INTERVIEW: William Okpo Sisters on Inspiration, Family & Guilty Pleasures

Edited by Danika Daly

William Okpo is the brainchild of sisters Lizzy and Darlene Okpo for the contemporary, confident woman. Named as an ode to their father whose killer style has always been an inspiration to them, the Okpo sisters have garnered a lot of attention in the past year. The brand is sold at Opening Ceremony in NY and LA; they have become street style stars for their amazing wardrobe, accessories and long locks; and they recently teamed with Brook&Lyn to create a cape and pouch. We caught up with the Brooklyn-based design duo to find out what it’s like working with a family member, their current muse and guilty pleasures.

Hello Kitty x Forever 21 is Just Too Cute

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

We were ecstatic when Forever 21 announced a collaboration with Hello Kitty, and now more adorable pictures of the collection are beginning to surface. Launching November 18th in Forever 21 stores and online, the exclusive collection is affordable for all with prices ranging from $3.80 – $30. Which is your favorite?

Missoni x Target Lookbook is Here. Yeah, It’s Okay to be Obsessed.

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

In 28 days (that’s less than a month people), the Missoni for Target collection is hitting stores. We’ve been dying to see photos of the line, and salvation has finally come with these sneak-peaks of the lookbook. There will be more than 400 pieces in the collection for men, women, children and home and even a Missoni x Target bicycle; I will go on the record and say, if I had this bike, I would consider riding a bike. Click through for all the preview photos.

UNIQLO Roller Skates to the High Line

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Our favorite Japanese retailer UNIQLO wants you to come roller skate with them under the High Line. That’s right, from July 28 – September 26, you can lace-up and spin round on the High Line Rink, NYC’s only open air skating rink presented by UNIQLO. But what makes this collaboration even cooler is the pop-up shop UNIQLO Cube where you can shop for your favorite essentials on the west side.

Christian Lacroix Adds a Little French Flair to Desigual

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

If you’re not familiar with Spanish brand Desigual, you’re missing out on some incredibly colorful, funky designs. Now there is even more of a reason to discover this European chain, as Christian Lacroix‘s first collection for the brand is launching in the United States come fall. These exclusive Desigual by Lacroix sketches and designs were recently released to the public, and we have them for you to see right here on FashionIndie.

Cool Kids Billabong & Alexandra Cassaniti Join Forces for a Limited Edition Collab

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Effortlessly cool designer Alexandra Cassaniti has teamed with our favorite summer beach brand Billabong to create a line of limited-edition tees we can’t get enough of. If your love for the ocean is as strong as ours, you’re going to dig this collection, hitting Billabong.com on June 17.

Blue Margaritas & Awesome Kicks at Diesel

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Last night, Diesel held an exclusive launch event for their Spring 2011 sneaker collaboration with Adidas at their Lexington Flagship store in NYC. We got a first look at five classic Adidas styles redesigned by Diesel for a limited edition capsule collection. While browsing all of the fab merchandise, we sipped on blue margaritas and Radeberger Pilsner and had our ears blasted with tunes by DJ Blaqstar.

Confirmed: Lanvin For H&M Is On + The Launch Date!

Edited by The Fashion Web

Yesterday, we told you about the rumors of a Lanvin for H&M line , and that it couldn’t be confirmed until Sept. 9. Not to be outdone by the fashion media, H&M just confirmed the line 7 days early. The holiday collection will hit 200 H&M stores on Nov. 20. The first photos of…

Get Some Wearable Art–Jenny Holzer for Keds Line Available Starting Today

Edited by The Fashion Web

Keds has definitely been making the rounds, if you know what I mean. As in Keds is a lot like a doorknob, everyone gets a turn. After bedding the Gap, Keds launches another collaboration, this time with artist Jenny Holzer.

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target

Edited by Ann Marie Trietley, Factory Girl

In March 2010, Jean Paul Gaultier will follow in the footsteps of Alexander McQueen and Anna Sui to design an affordable collection for Target.  Gaultier’s inspiration behind the line, which will be available March 7th until April 11th, is “The American Woman.” Knowing the avant-garde nature of Gaultier’s designs, the collection will be more eccentric and conceptual than traditional American sportswear.

Unlike the other Target/ designer collaborations of times past, Gaultier’s collection with be much more limited in supply, only being sold in 250 stores across the country instead of the 600 that featured Sui’s line. Mark your calendars now!