Caravan is unloading Vivienne Westwood coats for $200, Erotokritos grecian dresses for $100, and men’s Blue Marlin hoodies for $40 at the winter sale. 2 Great Jones St., nr. Broadway (212-260-8189) and 128 E. 91st St., nr. Lexington Ave. (212-722-7282); 1/21–1/31 (call for store hours).

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Now all the mexx stores will be featuring not only hugo boss, but the latest offerings in gucci as well as hurley.

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The new home for Scandinavian designs is Scandinavian Grace, 167 N 9th St. Brooklyn (718-384-7886). The shop features some must have items from Vik Prjónsdóttir, including the must have Beard Cap which retails for $125. The shop is filled with uniquely designed items and included housewares, gifts, and clothing from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway.

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The final day of Fashion Week found hundreds of style patrons catching the last bit of Spring 2008 at the premiere Caravan Runway Show. Caravan started as a mobile clothing store that would visit busy customers at their convenience. So the “Jetsetters and their Inner Bohemian” theme targeted the core Caravan customer: the well-read, well-traveled, constantly-on-the-go individual.

With looks from over 24 international designers, each with his or her own unique flavor, the show held everyone’s attention. For a bit of rock ‘n roll, a little black dress with a short, sheer, hoop skirt by Vivienne Westwood opened the show. Then came a suite of designs from Sweden, France, Thailand, Spain, Denmark, and the US. J. Lindeberg and H. Fredriksson, both modern Swedish designers, had completely different approaches. The former went with a more casual look: sleek sportswear, including some great gray cardigans. The latter incorporated a bit more artistry into his pieces, like the metallic brocade bolero paired with shimmery high-waisted shorts. WALTER, an American brand, also featured metallics, in the form of a silvery, pinstriped, sleeveless blouse with a bold bow at the neck. A tiered ice blue satin dress with a gold jacket was classic Walter Baker. Kimberley Foley, another American, showed a collection full of unique detailing. A sculptural light blue-gray party dress featured drop tiers of discs, making the look modern and 3-D. A super-slim dress with cool capelet sleeves, looked almost as if it was two pieces.

As soon as U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” came on, it was political, and looks from Social Atelier, a brand with a conscience, came down the runway. It was space-age hippie, as models wore metallic leggings and headbands with deconstructed T’s sporting messages like “Stop Genocide.”

You can find all these great looks at Caravan, 2 Great Jones St.

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I remember outfitting myself in what I thought was one-of-a-kind style for the first day of school (when I was in school…ah adolescence…) only to return home angry after seeing another girl wearing the exact same thing. Situations like that can cripple a teenager. Don’t let this happen to you. Whether you’re heading back to the halls of high school, the college quad, or the dimly-lit night-class lab, you have the option of not wearing the back-to-school unintentional uniform.

Head to Brooklyn’s Artists & Fleas Indoor Market and be greeted with threads from up-and-coming designers, must-have jewelry, and one-of-a-kind vintage. I can tell you from experience that I practically bury myself in their vintage collection whenever I make a visit…it’s just that great.

So hop on the infamous L train, be careful of tripping over any stray hipsters, and find your way to this Brooklyn gem. Steer clear of the embarrassment.

Artists & Fleas Indoor Market
129 N. 6th St.
Btwn. Bedford and Berry
Williamsburg

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Belgium. If there was any theme for new Lower East Side space invader Le Sous-Sol, it would have to be Belgian womenswear from designers pushing envelopes in functional couture. Co-owner Linda Belkebir travels the talent permeated shops and showrooms of Antwerp for the perfect mixture of must have picks. With designers like A.F. Vandervorst on it’s shelves this is one shop that understands the Belgium sensibility.

Random Fact:Â Â Daniel Saynt’s not a geographist (if there’s ever such a thing). I had to go to Wikipedia to find Belgian things to reference for this write up. All I got was chocolates, the Tower of Babel, and of course waffles. Sorry.
Le Sous-Sol 137 Rivington St bet. Norfolk and Suffolk St

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The Whitney Museum is currently featuring an exhibit dedicated to the sixties. They are calling it “The Summer of Love” ! Why not get in the spirit of things by dressing the part in one of a kind sun suits by designer Carissa Ackerman. Carissa’s line Mandate of Heaven line of 60’s influence sun suits. Carissa takes vintage clothing and remodels it into her very own creations combined with trims and notions she find all on her own. Her line is a big hit with Brooklyn girls and the local NYC rock and roll community. In fact one of her poster girls includes indie rock seductress Paige Wood . Stop by her hip store and and search for an original for yourself at 347 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY.

Brought to you by your friendly fashionista Blogger Kristen May Anastasia!!!

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ABOUT: With a fresh approach to urban mens wear that makes us think some of hipsters might actually have a job, Yoko Devereaux line has taken the contemporary man about town to a new level. The store is a homage to the classic “man-cave”, with vintage wall paper lining the interior and images of former t-shirt collaboes framed across the selling floor. A flight of fancy for designer Andy Salzerr, the Yoko collection is one that lets the designer explore and redefine the metropolitan man. With a full collection of suits, blazers, shirts and hoodies you will be sure to find enough to satisfy your love of Yoko at this Brooklyn boutique.

WHY GO?: With a collection of tees that are more art than basic and special collaborations with jewelry designer In God We Trust this shop is right on par with your expectations and is worth more than just the occasional visit. Plus it feels good to support a designer that got his start in Brooklyn.
DESIGNERS: Yoko’s Full Collection is available here. In God We Trust
WHERE:Â Yoko Devereaux is located at 338 Broadway (between Rodney and Keap), Brooklyn, (718-302-1450)

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