Sam‘s Faves

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- Ralph Lauren: “For the ostrich feather boas.”

- Diane von Furstenberg: For handing out little American flags in honor of 9/11 and for making an outfit that anyone could wear.

- Prabal Gurung: “For using one print 100 ways, and also for clever cutouts.”

- 3.1 Phillip Lim: ”For his tasty sherbert color palette.”

- The Row: “For dressing the old ladies that the Olsen twins were born to be.”

Color palette: Blacks, Greys, Navy
Mood: Downtown dandy
Statement Pieces: Mirrored round sunglasses, anything with a snood
Front Row Of Curb Name Drops: Nick Wooster & Miguel
Gossip: If the wireless speakers didn’t work then someone might b-box the show
Runway Music: Electro Trip Hop

BTW this also the show this Indie got photographed by Tommy Ton.

To celebrate their 10th  anniversary, Buckler enlisted a few models, artists, and athletes to disrobe for a very special photoshoot. 

The pictures very from some demure shots in their jeans to some showing it all off.

Click images to enlarge:

Photos: The Fashionisto

The street show was part of designer Andrew Buckler‘s influence for the fall collection, urban art. Entitled “Anonymous Art,”  Buckler wanted to shine a light on the artists who use the streets as their “medium to communicate messages, discussions and where they question the conventions of art.”

The clothes came in a predominately dark palette, with an occasional shock of yellow as seen in a Parka, a pair of pants and an ear muff. The pieces were intended to serve interpretations of classic utilitarian pieces such as the hoodie and the cargo pant.

Unfortunately I got lost on the way to the presentation (a wedged heel is surprisingly not the best walking shoe in SoHo), but saw enough from my vantage point — perched on a storefront stoop like a rare breed of blogger pigeon — to witness the art unfold. And luckily the weather cooperated so the models didn’t have to use their yellow Buckler Parkas to brave a snow or rainstorm.

Shop W Style is a retail celebration of W’s first-ever shopping issue. On Saturday, March 27, W will bring its unique take
on chic to the Meatpacking District with in-store events, appearances by Weditors & experts and special offers at over 40 retail destinations.

Highlights will include:

The Shop W Style Lounge
W’s headquarters for the day will be in the Shop W Style Lounge at The Standard Hotel, New York. Be sure to visit the Lounge first for:

* A detailed event map and W shopping bag
* Make-up applications by Shiseido expert Renato Almeida and his team of talented make-up artists
* Appointments for a stylist-on-demand
* Exclusive opportunity to shop Tacori’s new 18k925 line
* Private Style Sessions at Hugo Boss with celebrity stylist, Sarah Gore Reeves

More info here.

Participants include: ADAM, Brass Monkey, Buckler, Calypso, Catherine Malandrino, Charles Nolan, Diane von Furstenberg, The Earnest Sewn Co., Generra, HUGO BOSS, La Perla, Wonderland Beauty Parlor, Moschino, Paige Denim, Ports 1961, Revel, Scoop, Theory, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese, Trina Turk, VINCE., Yigal Azrouel, Zero Maria Cornejo

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Buckler, Clean, Cover FX, King Baby Studio, Queen Baby Studio, and Qi Cashmere. If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Buckler has great men’s attire at 60% off.

Clean is a fragrance brand that is reminiscent of pure soap, that universal fresh out of the shower scent, and it is up to 70% off today.

Cover FX is a great product founded in order to conceal skin imperfections, and today it is up to 76% off.

King Baby Studio‘s origin is “half rock & roll and half outlaw biker,” and it’s all up to 60% off.

Queen Baby Studio is the woman’s version of the above brand, all at 60% off.

Qi Cashmere is up to 65% off, and who doesn’t love some holiday cashmere…

I popped into New York for a quick minute over the weekend so that I could attend my second season of (Capsule), which has quickly trumped New York Fashion Week as my favorite event of the year. With some amazing designers like Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Denim & Thread, Buckler, Chronicles of Never and April 77, (Capsule) provides buyers and writers the amazing opportunity to see what the hippest designers have planned for the upcoming season. This season featured some of my favorite designers in the industry, and I will be featuring them all week as the pictures roll in from their press offices. 

Chronicles of Never Shoes

I was lucky enough to meet and talk to some amazing people and designers from labels like Wrath Arcane, Velour, Naked & Famous, Lova and S2VS. Another season another great success. I can’t wait to see these collections on the shelves in 2009/2010.

I remeber going to this show a handful of months ago, and after seeing these images resurface I’m beginning to remember how good the show actually was. The collection looked great and the stlying was well done. I will say looking back on it now, that I think this collection came out a bit early, and it seems like a bunch of the new trends were touched upon but not really done to the best of their potential. They do have a great drop crotch short and the color selection was tight, but there is nothing that really stands out to me anymore. The pieces seem fairly standard to me. Could just be me though, what do you think indies?

Thanks Selectism for the images.

Music blared as models for Buckler’s Spring 09 show strutted down the runway. The collection was revealed with a certain style and precise attitude unattainable by most. As models took the stage the collection spoke for itself. Jackets, shorts, pants, chains and even portions of shirts were revealed for all to judge; we like what we saw! The collection sticks to a specific color palette of whites, blacks, and variations on your favorite reds to make a statement. A variety of material was used including several leather outfits matched with masks for style at its best. Hair nets strode across model’s faces for the ultimate accessory complimenting the perfect outfit. Even the shoes the models wore were specific to their look; they completed each creation without fail.

When Andrew Buckler began seven years ago, launching his line in New York City, who knew that he would make such a statement. The new Fall 2008 line introduces a variety of looks for the catwalk, which the models never fail to strut with diligence. The Fall 08 line is comprised of various pieces including sweaters, pants, jackets, scarves, and of course, the occasional bow tie. Each look clearly fits into the bigger puzzle but not without bringing its own individual flair. As each look presents itself, Andrew is showing his unique take on a “fashion forward” line in confidence.

Thanks to selectism for the pics!