Here’s a sneak peek into Natalie Golonka’s Junglegurl ‘Cover’ Line for Spring ‘10. A capsule collection that stylishly takes the concept of a beach cover -up into urban appropriate apparel that effortlessly take you from the ocean side to your next venue. So much cooler than a pareo! A closer look at Cover by Junglegurl Spring/Summer 2010  preview on the next page.

Vivienne Westwood showed her Spring/summer 2010 collection sprinkled with messages about the environment showcasing her trademark drapings and the  off kilter aesthetic that has made her fame. The dame has still got it!

Here’s a more detailed look at one onf my personal favorites.The one and only Manish Arora, who somehow still is not getting love from Style dot com, but Oh well… Check out his full Spring/Summer 2010 collection on the next page via Elle uk.

In these parts we are all about supporting women. That is why for the most part you will not read starlets  being bashed on this site ect. If it’s not constructive we’d rather not say it . One of our big loves tough is always  the question of branding and young celebrity endorsements. Case in point : The choice of Lindsay Lohan as creative director for Emanuel Ungaro.  My sister and I have loved Ungaro as early  as we can remember seeing his extravagant prints and ruffles on” Style with Elsa Clench” back in the day.The label  regarless of dwindling sales always had a  strong high end image. Nonetheless the resignation of Esteban Cortazar, who is undeniably talented makes us wonder…

Why  is an  American starlet chosen by a major European Fashion label? When I am  sure that there is a plethora of young stylish young women In Europe (duhh!) Is youth celebrity buzz  really necessary to  make a  mature  luxury brand hot? Or is there something we have missed? They  did get us talking about it , (here too!). How many buyers are now placing orders?  A glimpse at the Ungaro Show on the next page. Via coutorture.

For Spring ‘10 Riccardo Tisci sent his models down the runway in sky- high wedges, in black, white,  nude and a great interpretation of what looks like  a mix of African and  Keffiyeh print. I’m more of a platform stiletto girl but these wedges just work! More beauties  from Givenchy Spring/Summer 2010 on the next page.Via style.The apparel is on point too!

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This week-end The Younity opened the doors to their first Eco-centered exhibit titled FRESHER , in Manhattan’s Lower east Side. Representing the art work of 40 women artists from all over the world, The two level opening features wall installations on the first floor and  a  gallery on the second floor(Open to view until October 24, 2004) . Attendees had the opportunity to win goodies  by Hennesy, Etnies, HighSnobette, Lush Life, Island Def Jam, Freshthetics, Ricky Powell , BenSherman , Toofly and 80/2o shoes! .Take a look on the next page for a closer look at the festivities. Lots of images on Younity Blog Too!

So the outfit that had me weak in the knees from Hussein Chalayan’s Autumn/Winter’09 was worn by one of the few celebs you’ll see on this site, Rihanna, as she attended  Chalayan’s Paris Fashion Week  Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion  Show . Via RP. More on the next page.

Taken from the 1880’s ritual where a man would drink champagne from his woman’s shoe, Piper Heidsieck partnered with the amazing Christian Louboutin to create “Le Rituel Box Set” Champagne and glass stitello included. Available in the US on October 19,2009.  An Ertha Kitt” Grrr” on that one… More views on the next page.Via highsnob.

As the heat got turned on in my apartment yesterday I can no longer fool myself into thinking that fall is not yet here. On the bright side , Marc Jacobs  made these fun   high tops sneakers  under his Marc by Marc label that  make the thought of chilly days  a lot more bearable. Outdoorsy and urban at the same time . Available at net-a-porter. Detailed images on the next page.

 HighSnobette is proud to  present , The Younity’s FRESHER: An eco-art exhibition opening October 3, 2009 at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center in the Lower East Side section of New York City. The exhibit is not the average “white-wall” art show; the all-female collective will transform the art space into an eco-funhouse of raw materials and street art. Elements such as graffiti, photography, design and construction are used to connect ideas about consumerism, environmentalism, health, and renewable energy. FRESHER! features main-stay YOUNITY artists such as Lady Pink, Martha Cooper, and AIKO while introducing emerging artists such as China Morbosa and Amanda Lopez. More info on the next page!