Transform the Body With Verlaine’s Fall 2011 Collection

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

What is the dark, global woman to wear with so many cookie-cutter brands and overdone trends cluttering the market and the media? Where can the American girl with European and Asian tastes find something to suit all her style requirements? High-end womenswear line Verlaine, inspired by things like shadows, darkness, geometry and fluidity, has the formula. Started in New York City by Javier Garcia, this label uses distorted proportions and distressed fabrics to create gorgeous garments that take the female figure to a whole new level of beauty. Made in the United States, many garments are made without seams, where one piece of fabric sourced from Italy or Japan wraps the body like rising smoke. I got the chance to preview the Verlaine fall 2011 collection, and I was blown away by its abstruse beauty. Click through to see the collection lookbook.

BROADCAST: Forget Diamonds, Lingerie Is A Girl’s Best Friend

Edited by Jason Chan, Señor

The heat is waning, the fall months are coming, and everyone and their mother will soon be bundling up.  There’ll be sweaters and coats and frumpiness to spare.  But never far from our minds will be the yearning for that summer sexiness.  Designer Alisha Trimble understands.  Her new lingerie collection, Blanche DuMois, will be debuting its S/S 2011 looks this Friday to keep you focused on next season.

Pas De Deux Looks To Compliment Brother Store Odin

Edited by Corey Moran

Pas De Deux is the sister store for the popular East Village boutique Odin. While most people expected a tomboyish feel to the boutique, with a lack of femininity, most were surprised to see quite the opposite. Pas De Deux stocks some of the most coveted women’s labels, and has already become a top shop for fashion hungry females. Does this really come as any surprise? Store owners Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi have been doing this for years.

Thanks to We Are The Market for the image