- David’s wife Victoria, however, knows exactly what she’s doing on the cover of i-D. [Telegraph]

- John Galliano resurfaced recently to fete the birthday of a close friend. And not a single Jew was harmed — it’s called progress, people. [Page Six]

- Beyoncé‘s twins made their first public appearance last night. [The Cut]

- Lindsay Lohan + Terry Richardson = CLASS. The two professional provocateurs teamed up for an unsurprisingly trashy photoshoot for LOVE Magazine. [Highsnobiety]

- The gays may soon be able to marry in California again after a federal appeals court ruled Prop 8 unconstitutional. But there’s still time to appeal so don’t start registering at Bendel‘s yet, queens. [Huff Po]

- Speaking of a disenfranchised subset of society: models. They have rights too!  They’re not sure what they are, but dammit, they have them. And now a non-profit group to represent them. [Racked]

- Michelle Williams took a break from snatching trophies to star in Band of Outsiders‘ latest campaign. [Paper]

- Miu Miu will debut a limited edition collection of 46 handbags during the major fashion weeks beginning with New York. Start coveting, kids. [Fashionista]

Jackets go ablaze when electric hues brighten up the scene. Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander and Phillip Lim have not gone back to black, and how refreshing!

I’m Lauren, resident NYC dweller, crazed shopaholic and creator of my blog Diary of a Fashion Addict. My philosophy: There’s never a reason to pay retail! I’m constantly looking for a discount code to score those Zanotti’s on a budget. Want the “in” on these super hush hush NYC or online sample sales? Check in with me here, every Tuesday where I’ll be your guide to the best “Steals & Deals” coming your way. For more sales, style inspiration & savvy shopping tips, visit my blog DiaryofaFashionAddict.com.

Deal for a Day:

Fun, flirty and feminine dresses & separates to remind us why it’s kick-ass to be a girl. Catherine Malandrino on Gilt Groupe, June 14.

For an invite to Gilt Group, email Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

Discount Code DL:

Amazing hand-selected art, apparel & accessories for Men and Women from top designers Acne, Vena Cava, Band of Outsiders and more… ie get these sick Alexander Wang Dakota lace-up booties (orig. $650) for $455 after the discount.

Use code “Luckybreaks5” for 30% off your order @ Tenoversix!

Sale on Sale:

Calypso St. Barth is the epitome of Bohemian Beach Chic. Check out their awesome online sample sale HERE, featuring already deeply discounted maxi dresses, lace skirts & out of this world prints. Use code “Samplesale” for an additional 50% off at checkout!

Real Life NYC Sample Sale:

Do you love that feeling you get when you put on some cheeky lingerie before a night on the town, but not dying to pay $$$$ for it?! For swimwear, sleepwear, and lots of sexy lingerie so naughty, you’ll want to take it off as soon as it’s on, head over to the La Perla sample sale asap!

La Perla Sample Sale:

When: 6/12-6/16

Where: 225 5^th Avenue, between 26 & 27^th.

M-W (9:30-6), Th (9:30-7)

The Male Sale:

Just in time to shop for Father’s Day…and you of course! Shop Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s up to 60% off at the annual J.Crew Sample Sale:

When: 6/14-6/18

Where: 260 5^th avenue (near 28^th street)

T-F (10-8), Su (10-4)

Bonus: The City Steal

A deal so good, we had to add it as this week’s bonus! Get up to 54% off salon services at legendary NYC salon Warren-Tricomi.

- One haircut & blowout for $91

- Three blowouts for $120

- Full head of highlights for $175

Warren-Tricomi Salon via Gilt City

**offer ends Friday 6/17 at 10am.

For even more Steals & Deals check Diary of a Fashion Addicit!

It’s about as fast as fast fashion can get, but Topman still manages to churn out respectable looking pieces from time to time (though respectable quality is a different matter entirely).  The brand’s latest lookbook shows off some nice knits, jackets, trousers, and coats, all of it very reminiscent of what’s been on the big boy runways the past few seasons.  Jump for more pics.

Say what you will about Topman, Uniqlo, H&M, Urban, etc., but for those without thousands to drop on a Band of Outsiders parka, they’re sort of a godsend.

LINK LOVE: Hypebeast

For some unfathomable reason, there hasn’t been an inordinate amount of ZOMFG-ery and internet freakouts over the recent opening of Rag & Bone’s online store.  Nevertheless, it’s here and it’s about time.  Finally joining other late-arrivals like Band of Outsiders and Patrik Ervell, now everyone can get a piece of the CFDA-award winning brand’s goods.

Now while this development may piss off fashionista’s hung up on exclusivity, it bodes well for those across the country and world who don’t have the means or the driver’s license to head to bastions of fashion.  Good on ya, R&B.  If only it hadn’t taken so damn long.  And had men’s clothing.  Curses!

LINK LOVE: Racked

LINK LOVE: Selectism

The reason that Akira is such a killer nominee for this Friday feature is that it’s probably the most detailed animated film ever made.  It literally puts anything Disney has ever done to shame.  Factor in that the movie takes place on such a massive scale (a re-imagining of post-World War III Tokyo) that there’s a helluva lot of detail.

Based on Ôtomo’s as of then yet-unfinished manga (it just gets nerdier and nerdier, doesn’t it?) the film starts off extremely strong focusing on a group of teenage reprobates and secret military experiments but soon loses its way.  Fortunately for those of us who like looking at beautiful things, however, it never loses its style.  So, with that, on to the outfits!

As stated above: super-macro.  The outfit that pops out most is the man in the yellow chinos.  It’s getting towards the end of pastel season (i.e. Spring is being burned to death) but it’s always a good/super-preppy look when someone gets all Nantucket on their own ass with a basic blue oxford and some colored slacks.  Then there’s Mr. Punk I and Mr. Punk II to the left with looks reminiscent of the most recent Balmain men’s collection.  Leather jackets with a little bit of prep mixed in (a button down and olive green slouch neck sweater).  Who knew cartoons could dress so damn well?

But Ôtomo can go super-micro too.  If you want to look like a teenage derelict/leader of a futuristic bike gang, here’s how you do it, from head to toe.  Check the fit on all the items: slightly oversized polo to let the cool breeze in, cropped just-slim-enough chinos, killer mid-top white sneaks.

Second from the left, and the guy all the way towards the right.  Neither of these characters plays a major role in the film.  In fact, the rightmost character might not even have a line.  Nevertheless, both of these guys have got it going on.  Hello Joe Strummer, and hello sweet shearling collar overcoat.  We’ll refrain from commenting on the cutoff graphic tee on the left.

The girls get in on the action too, of course.  From left to right, some real-world finds.  Honestly, this movie’s like a schizophrenic sketchbook come to life mixed with a lot of Mad Max, Max’s Kansas City, and, uh…Max Fischer.  It’s totally max, basically.

Check the gallery and see if you can match the following with their pictures.  It’s like one of those quizzes on children’s placemats at roadside diners.  Or, you know, don’t.  Whatever you do, pick up Akira (or watch it on YouTube).  Enjoy all the pretty pictures, pretend to soak up the philosophy and the Kubrick-ian 2001-style ending.  When else can you say you’re-a-learnin’ while watchin’ car-toons?

A. Burberry Prorsum Felted Military Coat

B. J. Crew Aldridge Suit

C. Marc Jacobs Gladiator Sandals

D. Mr. Hare Fitzgerald Shoe

E. Kitsuné Espadrille

F. Patrik Ervell Collegiate Jacket

Answers (pics numbered L-R): A-12, B-11, C-8, D-9, E-9, F-15

Next week is the Refinery29 East/West Tag Sale – open to the PUBLIC! The sale will take place from May 21-May 23.

SALE DATES:

Friday & Saturday 10AM-10PM
Sunday 10AM-9PM

LOCATION:
Space 15Twenty: 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

The sale event will offer a modern twist on old-school estate and yard sales and feature a highly curated selection of steeply discounted merchandise from a mix of L.A. and New York’s top emerging and established designers (Helmut Lang, Rogan, Band of Outsiders, Vena Cava, and more), bi-coastal vintage purveyors What Goes Around Comes Around, a curated lineup of NYC and Los Angeles’s coolest boutiques, and the first ever mini pop-up from famed NYC charity and vintage clothing chain Housing Works.

This will be an unbelievable shopping weekend to launch and celebrate the arrival of Refinery29 to the local LA MARKET!

http://www.refinery29.com/east-west-rsvp/

LINK LOVE:Refinery29 East West Tag Sale

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Go from Hollywood Agent to Successful Fashion Designer in Three Easy Steps.

The Wall Street Journal has an awesome write up on Scott Sternberg, the man behind one of the fastest growing mens brand in fashion, Band of Outsiders. We love the Outsiders and their quirky ad campaigns, so it was definitely cool to see where this brand all began, and how someone with no formal training in fashion really made a successful business for himself. Read the full article here.

1. THE UNCOMMON SPRING SUIT The Upgrade Blazer ($790) and pants ($320) by Patrik Ervell, Patrikervell.com. Shirt ($240) by Band of Outsiders, Bandofoutsiders.com.

LINK LOVE:Men: Reliable Basics for Spring

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Band of Outsiders decided to bring on Donald Glover (haha. Dong Lover) from my favorite show Community and Dave Franco (James brother) for the lookbook of their Spring Collection. Coupled with a little hottie, the trio played sea captain and hung out in ways only Band of Outsiders would have them do. I really love their choice in models for this collection. Don is an amazing young actor and I only imagine him doing bigger and better things in the future. Once again the Band is on the pulse of cool.

Tomorrow marks the start of the holiday shopping frenzy, while I’m hear to hopefully make your job a bit easier. When is comes to buying gifts for guys my biggest advice would be to keep it simple. Buying clothes is not easy, so I like to stick to small accessories and unique pieces that show thought went into them, but can’t really be messed up.

1. Ties: I know it seems cliche to buy a guy a tie for Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate), but every guy needs them, and if it’s a good one it makes a great impression. Take for example this great Band Of Outsiders tie, it’s certainly not cheap, and it is unique enough that it looks like you put thought into the purchase (available at Opening Ceremony; $140).

2. Fragrance: Most guys own and where more than one scent It keeps girls on their toes, and they are often worn for different seasons, occasions, etc. A well thought out fragrance is always a good purchase. Don’t pick a particularly strong scent though, even some of the manliest of men don’t like an overpowering fragrance. I’ve become a huge fan of the Jeremy Scott for Six Scents fragrance (available at Oak NYC; $85.00).

3. Scarf: Every is wearing them, and they are a very useful item if you’re in a cold area. Be careful though, because buying the wrong scarf can end up the same way as buying an ugly shirt for someone. Keep is simple. Buy a versitile color or pattern, and ake sure it goes well with more than just their usual coat. I’ve been a huge fan of the American Apparel circle scarf I just picked up, it makes it really easy to bunch up around your neck and it doesn’t unravel and fall off (available at American Apparel; $28).

4. Work Bag: Think what you want, but just like women and their purses, a man can’t have too many work bags. I use mine all day everyday, to the point where the strap just breaks off. Show you put some thought into it though. Buy a higher end bag that has a little personality like this Billykirk x Opening Ceremony bag, rather than some shitty canvas one from The Gap (available at Opening Ceremony; $365)

5. A Weekender: Not to be confused with the previous work bag, a weekender is for someone who’s on the move a lot. A weekend here and weekend there, never more than about 3 days, but they have enough stuff that some packing is involved. A weekender is a must! Make sure you have a good one too, these will last just about a life time. I love this bag by Property Of just because of it’s size. You can really fit a good amount of stuff into a bag like this, and still be able to carry it around easily (available at Blackbird; $345).

6. Sunglasses: I wear mine all year around. Like many of the other pieces I’ve show you so far you want to get a pair that are practical yet have a little fun in them. I wouldn’t recommend getting to crazy either, stick to buying black or tortoise they go with everything. I’m a huge fan of everything Super has been doing, I actually have a pair on my Christmas list (available at Super.com; $244)

7. Cool Gadget Accessories: Gifting really unique accessories for (in this case) the person’s iPhone can be a great gift. Be warned though, make sure that you are 100% positive it is cool before you buy it, you don’t want to turn into that weird aunt who buys you stupid accessory things. I love this AnOther x Colette x Gareth Pugh iPhone case. Not too many people will have it, and it scores major scene points (available at Opening Ceremony; $95).

8. Rings: I knwo what you’re thinking, rings? But yeah rings! I’ve found most men wear atleast one ring at all times (even if it’s not their wedding band), so being able to find a really cool masculine ring makes for a great gift. Iona and Digby do an amazing job using old hunting and fishing motifs for their jewelry which make them perfect for gifting (available at DigbyandIona.com; $180)

9. Jewelry: Keeping in line with the previous pick, gifting jewelry (even to guys) is always a solid choice. Pick something simple and cool, none of this stupid “Jesus Piece” crap from a street vendor in Chinatown. I love the “Tar” collection from Alex and Chloe. The items are simple, and the black tar look gives them that additional edge (available at AlexandChloe.com; $64)

10. Books: A good book is never a bad gift. I recommend giving the “What A Man Should Know” Volume 1 book to any guy out there. Not only is it funny, but it’s pretty true too (available at J-Crew; $20)

I love the vibe that the new Band Of Outsiders collection gives off. The styles give me that laid back Cali feeling, while the colors and cuts are still NYC prep! This collection is perfect for all you NYC prepsters out there.

Gallery: Band Of Outsiders: Spring 2010 Collection

via Men’s Style

Love Jason, he has such an interesting look…

Via Refinery 29

Get ready to travel all the way to the west side for fashion week, Milk Studios will be the new Bryant Park this season. Not to say that many will still show at the tents, but designers such as Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Band of Outsiders, Vena Cava, and many more will be showcaseing Spring 2010 at 450 W 15th St.

Last nights CFDA Awards results are in and they aren’t surprising at all. Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Tim Hamilton all won top honors. Here’s the final rundown.

• Accessory Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler
• Popular Vote Award: Ralph Lauren
• Menswear Designer of the Year: Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein and Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders (tie)
• Swarovski Award for Menswear: Tim Hamilton
• Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Alexander Wang
• Swarovski Award for Accessories: Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry
• Womenswear Designer of the Year: Rodarte

SOURCE: CFDA Winners

Well it is no surprise that Band of Outsiders has another amazing collection ready for Fall. I am always impressed with the way they can mix a dark, quiet, and cool personality with a collection of formal looks. I am obsessed with the look shown above. The micro print vest and matching tie looks so good it isn’t even funny. The rest of the collection is no let down either.

Gallery: Band of Outsider: Fall 2009 Collection

via Selectism

Yes, that really is Kirsten Dunst.  Boy by Band of Outsider’s Scott Sternberg cast Dunst as the face for his new line, which all features her standard boyish, proper, yet still a bit disheveled.  This collection features tons of blazers and structured skirts, as well as a few more relaxed look.  Check out the rest of the lookbook in the Cult gallery.

GALLERY: Runway Rundown

SOURCE: Style.com

It’s been sometime since the Runway 2.0 event that I attended a couple weeks ago, but the looks that Tetsuma Ueda presented are yet to be lost in the abyss that is my brain. The fresh out of college designer had by far the most impressive collection I saw at the event, and I was determined to meet the young man behind these amazing pieces as I b-lined backstage. Tetsuma has some of the cleanest tailoring I have seen, especially for someone his age. His collection gives a very Thom Browne/Band of Outsiders vibe, that is rather apparent in the fitted and cuffed shorts, as well his use of suspenders and other classic accessories. I don’t know about you, but I could see this stuff flying off the racks at Opening Ceremony! I look forward to seeing more from this amazing young designer!

Gallery: DESIGNER TO KNOW: Tetsuma Ueda

The Who: Save Fashion – Men’s Week

LINKAGE: wearethemarket

In men’s wear, Scott Sternberg continued to nurture the cult following for his extremely narrow, boyish suits.

Season after season, Band of Outsiders has the sharpest, sexiest menswear that my eyes could ever ask for. Slim-fit pinstripe suits, bright ties worn with preppy crew neck sweaters and tuxedo jackets paired with sneakers put a smile on my face. Take note fellas, this is how men should dress.

GALLERY: Band of Outsiders RTW Fall 09

LINKAGE: Band of Outsiders RTW Fall 2009

For those of you who don’t know who Mr. Sternberg is, he is the brain behind the ever so famous brand Band Of Outsiders. Needless to say the man can dress like no other, and he recently checked in with Men’s Style to provide a few tips. My favorite? why it’s number nine of course.

9. Style fills the gap between how you see yourself and how you want other people to see you. It is not a mysterious quality reserved for Cary Grant or Liberace. You have a sense of it in there somewhere. It’s just a matter of finding a way to express it without seeming like you’re trying.

For the rest of his helpful and comical tips be sure to drop into Men’s Style.

Take a look you fashion hungry predators, because Band Of Outsiders have released some images from their Spring 2009 collection. The new looks follow in the foot steps of what the brand is known for. The collection looks great, but I will say I’m totally over Band Of Outsiders doing this whole polaroid lookbook bullshit. They already used it for their holiday lookbook, and now it’s just getting annoying.

Thanks Selectism.

The world is going video, and Band Of Outsiders is just further proving my point. Their new collection is being shown and previewed via video, and as weird and awkward as it is, it is way cooler than flipping through Flash Site images. The new collection had me thinking that the models might as well have been Ed Westwick and Chase Crawford, because the looks are very Gossip Girl to me.

Thanks Selectism

Double-breasted oversized blazers? Striped pencil-line skirts? Paper bag waisted pants? Seems to me this has all been done before. High five for the curious suspender skirts, but other than that, Band of Outsiders has got poster girl Kirsten Dunst looking like every-other tomboy out there.

Thanks STYLE!

Opening Ceremony is so lucky to be carrying such an amazing company like Band of Outsiders, because this is one of the coolest displays I have seen in a long time. To recognize the 30 year anniversary of the LEGO man, Scott Sternberg designed these massive LEGO men for the Band of Outsiders display at the Opening Ceremony store in LA. It may be because I was obsessed with LEGOs when I was younger, but I would take of these giant LEGO men before the Fendi Bear Brick

Thanks to the Pipeline for the pics!

Scott Sternberg, from Band of Outsiders’, brought his talent to the table as Michelle Williams posed as model. All of the shots took place in Paul Fortune’s house with a laid back approach to elegance. The star didn’t have a make-up artist or even someone to take care of her hair behind the seens. Present? An on-call emergency stylist, Sternberg and Williams herself. Of the shoot and collection Sternberg says “These are clothes you wear on the street…I want to do something closer to where the clothes are, and let people actually touch and feel them as opposed to seeing them on a 14-year-old anorexic model.” Well said!

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The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) presented their 2008 fashion awards last night to following winners

Womenswear Designer of the Year:
Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein Collection (EH!)

Menswear Designer of the Year:
Tom Ford (YAY!)

Accessories Designer of the Year:
Tory Burch (BOO!)

Swarovski Awards for Emerging Talent:
Womenswear:
Kate and Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte (YAY YAY YAY!)

Menswear:
Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders

Accessory Design:
Philip Crangi

Thom Browne

Tom Ford

The field of men’s wear designers nominated for the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Fashion Awards this year is a testament to the fresh blood coursing through the industry’s reinvigorated veins. Of all six nominees, Thom Browne’s label has been around the longest—a mere eight seasons. Tom Ford’s giant profile dwarfs the competition’s, but his business is the newest, having launched just last year. They’re both up for Menswear Designer of the Year against Michael Bastian, who graduated into that senior award category from the emerging-designer group, perhaps by dint of his creative directorship at Bill Blass. Among the nominees for the Swarovski Award for Menswear, Tim Hamilton is the sole returnee. He faces the former fashion editor Patrik Ervell and Band of Outsiders’ Scott Sternberg, a former Hollywood agent and the only West Coaster in the bunch. Here we present a cross section of all these fresh perspectives.

Continue reading here.

Acne is marking up to 40 percent off. You’ll also find goods by Opening Ceremony, Band of Outsiders, Hussein Chalayan, and Proenza Schouler. While supplies last.

10 Greene St., nr. Canal St.

(212-625-2828);

Mon.–Sat. (11–7), Sun. (noon–7).

The Gap’s new collection featuring  3.1 Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, threeASFOUR, Michael Bastian and Philip Crangi jewelry has hit stores today.  Above, chicks from NYLON rock the looks, further proving that NYLON’s staff lacks style (sorry lady but white rimmed glasses are SOOO Chloe Sevigny circa 2004 it hurts).  I really, really want everything from the mens side of this collection since it’s the first time Gap is releasing mens goodies from Michael Bastian.

I will be at the Gap today, as should you, sad, yet uberly true.

Photo from Racked.com

Next week Gap in association with Diane Von Furstenburg’s pet project, the CFDA, releases their mucho anticipated Design Editions collection featuring the work of Philip Lim, Band of Outsiders, threeASFOUR, Michael Bastian and Philip Crangi. Unlike last years collection, which featured Doo.Ri, Rodarte and Thakoon, this collection will expand beyond womens white tees and feature menswear and jewelry.  Holy shit, I might actually have to shop at the Gap.

You might want to get their early too, last years collections sold out mighty quick.

- Mode et Utopie