Visible Panty Line aka VPL  started as an underwear line in 2003 exploring the concept of" what Lies beneath" and challenging the notions of sexiness..for fall 08 designer Victoria Bartlett uses layers and color combinations to create looks that are urban,wearable,stylish ,sexy and efforteless…this is  an example of Brand/Product expansion that makes sense…

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-SGp

According to the Center for disease control CDC about 70% of moms in the US breast-fed their babies.Which means that the sight of a bare breast is nothing uncommon  to most out there…IT Baffles me that this Calvin Klein Ad is banned on the premise of a flash of Ms.Mendes’ nipple!!!!..seriously this Hypocrasy  drives me CRAZY!!!!

Below are the Director Fabien Baron’s Comments:

"You must be kidding me. This country really needs a new president — this country is so messed up,” said Baron. “It’s such a joke and it’s quite upsetting, frankly, how hypocritical this country has become. It’s OK for children to see people killed by guns? Spreading a little love right now would be a good idea. "

via Wwd

I totally  agree some of these video games who are supposedly for adults are really really out there…

Enjoy the commercial!

-SGp

Costume Nationale’s CNC  one of my fave contemporary labels..just launched a line of accessories with Solar panels ,equipped to charge electronics,Great idea!

Courtesy of WWD.com

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-SGP

I forget which magazine I read…. that had a feature on the overkill trend of Leggings..and that’s pretty much all it is,like everything in mainstream fashion it will pass,once the magazines stop featuring them and the celebs are not photographed wearing them it will be over…

The thing is tough that any stylish HighSnobette knows that accessories are vital to  add your "flava" to a look and to me trendy or not, there are pieces that are just smart to have, like the lace Stirrups.. above by Kovat&t available at Intermix.My pal Amy cringed at the idea of these resurfacing…here they are!

With the right outfit these could rock! and  that, has been the "issue" with leggings is that they can be cool with and outfit but not as" the outfit."

enjoy

-SgP

Bliss Lau’s line of Accessories comprising of handbags,belts and jewelry,attempts to  adapt to the everchanging nature of our existence.The belts  transform into  necklaces , the hobos to satchels and the  jewelry My Favorite! challenge the convention of how jewelry is worn..The diamond dress left and the ponytail  top right ,are made to adapt to the wearers desires..

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-SGp

If like us you have been mesmerised by some of  the pieces worn by M.I.A and Santogold, Fret not,Brian Lichtenberg is the one!

He crafts apparel from men and women in a variety of fabrics to create looks that  go from edgy and understated to original and showstopping..Welcome Hunters in LA  anticipates to have a great assortment of his line shortly..

Look after the jump for more of his Magic!

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-SgP

Ranna Gill  a designer now based in India,is an alumni from the fashion Institute of technology in Nyc.Her s/s 09 line previewed above makes me forget that I live in Nyc …If the shapes of the dresses do not win you over than the intricate details ,beautiful fabrics send me to a land far away… Just Like Keyshia Cole in this video…flowers in the hair,barefoot in the sand…and all..but with the Cutie tough…

 the scenery is heavenly…

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-SgP

Now that this new show, Compass, is in the mix, there’s gonna be a lot of brands that are going to have to decide where it’s best to show. The big dudes can afford to show in both if they please (though note that Converse chose to bypass WSA altogether), but smaller, budget-constrained designers often don’t have that kind of money ’cause trade shows aren’t cheap!. 

^^The lovely, talented, smart and funny Ce Ce Chin, designer/owner for 80%20, showed at the WSA, but not one to missed out on the action, we caught her playing hooky and visiting her pals at Compass.

Lois: HighSnobette at Hotmail dot com

I really must have been living under a rock to not have caught on Illdoctrine by JSmooth thanks to Gak City for putting me on!

Enjoy!

-SgP

* Lee Cooper X Adriana Karembeu Stilletoes Fierce!

To celebrate its centennial anniversary, Lee Cooper came up with a fantastic, dream project, the Project 100. 

It was the occasion for the British brand to collaborate with some of the world’s most respected designers, celebrities, sporting heroes and iconic brands including Giles Deacon, Jade Jagger, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Alain Mikli, Ora Ito, Linford Christie, Jean Claude Jitrois and Paco Rabane. Lee Cooper Project 100 gave birth to 100 eclectic and exclusive pieces that will be auctioned  this autumn in Paris, the money being raised for the Red Cross

Check out More items after the jump

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-SgP