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OLSEN TWINS TO LAUNCH LOWER PRICED LINE

Rebecca Alexander, Editor October 26 at 9:45 | Comments

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will be launching a new Junior’s brand exclusively at JCPenney called Olsenboye. To gear up for the launch of the new line, New Yorkers will have the chance to get an early peek at the new collection.

DESIGNER TO KNOW: Rachel Freire

Fashion Indie October 26 at 9:35 | Comments

DESIGNER TO KNOW: Rachel Freire fashion

Rachel Freire is a London based designer whose debut fashion collection was presented at London Fashion Week with On|Off in February 2009 at the Science Museum in London. Already her work has been seen in publications such as Dazed and Confused, AnOther, Issue One, Timeout London, Juxtapoz, Illustrated Ape, Art Business Today and Metro London.

Educated at Central Saint Martins, her influences stem from her love of historical costume combined with futuristic imagery. Behind the dramatic silhouettes and decadent embellishments, the pieces are designed to be wearable, durable and flattering.

RUNWAY Karl Lagerfeld Fall Winter 2009/10 Womenswear

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief October 24 at 11:44 | Comments

I’m a huge fan of Karl’s work for Chanel, but when it comes to his namesake brand I feel we’re getting a bit shafted.

LOOKBOOK: Bess Fall 2009

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 22 at 6:42 | Comments

Even though my style is slowly digressing from that grungy rocker look, I still find myself drooling over the items from Bess. Although the lookbook for Fall 2009 is nothing terribly new, (leather, studs, zippers and skin) these high quality items never fail to impress me. Check out what Bess has in store for this season:

The Inspiration Behind Alexander McQueen Spring 2010

Fashion Indie October 22 at 1:30 | Comments

The Inspiration Behind Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 fashion

The Inspiration Behind Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 fashion The underwater world of Atlantic (what we all thought was McQueen’s inspiration for Spring 2010) took an unexpected turn…into the world of moths.

SNEAK PEAK: J. Aldridge for Urban Outfitters Holiday Collection

Fashion Indie October 22 at 1:20 | Comments

SNEAK PEAK: J. Aldridge for Urban Outfitters Holiday Collection fashion

Sea of Shoes girly J. Aldridge’s second collection for Urban Outfitters is now available online.

Gucci Launches iPhone App

Rebecca Alexander, Editor October 21 at 6:03 | Comments

Gucci has announced the launch of the Gucci App for iPhone and iPod touch, which is now available from the App Store.

LOOKBOOK: Eternal Child Fall 2009

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 21 at 4:30 | Comments

Good knitwear is a must-have for the winter, and when you come across the beauteous, chunky knits from Istanbul based, Eternal Child, you can’t help but pray the wind gets a little colder. Leathers, a surefire crowd favorite, made their appearance in the collection as some body conscious motorcycle jackets while furs made a brief, cameo appearance in the form of a vest. But trendy items aside, it’s really the bold knits that make this collection a win in my book!

DESIGNER TO KNOW: Yassai 7

Fashion Indie October 21 at 3:42 | Comments

DESIGNER TO KNOW: Yassai 7 fashion

Yassai 7 seeks to Fashionably Change the World by throwing together roughed up metals & ravaged chains with 7 collections that are represented by 7 colors that support 7 distinct causes developing a unique jewelry line on the foundation of giving to others with every bagged item.

Tom Ford Confirms Womenswear Line

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 21 at 3:25 | Comments

Amen, amen I say to you! Tome Ford recently told WWD that he will, in fact, be launching a womenswear line “very soon.” Ford’s businesspartner, Domenico De Sole, is on the hunt for some financing, and once the monetary aspect is all squared away, we can expect a womenswear collection to hit the runways about 18 months after! I sense some of the best androgyny is lurking in the near future!

Thanks NY Mag!

Angelina Jolie in Talks to Star In Gucci Movie

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief October 21 at 9:47 | Comments

Angelina Jolie in Talks to Star In Gucci Movie fashion

A new favorite fashion movie might be entering the ring. Ridley Scott is apparently courting Angelina to star in a new movie about murder and decadence in the pre-Tom Ford Gucci empire.

LOOKBOOK: the twentyten collection two

Corey Moran, Mens Editor October 20 at 3:03 | Comments

Brooklyn natives, the twentyten, have rolled out a second round of images for their amazing new collection! The pieces are by no means for the people who wish to go unnoticed, but what’s the fun in that?

QUOTE: Manolo Blahnik

Fashion Indie October 20 at 1:50 | Comments

QUOTE: Manolo Blahnik fashion

“I hate celebrities. All those pointless girls — I won’t name names, but you know who I mean. They are ‘famous’. Ridiculous. I like women with style: actresses like Uma Thurman, icons like Audrey Hepburn. I like women with style to wear my shoes.”

COLLAB: El Delgado Buil x Kipling

Fashion Indie October 20 at 1:35 | Comments

COLLAB: El Delgado Buil x Kipling fashion

The duo behind El Delgado Buil presented their capsule collection they created in collaboration with Kipling during their Spring/Summer 2010 show.

Jean Paul Gaultier To Do Target Collection

Rebecca Alexander, Editor October 20 at 11:26 | Comments

Jean Paul Gaultier To Do Target Collection fashion

Rumor was true, JPG will do a Target line, which will hit stores March 7th. The inspiration:

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target pays tribute to the American woman, celebrating the forces of style both past and present in American pop culture, the retailer said.

LOOKBOOK: Agyness Deyn for D.O.H.C Fall 2009 Campaign

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 19 at 5:10 | Comments

Agyness Deyn has the gaudy hipster look down pat for the D.O.H.C Fall 2009 campaign. Accompanied by male models Jake Madden, Michael Gamdolfi and Drew Keilt, Deyn is in her element, modeling and DJing!

LOOKBOOK: Madeleine Thompson Spring 2010 Cashmere

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 19 at 4:28 | Comments

It’s getting cold outside, and with the rapidly decreasing temperature, what sounds better than a nice cashmere sweater? Teasing my goosebumps is designer Madeleine Thompson and her cashmere collection for Spring 2010. Although the release of these pieces are a ways away, it’s nice to see some basic, layer ready, knitwear pieces.

FIRST LOOK: New York Couture Fairy-tale Collection

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 19 at 3:35 | Comments

The latest collection from New York Couture is undoubtedly every little girl’s fantasy. The whimsy of all things fanciful, from unicorns to cupcakes and sparkles to fairy tale stories is abundant, and, as usual, New York Couture has embedded a sexy, body conscious appeal that makes these fairy tale pieces more relatable and wearable for adults.

Miu Miu Spring 2010: Playful Patterns

Missa October 19 at 2:01 | Comments

Miu Miu’s spring 2010 show in Paris brought about many different patterns. From shoes to jackets, a majority of the items were covered in playful images—cats, birds, and daises to name a few. The motif’s transcended beyond the garments as details on numerous bags that also were shown as part of the collection.

The images all made a bold statement down the runway, but my favorite had to be the cat design.

Desert Boot: Six Decades of Looking to the Past

Lilith Valsoe October 16 at 2:20 | Comments

Desert Boot: Six Decades of Looking to the Past fashion

To celabrate the 60th anniversary of the Desert Boots, Clarks Original takes us down the memory lane with their six new unique designs.

Ralph Lauren Needs To Re-Evaluate His Idea of “Fat”

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 15 at 6:39 | Comments

Five-foot-eight, 120-pound model Filippa Hamilton-Palmstierna said goodbye to Ralph Lauren after four successful years for the label. But unlike models who get too old for the job, Hamilton-Palmstierna’s contract ran out because “of her inability to meet the obligations under her contract with [Ralph Lauren].” According to Hamilton-Palmstierna, some obsessively photoshopped images (above) led her down the path to unemployment, her perfectly proportional body not up to the “skinny” modeling industry’s standards. Knock, knock- Hamilton-Palmstierna is NOT fat and photoshopped images are NOT real.

Thanks NY Mag!

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen To Launch Eyewear

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 14 at 4:35 | Comments

The Olsen Twins finally have every fashion base covered! Mary Kate and Ashley recently teamed up with sunglass designer, Linda Farrow, to launch their new collection of eyewear for their accessories line, The Row. But the question is, are you ready to dish out $325 to $390 for these relatively basic shades?

Thanks NY Mag!

Detroit Fashion Week Is ‘Michigan’s Only Fashion Industry Event’

Hillary Frazier, Style Editor October 13 at 6:57 | Comments

Detroit Fashion Week Is Michigans Only Fashion Industry Event fashion

I had never heard that Detroit has a Fashion Week, but apparently they do. I’m sorry that I didn’t cover this, maybe next year, since you know, as the website says it’s Michigan’s “only fashion industry event.” That makes it sound so much more sad than exciting.

This year’s week was sponsored by the CW and showcased designs by Reco Chapple of Bravo’s ‘The Fashion Show,’ and Bianca Golden from one of the millions of seasons of America’s Next Top Model.

If you’re actually excited about this, check out their site

SHOP House of Holland: Pretty Polly Colour Card Tights, $16

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 13 at 6:17 | Comments

I definitely didn’t expect the awesome House of Holland color blocking tights to be so inexpensive, but you can snag a pair for only £10.00 (that’s about $16). Factor in a little shipping and handling, and these beauties are yours for well under what you’d originally expect to pay for them! Pair these babies with a solid, black look, and you’ve got yourself one bold outfit!