VIDEO: DJ Panda Pupstep Blindfolded and Dog-Napped by Skrillex

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Help! DJ Panda Pupstep has been captured! He’s been “blindfolded and driven to a secret location”! Could this be the same secret location Skrillex will be performing at Thursday night? Invitations with those exact no-peeking-allowed instructions for the Best New Artist Grammy nom’s show were indeed scattered across to a lucky few (Who, me??) by We Are The Superlative Conspiracy. True to their namesake’s philosophy, the headphone/skate/denim brand WeSC is planning something sneaky and totally epic. But to dognap this dubsteppin’ pupster? The horror! Sounds like Skrillex already wubbed his way into DJ Panda Pupstep’s doggy head.

WIN: Beautiful Separates from LAmade

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

This week, FashionIndie is giving away three fabulous pieces from cool California brand LAmade, valued at $355. Click for information on how to enter.

Some Kitson Lawsuit News I Couldn’t Care Less About

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Underwhelming Los Angeles retailer Kitson has countersued the manufacturer of Nicole Richie‘s clothing line Winter Kate for “depriving” them of profits.

House of Harlow 1960 Spring/Summer 2009 Lookbook

Edited by Andy Wass

Nicole Richie shows she’s the best representative of her own collection in the new lookbook for her House of Harlow 1960 accessories line.

In the Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook, a pre-pregnancy Nicole models her own vintage-inspired designs, which sell at Kitson and Shopbop, most for under $100.  

GALLERY: House of Harlow Lookbook

Elizabeth & James Line Doing Very Well

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

The Olsen twins’ line, Elizabeth & James, is doing quite well, from a celebrity following to big name retailers.

The Olsens have attracted big name celebs such as Heidi Klum, Beyonce and Rihanna, all spotted wearing button-ups from the line.

Both Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Kitson in Los Angeles have reported phenomenal sales for the twins’ rags, with the senior VP fashion director at Neiman Marcus calling the line a “bright spot” in dismal season for sales!

Ashley and Mary-Kate are now in talks with footwear giant Steve Madden to design a shoe line as well as a menswear line planned for the fall.

Elizabeth and James’ lowest priced item is a one-shoulder cotton tank for $95, with a leather jacket going for $775 and dresses ranging from $225-$475!!!

LINKAGE: Perez Hilton

Saks Drops Posh

Edited by Andy Wass

Poor Posh!

First Henri Bendel and Kitson dropped Victoria Beckham’s designs because sales didn’t live up to expectations. Now Saks has dropped her dVb denim line.

Reportedly Saks felt “offended when she sold her dress line to Bergdorf’s and not to Saks, even though Saks launched her denim line in their New York store.”

I can’t imagine the $300 price from a celebrity designer was a good incentive either!

From NY Post.

Photo from Denim is Cool.

Sneak Peek: House of Harlow 1960

Edited by Andy Wass

House of Harlow 1960, Nicole Richie’s jewelry line with Mouawad, has hit Kitson. Pieces range from $30 to $150 and are made of everything from fabric, leather and silk, to chains, rivets and gold-plated metals.

Conrad Just Won’t Give Up

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

It’s certainly no surprise anymore that Conrad’s line of “basic” clothing isn’t doing too hot, especially since the collection was dropped from Kitson’s a mere month prior to the day. Though it probably won’t do much good, the crowd seems to be giving Conrad one last stab at success. When Conrad appears as a presenter at the Emmy’s on September 21st she won’t be alone; whose going to be right behind her? Her models! And yes, they will be dressed in full LC attire as they hand out the awards to joyous winners. This should be…interesting?

Lauren Conrad Dropped!

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

It was inevitable, and everyone of us was hoping for it, we even had bets going..wait that was Amy Winehouse’s death. Anyways, this officially in, Lauren Conrad’s line was dropped from Kitson, the hot LA boutique, for not enough promo on Lauren’s part and very poor sales. Sound familiar? Yes, same thing happened to Vicky Beckham.

Kitson owner Fraser Ross states; They need to realize it’s no different than selling your album, your TV shows,  your movies. You have to keep promoting it.”

Poor Posh

Edited by Hilary Price

Victoria Beckham is becoming a fashion icon. She takes risks while maintaining her fabulous style. Selflessly Beckham planned to share her fashion genius and launch her own line. Unfortunately, Los Angeles boutique, Kitson has pushed back Beckham’s plans of launching her men’s collection, dVb until next year! In addition, many other boutiques have discontinued her denim collection. Personally, I was enamored by her denim collection, especially those star embroidered pockets. Thankfully Mrs. Beckham has kept her head up, with hopes to launch a couture line debuting this fall, at New York Fashion Week.