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Tasteful Not Tacky: Prada Makes Costume Jewelry

I couldn’t be less of a fan of costume jewelry. Something about oversized cubic zirconia, blinding bling and a rainbow of jewels thrown together doesn’t exactly make an outfit look elegant or glamourous. Actually, it does exactly the opposite, making the wearer appear to be gawdy and lacking in the taste department. Well, remind me to bite my tongue the next time I generalize and say “all costume Jewelry is tacky,” because Prada truly picked up the slack for all costume jewelry designers everywhere. 

Finally! Costume jewelry that is modern, chic, glamorous and wearable, all at the same time! Unlike some of the antique pieces, the Prada costume jewelry won’t exactly break the bank (pieces range anywhere from $200-$800). I absolutely adore the sleek black chain-link necklace as well as the gold geometric choker! Just in time for the holidays, you might want to leave Santa an extra cookie and a taller glass of milk! 

Thanks NYLON!

Sick Of The Blackberry Or iPhone? Try This

LG has finally revealed the new LG Prada II. The product features a full QWERTY keyboard and will retails for close to $850. The phone is not lacking though, it has a full touch screen and 7 mega pixel camera. Though I can’t imagine ever giving up my iPhone, if I had to I think I would take this before a Blackberry. Bummer for the US though, we won’t be seeing the phone released here.

Thanks LikeCool

Knock Off Those Designers And Grab Me A Pair Of Those Knocks

Think the next counterfeit designer item is the new Louis Vuitton bag? Think again. The new counterfeit obsession, among us, is now blue jeans. Of the highly imported are True Religion, Joe’s Jeans and Antik Denim. Intercepting a whopping $18 million worth of apparel, customs officials have made it clear that the counterfeit items are rising in numbers from year to year.

“The counterfeiting problem exists with Rolex watches and high-end jeans because people want the cachet without spending the money.” says a property protection attorney from Chicago

People no longer want to stroll through central park with their knock-off rolex and peeling logo on a faux Prada purse. Jeans are carrying the weight of this side of the market. It truly is a substantial undertaking, and a surprising one at that.

Mag Hag: Another Magazine

On Saturday night Another Magazine held a dinner to launch its new autumn issue, coinciding with the start of New York Fashion Week. For the venue, founder Jefferson Hack chose artist Dustin Yellin’s studio in Red Hook, and for the entertainment, modern dance troupe Stephen Petronio Company. Guests at the party, which was sponsored by Bamford, included Craig McDean, Leigh Lezark, Veruschka, and Mark Ronson.

Also in issue 15: Another Magazine embarks on a very special road trip with cover star Scarlett Johansson… takes a fantastic voyage through the archives of the most beautiful woman in the world, Veruschka…. and delves into the brilliant mind of Miuccia Prada via her art collection. Plus a brand new 30-page literary supplement.

Thanks Dazed Digital

Trendspark: See Through Lace

A big theme of the Fall 2008 Prada collection was doily patterned separates. On the runway they layered different colored lace shirts over skirts, to create a highly textured look. They also utilized this trend over solid shirts, to make the lace pop. The whole look speaks to Prada’s riche art girl aesthetic.

Prada also presented the trend in muted beige shirts mixed with neon skirts

Here is the trend as worn by Maggie Gyllenhaal promoting the Dark Knight in Tokyo

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Eye “Popping” Covers

Fashion forward magazine, Pop, has created six amazing Fall issue covers.  Also similar to Italian Vogue, Pop features women of color. Each cover features a different iconic model: Jourdan Dunn, Naomi Campbell, Agyness Deyn, Oluchi Onweagba, Natalia Vodianova and Amber Valletta grace the covers, in Prada. The issue pays homage to the 80’s era and moreover the fabulousness of 80’s fashion culture. The culmination of stunning supermodels and love for Studio 54 should make this issue it’s best yet! Pick up a copy!    

Thanks to NY Mag for the pictures!