Show your love for the East Coast ( West Coast also available) with Stampd La’s latest tees made in a sexy cropped silhouette we of course love! Get yours here.

Between my admiration of horses vis a vis My Little Pony, crossed with a never ending affinity for Rainbow Brite, I find myself drawn to this Unicorn rug. I’m blaming it on Spring Breakers. Get this rug at ShopJeen.

As of midnight today Boston’s Bodega has made available Nike’s limited edition Sky High Dunk “City Pack.” Picture from left to right above are Paris, London, Tokyo, New York and Milano. All now available in store or for purchase here for $225 each. Buy ‘em now so you don’t have to be that female in the comments a year from now writing, “Where can I get theeeeeese??”

See more images of the collection as photographed by Bodega on the next page.

Designer and founder of Visvim, Hiroki Nakamura, has announced the launch of a women’s collection. Called WMV, it was unveiled at the brand’s Autumn 2013 presentation. Offering a complete collection, it is said to be influenced by fashion looks from the ’60s and ’70s.

Stay tuned to Highsnobette to get first images from Visvim’s WMV line.

First glance at Mellany Sanchez and you may think, okay, bright young woman, tons of potential. After all, she was just tapped by shoe industry hot shot Ronnie Fieg to head up women’s for his recently opened New York store, Kith NYC, starting with a collection of tops and bottoms called White Label for Spring 2013. Spend some time listening to the tale of her come up and you quickly realize she’s already light years past the potential phase. Simply put while most of her classmates were enjoying carefree teen times as high schoolers, she was already chasing down real life opportunities in the fashion industry and juggling not just homework but internships and jobs.

At age 15 she cut her teeth as an intern at Luis Colon’s magazine, Kicks, and all female sneaker store, Laces, and then moved on to jobs and internships at David Z, Rag & Bone, and at J.Crew worked her way up to head merchandiser at the chain’s No.2 Crew Cut store. In addition to Kith, she now handles social media for Oak, and Nike has spotted her, too, recently featuring her in a campaign featuring women’s running gear. We intended to quiz her strictly on the White Label drop, but found her story very easy to listen to. See if you don’t agree:

Q: A few days ago Kith’s White Label dropped its first full launch for men, women and kids. As of now it’s sold to the wall. How long did that take?
Sanchez: It took 90 minutes to sell out. Kith has been making menswear for a while, starting with the Mercer pants. Now it has expanded into women’s and kids. Women were asking for it and Ronnie was listening.

Q: What did the collection include?
Sanchez: The Mercer pants in six colors –black, grey, olive, navy, burgunday and khaki, plus two tops—one all black and the other denim with grey sleeves. The denim is raw Japanese denim with selvidge details.

Q: Ronnie Fieg is a friend to HighSnobette so we know he has a very big personality. How is it working with him?
Sanchez: We both respect each other’s work ethic, and even though we have completely different mind sets we have common goals. We have so many conversations about art and they’re completely different. We’re constantly battling over creative decisions. It’s his company but he appreciates and respects what I like. And I’m confident in what I know, I’m immersed in a lot of worlds, whether it’s discussions about the local bodega to what’s taking place in architecture and the art world.

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Read more on the next page about Sanchez’s opinions on Azealia Banks and female rap artists, when she realized the limits of streetwear and her take on the current battle between old media and fashion bloggers.

All images of Sanchez (wearing the Mercer pants) by Rashid Samuel.

The LAST LOOK from a fashion runway show dictates the designer’s aesthetic and overall direction for the season. During the Reykjavik Fashion Festival, a forum created to nurture and celebrate the Icelandic fashion industry, seven juried designers showcased their collections amongst a sea of editors, buyers, and fashionistas.

Most nations build a fashion week to be accepted into a global spectrum of heels, makeup and models; yet RFF has taken a more innocent and raw approach to their platform. They would have to, considering their country’s landscape and whimsical weather patterns. A common thread shared by all of the brands featured was not only their ancestry, but their passion to participate and reveal the tenderness of the opportunity itself. There was a heartfelt excitement backstage that not even Paris or New York Fashion Weeks could match. These organizations are already tried and true with nothing to prove but diligence. The energy is not new and authentic; it is jaded and tense. Iceland’s backstage was like starting over again, complete with newbie dressers and fledgling models, yet there was an authenticity that with the help of producers from Heidelberg’s Atelier Kontrast (http://www.atelierkontrast.com/), made for a memorable and dignified event. When we become absorbed by the Who, What, and Wears (pun intended), let’s not forget about Why?

The following posts define each designers’ LAST LOOK from each collection at RFF. The runway ranged from feminine and delicate to unisex goth styles. The briefs to follow are straight from each brand/designer’s own unique ethos. It would not seem quite fair to reinterpret their own intentions in my words.-JulesKim.

Mundi Vondi is an Icelandic artist and works with diverse media and outlets to produce his ideas. Mundi and 66°NORTH are proud to announce a new collaboration between the two brands. “ MUNDI 66°NORTH” is a fusion between the highly technical production quality from 66°NORTH and the surreal graphic world of Mundi. The collection is called “Snow Blind” and is highly conceptual as well as practical. He who looks into the future for answers about the universe, and isn’t afraid to step on a few toes in the process, won’t be disappointed. Photos A. Simonetti, words by Jules Kim. Hop over to the next page for a look at ‘Snow Blind’ a collaborative film with 66°NORTH.

JÖR by GUÐMUNDUR JÖRUNDSSON is an Icelandic fashion label launched by fashion designer Guðmundur Jörundsson in October 2012. JÖR offers both ready to wear menswear and womenswear. The label will stand for luxury and quality as well as having a unique edge where every collection will represent new cosmos, giving the customer a sense of belonging to an exciting new concept in the world of fashion.Photos A.Simonetti.-J.Kim.

Farmers Market is an Icelandic design company and clothing brand, founded in 2005 by a young artist couple – a designer and a musician. With strong ties to the vibrant Icelandic music and design scene, the Farmers Market design concept and inspiration draws from the Icelandic roots, combining classic Nordic design elements with chic modernity. Natural fabrics, craftmanship and respect for the environment are key values of the brand. Authentically styled, yet sophisticated and wearable, the clothing is suited for a wide range of occasions, outdoor activities as well as city life.Photos by A.Simonetti, Words by Jules Kim.

Huginn Muninn believes the power of the group is best enhanced by intensifying the peculiarities of its individuals. With contemporary menswear and the most recent launch of womenswear, Huginn Muninn creates staples to highlight the difference between us all.Photos A.Simonetti, full runway here -J.Kim