We have our hands on images from Uniqlo’s + J  Spring/Summer 2011 collection, which will be in stores January 25th. The clear leaders of the offerings are outerwear with some very smart trenches (though you will pay a price, the one shown above is $229), as well as super trend-right parkas perfect for the transition from winter to spring. After that it’s very much hit or miss. Uniqlo has made it’s name on basics, but at least at the SoHo store, it seems lately the women’s side is missing the mark and the offerings shown here don’t seem to be pointing in directions otherwise.  Decide for yourself and view the entire collection on the next page.

Gareth Pugh collaborates once again with Ruth H0gben on another strikingly edgy film for Pitti 2011. Enjoy!

Here are some early images from Lanvin’s Spring/Summer ad campaign….we think anyway, as there isn’t a lot of accompanying info in terms of models or photographer. In any case, the images are gorgeous and have a neat vintage feel to them that speaks to the 70s period that inspired the fashion. Note how the furniture fabrics–velvet, fur, sheepskin, are also consistent with current trends and speak to the brand’s Autumn offerings. Via Fashioncopious. Three more images on the next page.

Followers of the brand know that the Louboutin Facebook page is updated often with a “Loubi du Jour.”  This sky-high pair of black sparkle pumps went up today and led to some serious heart clutching. Not sure of the who, what or where, but the caption for these bad girls reads, “Belinda’s shining approach to a Friday night in Tsar.”

Earlier this month we had a look at Anita Quansah’s Tribal Spring collection. On the next page she graces us with even more jewels for the upcoming season.  Glamorously amazing allowing everywoman to channel the goddess inside. More on the flip.

Inspired by the endangered aquatic world, Alba Prat created her Universität der Künste  graduate collection “Synthetic Ocean” as a statement illustrating the mutations and defense mechanism life forms might  have to embrace in order to exist among decay and pollution. Made entirely of neoprene, the capsule collection challenges, inspires and marvels, making Alba Prat a  name on to remember. Take a closer  look on the next page.

Delicate and incredibly sexy and to the point of decadence, Carine Gilson exhibits countlessly why her lingerie line is a cut above the rest. Enjoy a peek  at our favorite looks on the next page. Images courtesy of Carine Gilson.

With its Spring 2011 marketing imagery D-Squared stays true to a theme of visually-arresting images which highlight the labels artful celebration of the human anatomy.  All shot by the ultra prolific Mert & Marcus. More looks for men and women on the next page.

Some sneak peeks of Nicki Minaj’s song “Moment 4 Life,” which features a contribution from Drake.

Usually the thought of an octopus would be a little  terrifying, however, this chair by Maximo Riera has a style quality that we find irresistible. Small  studio apartments please abstain, this baby needs room to shine. More views on the next page. See the the  design process at Designboom.