- Gap placed actual T-shirts on its billboard at Lafayette Street in Manhattan, thus testing the ingenuity of would-be thieves. Challenge accepted. [Racked]

- This is a teaser poster for the upcoming Anchorman sequel, Anchorman: The Legend Continues. You’re welcome, San Diego. [ONTD!]

- In the wake of cleaning the America’s Next Top Model house, Tyra Banks has announced that she’ll be adding male supermodel and superhunk Rob Evans (yay!) and Katy Perry‘s stylist (boo!) Johnny Wujek to the cast. Also, for the first time, viewers will have a chance to decide who shauntays and stays and who sashays away…that’s the same show, right? [The Cut]

- Barneys.com had a little work done and will debut its full new face come Monday. [WWD]

- New retail-hotspot-in-the-making, OWEN, is partially made out of 25,000 paper lunch bags. Bloomingdale’s ain’t got nothin’ on these brown paper bags. [Refinery29]

- Kelly Cutrone revealed that one of her (ex-)assistants, a one Mr. Brunson Stafford, stole money from her and People’s Revolution by racking up credit card charges from Delivery.com. Meanwhile, if you’re going to go on a major spending rampage, put down the fork and pick up the couture, trash. [Fashionista]

- Demi Moore may have been keeping a low profile after whipping it good, but this image from her latest Helena Rubenstein campaign could use a little more subtlety in the Photoshopping department. I mean, did they leave any of the poor woman’s skin in tact? [Telegraph]

- A day in the life of Karl Lagerfeld: wake up after exactly 7 hours of sleep, freebase Diet Coke all day, whitewash his hair, feed on some villagers and somewhere along the way he does his 12,000 little side projects. Repeat. [Harper's Bazaar]

- Alexander Wang was conspicuously absent from The Ethisphere Institute’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies,” though Gap, Target and L’Oréal made the list. [WWD]

- Adriana Lima confirmed today that she’s pregnant with her second child, meaning she’ll still be rockin’ her “bikini bod” well into her third trimester. Because that’s how fair life is. [People]

- Katy Perry and Baptiste Giabiconi are apparently still happening, despite no one actually caring or buying it for one second. It’s called commitment, kids. [The Cut]

The collection goes live online and in-store in the US on March 15 and the rest of the world on March 28 with items ranging from $20 to $120.

Photos: Vogue UK

Starting with a Spring 2011 collection, the two brands will produce exclusive shirts to be sold in GAP Gap stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at Gap.com/threadless 

The first collection features sixteen men’s and ten women’s styles done by artists spanning from our home of New York all the way to places like Australia, France, & Malaysia.

The collab with international artists will continue for the rest of the year and the duo are currently holding design challenges where artists can submit and vote on the graphic t-shirts that will be available for purchase. Until March 19, 2012, artists anywhere will have the opportunity to submit new designs for the Gap x Threadless line. From March 20, 2012 through March 26, 2012, anyone will be able to vote on the designs, and those with the best combination of score and community comments will be sold in Gap stores later this year. To learn more about how to participate, check out  threadless.com/gap

That being said check out a couple of our favorite styles below:

You can read the full story over at GQ.
Check out the honorees below:

Following in Stella McCartney‘s child-friendly steps, von Furstenberg is the latest designer to be tapped by Gap. Her diffusion line launches on March 15 and will be aimed mostly towards girls — with a few unisex items —  from infancy to age 14. Meaning, a few lucky pocket gays and gals will be very happy come the ides of March; and I’m not talking that George Clooney movie no one saw.

Take a look at DVF giving back to the kids in this sneak peek video:

The key to surviving your hangover in public will your ability to be comfortable. Since you CAN'T wear your "favorite" hoodie around town or at work, opt for a sweatshirt. This season sweater shirts are more fashion forward featuring different textures, patterns, and add ons. You can go graphic for a casual look and it If you're in more of a business casual environment put a button down under it and pass it off as a crew neck sweater.

Hangovers usually leave you wanting to lounge around all day in your sweatpants, pajamas, or (even worse) underwear. We recommend going with a trouser with a softer material such as cotton. For a tapered and professional look we go with the featured pair. Once again it depends on where you're going. For example at the FashionIndie office a hangover is a perfect day to break out your harem pants or onesie. (But seriously)

Hangover 101: The sun is NOT your friend. Not only are this type of shades on trend but they're a great way to hide how terrible you probably look. (And maybe that black eye you can't remember how you got.)

When hastily getting dressed the "morning after," the last thing you want to worry about is fussing with laces or buckles on your shoes. Since it chilly outside we recommend a boot you get on quickly with a zip closure. Plus these are pretty badass hangover or not.

Couldn't be bothered to do anything with your hair? We don't blame you. Unless you're one of the few people who can pull off the "just rolled out of bed" hair look, we highly suggest you cover up that scalp with a beanie. Ditch the boring black this season for a bold color like red.

Brooklyn-based Parlá is known for his distinctive style that blends calligraphy, collage, textures, and color in paintings that tackle politics, urbanization, current events and a slew of other complex topics.

To grace the special pairs of Converse, Parlá chose his painting “Ephemeral Pitches, and Notes, Rhythm and Phonetics,” which — inspired by abstract noises, music, rhythms, languages and sounds of cities — explores the constant changes to urban life. Those themes are particularly resonant for Parla, who grew up wearing Chucks as a kid.

To date, RED, (PRODUCT)RED and its partners, which include Gap, Apple, Hallmark, Starbucks and Nike, has raised nearly $180 million for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. And starting this Thursday, you can do your part to help — and get a fly pair of kicks in the process. The José Parlá for Converse (PRODUCT)RED Chuck Taylor All Stars — in both men’s and women’s sizes – can be yours for $100 at Converse First String retailers.

Wal-Mart is opening at 10 pm on Thanksgiving, but before then, the megachain will give shoppers the chance to sign up for a preview of its Black Friday catalogue. Right on its heels is Macy’s, which will open at midnight on Black Friday with hundreds of “doorbuster” sales. Sears decided to stay closed on Thanksgiving this year – “There was a sentiment from customers to keep Thanksgiving as a holiday,” (of all the concepts) according to a division vice president — but will offer scannable billboards around the country to encourage mobile shopping. Ignoring Sears and their observance of Turkey Day, Gap Inc. will open 1,000 stores this Thursday, 800 alone of which are Old Navys.

Despite the extended store hours and doorbustery promotions, the appeal of Black Friday is waning. “The ‘big day’ isn’t the ‘big day’ anymore,” David Bassuk, managing director and head of AlixPartners told WWD. “It’s been diluted with earlier and earlier hours and even Brown Thursdays. There’s still some allure to getting up early and hunting for bargains, but we’re starting to see more and more retailers who are telling the consumer, ‘Stay home and get your sleep. We’ll send you what you need so you can still get the best deal.’”

What’s more disturbing: the fact that retailers are so desperate to make Christmas dough they’ve created a Brown Thursday or the fact that they insist on calling it “Brown Thursdays?” And will you indulge in the shopping frenzy this Friday or will you be too busy fighting your way through a turkey coma? [WWD]

For more information and to shop picks from all the guest editors, visit Piperlime.com.

If you just can't get over your jeans then there is a simple solution: denim washed khakis. They'll give you the jean feel with the versatility of an actual pant.

The best pants accessory definitely has to be the suspender. That being said these trousers come their own pair of removable ones. What more can a guy ask for?

A wool pant is also on trend during the colder weather months and are guaranteed to keep you warm.

Harem pants are definitely for those guys on the cutting edge of fashion since most would never dare to step out of the house in these. A solid black is pretty versatile but if you want more fun feel free to play with colors and patterns.

Another classic mens pant is the chino. Again if you're bolder add a drop crotch and call it a day.

These pants are super sleek and sexy. (Not a word usually connected with mens trousers) The super slim pocket openings and faux leather paneling set these off in a major way.

Spice up your cords with one of this season's must have colors: mustard. Cords are an essential for any man's closet. If you're not that into the mustard trend a nice brown or tan will always suffice.

Remember those days when cargo pants were a major fashion faux pas? Not anymore! You can add as many pockets as you like to these slim pants and look super trendy while being able to carry a million things in your pants.

Deer Dana was founded in 2008 by by designers Dana Veraldi and Kevin Tekinel. Their signature collection of tees and totes feature the images of icons both mainstream and underground. the label has collaborated with prestigious name susch as: Adidas, Tory Burch, Gap, and most recently Olivier Theyskens for Theory‘s Fashion’s Night Out.

The hand drawn design are so cool and perfect for any pop culture junkie.  Not to mention if you have Leigh Lezark on you’re side then you’re pretty much stamped as an official cool kid. Check out a few of our favorite styles below:

This labor day keep it casual and classy with neutra colors. Leave all the American flag swag for the douchebags. (And your 4th of July outfit for next year.)

Keep reading to find out what pieces you need to pack for 3 day weekend.

White Jeans

Linen Shirt

Navy Blazer

Weekender

Swimsuit

Denim Washed Khakis

White Lace Ups

A label which started this trend would definitely have to be Kenzo. During their Fall 2011 RTW show (aka my future fashion week closet) they sent many plaid and tartan designs down the runway. This trend can certainly go very wrong if not executed correctly. You can either look amazing like Hamish Bowles or look like a confused catholic school boy.

For starters a plaid shirt or accessory such as a necktie or dress sock is a perfect way dip into the shallow end of the trend and see if it’s really for you. You can never go wrong by wearing a really understated outfit and having that one plaid piece that pops.

Keep reading for some essentials on how the look rad while wearing plaid.

The Blazer

The Shoe

The Watch

The Shirt

Each Pico de Gap truck will stop by music events, nightlife hotspots, festivals, farmers’ markets and select Gap stores.

To find out where the truck will head next, patrons can track the specific locations daily by following Pico de Gap on Twitter: Los Angeles (@picodegapLA), San Francisco (@picodegapSF), New York (@picodegapNY) and Chicago (@picodegapChi) and by visiting Gap’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/gap.

Ogilvy & Mather and Cool Hunting created 30 short videos, each 20 to 90 seconds long, profiling members of the Gap 1969 denim studio in Los Angeles, as well as going behind the scenes of the design and manufacturing process.

“Increasingly, people want to know the stories behind the products — who’s designing it, where it comes from,” said Seth Farbman, Gap’s global chief marketing officer. “We recognize that we have to be more open. We had not done enough storytelling about what was new and different at the Gap.”

The videos debut this week at Cool Hunting and Refinery29 followed by sponsored content next week on DailyCandy, FabSugar, Hulu, Pandora and Gap’s Facebook page among other sites.

The print ads will star “real-ish” [read: a half-inch short of model] people in Gap 1969 pants and will run in the September issues of seemingly every mag including Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Nylon, Details, GQ, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire and ESPN. [WWD]

(From L-R) Alessandra Ambrosio, Reese Witherspoon & Khloe Kardashian

These super cute alterative to the average cotton summer dress have been popping up everywhere. Keep reading to see a few of our favorites.

Alessandra Ambrosio, Reese Witherspoon & Khloe Kardashian

1. American Flag Tee (Topman $44)

This is a pretty basic staple & perfect for the most casual of affairs.

Hamptons- There are two things to think of when dressing for the Hampton: minimal & chic.

Top: Diane Von Furstenberg, $198

Shorts: GAP, $35

Shoes: Aldo, $70

Sunglasses: Prada, $290

Atlantic City-  Some say AC is the East Coast’s version of Las Vegas. That being said, why not wear something a little eye catching.

Dress: A|X, $125

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, $295

Shoes: GAP, $60

Bracelet, GUESS, $25

Fire Island- This little isle adjacent to Long Island can be the perfect chill out getaway so rock the relaxed look.

Top: American Apparel, $36

Skirt: GAP,  $60

Shoes: Lanvin,  $569

Hat: Forever 21, $13

Here are a list of fashion gifts to dress your dad-

1. Mavi jeans offers great casual denim options for dads that need a great pair of jeans; Mavi $70-$100

2. Dress your daddy up in a great Chino GAP blazer; GAP $98

3.  There is a perfect fedora for every dad at Kangol; Kangol $48

4. Protect your papa’s peers with John Varvatos aviators; John Varvatos $225

5. If you’re dad is more rugged than opt for an Ariat belt; Ariat $40

6. Remind you dad to stay on time by getting him a Ted Baker watch; Ted Baker $180

7. Your dad can mix and match these Target dress shirts with about anything; Target $19.99

8. Hyden Yoo presents this great trench to keep dad both dapper & dry; Hyden Yoo $308

9. Give your dad’s casual look a twist with these A|X 20th pinstripe shorts: A|X $78

10. Preppy fathers need this American Eagle polo; American Eagle $25

Here’s a list of gift to make your dad’s life simpler-

1.  Give your dad a Supersmile this year; SuperSmile$6-$159

2.The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old is the quintessential Speyside malt; Glenlivet

3. Patch NYC provides the first handsome candle; Patch NYC $32

4. The  Hanro robe is very definition of classic-elegant style; Hanro $260

5. Give your dad the #1 voted vodka of 2033; Svedka

6. 1154 LILL Studios provides a roomy toiletry kit: 1154 Lill Studios $75

7. You dad’s face will appreciate this modern shaving set; Classic Shaving $263

8. HeadBlade has all the dad with shaved heads covered; HeadBlade$37

9. Booze & golf go hand in had so get dad this cooler with his clubs; Caddy Daddy $18

Dad’s are just big boys so why not get him toys-

1. Help your dad shave & sing in the shower with this fog free mirror; Sharper Image $50

2. Your dad can  have a sleek iPhone case and bottle opener all in one now; Uncommon Goods $20

3. Next time you to pass the remote he’ll pretend he’s in the Super Bowl with this remote; Macy’s$25

4. Now your father can carry the memories on his keys; Things Remembered $20

5. Get you tech savvy dad the new HP Touchpad before anyone else; HP $500-600

6. The modern dad can now charge all his devices at once; Sharper Image $40

7. Touch your father’s inner child by giving him a RC helicopter; JC Penny $20

8. Get your pops Beats by Dre earphones to keep his ear happy; Beats By Dre $120

Today is the first day of the season that I wore shorts to work so I decided to share a few pairs I have my eye on.

1. A summer basic which goes with nearly everything;  J.Crew $60

2. Why go to the beach when you can wear it?; Quiksilver $53

3. The ultimate chill pair; American Eagle $25

4. For the hippie inside us all;  Insight $50

5. Layering made simple & stylish; Gap $45

6. Two words: drop crotch; Topman $70

7. Distressed & designer all at the same time; Armani Exchange $40

If you have any questions/comments about this post, the knock off Jil Sander shorts I’m wearing or anything mens style: tweet me @mcarthurjoseph

All through June you can purchase a pride T for $7.50 to $14.50 at select Old Navy stores throughout the nation, with 10% of the proceeds going to the It Gets Better Project.

I guess the gays* finally have a reason to shop at Old Navy. [LGBTQ Nation]

*I used to shop at Old Navy and can say from firsthand experience… it gets better.

The Hamptons is going to be swarming with the rich and fabulous. It is important that you always look posh and put together even if you’re getting plastered in the middle of the day. I recommend this Ben Minkoff weekender. It’s simple, durable, and can hold a champagne bottle or two. (And yes I know from experience.) One of your essentials should include a Ralph Lauren polo. (The staple of the prep wardrobe) An Orlebar Brown bathing suit is the way to go shorts wise. (Even if you’re not swimming you can wear these as shorts all day and look stylish.) Finally you’ll need a pair of  Sperry boat shoes. (Duh!) Don’t forget to bring a blazer just in case and daddy’s credit card.

The Jersey Shore is always a hot spot during the summer months and Memorial Day weekend is probably one of the craziest times it gets. As a Jersey native I have to say that  people were going to down the shore (As we Jerseyans put it) before Snooki and The Situation took over with a camera crew. That being said a Quiksilver duffle is what you want to pack. It can take a beating and be fulled to over capacity with all your weekend needs. While you’re at the beach or walking on the boardwalk these American Eagle shorts have both fashion and function without calling negative attention to whoever is wearing them. Speaking of the boardwalk you can stroll comfortably down it in these Ugg sandals. Lastly you’ll need something nice to impress at the club and an Armani Exchange dress shirt will do the trick. Just make sure you’re tan and party ready.

Fire Island is a major gay destination on the East Coast if you didn’t know. The island is known for it’s nonstop parties and debauchery. If you go this Rag & Bone bag says “I’m here, I’m queer, & I have taste: Get Used To It!”  I recommend packing light since it seems that many of the people running around are not in that much clothes. That’s why this Baskit trunk is totally appropriate. There are a lot of outdoor activities so go for a pack of American Apparel tanks so you have something light and simple that can transition from day to night. Finally I recommend these GAP flip flops:they’re inexpensive, versatile and perfect for a beach day. Remember to leave your heavy layers and inhibitions behind.

The spot
Il Bastardo, Chelsea

What to wear
Gap Jersey Maxi Dress $69.95, gap.com

A|X Armani Exchange Aviator Sunglasses $65, macys.com

French Connection Cleo’s Haze Clutch $158, usa.frenchconnection.com

Calvin Klein Blaire Wedge Espadrille $93.50, piperlime.gap.com

Lynn Ban Fintail Ring $1,600, kirnazabete.com

Topshop Moto White Denim Crop Jacket $80, us.topshop.com

What to order
Eggs Benedict with Imported Prosciutto and unlimited champagne

The spot
Southern Hospitality, Upper East Side

What to wear
Topshop Red Stripe Suntop $50, us.topshop.com

Gap High-Waisted Flare Jeans $69.95, gap.com

Diane Von Furstenberg Theia Caged Wedge Sandal $275, farfetch.com

American Eagle Outfitters Braided Skinny Belt $19.50, ae.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Aviator $98, piperlime.gap.com

What to order
The classic BBQ Combo and a Mint Julep

The spot
Caracas Brooklyn, Williamsburg

What to wear
Topshop Yellow Mini Floral Print Dress $80, us.topshop.com

Tom Binns Ethno Teknik Hand-Painted Swarovski Crystal Necklace $2,175, net-a-porter.com

kate spade new york “Make Waves” Bangle $78, nordstrom.com

Sonia Rykiel Dalya Platform Sandal $1,087, shopsavannahs.com

Malababa Pocahontas Bag $395, calypsostbarth.com

Illesteva Leonard 3 Sunglasses $230, lagarconne.com

What to order
Llanera Arepa with a Tropical Bloody Mary

The Spot
Juliette, Williamsburg

What to wear
Nasty Gal Flora Sweetheart Romper $68, shopnastygal.com

Reiss Classic Two Button Blazer $320, reissonline.com

Michael Kors Darrington Flap Hobo $895, neimanmarcus.com

French Connection Jakoba Platform Mule Espadrille $138, fashionbeans.com

Bonamano & Ferrari Rhinestone Bracelet $138, amrag.com

Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses $145, swell.com

What to order
Roasted Banana Stuffed French Toast and a JOiE DE ViVRE

Did we miss anything? What is your favorite brunch spot in NYC?

From May 19-29, Gap stores in the United States and Canada will accept clothing donations in support of the Donate Movement, an effort powered by Goodwill to educate the public on the positive impacts donations can have on both people and the planet. When consumers donate clothing to Gap stores during this time, their donations will be given to Goodwill Industries® and sold in its stores. To thank customers for their generous contributions, donors will receive 30 percent off their entire Gap purchase.

Giving back to both people and the planet while getting a new spring wardrobe? Sign us up! To learn more about the Donate Movement and calculate the positive impact donations will have on people in the community, visit donate.goodwill.org.

The company’s chairman and CEO Glenn Murphy outlined some initiatives to get the Gap back on track, such as downsizing on their number of stores, striking a better balance between Gap and its “value channel” (read: cheaper, less attractive sister) Old Navy and nearly doubling the number of global franchises by 2014 or sooner ( including the inevitable expansion into China).

I’m assuming finding a new designer fits into that grand scheme somewhere… [WWD]

- Well, the FiFi’s happened. The fakest award this side of the People’s Choice, this years’ honorees included Halle Berry for “Fragrance Celebrity of the Year” and Fergie for… “New Fragrance Celebrity of the Year.” I’m embarrassed just writing that. [WWD]

- Agyness Deyn is the latest model to turn actress with her debut role as a stripper — a classic choice — in director Louis Prieto‘s remake of cult favorite Pusher. Deyn was cast based on her “impressive audition” and not on her ability to do this. [Vogue UK]

- That Sarah Burton and that Duchess of Cambridge are some tricky broads. To keep the Royal Wedding dress a secret, Burton told the dress’s lace makers and her team of seamstresses that they were working on a costume for a period film, while senior members of the Alexander McQueen design team were simply told to lie their fascinators off. [Styleite]

- Carine Roitfeld will style V Magazine‘s fall cover story and an editorial spread. A collective yay has sprung up around the Fashion Indie office. [Page Six]

- A shortened version(the full 10-minute version premieres tonight) of Lady Gaga’s “Judas” music video has leaked and it is hilarious. Religious iconography, unnecessary haute couture and the requisite dance break. Thank god someone knows what I need. [YouTube]

Get Kate’s look:

Gap Enamel-button Cardigan, $34.99 Gap.com

Gap Jersey Cami, $19.50 Gap.com

Gap 1969 Curvy Jeans (medium wash), $59.50 Gap.com

Get Will’s look:

Gap Shaker Crewneck Sweater, $14.99 Gap.com

Gap Twill Shirt, $49.95 Gap.com

Gap Tailored Khaki (relaxed fit), $49.50 Gap.com

Winners will receive a Gap Royal Discount Card valid for one year which can be used for a discount of 50% off regular priced items and 10% off sale items at all Gap, babyGap, GapKids and GapBody store locations. There’s no limit to how often the card can be used during the year and no purchase necessary to enter or win.

Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but light is the wallet that wins this awesome discount.

The Suit: Nothing makes a man look better than a well tailored suit. You can get this Joseph Abboud Profile Double Breasted one to get Chuck’s polished look. The double breasted suit is  not one that  every man wears, but should. Wearing something like this shows that you are confident enough to break the mold and look good doing it.

The Tie: This may seem like a simple accessory when in fact it isn’t. Believe it or not people notice a good tie and judge you on ugly one. To keep with this look a bold skinny tie with minimal stripes will do the trick. You can great a great one like this from GAP.

The Shoes: These must be impeccable. Bad or scuffed up shoes totally distract from the outfit. This is the main reason men should splurge on shoes so they can last the test of time. Chuck Bass would totally get himself a pair of these Ralph Lauren lace ups.

The Camisole: The camisole is one if the most basic pieces to your spring gym wardrobe. It should be fitted enough to show your body but not too tight because you still have to workout. It’s best to pick one out in a neutral color so you can transition them into your regular wardrobe when you aren’t in the gym. This Under Armour Camisole is great because it absorbs moisture and has a built in bra.

The Sports Bra: Nothing else says you are more comfortable with your body than wearing just a sports bra around the gym. Get a bold color to make the statement and stay in rend with this seasons brighter look. GAP offer this stretch knit sports bra. You’ve worked hard for that flat tummy so why not show it off.

Yoga Pants: Yoga pants can easily look boring and bad at the gym. You can add a little something to the dullness of the pants by buying them with a printed waistband. Victoria’s Secret PINK collection has you covered for any print that you can think up.

The Shorts: It’s always great to show a little leg no matter where you are. A pair of printed shorts adds personality to you workout outfit and look way more sophisticated than the regular Sofee short. Make sure you are comfortable with the cut of the short and remember you are at the gym and not a stripclub. No one really wants to see your buttcheeks. ROXY is known for there cute prints and their Athletix line offers these great shorts

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The Shoes: Some people think that shoes aren’t that important in a workout: Wrong! They are extremely important to the training you want to do and they can make or break your outfit. Throw out your boring clunky shoes and trade them in for Nike’s LunarSwift+ Women’s Running Shoe. They are lightweight and are the perfect pop of color.

The Outerwear: It’s important that what ever you wear over your gym clothes is just as just as what is under. for this get a jacket that is but functional and flirty. You can’t go wrong with this Nike Cyclone Jacket. It also works great for those chilly morning runs.

The Bag: A girl has to have her accessories. Instead of toting around a cumbersome gym bag, opt for the Retro Groove bag from lululemon. This is a super sleek way of carrying all your gear.

Guys usually have a difficult time finding pants are are both appropriate for the workplace and comfortable. (Not to mention ones that can easily transition from day to night time) This is where these khaki pants come in. They are stylish, comfy, and completely appropriate for every occasion.

We even have a calendar of a normal week to further prove this point:

The most important aspect of any mens garment is versatility. You can dress up these trousers for a boardroom meeting with a button down shirt, skinny tie, and dress shoe. You can also dress it down with your favorite slip ons and a basic tee.

All of these  styles available in Gap stores nationwide or online at: www.gap.com.

WHAT: Gap sequin jacket

WHY: At this price, do you really need a reason? This glittery little baby works with jeans and skirts and tights and…you get it, it’s versatile. It’s not quite in stores yet (but it arrives on December 13), but since when has it ever been too early to start obsessing about fashion deliveries?

AVAILABLE: $128, gap.com

WHAT: Edward Bess Lip Wardrobe

WHY: Because we’re always losing our favorite colors—which is a perfect excuse to try new ones! So quit worrying, because this ultimate collection of seductive shades will last you through 2011 (and beyond!). Ranging barely-there nudes to deep reds in high gloss, you can find anything to create a perfect pout.

AVAILABLE: $400, bergdorfgoodman.com

WHAT: Chrome Hearts cashmere Scarf

WHY: Because there’s a reason why Karl Lagerfeld, Lenny Kravitz and Rick Owens can’t get enough of this stuff. This seasonless scarf is equal parts goth and luxury, and it promises to work with any old coat or jacket.

AVAILABLE: $1,035, colette.fr

WHAT: NARS Bento Box

WHY: Get geisha-ifed with NARS’ limited-edition set containing two Kabuki cups, hand-poured with two dramatic shades: a red deemed Maiko (“dancing girl/apprentice geisha”) and a pink Sakura (“cherry blossom”). Housed in an exquisite box, you might feel bad using them but founder and creative director Françios Nars thinks otherwise! ”You should use beautiful things, show them off and not hide them,” he explains. “The box and the cups are the keepsake items.”

PRICE: $125

AVAILABLE: NARS

WHAT: 3.1 Phillip Lim Bande Derby

WHY: Why should flats be anything less than luxe? These 3.1 Phillip Lim derbies come in a perfect shade of pale emerald green with a brogue-style toe, but our favorite part might just be the heel, capped in black faux-croc. Don’t they always say it’s the little things in life that bring the most joy?

PRICE: $425

AVAILABLE: Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, BergdorfGoodman.com

Be Jeweled

WHAT: Dolce & Gabbana Lip Jewels lip palette

WHY: The temperatures are cooling, your Starbucks cups have snowflakes on them, the department store holiday windows are looming. We hate to say it, loves, but the holidays are coming (usually we try to wait until after Thanksgiving to acknowledge this). But if you want to get a head start on your shopping, what better gift could there be than this pretty little lip palette by Dolce & Gabbana? Four festive lip shades, packed in a little jewel of a case…we won’t judge if you want to keep one for yourself, too.

PRICE: $60

AVAILABLE: www.saks.com, late November

WHAT: Young&ng antique gold hair comb

WHY: Your jewelry drawers are overflowing, but what about your hair accessories? Whether you’re past the days of barettes et bows or not, this comb by designer Michelle Ng is a lovely little addition to your coif that will hold back those flyaways and double as jewelry in a pinch. Low-maintenance and high fashion? Merci!

PRICE: $330

AVAILABLE: www.youngandng.com

WHAT: Anita Ko 14 karat rose gold Spike Stud earrings

WHY: Sometimes it’s tough to tread that line between ladylike fashion and the rock star ensembles we all know and love (right, Christophe Decarnin?). But sometimes it’s easy—like in the case of these Anita Ko studs. Sure, the spikes are anything but saccharine, but the dainty size and pretty rose gold sweetens them up just enough. If only all our wardrobes were this accommodating!

PRICE: $300

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WHAT: Gucci leather sunglasses

WHY: You have your leather shoes, leather bag, leather jacket, leather leggings—why not have sunnies in the same luxe stuff? Gucci has stepped in to fill the void with these new ’70s-ish shades, with the frames covered in a thin layer of yes, leather. They come in black and two shades of brown, but we’re partial to the slightly off-beat navy pair. The best part? Like all other in cuir, these will only get better with wear.

PRICE: $495

AVAILABLE: Solstice Sunglasses Boutique, in November

These reindeer can’t fly; they maintain no personal ties with elves. They only know how to tromp around their Minnesotan pasture, chew weeds and poo.

HOWEVER, you could win 40% off your next purchase if Emma the reindeer walks nearest the North Pole.

Each reindeer carries a different prize.

Awards are granted for the beast who strolls the farthest, fastest and slowest, along with other equally strange/confusing GPS-tracked contests.

Let’s go, Chloe – move those reindeer paws. I got 50 bucks ridin’ on your hairy behind!

See the Gap promo video below:

Just as drama of Lanvin for H&M has subsided and the novelty worn off, it’s time to for Gap to debut its own collaborative collection with Valentino—on Black Friday, no less.

Although, given that the capsule collection will only be available in select European stores, I suppose the choice of Black Friday as the launch date is inconsequential. (Is there a European Black Friday? After all, Europe as a continent does not celebrate Thanksgiving.)

Regardless, the seven-piece collection will be available this Friday, November 26 and features three parkas, a tiered skirt, cargo pants, a grey t-shirt and a hoodie in shades of army green, cream and black. Priced between $100 and $240, it is an affordable way to incorporate Valentino’s signature ruffled looks into your wardrobe.

What do you think of Gap’s new luxury ruffles?

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Gap is struggling in the U.S. market.

So, the company has decided to focus on foreign soil, namely Chile.

Gap hasn’t said how many stores they’re opening below the equator yet. But I’m sure once they get down there they’ll turn all “Pablo Escobar.” You know, going overboard on cigars, cocaine and coconut water. (The 3 South American C’s.)

You can now re-brand and crap logo yourself just like Gap. Check out the website here. I had some fun with other fashion brands below!

FUN!!!

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Why didn’t Gap announce this as a big revision? Are they secretly ashamed they changed the logo from a cultural icon to a piece of crap I could have done in my sleep? Brand Channel has some insight on to why this mutation may have occurred:

“But ditching the classic logo, recognized by everyone, in favor of whatever that new monstrosity is, demonstrates a prototypical brand panic move. With things not going in its favor, the brand decides to change the one valuable element it has going for it. Ironically maybe, the new logo is perfect for the brand. It communicates exactly the values currently embodied by Gap: A sense of being lost and a lack of clear vision and creativity.”

Well said! And as much as I love Helvetica, Gap didn’t need to use it like everyone else. They’re not fooling anyone by using a “hipper” font and design for their logo. Maybe the design team should be working a little harder on the merchandise if they want to acquire a new, younger customer.

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What do you think of the new logo? Dirty energy or basic tees?

Pina Ferlisi on the Generra runway. Photo: JP Yim, WireImage

Alexander McQueen‘s more casual and affordable diffusion line, McQ, now has a new creative director after the death of McQueen in February.

According to Vogue UK, Pina Ferlisi, formerly the creative director of Generra, was tapped for the position and will report to Sarah Burton, the new creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.

Besides the hip contemporary brand Generra, whose creative directors are now husband-wife team Swaim and Christina Hutson of the defunct Obedient Sons and Daughters, 44-year-old Canadian Ferlisi has logged time as executive vice president of design at Gap from 2003 to 2006, where she is noted for revamping the brand.

Before that, she was creative director of Marc by Marc Jacobs from 1998 to 2001 and also held the same title at Coach.

One of Ferlisi’s first jobs was working alongside Marc Jacobs at Perry Ellis, where she stayed for three years and worked on the infamous “grunge collection” that got Jacobs booted from the company, reports The Guardian.

After Ferlisi declined to join Jacobs when he launched his eponymous label (“I’m more of a casual-clothes kind of person, so that wasn’t really me,” she said of her reasoning), she worked at Tommy Hilfiger before eventually teaming up with Jacobs again on the debut of his now uber-popular diffusion line.

Just what she’ll do with the 4-year-old McQ label, which hinges on “the essence and spirit of youth and subcultures. The concepts of anarchy, rebellion, and revolution,” we’ll have to wait and see.

In related news, read more about the McQueen label.

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Patrick Robinson co-chaired The Costume Institute Gala Benefit with Oprah Winfrey and Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour. Here are the first photos from tonight’s event. Click through for all photos.

Kirsten Dunst wore Rodarte for Gap. Jessica Alba and Vera Farmiga in Sophie Theallet for Gap.

PHOTO CREDIT: patrickmullan.com

Vera Farmiga== THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S Spring 2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit Gala, sponsered by GAP and CONDE NAST, Hosted by Co-chairs PATRICK ROBINSON, ANNA WINTOUR and OPRAH WINFREY== The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC== May 3, 2010== © Patrick McMullan== Photo - CHANCE YEH/PatrickMcMullan.com== ==

Jessica Alba, Cash Warren== THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S Spring 2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit Gala, sponsered by GAP and CONDE NAST, Hosted by Co-chairs PATRICK ROBINSON, ANNA WINTOUR and OPRAH WINFREY== The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC== May 3, 2010== © Patrick McMullan== Photo - CHANCE YEH/PatrickMcMullan.com== ==

Jessica Alba== THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S Spring 2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit Gala, sponsered by GAP and CONDE NAST, Hosted by Co-chairs PATRICK ROBINSON, ANNA WINTOUR and OPRAH WINFREY== The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC== May 3, 2010== © Patrick McMullan== Photo - CHANCE YEH/PatrickMcMullan.com== ==

Kirsten Dunst== THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S Spring 2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit Gala, sponsered by GAP and CONDE NAST, Hosted by Co-chairs PATRICK ROBINSON, ANNA WINTOUR and OPRAH WINFREY== The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC== May 3, 2010== © Patrick McMullan== Photo - BILLY FARRELL/PatrickMcMullan.com== ==

Demi Moore, Patrick Robinson== THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S Spring 2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit Gala, sponsered by GAP and CONDE NAST, Hosted by Co-chairs PATRICK ROBINSON, ANNA WINTOUR and OPRAH WINFREY== The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC== May 3, 2010== © Patrick McMullan== Photo - BILLY FARRELL/PatrickMcMullan.com== ==

‘Stay’ top notes: green hydrangea and mildly spicy freesia. Its middle notes include the watery, light blue lotus and a soft, delicate white peony. These florals are counterbalanced with two key bottom notes: quietly sensual captive amber musk and the dryness of driftwood.

I just received my tester of Stay, and it smells divine! The fragrance is very fresh, perfect for summer, with just the right amount of sweet. You can easily smell the florals, yet they are delicate and not at all overpowering. Love this new fragrance.

Stay will be available in two sizes: 10ml ($8.50) and 50ml ($25) and will be available in Gap stores week of April 25^th.

Anyways, tonights event was at Raffles City, entitled…

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Well anyways! God has been really kind to me lately, and given me freaking INSANELY AWESOME opportunities
in terms of my fashion endeavours! Like allowing me to get tickets to
fashion shows, just to oversleep and realise that I missed them! (LIKE
THE ASHLEY ISHAM ONE YESTERDAY!) And allowing me to get that feature in
Elle Singapore… *OH MY JABBERWOCKY! I STILL CAN’T BELIEVE IT!* Maybe
I’m actually in some drug-induced dream-like state, being kept
underground for cloning experiments by some secret organisation… and
they’re a really sadistic bunch of people who want to induce
fashion-dreams into me, so that I’ll believe all of it is really
happening… and then I suddenly wake up and WHAM! They slam a door in
my face and remind me that I’m fat. NOOOOOOOO!!! Well, since I’m already
delusional and prone to hallucinations in real life already, who cares
if this isn’t reality?

Anyways! Things have been going well! I’m really excited, and this is a really exciting time for my
blog as well! And I think I owe it to my readers! Thank-a-you all you
readers out there who actually gave my very humble blog, and this very
delusional 15 year old me, a shot! For reading and enduring all my
blabberings and jub-jub-jibberish! Really grateful for having an
audience, no matter how few you guys may be!

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Independent bi-annual magazine, Lurve exists as a visually striking piece of material putting an emphasis on emerging new talents in all creative fields. Editor Lyna Ahanda attempts to bridge the gaps between fashion, arts and music with beautifully varied content. Whilst exploring contemporary culture beyond the mainstream, they refuse to conform to the trends. With their upcoming third issue they explore the human body to allow the model to be more than a clotheshorse, featuring Terence Koh, Cecile Bortoletti and Carlotta Manaigo. We speak to Ahanda on how it all came about…

Dazed Digital: Why did you start Lurve Magazine?
Lyna Ahanda: I have always been a militant, but unfortunately I’ve picked up art instead of politics. Starting Lurve was about creating something that could change things. Bringing back fashion and art together.

DD: What does it offer readers that other bi-annual fashion magazines don’t?
Lyna Ahanda: A visual aesthetic that is not restricted to the trends, where models of differing colours are part of the system.

DD: What is your background, in Fashion/Journalism/Arts?
Lyna Ahanda: I have studied Art History in Paris, then English at la Sorbonne. I have a Masters degree in Journalism and Creative Writing. I have also contributed as journalist to a number of independent magazines, websites and newspapers.

DD: What’s the story behind the name?
Lyna Ahanda: Lurve comes from a conversation between Dianne Keaton and Woody Allen in “Annie Hall” as if lurve was a higher form of love.

“Do you love me? Love is too weak a word. I lerve you. You know, I lo-ove you. I luff you. There are two “f’s.” I have to invent… of course I love you.”

My idea was then to create a publication that will be less hermetic to the real world, a magazine that would be challenged by a wider cultural current and that will be able to show our love to fashion and even more.

DD: What is going in your next issue?
Lyna Ahanda: The theme of our third issue is ‘beyond the body proper’. We are trying to explore the concept of the body as an envelope allowing the model to be more than a simple way to display clothes. In a series of editorials with Terence Koh, Chadwick Tyler, Cecile Bortoletti and Carlotta Manaigo, the models are taking part in this sort of role play.

As a salute to Spring and an homage to Pina Bausch, models reinterpret Stravinsky’s ‘Le Sacré du Printemps’ (The Rite of Spring’) choreographed by Bausch, wearing pieces from Damir Doma’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The story was art directed by Begum Boré and photographed by Terence Koh. The Carlotta Manaigo story was inspired by Eadward Muybridge’s ‘human movement’ plates, and the shoot is a metaphor representing a birth, and blossoming new life. Whilst the Cecile Bortoletti cover story is her own take on Francis Bacon’s “Three Studies for A Self-Portrait.”

DD: How do you pick your content?
Lyna Ahanda: I have worked a lot with art director Begum Boré on this issue. We wanted to work around the theme of the body: body image, and the body’s limit but also plays with seasons as this is our Spring issue. We went from this idea of describing the body as a political and social weapon to something more poetic and pure, using different types of people, stranges and unique beauties.

(dazeddigital.com)

Beautifully stark images…….such symmetry! I love the concept of the magazine itself…….”forward thinking” is always appealing. Now if I can just get my hands on a copy!

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1. Jacket, $3,000, Christian Dior; top, $89.50, MICHAEL Michael Kors; skirt, $58, J.Crew; shoes, price upon request, Marc by Marc Jacobs; bag, $425, 3.1 Phillip Lim; glasses, $119, Ray-Ban; watches, $100 & $130, Timex. 2

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Style spoke to Patrick Robinson about Gibson Girls, Hollywood, and why he’ll never take the democratic spirit of contemporary American style for granted.

Patrick Robinson, Gap’s creative director, is co-chairing this year’s Met Costume Institute Gala, with Anna Wintour and Oprah. This year, the exhibit will be sponsored by Gap, and called, “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.”

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