As reported by racked Highsnobette made the list  at #76. Big Bro HighSnobiety.com  made #2, and Selectism.com #21.!!!

Here’s a look at  the latest V magazine editorial titled ‘ Live from NY’, shot by Mario Sorrenti with models Sasha Pivovarova and Freja Beha Erichsen. Styled by Jane How. Definitely captures the energy and contradictions of this amazing city that is NYC. More on the next page.courtesy of  V.

To have champagne that you can feel good about , Pommery Launches ‘POP Earth ‘ champagne featuring 100% recycled glass bottles,  recycled paper labels printed with water based inks. Now you have no excuse to not pop champagne  the green way.Interesting fact although the song was about champagne there seems to have been no visible brand endorsed… Via vogue France.

Thanks to Jezebelwe have a look inside the July 2009 Black Issue of Vogue Italia  dedicated to black Barbie. Images on the next page.

I’m all for the fashion art film, but I have to admit that “High” as a showcase for Jonathan Kelsey’s  Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection left me slightly disturbed…via fashionologie.

“Barbie has been an icon for whole generations which is why I really wanted to give a strong sign in step with the times, and dedicate the anniversary issue to Black Barbie” Franca Sozzani, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Italia.

 In July 2008, Vogue Italia created the first Black Issue sending a strong message about the importance of diversity to the fashion world. The special issue was a tremendous success from Milan to New York reaching a 40-percent increase in sales.The Vogue Italia Black Issue was conceived by Franca Sozzani, who decided to dedicate a full issue to black models that have reached successes in the influential areas of fashion and art. It was her vision to extend the edition this year to include images of Barbie. The July 2009  issue of Vogue Italia, now available.

 Now , why is this happening in Europe and not in the US ? Anna what is the deal? On the next page more info and images.

Here’s a little teaser titled ‘Kicks after Six”featuring a capsule collection   Hellz Bellz will have in store in the coming months!  Full version coming soon.Images on the next page.

A fun music video by  Martin Solveig in collaboration with Dragonette‘ s Martina Sorbara  for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Ma Dame fragrance  titled Boy & Girls , filmed at the Gaultier’s headquarters  in France , via fashionisto.

Proenza Schouler are the next guest curators for the 9th Edition of A Magazine, the first Americans given this honor.In this ‘Made In The USA’ issue, Proenza Schouler will share with us their process, deeply rooted in the cross-polinization between creative fields, and invite friends, artists, journalists,photographers, stylists to showcase the independent creative spirit of the American landscape today and explore its link to the nation’s creative past. A Magazine will be released on the occasion of Pitti W for which Proenza Schouler is the special guest. June 16 th to June 19th in Florence.

Younity Presents FRESHER! Re-Create, Re-Design, Re-Shape a new YOU!
DEADLINE: July 1st, 2009

This year Younity’s 3rd exhibition entitled FRESHER! will host 40 female urban artists who will participate on an exhibition indoors and outdoors dedicated to bringing community awareness to environmental issues like; recycling, consumerism, global warming, pollution, health and renewable energy. Along with the exhibit YOUNITY will self publish it’s second collectors book series that will help keep the message alive. Throughout the exhibit YOUNITY will host youth workshops, mural projects, and panel discussions to help educate the community about the importance of living GREEN. More info on the next page.