze to create a gold claw necklace(above) and a feathered piece that could be a cuff, a choker.” To be vailable at our beloved Opening Ceremony. More on the flip.

 Garance Doré ( we luv!) is getting to put her fabulous illustrations on apparel. In collaboration with the Gap, Garance’s   capsule collection of tees,  will be available in a pop up shop in London,  during her exhibit for London Fashion Week  celebrating  the 40 years of the  label. Only 69 tees are made ! More images on the next page.

Entirely lined in canvas, here’s a look at what Palladium will have in store for Autumn/Winter 2009,available in stores November 1, 2009.

The jersey fabric of this vest by Sass & Bide  makes it a piece that works well for day or night. The chains give it a cool rock edge that we just cannot resist. Into the dark  vest , available at net-a-porter. Detailed view on the next page.

Gisèle Ganne creates jewellery that reflects on mourning and melancholy. Her divorce jewellery collection was created  upon her her knowledge that  42% of marriages in the UK and in France end in divorce. The pieces reflect that sense of loss and the possibility of renewal. As compelling and edgy as the jewellery is ,   statistics are just statistics. They never can replace the power of  love,  understanding , and devotion possible within humankind… More fab jewellery from Gisèle Ganne on the next page.

Paola Robba designs swimwear with the  attention to detail of apparel incorporating draping , texture contrasts to create sexy silhouettes that definitely bring out  the ocean diva inside.   A closer look at the Paola Robba  Swimwear for spring 2010. Via abit.

Anna K. & Kids from Madison Boys & Girls Club

To play sports in style Kswiss  kicked off the US open with Rooftop event/ Fashion Show featuring Ana Kournikova and many more. We got to attend the  very fun shinding. On the next  page, a closer look. (sneaker images via wire).

Diana Orving  dress 926  with multiple straps, clearly inspired by designer Dian Orving love of dance and movement.The many ways you can work these straps is the main appeal of this dress, that comes with a fun short slip. Available at Opening Ceremony.