Images from the Tom Ford show are slowly leaking out. The ones featured here (above is Julianne Moore) are from a Harpers Bazaar editorial, which includes interviews with the models and how they responded to being picked. After the flip there are more images of Rita Ford, Daphne Guinness, Lisa Eisner, Liya Kedebe, Marisa Berenson, Rachel Feintstein and Lauren Hutton, plus one of a pair of heels taken from Terry Richardson’s blog.

Emergent Italian label Il Sistema Degli Oggetti (named after the book “System of Objects” by philosopher Jean Baudrillard) gives us a look at its Spring 2011 line, which press describes as “completely hand-made in Italy, but with a contemporary and international spirit, for a man and a woman who like to talk to each other.”  Women’s is featured here, but the trio behind the label, Caterina Coccioli, Alessandro Manzi and Anna Lottersberger, design for men as well, and it was recently chosen by Vogue Italia as the most promising up-and-coming menswear line.

We spoke about this collaboration between Fred Perry and Amy Winehouse back in October, and now we’re getting a look at some of the shoes that are also part of the effort. Similar to the clothing, these mocs are not exactly groundbreaking, yet with the fashionable colors and the flowered lining, there is something ever so sweetly chic about them. Via Sneakerfreaker.

Ballerina of the moment, Natalie Portman, graces the first U.S. Vogue cover of the new year and like she always does, looks gorgeous. Funny about her, she’s one of those actresses with movie star good looks, who acts nothing like a superstar. Speaking of her role in “Black Swan,” check out Vicestyle’s bratty/funny payback for  the shitty treatment it received at the hands of Rodarte’s ex-pr firm in yet another case of  “are we charged extra for the wake ill-will you created in the name of publicizing our brand?”

A succession of breathtaking colorful dresses, voluminous angles and big accessories briefly sum up what  André Lima has created for this upcoming Spring. The kind of dresses that could make red carpets and cocktail parties the fashion wonderland they  should  be. On the next page a closer look at the collection as well the fashion show video where you can see these gorgeous dresses in action.

Smitten by these tortoise shell sunglasses by Karen Walker. Bold and classic at the same time,  they set the tone for pretty much any look. Avalable at Forward. More views on the flip.

The  ten-year-old label designed by Ann- Sofie Back launches a capsule collection for Spring ‘11 titled “Atelje,” inspired by  ”pornography and the manipulation of the body.” The  collection highlights the female anatomy in a palette of  black and white with  subtle  texture sheer contrats  appearing contrived and fluid at the same time. A closer look on the next page.

A perfect tune for a Friday night, Gloria Estefan’s ‘Rhythm is Gonna Get You’. Enjoy!

As you search around for cute gift items for your creative-type friends, consider the Murakami offerings at MOCA, which include the cute (yet somehow oh-so vulnerable) plushie key chain above, as well as stuffed animals and buttons, shown after the flip.

Funktional has given us an exclusive look at its lookbook and we’re featuring a sneak peek of a handful of the looks from Spring 2011. Its a strong collection for the brand, emphasizing its strength, which is easy-to-wear, casual looks with a Downtown girl edge.