Balmain is probably the only brand with the cojones to release a $74,000 crocodile skin jacket in our current economy. This deadly delicious coat could be yours if you’re daddy is Bill Gates or you recently found Uncle Bernie’s secret Ponzi-stash. Jesus, I can’t even say much about this, expect that if you own one and need a new best friend to tell you how awesome you are, I’m your blogger.

Would totally buy one of these too, but figured it would need 99.9% off for me to even consider it. You’re listening Gilt?

You can purchase this insane jacket online, here.

I tried to choose just one of soulofL’s sets on Polyvore to feature here, but these two were both so amazing I had to post them both! I’m really into those striped leggings and actually don’t mind the pink tee, despite my severe hatred for the color. The Balmain blazer is a given to its amazingness, much like the strapped leather jacket in the next set (the designer wasn’t mentioned). I think soulofL did a better job of styling for this set than the photo from the shoot in the background, what do you guys think?

See both of these looks, and more at soulofL’s Polyvore

40%-70% Off Selected items through out the store. (more…)

Aloha Rag is hosting a massive 40% – 70% off sale on all Fall/Winter merchandise in their store.

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Whether you splurge on Balmain or steal with the help of Ribbonne, this trend is inevitable.

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At first glance I sort of thought that this dress was cool, but taking a closer look at all the rips and ragged edges I’ve changed my mind (the dress is Balmain if that makes a difference). What do you guys think? Hit or Miss?

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In a new survey provided to Japanese retailers, Alexander Wang was named the ‘hottest’ international designer brand. He earned double the votes of the second-hottest international designer brand, Givenchy and Balmain.

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Pierre Balmain once said “dressmaking is the architecture of movement,” and Christophe Decarnin managed to make a sexy and sophisticated collection with movement using mainly animal skins and metallics. A Joan of Arc inspired collection, critics claimed his designs were “a returning heroine moment of great zest and epic edgy beauty, saying Decarnin knows “how to rock–and how to sell.” (more…)

Rihanna cuts her hair again, is spotted at the Balmain Paris show wearing harem pants and a ‘spock ear‘ shoulder jacket.

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“I have a dress-up chest at home. I love to create this fantasy kind of thing.” (more…)

Love when she does something different to her hair! (Blake is wearing Balmain) (more…)

We’ve got to hand it to them, Zara certainly did their trend-following homework for their Fall 2009 collection! From 80’s Balmain-esque blazers, to fur vests and dolman sleeves to harem pants, Zara has an array of pieces that stand out from other mass produced retail stores. What I really love about this collection is the basic appeal that allows you to still look trendy and fashionable whether you decide to accessorize and layer or keep it clean and simple! Oh, and the windblown, Megan Fox hairdo worn by the Zara look-book model is HOT.

GALLERY: FIRST LOOK: Zara Fall 2009 Collection

Thanks Racked!