The collaboration between Rodarte and Opening Ceremony has arrived at retail, and for women it includes a total of eight pieces, mostly tops, ranging in price from $290 for a sweater to $865 for a fringed cape. See the rest of the collection on the next page.

Kim Kardashian is on the cover of March Bazaar magazine, a place where her outsized personality and look really seems to flourish. In a fun match up of vavoomy brunettes, Kardashian interviews Elizabeth Taylor as part of her feature. See Kim as “Kleopatra” on the next page.

A bling belt extraordinaire, we would not expect less from Cavalli who does glitzy glamour like only he can.  Available at Net-a porter. Take a cloer look on the beauty on the next page.

Diane Pernet got to speak to one of my longtime fashion heroes, the illustrious Ann Demeulmeester during the Joyce ’s  40th anniversary, as she shares her first encounter with the Hong Kong  retailer’s buyer, her creative process and more.Enjoy!

SneakerFreaker  gives a look at the non produced collaboration project by Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee  and Liz Baca (the ladies behind Miss and Mama) and Adidas. The duo’s interpretation of the Fina sneakers featuring sheer panels lace and a little gold. Would have rocked them for sure. Take a look at the sneakers on the next page and read their instant messaging interview here.

In anticipation of their upcoming Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, enjoy a preview of Bensoni’s collaborations, which include a series of chained garments with Armor jewellery and footwear with Jinny Kim. Dark and romantic, the theme illustrates the story of a bride who goes to hell and back, experiencing anger and pain. Deep stuff…A closer look  on the next page.

Lady Gaga has Tweeted the single art for her much anticipated single, “Born This Way.” It has a sort of hybrid drag queen/Avatar look to it…..note the implants photoshopped onto her forehead and cheeks. She also Tweeted the lyrics and production credits, which you can see on the next page. As you might guess based on the title, it’s very much a pop anthem about accepting your sexuality, color, etc.

Apparently we are incredibly out of the loop because we had no idea that Barbie is currently not on speaking terms with Ken–since 2004 no less! No idea what the fight is about, but Ken was recently spotted at Magnolia Bakery and it turns out he had a Valentine’s Day cupcake customized for “Barb” in an effort to win her back! You’ll be able to purchase it between now and Valentine’s Day at the New York and Los Angeles locations. Nice idea, but not sure Barbie will appreciate his image choice, which features her from one of her “don’t” moments: sporting red eyebrows that color coordinate with her earrings!  See Ken’s paparazzi shots on the next page.

Vogue in other countries seems to always get it right. Not to diss American fashion or creativity but there seems to be a deliberate lack of awareness in some of the editorial choices made by many publications that honestly leave us baffled. This is not even about the inclusion of more black models but about the  adequate representation of a country known for its diversity.  We understand the aesthetic choices of a Vanessa Beecroft art piece for example, but is fashion not for all? Fortunately the Snobette universe reads  more like a multi cultural  United Colors Benetton ad from the 80s, and we would not have it any other way. Enjoy Vogue Italia’s  “Black Allure,” styled by Edward Enninful, photographed by Emma Summerton in what  looks like New York City’s Hiro Ballroom.

If anyone has the credibility to launch a lux denim line, it’s certainly Ralph Lauren. Set to hit retail in July and priced from $300 to $2,000, according to WWD:

Ralph Lauren Collection Denim features a soup-to-nuts offering, from jeans to chic clothes that happen to be in denim. They include superskinny jeans, jodhpur jeggings, a denim tuxedo and a tailored trenchcoat — in dark black, indigo and distressed denim rinses and treatments like hand-coating to give some pieces a leather feel.

Still, denim is a super tricky category and this collection targets a more sophisticated customer, who isn’t exactly known for setting denim trends. Is this a pricier version of Not Your Daughter’s Jeans or something that has the potential to impact the denim market in a wider way a year or so from now? See more of the collection on the next page.