Alexander McQueen’s funeral was held yesterday at Saint Paul’s Church in London. It was a private funeral, attended only by family and close friends, which included Naomi, Kate Moss, and Stella McCartney. According to the Daily News, “Members of the family wore McQueen tartan, which the designer draped across much of his 2006 ”Highland Rape” fashion show.” Very sad day for those who loved him.

And image of Daphne Guinness after the flip.

This is why Rick Owens  ranks to the top of my list, not only does he make my drapy sexy clothing in muted colors  dream come true but now he indulges my tentency to be scissor happy and cut-up my clothes to make them more “interesting” with this luxurious cashmere sweater. This one has my name  written all up and through it. Available at net-a-porter . Detailed images o the flip.

Here’s an exclusive  preview of the collaborative collection between Yana and Office Tramp called “The Muse” For  Autumn/Winter 2010. Featuring double usage of chains that can be worn as jewellery or bag adornments. Available in August 2010.  We are loving them !

As we featured the images of the show recently, here is a look at Koi Suwannagate Spring/Summer 2010 presentation beacause there is nothing like seeing the clothes in action. Enjoy!

For a couple of years now winter in NYC can considered somewhat mild compared to our neighbors in canuck land allowing most of us, myself included to get by without proper winter boots. Galoshes work fine but if style is an issue you don’t always want  to rock a rubber boot. Thankfully I came across The Newport by Sam Edelman. Over the knee, crepe sole and lines with faux furfrom the ankle all the way up. The only drawback is that folded down they don’t look as cool. They’re not for rugged snow trekking but you can survive  a couple of snow/slush falls in style. Available at zappos. More images on the flip.

For  their Omelle Spring/Summer 2010  collection  Nicole LaFave  and Cherise Agnelle have ventured into new territory,  with  a wider variety of heel shapes and  the inclusion of brighter hues, like this bright yellow (above ) that I am to tally smitten with. This you label’s commitment to design , innovation an creativity has made them  one of our favorites . On the next page take a look at the stunningly modern and inventive  Omelle Spring/Summer 2010 Footwear Collection . Launching in February 2010.

Inspired  lazy days of summer where you lounge around in your favorite comfy clothes. Take a look at Claw Money’s  Spring/Summer 2010 assortment of casual  pieces featuring her signature “Claw”. Available here.

Dana Arbib and Farah Malik of A Peace Treaty have  taken their love of fashion and accessories and transformed  it this season  into lauching  A Peace Treaty’s first jewellery collection titled  Sunari . “Inspired by the Kuchi nomadic tribes of Afghanistan and Turkoman tribes of Central Asia, this collection of twelve handmade pieces carries the theme of discovery, ancient bazaars and travel into an urban nomadic existence.” On the next page a closer look at the highly covetable pieces from ‘Sunari’, Available at Apeacetreaty.com.

Using illuminated nature as an inspiration Natalie Wood’s  Something Else  Spring/Summer 2010 collect is filled with great contemporary pieces, that have us fiending to own every single one. A closer look on the next page.

For everyday shoes, Lucky Brand is a company worth looking at. This past winter, the company had several equestrian-inspired boots, all at a pricepoint considerably cheaper than the surprisingly pricey Frye. We spotted these Lucky Brand ”Koko” wedges in Lucky magazine, priced at a very affordable $99. Love the tribal print, plus the thick straps and the manageable heel height. They scream summer 2010.