Love Brigade is about to debut the first collection in a 10-part series titled “Soulmates Never Die.” Senior Designer and label founder Alyssa Key and designer Devan Markiewicz are taking inspiration from their own relationships to develop the series, outlining different phases of an intimate, satisfying and ultimately painful relationship between two soulmates.

You definitely don’t want to miss the first part of this dynamic collection, Stage 1: The Union, debuting during New York Fashion Week on Thursday, September 15. How can you snag a discounted ticket to the show? Head over to lovebrigadetheunion.eventbrite.com and enter the discount code “fashionindie” for a 20 percent price slash. We hope to see you there!

If you have questions about Love Brigade or the Soulmates Never Die collection, ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs.

The contents of someone’s bag tells a lot about them. And here at FashionIndie, our bags can’t keep their goddamn mouths shut.

Sam – Louis Vuitton backpack

My favorite moment was about 4 hours into our Blogger Break Room when we had like 80 people simultaneously getting spa services, drinking champagne, being fabulous and magically nothing went wrong!

Rebecca Minkoff mini wallet
Camera
Grey matte nail Polish
Keys
Gucci aviator sunglasses
Fashion GPS front row seat and after party drink tickets to L.A.M.B. and Ivana Helsinki
Taxi receipts
A fat pile of business cards
NYFW credential badge
Dollar bill from the VMAN Magazine party
Louise Manna body wrap jewelry
3 pens
Moleskine mini notebook
Liquid black eyeliner
Maybelline lipgloss from the Tents
Lotion
Vitamins

Amanda – Bag made from recycled plastic bottles from Love Brigade

- These are my favorite sunglasses of ALL TIME. I bought them at my favorite old lady consignment store like 6 years ago. The case is from Topshop.
- My wallet is full of maxed out credit cards and a $5 bill, so sad.
- I keep vitamins with me in case I start to feel under the weather during fashion week.
- There’s nothing worse than when a nail breaks, so obvi a nail file is necessary.
- iPod, headphones, self-explanatory.
- Notebook and pen for notes and doodles.
- My Canon EOS 20D camera – I’ve been snapping photos all over town.
- My many keys
- Deck of cards from the Malan Breton show yesterday.
- My everyday beauty essentials – hairbrush, makeup brushes, Make Up For Ever Powder, Sephora eye shadow palette, Smith’s Rosebud Salve, Burt’s Bees, Benefit Bad Gal Liner, MAC Satin Lipstick in Rebel, Sephora lip gloss and Maybelline Falsies mascara
- Hand sanitizer for public transportation horrors.
- The collection description sheet from the Son Jung Wan fall/winter 2011 show.
- Business cards from Fashion Week that must be filed away!

Lester – H&M tote

While typing up my list I realized I’m basically a woman. And am fine with that.

Sequined clutch — I don’t care for man wallets
Interview mag with Tom Ford
Nail polish remover — for the 2 bottles of nail polish I got from Blogger Break Room
Headphones
Hand sanitizer
Notebook
2 pens
Duane Reade Cold & Sinus Relief — I crawled over the fashion finish line with a fever and god knows what else
T-Mobile crap since I “lost” my phone and had to get a replacement
Carmex
Programs from various fashion shows, including Richie Rich and Kimberly Ovitz
Box o’ biz cards
Trial size deodorant, baby powder and lotion, should I spend yet another night on someone’s couch
Stain remover pen (LIFESAVER)
The Socializer under eye treatment
Orbit gum
The First Wives Club– one of my fave movies so I decided to check out the book
Body oils (red Egyptian musk and Sandalwood)
Lanvin perfume, Arpege
Lollipop from Cocktails and Couture
Press pass from Diesel
Cough and eye drops
Mirabella eyeliner lip and cheek ink and
Compact — I got so much free make-up even though I don’t wear any of it. Now I have a reason to start.
Gloves
Christian Siriano Payless pump Polaroid
Swiss Army knife should I ever need to cut a bitch

Jess – Faux fur bodybag from LF

1. My brand spankin’ new Macbook pro, that I would have died without. Frequented that AOL StyleList blogger’s haven with it on the regs.

2. Multiple sparkly Milani nail polish. I did my nails everywhere, painting over layers to change up the colors constantly. There was a rotating slew of colors that cycled through the bag this week.

3. Lipsticks: Illamasqua: The Box (rouge), YSL fucsia, Iman (Pat Field‘s) Jaguar

4. Business cards. Gave out about 75, received at least as many.
5. Several WWDs and Daily Front Rows. I do admit I love reading the Daily.
6. Tickets. Many. Some I’ve disposed of, some made it. Some standing, some seats. None actually with my name on it.
7. Various runs of show. Ones that have lingered in my bag: Timo Weiland, Anna Sui, Dennis Basso, Alexandre Herchcovitch.
8. ESSENTIAL: Blackberry. Can’t believe it took me this long to talk about it. Maybe because I’ve done so much damage on it that it actually just broke. Fashion Week broke my phone…. now…. iPhone?
9. Because that’s not an iPhone, that’s an iPod touch and it’s been keeping me cat walking myself from place to place.
10. Biggie camera. I spent 3 years, that’s 6 seasons in the PIT with this guy. Not this year. Now I just got to use it on celebs backstage, at presentations and the like.
11. WIRES. OMG. My bag was like a radio shack. Heaven forbid I should be without a charge.
12. Small purse. Vintage. Used it when I stashed the big lady mama at the after party coat checks.
13. Wallet. Duh.
14. Deck of cards? The last free gift to remain in this bag. They’re usually the first to go when I get home.
15. Voice recorder, which I ditched for my Blackberry video camera.
16. Pashmina – much lighter than a laptop case. I didn’t wear it, my MacBook did.
17. Vintage Korean flower cardi I wore yesterday. I took it off when the world got mild.
18. Urban Zen literature – got my reikis healed (?) in the AmEx Skybox. Still confused about the process, but I felt great after.
19. My handy dandy notebook. All of my show notes are in this little thing.
20. Napkin from Timo Weiland’s after party on which Paul Steiger (as in Walter‘s son) drew shoes for me. I’m going to the press sample sale today!

That is all that remains. I’m surprised I didn’t find at least 3 Frappacinos and a slew of Fijis, but I lightened my load as I went along.

Mac – Faux croc tote from 21Men

I used the camera to take amazing photos all over NYC this Fashion Week.The Coke Zero is used solely for caffeine purposes but Lord knows I dont need any empty calories. I have two pairs of sunglasses to switch up my eyewear but maintain my air of mystery. The Marc Jacobs ones were gifted to me by stylist Robert Verdi as was the Kenneth Cole cologne, Reaction (the scent is fresh and young).  Finally the latest copy of VMAN for the train and cab rides all over the city. And yes I still have the dollar that was in his mouth.

Coke Zero
Powerade
VMAN
Sony Camera
DOTS Wooden Bracelts
Forever 21 Sunglasses
Marc By Marc Jacobs aviators
Notebook
The Daily
Brush
Chapstick
Fashion Indie Vol 2 mixtape
Biz cards
Cash
Metrocard
Pens
Hand Sanitizer
Ray Ban glasses case

Josh – Laptop bag

At the Richie Rich show I heard several people say, “Oh my god! That Rod Stewart impersonator looks so convincing!” I later learned that person was the real Rod Stewart.

Olive Leaf Extract Pills
Vitamin C
Shades
Icebreaker mints
3 $15 iTunes gift cards
Apple wireless mouse
Apple ear buds
GQ magazine
3 Random pens
1 Show invitation
Notepad
Small USB dog that humps computer
Sony voice recorder

Absolute Beginners is a group of young and emerging artists and designers, initiated by students and including makers of all backgrounds and ages. Their purpose is to support innovative design, giving artists a chance to sell their creations in an equally innovative and eclectic atmosphere.

Consider this an audition tape FOX, because our good friend, and Love Brigade creative director, Tinypants can tear it up on the dance floor. I snagged this little clip of Chris shaking a leg at a tradeshow in Las Vegas off his Facebook today, and what can I say the kid’s got moves!

Our fave Willyburg designers recently showed at St. Louis Fashion Week. Thumps up to the Brigaders!

LINK LOVE

Fashion Indie friends and booming indie designers, Love Brigade, put out an awesome video and series of photos through The New Pop showing their life during New York Fashion Week. The photos are great, the events looked amazing, and the video just tops it all off. I love the Brigaders, and I can’t wait to see what they are up to next. Oh and did I mention they just had pieces pulled for an upcoming spread in WWD Men’s? AMAZING!

Gallery: VIDEO: Life @_lovebrigade

via The New Pop

This Friday at 8 & 9PM you can see Love Brigade’s S/S 2010 collection ‘Revival’ at The Space on 8th (with free drinks!)…RSVP@lovebrigade.com, list closes Thursday, and spots are filling up fast! Afterparty with some great DJs, Guru, and Nicky Digital

Again: email RSVP@lovebrigade.com,  or for press peeps, press@lovebrigade.com

I headed over to the last Jelly Pool Party of the summer yesterday with Alyssa and Jamie from Love Brigade to see friends play dodgeball, and watch Grizzly Bear.   I had heard of Grizzly Bear, but I had never seen them. I was pleasantly surprised by their live show, and I think Mischa Barton, Solange Knowles (or is that Beyonce?), and Jay-Z all were too. The lines were crazy long, and people were trying to jump the fences (one girl ate shit and fell flat on her face), but overall, everyone seemed to be in to the beautiful weather and awesome music. Check out Grizzly Bear on their site, and see photo evidence of the whole day (and after party) by Nicky Digital. Sundays are fundays!

Love Brigade does it again! Their men’s lookbook for Fall/Winter ’09 is just as awesome as the women’s.  The photos are awesome on their own, and the designs are so new and fresh, I’m telling every guy I know to buy everything.  Look for great details, accessories, and designs to hit stores and online next month, and be assured that it will be unlike any other fall collections out this year.

See the rest of the Lookbook on Cult, and keep an eye out for the collection online (Lovebrigade.com and Karmaloop), and in stores (Redeem in DC, and Love Brigade and Friends at 230 Grand street)

Love Brigade has just released their lookbooks for Fall, and I’m SUPER excited to see all of this stuff hit stores next month.  The women’s line features intricate details on basic tees and dresses, great new fabrics on their classic looks, and innovative designs that you aren’t going to find anywhere else (great job Alyssa!) I can’t wait to see those red (ish) pants with the back detailing, looks SO awesome. The book has a great story to it, and the photos (photog. Rachel Kemper) are absolutely gorgeous.

Check out the rest of the lookbook on Cult, and keep your eye open for the new line in stores (Love Brigade and Friends at 230 Grand, Redeem in Washington DC), and online (Karmaloop.com and the Love Brigade website)

Corridor40 interviewed Jamie Rockaway, designer and co-founder of Love Brigade. Check out the interview here.

Cry Wolf- Located in St. Marks (111), this boutique features goods for men and women from awesome designers such as: 80%20, Chronicles of Never, Creative Recreation, S2Vs, Jeffrey Campbell, Gram, and Nudie.  Find the best shoes, accessories, and clothing from your favorite indie designers worldwide, without having to scour through tons of internet sites.

Inven.tory- Located at Lafayette and Spring, get GREAT deals (outlet pricing) on emerging designers, and catch up on the latest trends! Inven.tory’s inventory changes weekly, so stop in frequently to make sure you get the best stuff! They don’t have a site quite yet, but you can check out their blog for all the latest news about the store, and what you should be wearing.

Gargyle- Located on Orchard near Canal (16A), this store is aiming to revitalize the country club lifestyle, and features designers like Vena Cava, Fred Perry, Karen Walker, and Surface to Air (among others).  They claim to love ‘golf, tennis, concerts, and parties,’ so if you fit into any or all of the above, or just enjoy ‘anything that lets us have fun with our family and friends,’ check out Gargyle.  Shop online if you must, but to get the full country club party experience, you have to stop in!

In God We Trust- They’ve got three stores in town, 265 Lafayette, Ludlow btwn. Stanton and Rivington, and 135 Wythe in Brooklyn.  Stop in for the sickest jewelry, antique and new, as well as fun, adventurous clothing that brings out the vintage nature in everyone.  Check out their site for previews, and stop in to get the real treasures.

Tokyo 7- Located on 7th St. btwn. 2nd and 3rd Ave, this consignment store offers limitless designer goods, everything from Prada, Gucci, D&G, Miu Miu, Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Heatherette, and 5Preview.  Save on anything you could possibly want, and enjoy the ever-changing stock. No site available, sorry to all of you non-NYC natives.

Love Brigade- Located at 230 Grand Street, you’ve probably heard us talk about Love Brigade, but we want you to love them as much as we do.  They sell their original line Love Brigade, a diffusion line (ex.oh), as well as an experimental line (As We Are), as well as selected pieces from other great indie designers.  Stop in and say hi to our friends, and get some awesome clothes while you’re at it!

Assembly- Located on Ludlow btwn. Stanton and Houston, this store is just for the boys (with the occasional women’s accessory filtering through).  Get new and vintage clothing and accessories from the greatest collector in town, with tons of foreign labels and indie stuff, too.  There’s even a vinyl section in the back, so you can get your music and fashion all in once place!

Valley- Located on Elizabeth btwn. Prince and Spring, the ultimate experience in one-stop shopping.  Enjoy looking through clothing from avant-guard designers, and favorites like Grey Ant, Lady Leisure, and Caroline K, and also enjoy the skin, nail, and waxing salon, and a cafe.  This store really has it all, check it out as soon as you can!

Kiosk- Located on Spring St. btwn. Broadway and Mercer, this isn’t exactly a clothing or accessories store, but they sell a bunch of random trinkets and other goodies that would be great for a DIY project.  If you’re in one of those moods to look for something, but you aren’t exactly sure what, head over to Kiosk.  Plus, they’re right next to that window that sells the mini cupcakes, which is awesome.

First Among Equals- Located at 177 Orchard, this store sells 0044, Bess, Dunlin, Michel Berandi, and more (just for guys).  First Among Equals has recently opened a dark downstairs that you enter through a narrow spiral staircase, and enjoy a private shopping feel with handpicked clothes from designers, offering a rare flair that you won’t find anywhere else. Check out their site for up-to-date sales, but don’t miss out on this unique shopping experience.

What’s your favorite store in New York City?

LINK LOVE: Love Brigade Blog

Just approaching their 4-year New York anniversary, Love Brigade was actually conceived in London while Alyssa completed her fashion design degree at London’s Istituto Marangoni. Jamie Rockaway, Love Brigade’s Vice President and co-founder, helped found the company, but sadly, we were unable to rendezvous. Tinypants studied digital arts and science at the University of Florida, and after his move to the Big Apple, he began designing t-shirts for Love Brigade, evolving his involvement in the company. Since their American debut, Love Brigade graduated from a Brooklyn loft to prime retail front in Williamsburg, a location that serves as both the Love Brigade and Friends store, as well as the Love Brigade studio office. 

Since it’s start, Love Brigade’s aesthetic has remained relatively consistent, with the exception of a replacement of the company’s high-end line with Ex-Oh, a recession ready diffusion line. The current Spring/Summer 2009 collection is the first of Love Brigade’s economic conscious diffusion line, providing some remarkable ready-to-wear garments. Love Brigade’s diffusion line will continue into the Fall 2009 collection (which looks pretty incredible I might add!) as the market for high-end fashion continues to digress. The Fall 2009 womenswear is inspired by the transition from a failing friendship to empowerment while the menswear collection themes the wandering man, both containing Love Brigade’s infamous collection story-line. 

Needless to say,  Love Brigade has had an exciting few years, but 2009 has perhaps been one of the best. From their customized Chuck Taylor high-tops, to their work with the Black Eyed Peas, White Tie Affair and Rob Roy, and their shop on Karmaloop,  Love Brigade’s success is honest, raw and real. Alyssa  bid us adieu with some fabulous advice for aspiring fashion designers: “Find the perfect balance between your art and business.”  Hmm, seems to be that the Brigade follows her advice, because as of July 2009, Love Brigade couldn’t look any more perfect! 

GALLERIES: 

Catching Up With Love Brigade 

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Love Brigade Fall 2009 Collection 

Check out Love Brigade here!

My dear friend Maricio Canales, whom I met while working at Love Brigade, just informed me of an awesome party happening in DC this weekend.

LoveBrigade along with two other designers are having their DC Launch Party. For all you “Fashionistas” and DC locals, this is a great opportunity to meet the designers of not only LoveBrigade but of Wrath Arcane and Plastic Heaven. All great labels, all great designs, all great people…Drink, mingle and shop!

My friends at Love Brigade were kind enough to send me the images from their Fall 2009 runway show from St. Louis Fashion Week, and the collection looks amazing. The writers here at Fashion Indie have been lucky enough to establish an amazing relationship with these Brooklyn based designers, and we have enjoyed watching them grow and blossum into a more prominant name in fashion. The latest collection is packed full of that classic Love Brigade style and some amazing new suprises. I’m really excited about the new collection, and I have no doubt in my mind that I’ll be rolling through the Coop in Williamsburg and picking myself up a few pieces.

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Love Brigade Fall 2009 Collection

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Love Brigade Fall 2009 Collection (backstage)

Tomorrow night shop the goods from Brooklyn Royalty, Love Brigade, and Alisha.

It seems as though all Fashion Indie’s favorite friends decided to e-mail us all at the same time. Love Brigade is the focus this time, and damn did they step up to the plate with a look to kill for Fall 2009. The collection features some absolutely amazing pieces, and while I normally focus on the men’s side of the fashion world, it’s the women’s collection that knocked me on my fashion ass this time. The photo shoot really helps to bring out the attitude and story behind the collection, and really compliments the insanely amazing aesthetic that “Going Home” brings to the table. I love love love what the Brigaders have done for the Fall, and they are really securing their dominance not only in the Williamsburg scene, but are really making themselves known in the entire fashion scene as a whole.

For all of you out there looking to stock your store with this awesome collection, be sure to head over to the Love Brigade website for more details…if you know what’s good for you!

Tonight we’re partying with Love Brigade at a fashion duel with LVHRD. We’re not sure what LVHRD is but we’re assuming they are the awesomeness cause they are partying with the Brigaders. Click here to grab some tickets for tonights event.

Becks and I are taking to the streets tonight for Love Brigades Grown and sexy party. I attempted to dress like I make some sense and becks opted for a bit of Brigader loving with her LB earrings. Will give updates if the shizniz is worth mentioning.

Event: Brooklyn Royalty & Friends Fall Sample Sale
Date: Saturday, October 11th
Time: Sample Sale, 12pm-6pm
Location: 3rd Ward (www.3rdward.com)
195 Morgan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Studio B
(near the Grand L train)

Details: Gift Bags to 1st 50 shoppers to make a purchase
            Open Bar Mango Mimosas (till they’re gone)
          
Participating Designers include:
*Brooklyn Royalty
*Love Brigade
*Alisha Trimble
*San & Soni
*VinT Bikini
*MESH NY
*Inspired by Amber
*Angel Lust
*New York Couture

Come get the best deals around on items from your favorite Fashion Indie Week designers!

The Brigaders premiered their newest collection Ex Oh by Love Brigade to a crowd of hungry, hungry hipsters. The lower priced line is perfect for all those who’ve been wanting to discover the Love, but who haven’t had to the cash to dish out on their premium goodies. We’re big fans of the Brigaders, so we’re just excited to finally be able to grab some of their pieces for our closets.

Check out the vid here!

Thanks BBC for everything the video totally rules!

If you like what you’re seeing, then don’t miss your chance to see their much anticipated event this Friday as Love Brigade showcases their newest collection as a part of Fashion Indie Week Brooklyn. And if you were there last year (remember the 2400 people line outside?), then get there early so you don’t miss any of the action…

Love Brigade will be kicking off NYC Fashion Week with something never seen before. Models will not walk down a runway. There will not be a big white box with a 15-minute “get there or miss it” show. Instead, there will be 6 huge platforms, all each with their own installation of models dripped in Spring 09′s VIVA LA FUTURE Collection from our new diffusion line, ex•oh, arousing the sensory systems of all onlookers, atop some of the most high-end contemporary European furniture seen in New York. RSVP soon, lists are limited…. if you remember their last show, 2400 people wrapped around the block so RSVP and show up early! Flyer and images of venue attached.

Friday, September 5th, 2008
@ D’Apostrophe Showroom
394 Broadway
NY, NY 10013
8pm-10pm

DJ set by Finger on the Pulse
Refreshing mixed drinks by Guru and Saaga Vodka
Nightlife photography by ithinkyoureswell.com

Buyers and Press
special showing 8pm-9pm
RSVP at press@lovebrigade.com

General Public
9pm-10pm
RSVP at gen@lovebrigade.com

ENDING TODAY
The sexy lingerie and underthings from Kiki de Montparnasse are up to 75 percent off. Through 8/15. 79 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-965-8070); Sun.?Mon. (12?7), Tues.?Sat. (12?8).

Lower East Side vintage boutique Marmalade is having a sale to prep for fall, with vintage rompers and sundresses up to 50 percent off. Through 8/15. 172 Ludlow St., nr. Stanton. (212-473-8070); Thurs.?Fri (noon?9).

Men’s apparel and footwear for men, women, and children are 30 percent off at Tretorn. 150 Spring St., nr. Wooster St. (646-454-9680); Mon.?Sat. (10?8); Sun. (noon?7).

Cream, the new hip Upper East Side boutique, is taking up to 50 percent off lines like Geren Ford, Anna Sui, and Antik Batik. 1124 Third Ave., nr. 65th St. (212-585-0200); Mon.?Sun. (11?7).

STARTING TOMORROW
Stop by the Love Brigade Co-op for the end-of-summer sale. Select dresses, tops, jackets, and pants from emerging co-op designers will be up to 50 percent off. Through 8/23. 230 Grand St., nr. Driggs Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-715-0430); noon?8.

ENDING SUNDAY
Jumelle’s stock of Mayle, Devotte, and A.P.C. will drop from 30 percent to 75 percent off as the sale progresses; a 3.1 Phillip Lim weekender was $848, but is now $466. Through 8/17. 148 Bedford Ave., nr. N. 8th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-388-9525); Mon. (1?7:30); Tues.?Sat. (noon?7:30); Sun. (noon?7).

The summer stock at Reiss is up to 70 percent off. Pants start at $50 and jackets, coats, and dresses start at $100. Through 8/17. 387 W. Broadway, nr. Spring St. (212-925-5707); Mon.?Wed. (11?8); Thurs.?Sat. (10?8); Sun. (11?7).

With Chanel‘s new gold make-up collection set to hit stores in late summer, it should come as no surprise that gold is the new power color for the fall. We’ve been seeking a good pair of gold jeans for a while, hoping to incorporate them into outfits that require a Midas touch.

Brooklyn Royalty is one designer on point with a collection that incorporates gold and silver jeans for street ready denizens looking to add a bit of shine to their daily grind.

You can find the designer at BrooklynRoyalty.com and shop them on the regular at Love Brigade COOP.

Our favorite Blondie, Alyssa Key from Love Brigade is celebrating another year of being a Brooklyn Royal. Party with her and the Love Brigade crew all night long at Supreme Trading.

Click here to RSVP!!!

7-9Pm
Lola y Maria
175 Rivington Street

RSVP to pr@lolaymaria.com
blog: http://www.lolaymaria.blogspot.com/

Love Brigade, Alex English and Nicky Digital will be partying with French sensation YELLE.  Do not miss this!!!!

Seriously pissed I’m missing this. You better decide to go to this party. It will be INSANE!!!