Hot off the press Vashtie gives us a look at her “Trini” inspired  Violette New York Autumn/Winter 2011:

“Violette New York’s ‘Rude Boy Yute’ collection was inspired by my Trinidadian heritage. After a couple of recent trips there, I was compelled to create pieces that represented the culture in a subdued and fashionable manner. I used common iconography in West Indian households and added a touch of pop to them – a can of Ackees, a bag of Curry, a Carib bottle cap, etc. My Caribbean people are known for their color and vibrancy, but I decided to focus on making the line as monochromatic as possible like some of the flag shirts. It was a way to make the pieces accessible to anyone, despite your country of origin.

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From the “Never Too Much” Luther Vandross school of thought, Christian Louboutin serves up another sneaker preview (above) from the men’s Autumn 2010 line, which layers studs on top of leopard pony skin. Sumptous like a hot fudge sundae! –More images at Highsnobiety

The lowdown on Madge’s new man. For one, he’s rrrrrrripped! –Jezebel

They debate over Marc Jacob’s intentions as they relate to wooing China with the LV Spring 2011 collection continues and moves to counting the number of Asian models–as in there were more this time, increasing to 13% from 5.4% in his last show. –Fashion Copious

3-D boobs in Playtex Cross Your Heart bras were the theme de jour in an editorial from the October issue of GermanVogue. –Blogue

Vashtie, the first woman ever to collaborate on a pair of Jordans, gets a kick out of seeing her babies bestowed with Ebay status. –Vashtie