Rock-n-Shop is a hybrid retail/live music experience designed to explore the fusion of fashion and rock-n-roll. The Rock-n-Shop concept emphasizes fall’s biggest trend: rocker-chic fashion. Fusing retail/entertainment and shopping/listening, Rock-n-Shop showcases 25 apparel, jewelry and accessory brands, as well as live performances by indie bands. Throughout the three-day run, bands/artists spontaneously ‘Pop-Up’ to perform.

DATE/TIME:
10/24 from noon-7PM: Open To Public
10/25 from noon-7PM: Open To Public

LOCATION:
OpenHouse Gallery
201 Mulberry Street

CONFIRMED BRANDS INCLUDE:
25PARK.COM, A. TUREN, ANTIK BATIK, ARDISTIA, BY MALENE BIRGER, BLANK DENIM, CNBT, ELIZABETH & JAMES, ENZA COSTA ROGUE, ERNA LEON, GRYPHON, HAUTE HIPPIE, JLEE SILVER, KAIN, KATHRYN AMBERLEIGH, LEWIS CHO, LEYENDECKER, LITTLE PURPLE COW DESIGNS, MIKE & CHRIS, MILES MCNEEL, NATHAN & MOE, NOTIFY DENIM, PAULA ELIOTT, PINK TARTAN, RACHEL GILBERT, SIWY DENIM, SKIN LINGERIE, VINTAGE MOTORI, YUMI KIM

CONFIRMED BANDS:
AUDIO FICTION, A FRAGILE TOMORROW, LEAD PIPE CINCH, NIKKI KELLY, PAPERDOLL

For its second shoe debut, Elizabeth & James designed some amazing footwear for Fall.

Celebrity clothing lines are a dime a dozen nowadays, having become so unreasonably commonplace that it might be safe to say you’re not a real star unless you manage to churn out one (though you couldn’t even dress yourself without the help of a professional). I’ll be the first to say leave it the ones who know what they’re doing, but I will also say that there have been a few, very few that not only have managed to stay relevant as far as fashion is concerned, but exemplifies the true spirit of design: originality, creativity and quality–a rarity amongst the famous. Here are the exceptions:

1. Elizabeth and James by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen- because they don’t try so hard.

2. L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani- the shoes are beyond dope.

3. J.Lo, Sweetface by Jennifer Lopez- even though Sweetface went belly up, she’s the one that started it all, and don’t act like you’ve never owned (or wanted to own) at least one pair of her jeans or one of those ghetto fabulous velour sweatsuits. Guilty.

4. Kate Moss for Topshop- a fashionista’s wet dream

5. House of Harlow by Nicole Richie- hate the girl, love the jewelry.

6. Benjamin Bixby by Andre 3000- gettin his grown man on.

7. Twenty8Twelve by Sienna Miller- Does she still qualify as a celebrity? Nonetheless spring/summer 09 is looking pretty good…

8. Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony- hipster chic at its finest.

9. The Victoria Beckham Collection- this shameless clotheshorse knows her shit.

10. William Rast by Justin Timberlake- I think we were all surprised that this didn’t turn out as bad as we had assumed.

Some images from the Elizabeth & James Fall 2009 lookbook have started to circulate.

Reportedly inspired by Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, the images feature both the women’s and the men’s collections and the Olsens’ footwear collaboration line with Steve Madden.

The collection is full of slouchy blazers, high hemlines, fitted pants, a furry jacket, and lots of black.

GALLERY: First Look at Elizabeth & James, Fall 2009.

We’ve finally been able to ID the gladiators that Mary-Kate’s been running around in for the last month! You can’t get them anywhere yet because they’re part of the forthcoming footwear collab between the Olsens’ Elizabeth & James label and Steve Madden.

The “Edge” gladiator sandal is one style from the Pre-Fall 2009 shoe collection. The designs are strong but understated – their mutability in color and style make them adaptable for different outfits and seasons.

The collection will range in price from about $270-325, and is now available for pre-order at Nordstrom.com.

GALLERY: Elizabeth & James x Steve Madden Pre-Fall 2009.

with Margarita Levieva (the actress she understudies)

The third and youngest Olsen (age 20), Elizabeth (Elizabeth and James was named after her and their older brother) is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut. She was recently an understudy for the Off-Broadway play Dust. Currently she is pursuing a BFA at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts at the Atlantic Theater Co.

I love Lizzie, she’s so cute, down to earth, and looks exactly like the twins, only has brown hair. She’s just as fashionable and very lucky to be able to borrow clothes from her two older siblings.

LINKAGE: ohnotheydidnt

A while ago Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen announced their plans to collaborate with Robert Lee Morris on a jewelry line, and we’ve seen pieces here and there since last year.

As more of the collection is released, I’m surprised by how minimalist they are, for the most part. Though simple, the pieces are still a little glamorous.  I especially want to get my fingers in the snake wrap ring, above.

These pieces (and more) are available for pre-order at Intermix for $95-$525.

GALLERY: Elizabeth & James Jewelry Line.

The Spring 2009 lookbook images for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Elizabeth & James are now available.

As usual, the collection looks incredibly wearable and versatile. In nearly 20 images, the Olsens show off dozens of new solid-colored separates that offer countless combinations and layering possibilities. Some E&J jewelry pieces also feature in the lookbook.

In true Olsen tradition, many pieces are slouchy yet sculpted, which makes the line a combination of young and sophisticated. Speaking of sophisticated, love the My Little Pony and other toys!

GALLERY: Elizabeth & James Spring 2009 Lookbook.

Mary-Kate and Ashley sure are keeping busy!

They’re already working on a menswear line for The Row and an Elizabeth & James shoe line with Steve Madden.

Now, just weeks after the sneak peek at the men’s pieces for The Row, WWD has reported that the Olsens will also launch a menswear line for Elizabeth & James. It will be available at Barney’s this fall.

Ashley said the collection will be “about balancing uptown and downtown.” The sisters reportedly found inspiration in Oliver Twist and Peter Pan’s Lost Boys.

Photo from People.

Mary-Kate continues her cute streak Thursday night at a dinner celebration at The Smile, a new store/cafe from Earnest Sewn’s Carlos Quirarte and Matt Kliegman.

The white blazer is Elizabeth & James.

Photo from Olsens Anonymous.

ONTD had a little sneak peek at the forthcoming Elizabeth & James footwear line.  I’d expect something a little more platformy from Mary-Kate, but I’m excited to see what else the Olsens have in store.

The collab with Steve Madden, hitting stores in March, will retail from $195-$500.

There are a ton of celebs out there thinking they should be designing fashion, but only a few that really do it well (aka Mary Kate and Ashley’s The Row and Elizabeth & James).

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have teamed up with Steve Madden for an Elizabeth & James shoe line.

Slated to hit stores in mid-2009, the Olsens will serve as creative directors to Madden’s design and sales team.

As a regular fan of MK’s shoe choices, I am quite excited to see what they come up with!

Source: WWD.

Today:

Reiss’s summer stock is up 70 percent off. Pants are $50 and up, shirts are $50 to $60, and jackets, coats, and dresses start at $100 and up. 387 W. Broadway, nr. Spring St. (212-925-5707); Mon.–Wed. (11–8), Thurs.–Sat. (10–8), Sun. (11–7).

• Check out Theory, Alice + Olivia, and Helmut Lang samples and slight irregulars marked down this week. Through 8/7. 261 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl.; Mon. and Wed. (10–6), Tues. and Thurs. (10–7).

Tomorrow:

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen’s Elizabeth and James line is up to 75 percent off. The Jane Dress was $375 but is now $175. At the same location, LaROK samples will also be marked down — a miniskirt is $99 (originally $298), or a tunic is $89 (originally $228). Through 8/7. 145 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (212-388-0339); Tues. (8–8); Wed. and Thurs. (10–8).

Nylon Magazine shot these looks for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Elizabeth & James Fall 2008 collection. The collection seems completely off from the high couture the girls normally wear, which is actually a good thing.  The youngest grannies in NY have really taken their collection to a new level as seen from the photos here. Gloves, overcoats and very must have hats.