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TrendSpark: Half-sies
We TrendSparked the one sleeve look a little while back, now Trend de la Creme has pointed out three distinct designers that have put ‘half-sies’ on the runway. This means that you can now refer to two-face and cut your bottoms in half and wear them with the half of another bottom, or just no wear the other half at all. Somewhat confusing, but def looks great on the runway.
Vivienne Westwood
Comme des Garsons
Maison Martin Margiela
Boudicca To Release First Fragrance
Zowie Broach and Brian Kirkby of clandestine British cult brand Boudicca – named for the Iceni tribal queen – have announced a September launch of their very first fragrance, Wode. If early details are any indication, this avant-garde perfume will serve as an extension of the label’s artistic, if not commercial, pursuits. With built-in niche appeal already guaranteed, Wode is destined make a splash unlike any other we have seen since 2005’s Odeur 53 from Comme des Garçons, which notoriously eschewed traditional notes for an ultra-modern, metallic “bouquet”.
Source: Sassybella
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Runway: Raf Simons for Fred Perry, Fall 08

Jil Sander better get ready to share Raf Simons. Fred Perry has just signed on the avant-garde designers for a 13 piece fall capsule collection. The label has already showed their Raf love by carrying his Comme des Garcons line, but this little collabo might be good for the Perry brand as they continue to push to a more fashionable audience. Anything to get the Lacoste comparisons out of the way, eh Perry.
The debut fall collection includes a heavy piqué polo ($195 retail); a textured acrylic/cotton polo ($485); a short-sleeved wool/nylon turtleneck sweater ($370); a mohair turtleneck sweater ($550); a wool/acrylic/alpaca chunky knit sweater ($845); and a wool flannel trouser ($400).
(Text & image via DNR)










