Using felting with fun silouettes Fernanda Yamamoto’s Spring 2011 collection is one we are totally smitten with. On the next page images of the cool woven hair and footwear. Via ffw, enjoy!

Enjoy a look at a few of styles we previewed from the Leifsdottir Autumn 2011 collection–sculptural heels with sleek details and  a printed animal print ankle boot that make us weak. More on the flip.

Anchored on apparel traditions from her native Nigeria, Lola Faturoti’s  Spring 2011 collection  blends traditional  mud cloth motifs with prints  inspired by kimonos. Colorful with a wide varietyof silhouettes every piece is desireable and needed in our wardrobes. Take a closer look on the next page. Images courtesy of Lola Faturoti.

While you can find a full list of links of aid to Japan at selectism here, on the next page see more info on sample sales by 3.1 Phillip Lim, United Bamboo and events by Nooka and Dance for Japan. Every little bit helps…

These images probably have made their rounds in the  blogosphere, however, I just have to repost Jada P. Smith  rocking a cape with leather shorts and hat, and let out an  ooh la la  of fashion fierceness!  Willow looks adorable as always. More images on the next page, via theybf.

For Autumn/Winter 2011 Kai- aakmann designer Soonjin Park draws inspiration from the “non-place-a necessary connective space towards somewhere else.” Slightly androgynous, we admire the  flawless functionality of the assortment,  where all the pieces are suitable for the often harsh environment of big cities  so many of us call home. On the next page a closer look at the women’s looks including the faux shearling above that is of course a want.

Last week we attended the celebration for Mykita eyewear’s Spring 2011 campaign shot by photographer Mark Borthwick (Maria Cornejo’s hubby). The  campaign marks the third year of the label’s collaboration with Borthwick whose images convey a sense poetry and nostalgia,  as if the images were photographs of those casual beautiful  moments of everyday life. The theme or tag line is taken form one of my all time favorite books “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint Exhupery “since it is beautiful, it is truly useful…” On the next page, enjoy a look at our faves on the flip as well as the little shinding that took place.

Taking his footwear design to humourous and artistic levels,  enjoy a look at Kobi Levi’s  “Blonde Ambition” shoes (above) inspired by Madonna’s tour. On the next page ”Slide” sandals and ‘XXX’  pumps, which made us marvel, admire and pause.

The tweed jacket for women is almost like the cardigan, as it’s often associated with either preppies or a certain ladylike chic. GVGV updates the classic tweed jacket with detachable parts adorned with fringes and pompoms leaving all the other pretenders of glamour in the dust. Available at ln-cc, take a closer look on the next page.

Titled “Surati,” Lako Burkia opens her Spring 2011 runway in vibrant red and takes us on a journey where fluid fabrics are contrasted with tailored silhouettes anchored on statement making pointy shoulders. Enjoy!