For Spring/Summer 2011 José Miró launches “Dual,” a capsule colletion of dresses that can be worn loosely for a casual feel, and cinched at the waist for a more put together look. On the next page a closer look at more from the José  Miró ‘ Dual’ collection. Available here.

“Capturing everything that is right and right now, this Nixon modern vintage stunner features a 6-hand Japanese quartz with a second sub dial, chrono and date, along with a custom 200-meter stainless steel, hardened mineral crystal bezel with a countdown timer.”

Via Highsnobiety. We’re in Lust !

For their second collection for Nor Black Nor White,  Amrit Kumar and Mriga Kapadiya  explore the regions of Banara and Lucknow, two distinct areas known for their handwoven  brocades and embroideries. Bright and vivid with a definite  nod to history, enjoy the Nor Black Nor White lookbook on the next page.

Louis Vuitton presents a nice video introducing their new Cruise Collection Spring 2011, shot in Capri. Enjoy!

Our U.K.  ladies, Amina & Zorra Khan, have recently launched the online shop for their boutique jewellery collection Jewel Heritage . The shop opens with the duo’s famed “A diamond has no value except that which is placed upon them ring” about which they comment:

 A term that challenges peoples’ perceptions of worth and self-worth. Four skulls finished in black rhodium encased in a semi-precious stone, symbolising the controversy of the continuing and unashamed “blood diamond” trade. How do we value the valuable is a quetion that is often overlooked and has never been understood.

More images on the next page, all available here.

While Lois has long been an admirer of  plushy or furry things, I somewhat resisted apparel and accessories that to me were too closely related to teddy bears. Nonetheless, the cold weather we’ve been consistently getting in New York makes Shida Tatsuya’s creations now wearable to me. Having perfected the art of faux, the label experiments in textures and colors,  making embracing furry things a reality. Check out more on the flip including a polka dot skirt that has me pondering …

Natalie Portman whose celeb status keeps ratcheting up points appears in a video for “Miss Dior Cherry,” a Christian Dior perfume, and its directed by none other than Sofia Coppola, who works her ability to create a sweet yet sophisticated ambiance. Love the scene where he pulls her back in bed.

Born Designers, a new platform combing active lifestyle and high fashion hosted a presentation for the very fun Jean- Charles de Castelbajac Ski Collection also featuring Coco & Breezy’s Collaboration with Vuarnet. The above video illustrates a little of the ambiance, while you get a peek at the very lustworthy ski wear. Enjoy!

Last week we showed the United Nude shoe featured in the Threeasfour NY Fashion Week runway show. And while visiting the brand’s booth at the Platform section of Magic in Las Vegas last week, we also got a sneak peek of the Autumn 2011  line, which includes this visual stunner. More than just a shoe, it’s wearable art, which speaks to desinger Rem D. Koolhaas’s architectural DNA as much as anything he’s ever designed.

Inspired by the movie Black Swan, Hellz is pre-releasing this “Bed Time Stories” dress, for purchase only on the Hellz etail site.  Plenty of time to purchase it and create quite the sensation at your Oscar party of choice, even better if you’re the hostess! (And unlike the movie that inspired it, this dress comes free of the hiss-filled controversy over who gets the design credit!) More images courtesy of Hellz on the next page.