Proenza Schouler is offering a collection of “Bright,” unisex rope bracelets. Opening Ceremony put these up yesterday, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile the Proenza Schouler runway show is tomorrow and this may be very New York City-ish centric, but there’s this bit of a tug of a war as to who is lately grabbing more of the Downtown girls’ fickle heart–the Proenza Schouler or Alexander Wang (insert which would you rather poll here–PS-1 or Rocco).

And not that her opinion impacts this particular debate but NY Times critic Cathy Horyn is clearly not feeling Alex Wang still. After slamming his Spring collection flat out (it wasn’t his time, Cathy), this time around she said more or less his show had only a few okay pieces and that it didn’t matter anyway because he makes it up as he goes along because what you see on the runway is not what you see at retail. Like, whatever, Alex! But then she very criptically made a comment about designer Daryl K, and how her clothes are great, but somehow she doesn’t have the same success as Alex & co. (could it be she had kids and was semi-retired and dealing with the near death of her label for a hot minute??) Anyway, more of those “Bright” bracelets on the next page.

Susie Bubble takes a closer look at the Proenza Schouler’s Spring/Summer 2011 runway offerings. Her coverage includes a visit to the showroom and great shots of the accessories, which are highlighted here. Check out more bags, shoes and a funny wristlet-finger thingy on the next page.

Style announced last week it was planning a tee-shirt collabo with some of the industry’s hottest designers to celebrate its 10 years in the business. The tees still aren’t on sale yet, but Fashionista got some sneak peeks of the designs from Lanvin, Alex Wang, Givenchy (above), Proenza Schouler and Balmain, with the common design theme being a Roman numeral 10. Priced at $45, the entire collection will go on sale at Style.com’s mobile pop-up shop in Madison Square Park on September 15, and on the site September 16. The rest of the designs on the next page.

Style is working on a series of limited edition tees done in collaboration with some of the industry’s hottest stars (see image above). The collaborations are in celebration of Style’s ten year anniversary. If you want in on the tees, you can visit here to receive email notification. Via Refinery.

Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez don’t even attempt to conceal their glee while learning all about simulation tie dye at the feet of home icon Martha Stewart. Listen for the segment’s funniest exhange when Martha says, “Well they went to Parson’s! I only spoke at Parson’s!”

Via TheLoveMagazine.

Last year seemed to be a year when shoe profiles were pushed to the limits of high-art craziness. This year seems to be more about zoning in on classic profiless while upping the ante on the color and materials story. For Spring 2010, U.S.-based Proenza Schouler maximizes the woven leather upper trend with contrasting colors, and, showing absolutely zero fear, throws in a zig-zag pattern on the heel for good measure.

After the flip, another sandal in black. This time the design team work their magic with the nascent lace-up trend. Visit Opening Ceremony to see the shoes, plus bags and sunglasses.

Proenza Shouler  just sent us notice that they launched their first e-commerce store as part of their official website, proenzaschouler.com. The new online shop offers exclusive, limited-edition Proenza Schouler accessories only available on proenzaschouler.com, including key chains, satchels, and handbags.Check it out here.