Doyle Mueser’s Rites of Spring: Chuck Bass Goes to the LES

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Last night, FashionIndie editors Lester, Mac and I joined Doyle Mueser for their Rites of Spring, a night of bespoke suits, indecent drinks and questionable company. We gathered at the not yet opened Lower East Side spot Fig 19 to view spring and summer styles on display from the designers Jake Mueser and Amber Doyle for the line. Sophisticated and classic with modern touches such as metallic thread, flat wide piping and bright accents like bow ties and pocket squares, – very Chuck Bass in the best of ways – we could not get enough of these impeccably crafted suits. Ornate cuff links adorned the suits while human and animal skulls decorated the room, all designed by Ryan Matthew. See more photos of the event and collection after the jump.

Amber Doyle & Jake Mueser in their designs

15 Rings to Fit Every Finger

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

A ring is a commitment. No, not a wedding ring (jeez, enough already with the marriage talk), just any ring. At purchase, you typically must commit to wearing that ring on the same finger for the rest of eternity (or until you’re sick of it, or lose it, ain’t no big thang). But that doesn’t leave much room for playing, does it? Liberate your fingers and go s t r e t c h.

Lanvin for H&M is HERE! Last Night’s Show

Edited by Josh Linam

I joined the city’s most stylish crowd at the Pierre Hotel last night for Alber Elbaz’s highly anticipated Lanvin for H&M runway show and private sale.  The crowd was sprinkled with celebrities (Emma Roberts, Andie McDowell, Sofia Coppola), style bloggers (Rumi Neely, Bryan Boy), and fashion royalty (Grace Coddington, Patrick Demarchelier, Anna Della Russo, Anna Sui, Alex Wang, Tory Burch, among so many others!).

The pre-show cocktails were as fanciful as the venue, butlered mini-desserts and crustless cucumber sandwiches were passed around while male models sported the Lanvin tuxedos with oversized bowties.  I pretended to be interested in the fancy finger foods while I chatted with a Teen Vogue editor about how we both felt much more Eloise than the Princess of Monaco.

The runway room was stunning – at least 20 crystal chandeliers dangled from the ceiling and an entryway with hundreds of white roses surrounded a neon sign sporting Lanvin [hearts] H&M. Name cards in calligraphy sported the names of top editors, press, socialites and celebrities, and a live jazz band filled the air with music while people mingled and took their seats. I was in a pit between Patrick Demarchelier, Tory Burch, and a gaggle of NYC’s finest social circle.  Tory tells me that she is thrilled about the collaboration and that the looks are absolutely beautiful.

I’m not sure if it was the intimate setting, the beautiful venue, or the fact that Alber Elbaz is fashion’s reigning king, but I hadn’t seen that much excitement at a fashion show in a long time.  The energy was intoxicating and the audience went crazy for the giant tulle skirts, bold colors, and exaggerated shoulders that have been transformed by Elbaz into H&M looks.  Andie McDowell stated “I think it’s genius. I’m a big fan of Lanvin. I can afford Lanvin and my daughter can afford H&M, and now my daughter’s going to have the opportunity to have a little bit more pizzazz.”  The show was absolutely breathtaking and people ran out immediately after to get into the private sale.  After beating my way through the crowd, I snagged seven pieces of the collection including 3 dresses, a fur vest, a t-shirt, a necklace and a bow tie.  All in all, a successful evening!

Five original Alber Elbaz autographed sketches went up for auction on www.lanvinforhm.com through November 26. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to UNICEF, as part of H&M’s “All for Children” project.

[Written by Samantha Lim, LookBooks editor]

MUST HAVE: Cor Sine Label Doli Ceramic Bow Tie

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

A passion for fashion brought together Antonio Patruno Randolfi, Luigi Arbore and Massimo Mazzilli. Together, they founded a new brand in Italy, Cor Sine Labe Doli literally “A heart with no betrayal blemish,” a name inspired by the coat of arms of their home town in Puglia, Corato. Check out these amazing ceramic bow ties.

TrendSpark: Oversized Bow Ties

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Loving this look from Armani, normally don’t like mainstream designers (obviously) nor would I buy any of these pieces, but I do love the fitted tux jacket, shear top, and really over sized neck tie bow that adds omph to the black and white outfit.