Puma via Rakuten offers a “Super Tribal” hightop for the ladies, which uses a few different details to create an earthy appeal, including over-sized stitching, plus textured fabric details and fruity colors. See more angles of these shoe, plus a black one–which has a Reggae flavor–on the next page.

The Rodarte shoe collaboration with Nicholas Kirkwood, presented on its Spring/Summer 2011 runway is now available for purchase. We don’t think these hold a candle to the previous season’s “Glowy” shoes, mainly because the heel seems a bit heavy for now, but still they are quite the spectacle, and we would consider it a great day if we were to see someone stroll by in a pair of these.

Two more views of this shoe via Colette on the next page.

Gucci has revealed a limited edition Mother’s Day bag, part of whose sales will be directed toward a UNICEF program dedicated to stopping HIV spread among newborns. Priced at $970, the bag will sell through June 15th with 25% of sales going to the charity. Available for purchase at Gucci.

There’s always been chatter that the health of the economy can be predicted by hemlines. If things are humming, skirts and dresses are supposedly shorter. Maxi lengths appear when the economy is on the way down. Well actually, a study collecting data from 1921-2009 was done to check the veracity of the claim and the conclusion appears to be dead on:

The main finding is that the urban legend holds true but with a time lag of about three years. Hence, the current economic crisis predicts ankle length shirts around 2011 and 2012.

The thing is, it seems it’s been a few springs in a row that fashion has pushed for long dresses, but they never do seem to take off in no small part because it’s not an easy look to pull off! So perhaps the formula will be finding itself challenged by a female population who is more resistant than ever to being dictated to.

By the way, the half long/half short dress featured above is by Marc Jacobs.

South African designer Clive Rundle’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection made us fans as each look is pauseadmiration  worthy.  Some might not be office appropriate but the lace catsuit we’re sure you could make very good use of, well, at least we could. Hop onto the next page for more inspiration. Via Shopliquorice.

Check out the promo video for Married to the Mob’s collaboration with Casio Baby G. It features made M.O.B. woman, Sarah McSweeney, and puts a spotlight on some of the brand’s past collaborations, including a design hook up with Nike and MCM. The video also gives a nod to McSweeney’s love of cooking and her aspirations to become a chef, a factoid we uncovered in an interview we did so long ago we can’t even link to it!

The watch is available for sale now on the M.O.B. site. Check out the watch and packaging on the next page.

Designed by female skateboarder  South Godfrey, Lilly Lab  apparel features   hand painted  one of a kind  custom prints, and paint spatters. As summer approaches the nonchalance of looking like you just spent your day creating some painterly masterpiece  is too cool to ignore. If you rock them while you glide down the street on your board even better. View some of our faves from Lilly Lab on the next page. All available here