Dutch designer Tom Nijhuis warms our hearts with his “1995″ athletic-centric collection, a tribute to the mid-’90s “gabber” dance scene in Holland. In an interview with DIS magazine, Nijhuis is asked about his “obsession” with athletic looks:

“The collection is a stylistic portrayal of gabber. It is sporty since I tried to stay close to the wardrobe of the gabber, which only consists of sportswear. I am not that sporty a person and remembered somebody telling me that she never expected by the looks of me that I made this collection. Then again, I do love all the trademarks of sportswear: the technical fabrics and their vibrant colors, the textures and strength, zippers, mesh, stretch waistbands, and its youthfulness.”

See more images from the collection on the next page and at his site.

The one we’ve been waiting for–Nailed: A History Of Nail Culture, edited by Chicago-based artist Dzine,the book recounts the history of nail adornment and documents contemporary nail art around the world. As for the author’s credentials, according to press:

The child of first generation Puerto Rican immigrants, Dzine fondly recalls the bootleg salon his mother set up in his childhood home and the sense of community it created.  It is this environment––the nexus of Nail Art Culture––that inspired Dzine to tell a story that was honest, while staying true to his studio practice. Dzine states, “The people involved in this community have no formal art training, yet their passion to make beautiful, over-the-top ornamental objects is what truly struck me, hence the body of work. It has reminded me why I’m an artist and why I choose to create.”

Nailed is the second title published by the The Standard Hotel’s imprint, The Standard Press, and until February 1st is only available for $45 through The Standard shops and web store. More images from the book on the next page.

Manish Arora and French denim brand  Notify have collaborated on a capsule denim collection, bringing with it lots of  fashion joy via the theme of ultra-glam adorned denim (remember Tom Ford’s Gucci denim circa the ’90s?). Illustrating Manish Arora’s  continual skill for using color and texture to amaze and seduce,  the collection will launch Spring 2012 at Colette, L’eclaireur and Manish Arora  online. More styles on the flip via Manish Arora and Denim Hunt.

Elle Magazine  gives us a look at the collaboration of Julia  Roitfeld  with our much admired Kiki de Montparnasse. Thoroughly feminine and sexy the capsule collection reflects the sultry Roitfeld’s emphasis on flattering womanly silhouettes.  Take look at the collection on the next page  an read her interview here. Totally want to be Roitfeld’s.

Married to the Mob jumps into the holidays with some just-launched “Deflower Me” leggings. Featuring a vibrant floral motif, there’s an all-over pattern and a black-paneled option (shown above). Made in limited numbers right here in NYC, you can grab them now in the Mob store.

See the all-over version on the next page.

Rihanna’s outfit featuring a waist-tied ”shirt” for a recent performance in London, very much brings to mind Marc Jacob’s notorious Spring ‘93 grunge collection for Perry Ellis, which was so controversial it eventual led to his dismissal (who’s sorry now Perry Ellis??). My guess is that Rihanna’s skirt-shirt wasn’t designed by anyone, rather created by a savvy stylist, with the military lace-up boots Jacob’s favored updated with black, lace-up stilettos.

It’s funny that Jacob’s collection is so celebrated now because at the time it was reviled not just by fashion folks but also the punks who inspired it, including Courtney Love, who has claimed she and her husband, Kurt Cobain, burned it after Jacobs sent it to them. But oh how minds have changed. Back then, the runways and the fashion community were  viewed as the establishment, and now, street and fashion are practically joined at the hip!

After the flip see the Sonic Youth video “Sugar Kane,” which was filmed in the Perry Ellis showroom and shows pieces from the grunge collection, plus features an up and coming Chloe Sevigny.  There’s an also a 2001 excerpt from an Index magazine interview, in which Jacobs discusses the 1993 collection, described by him as his “favorite.”

While we attended the launch of the deluxe edition of The Guitar Collection book at John Varvatos this past week we had to snap a picture of singer Cynthia Basinet rocking a pair of red tights with what we would candidly call Snobette  glamour swagger. Yours truly  recently shared some tips with TypeF on how to red  for the holidays which you can read here. Enjoy and share your own !

Loving that Under Armour had the smarts to create a custom pair of kicks for our president. On this page is a close up of the presidential seal featured on the tongue, along with NBA player and Under Armour-sponsored Brandon Jennings.  Solecollector tells us the shoe is a Jennings sample, which will be released in 2012.

See Barack Obama with the shoes in hand on the next page.

Stylish and innovative, Berline-based sunglass company Mykita has teamed up with Moncler on a mini-collection of shades. Featuring two silhouettes, ‘Lino” and “Achille” in red, black and blue, the collection will hit retail shortly with a pricetag of about $730 a piece.

The release of the Muppets movie has unleashed the passion of longtime adult fans  all  over the country. Miss Piggy recently tapped for a collaboration with Mac cosmetics talks to Oyster magazine about beauty style and more :

Oyster: You have been in the spotlight for nearly 40 years and yet you don’t look a day over 25. What’s your beauty secret — Lotions? Serums? Botox?
Miss Piggy: You bet! Lotions! Serums! Botox! Spackle! Duct Tape! You name it, I use it. Even though I am naturally beautiful, I believe in using every means at moi’s disposal to improve, enhance and otherwise fabulasize moiself. As my stylist always says: “What’s the point of looking in the mirror if you can’t surprise yourself?”

Complete interview here.