A Moment in The Limelight

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Those who now attend the gothic church on the corner of 6th Avenue and 20th Street probably pray to the gods of fashion. For the past year it has been the home of The Limelight Marketplace, a maze of over 60 local shops selling everything from artisan crafted jewelry to artisan craft cheese. And jeans, flip flops and fast trends as well. And art. And haircuts. And various tchotchkes. Perhaps they were praying for something a little less scatterbrained. To that end, Limelight owner Jack Manashe has terminated most of his selling tenants as he redefines the place as a department store.

Opening Ceremony Likes Seafaring Embroideries for Spring

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Mock turtlenecks and embroidered knits don’t usually come to mind when you think of Opening Ceremony‘s collections, but nautical inspirations from Morocco and the French Riviera brought out unconventional design details in the brand’s spring 2011 line.

Don’t Be A Hunchback–Trade Your Heavy Tote For One Of These Stylish Backpacks

Edited by The Fashion Web

Commuting is annoying – the traffic, the late trains, the people who can’t walk. Large totes are great for carrying a laptop, wallet, and makeup, but they get easily overloaded and neck-aches ensue. Fellow working women, it’s time to rediscover our childhood BFF–the backpack. Stop leaning to one side while you hustle – there are cool backpacks out there and we can prove it. Check out these 5 fashionable options, that don’t even remotely resemble the monogrammed L.L. Bean sack you had in 5th grade.

This bright pink Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Backpack $158 is super light weight and has top straps too, in case you have a hard time letting go of the tote trend.

Free People’s Russel backpack ($128) has dark brown leather buckles to give it a rustic and vintage look. And there’s shoulder straps – transforming it from a backpack to a messenger bag.

You can never go wrong with a basic backpack, like this Juicy Couture Pendleton Backpack ($248). The wool-blend material and plaid pattern are so in style for this upcoming fall.

The Deux Lux Mixed Media Corduroy Backpack ($68) takes a funky spin on the standard black backpack with the combination of materials and metals. There’s even a zip pocket on the back.

Lucky Brand’s ‘Swingin Solo’ Backpack ($99) will hold everything and last for a long time. With the extra front compartments, you’ll be able to find lipstick and train tickets without taking anything out.

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Vans Classic Three-Way Collaboration

Edited by Jason Chan, Señor

Classic skate shoe company Vans got together with classic wool workers Pendleton and threw in a little bit of classic skater/artist Taka Hayashi to make some pretty cool shoes.  Revealed at Bread & Butter in Berlin, expect these babies to be on feet soon.  More looks after the jump.

SHOP: Pendleton Meets Opening Ceremony Varsity Jacket, $284

Edited by McArthur Joseph

I’m in love with the pattern on this jacket. It’s an easy way to turn any outfit from bland to extraordinary. You can snag this at Opening Ceremony for only $284.

2010 Hot List at Opening Ceremony

Edited by Ann Marie Trietley, Factory Girl

Erin Wasson’s new costume jewelry line LowLuv by Erin Wasson will go on sale at Opening Ceremony this month. The line features chunky cuffs and knuckle rings inspired by Navajo prints and Mexican iconography, and all of it retails at under $250.

LOOKBOOK: Pendleton x Opening Ceremony Spring 2010

Edited by Corey Moran

In what could easily be one of the greatest collaboration of 2009, and now they’re taking it into Spring 2010. The Navajo print is back thank God! As if it wasn’t a bit enough hit this year! The collection looks great, and just happens to make me want to go to the as well, weird?!

Pendleton x Opening Ceremony Sneak Peek

Edited by Corey Moran

Here’s a little sneak peek of the new Pendleton x Opening Ceremony. I am so obsessed with this upcoming trend of Native American/Western patterns. They look amazing in this shoot, and I can’t wait for this look to get a bit more popularized!

via Selectism