Last week I wrote an article informing you of Stylist.com’s epic hunt for America’s Most Stylish Blogger, and with week two under way I want to remind you all to vote (preferably for Nikki Moose, as she clearly deserves to win). You can vote once a day, so get clicking. I have attached the link to Nikki’s site .dirtyflaws. below so you can read about her look this week, as well as cast your vote. So get voting people. Let’s see a truly unique, edgy stylist win for once! I’m getting sick of people praising this middle of the road bullshit.

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Apparently, the women’s designer department of the Chelsea Loehmann’s has tons of merchandise from the Barny’s sale.

READ MORE ABOUT: Brunello Cuccinelli, Dolce & Gabbana, dsquared, helmut lang, Just Cavalli, kate moss for topshop, M Missoni, moschino, Pollini, Prada, roberto cavalli, Valentino RED, Versace

Here are the two latest trends in nails: the above from Prada’s runway, and the below as seen on celebs such as Blake Lively. I can’t lie, I kinda like the clear plastic add on (not necessarily the length) more than the lace, which seems too bulky. What do you guys think?

READ MORE ABOUT: Blake Lively, lace, Nails, plastic, Prada

Leave it to Miuccia Prada to give us clear plastic and crystal shoes for spring 2010.

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Miuccia Prada catered her Spring 2010 collection the the jet-setting businesswoman, providing some structured pieces for the office and many beach ready dresses for vacation time. Prada knows construction, and while the shorts suit is nothing new to the fashion world, her impeccable structure and silhouettes make even the simplest suit look like a conceptual masterpiece. I must admit, I like the first half of the collection, the business side, far more than her minimalist beach prints and crystal encrusted dresses. Afterall, it’s the clean-cut edges that Prada is so well known for!

GALLERY: RUNWAY: Prada Spring 2010

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She told Vogue that “Miuccia Prada as her style icon. To work with Prada or Miu Miu would be the dream. I adore Prada. Miuccia Prada never follows others – I’m so excited to see each new collection.”

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There are actually thirteen according to Harper’s Bazaar:

READ MORE ABOUT: akris, armani, blumarine, Carolina Herrera, derek lam, etro, Max Mara, oscar de la renta, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, tommy hilfiger, Vera Wang, Versace

Lara is also being referred to as he girl with the Brigitte Bardot looks…..okay, I can see some of that, but what I’m most excited about is, the fact that she has a “real body.” You all know what I’m talking about. The opinions and comments that I express here are not in anyway meant to offend anyone, but it is quite refreshing to see someone who can put on a dress and actually “fill it out.” I’m aware that it is the designer’s choice as to the models used to “sport their wares,” but some of the young ladies with the ribs showing and the knees that look as though they are about to snap in two if they walk too fast are a bit too thin for some of the clothes. Hats off to the designers who are using Lara in their shows! read more below from the actual article.

Every so often a truly original model emerges. Lara Stone is 25 – comparatively old in an industry where most are deemed past it by the time they reach their mid-twenties. She is a relatively curvaceous British size 10, with feet that measure a six (instead of sample size seven to eight), wispy fair hair and a noticeable gap between her two front teeth. Yet somehow it’s a mesmerising combination.

Stone’s unique look has designers and fashion editors swooning; Prada contracted her for a semi-exclusive catwalking deal (preventing any other designer from using Stone before she walked in its a/w 09 show), and French Vogue dedicated its entire February issue to her – marking the return of sultry, Brigitte Bardot-esque, womanly proportions. Born in Holland, Stone first emerged when she entered the Elite Model Look competition in 1999. She didn’t win, but the Elite judges glimpsed a flicker of potential in the 15-year-old, and agreed to sign her regardless. After several frustrating years her breakthrough finally came when she made it on to the books at IMG International, and a prestigious catwalk debut in Givenchy’s a/w 06 couture show followed.

This season has seen the renewal of contracts with Givenchy and Hugo Boss, and Stone has also been signed as the face of Jean Paul Gaultier and Jaeger – whose chief executive, Belinda Earl, is quick with praise for the star of its new campaign. ‘Lara is stylish, confident, chic, and most importantly she’s a real woman.’

Perhaps these defining qualities go some way towards explaining the fact that for a/w 09 Stone walked in no fewer than 14 ready-to-wear shows in 19 days, not to mention a further three in Paris last July, when she opened both Chanel’s and Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture shows. She might not fit the stereotype, but this certainly hasn’t stopped her from having the fashion world at her feet. Welcome to a season in the life of Lara Stone.

1.Lara Stone models Jonathan Saunders, February 15, Marc Jacobs, February 16, Diesel Black Gold, February 17.

2. Lara Stone models Anna Sui, February 18, Zac Posen, February 19, Prada, March 1.

3. Lara Stone models Balmain, March 15, Isabel Marant, March 16.

4. Lara Stone models Jean Paul Gautier, March 7, Givenchy, March 8, Stella McCartney, March 9.

5. Lara Stone models Chanel, March 10, Hermes, March 11, Miu Miu, March 12.

READ MORE ABOUT: belinda earl, French Vogue, givenchy, Hugo Boss, jaeger, Jean Paul Gaultier, lara stone, Prada

Shore windows in New York, especially around the holidays, are like real live editorials. Looking at them is the only touristy activity I allow myself to partake in, and images of them often end up as my cell phone background. These Prada windows are giving the holiday displays a run for their money with a decidedly Grace Coddington for US Vogue vibe about them,  I think I’m in love.

SOURCE: Style Clicker

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The fall 2009 Prada campaign featuring models Kendra Spears, Julia Hafstrom, Ymre Stiekema, and Anna de Rijk.

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Sick of waiting in long lines only to find that generic store in SoHo has ran out of your size?  We’ve made a list on stores we love, and that you may have missed.  We’re sure that some of you fashion peeps already know about these wonders, but we want to let everyone else in on the secrets:

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?

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With their Fall ‘09 collections having hit the runway, we’re expecting just as great of a show for Spring 2010 from these top 20 designers.

MAINSTREAMERS

Alexander McQueen:

Each of McQueen’s Fall ‘09 pieces were sculpted to perfection to create forms in unique patterns and versatile shapes.

Marc Jacobs:

Marc Jacobs was all about the bright colors with this collection. Grabbing inspiration from 80s fashion, the neon hues and big shoulders were a hit on the runway.

Prada:

With fur shapes, wool suits, and some knee high boots, Prada styles hit the runway in edgy fashion

Balenciaga:

With draped satin and silk, paired with fitted tops and flowy dresses, the Balenciaga collection was all about luxury and versatility.

Louis Vuitton:

Bubble skirts, coats, and a ton of accessories marched down the runway for Louis Vuitton Fall’09, of course, bright colors added that perfect touch on all pieces.

Donna Karan:

Fitted coats and long skirts accessorized with belts and necklaces produced a strong collection for Donna Karan this fall.

Alexander Wang:

Focusing mostly on blacks and whites, Alexander Wang explored much more with textures for fall ‘09. With each style paired with a matching accessory models looked the part from head to toe.

Moschino:

Ruffles and roses were at the forefront of Moschino’s line up for this Fall ‘09 collection. Navy and black dresses with a hint of red adds that special something to each piece.

Roberto Cavalli:

Lace leggings, fur jackets, and knitted fabrics were all part of Roberto Cavalli’s image for Fall ‘09.

Lanvin:

Leave it to Lanvin to let loose black gloves and intriguing silhouettes down the runway. With dresses and coats in beige, black, and white, the designer remembers the excitement of color with the occasional spark of red.

Proenza Schouler:

Though many designers stuck to inspiration of the past for Fall ‘09, Proenza Schouler kept it modern for the runway. High necks and fitted coats were all a part of the designers vision for the season.

Alexandre Herchcovitch:

Alexandre Herchcovitch was all about the idea of chaos for his fall ‘09 collection. Taking inspiration from big cities, multi-textured coats and printed dresses marched down the runway.

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A. F. Vandevorst:

For Fall ‘09 A.F. Vandevorst dreamt-up silk dresses and fur vests colored in quite a specific scheme. With trenches in variations of beige, green, and black it’s clear that this collection was one of a kind.

ADAM:

Releasing an array of colorful styles, ADAM put forth bright, upbeat separates for Fall ‘09.

Erdem:

It was all about embroidery and intense color for Erdem’s Fall ‘09 collection; lace and satin worked together to create ensembles fit for the runway.

Haider Ackermann:

With flowy dresses under more fitted and architectural coats, Haider Ackermann found that perfect line to combine edge and sophistication.

Ann Demeulemeester:

Stiff black works combined with soft white dresses allowed Ann Demeulemeester to explore the importance of balance for Fall ‘09.

Rodarte:

Working with pale schemes, leathers, and silk-screened styles, Rodarte lead a flood of breathe-taking dresses and skirts down the catwalk.

Phi:

Zippers and sequins were among Phi’s best looks for the Fall ‘09 season. Edgy styles made it clear that the collection was really for the strong and independent woman.

Albino:

Focusing on geometric shapes and silk dresses, bronze, black, and even a few bright-colored numbers made a strong statement when they took the runway.

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Gallery: ADDICT: Prada Fall 2009

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GALLERY: FIRST LOOK: Prada Fall 2009 Lookbook

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The full Prada campaign has been released, my favorite are the detail shots of the shoes splashing in the dark murky waters where the models are lounging. These ads are stunning in their simplicity.

GALLERY: Prada Fall 2009

SOURCE: Fashion Gone Rouge

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Prada’s campaign is styled in the same dark moody manner as the runway show, continuing the use of teased frizzy hair and red sparkling eye-makeup.  The make-up is incredibly more flattering in this lighting, and I’m thrilled that the fishing waders are serving their function. Kendra Spears, Julia Hafstrom Anna de Rijk and Ymre Stiekema star.

SOURCE: Fashion Copious

READ MORE ABOUT: endra Spears, Julia Hafstrom Anna de Rijk, Prada, ymre stiekema

Hedi Slimane shot Prada’s Spring 2009 menswear campaign (above), and it seems like he’s been hired for Fall 09.

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I’m 99% sure that these shoes are illegal, but how crazy are Solefood Shop’s “Canal Street” Air Force Ones!? The gnarly kicks combine several brand-name logos, from Louis Vuitton and Chanel to Fendi and Prada, making them the most ultimate knockoff find! Hilarious how the typical velcro strap is replaced with a watch band.

Thanks Highsnobette!

READ MORE ABOUT: air force one, Chanel, fendi, Louis Vuitton, nike, Prada, Solefood Shop

The 37th Annual Lighthouse International sale starts a week from today and will feature designers like Jason Wu, Christian Lacroix, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, DVF, Hermes, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Prada, YSL, Zac Posen, and others who donated to the sale. There’s a Chanel tweed jacket for $150, a wool Stella coat for $350, a $300 Marchesa gown and even a Dior wedding dress.

There are samples, vintage and slightly worn pieces from more recent runways – including Kim Cattrall’s green Jimmy Choos or her gold Valentino’s (above).

The sale takes place at 110 East 60th Street between Park and Lex from Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16, 11am to 7pm and Sunday May 17th from 11am to 5pm. A one day pass is only $10, four days is $30 and you can buy tickets here.

READ MORE ABOUT: alexander mcqueen, burberry, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, dior, DVF, Hermès, jason wu, Jimmy Choo, kim catrell, lanvin, Marc Jacobs, marchesa, Prada, valentino, ysl, zac posen

Nick Knight’s, SHOWstudio.com is completely changing the way the world experiences fashion. With top designer exclusives, such as Gareth Pugh’s recent video presentation release, the site is quickly becoming a force in media that few in traditional publishing can comprehend.

Next up for the site is an April 28th live broadcast of a Nick Knight photoshoot. Titled Soft Furnishings – The Erotic House of Peter Savile, the shoot will be a sexually charged behind the scenes look at Knight’s July 2009 Wallpaper* magazine shoot.

According to Elle, “Knight’s team will construct an Erotic House, in which they will be sexualizing furniture, fashion and flesh. Expect daily shoot highlights, interviews, set shots, and a scan of the fashion rack, which is promised to be filled with Fall 2009 fashions from Prada, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs.”

Sex & Fashion. Tivo that bitch.

LINKAGE: Fashion Live!

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READ MORE ABOUT: Chanel, FASHION, fashion week, gareth pugh, Marc Jacobs, nick knight, PHOTOGRAPHERS, Prada, yves saint laurent

What if you were stopped on the street and someone offered to buy everything you owned? What would they find? Would the items on your person truly represent who you are…your beliefs, political stance, goals, religious affiliation, or values or would they find random inconsequential items that somehow found their way inside your pocket or purse.

Liu Chang’s exhibit, Buy Everything on You(2006-2008), offers such a snapshot into modern Chinese culture. The artist approached people on the streets and offered to buy everything on their person.

The exhibit consists of all of the items that Liu Chang purchased from individuals on the street placed on a white table. What was most striking was the prevalence of western culture that had been appropriated by the Gen-Y individuals Chang choose for this project.

There was a the usual proliferation of western cultural hallmarks such as denim jeans, cotton t-shirts, sneakers, and cell-phones, as well as certain items, like seaweed, personal tissues, and Chinese currency that serve as place markers and reminders that these individuals were not your average American suburban teens, but rather represented a new Chinese identity forged from a communist country whose current wealth is the result of capitalist enterprise.

A new China that is intent on capitalizing on consumers’ needs and desires for new things and supplying the West’s ever-growing demand for quick, cheap, and disposable fashions. Most interesting, is that Chang chose a canvas which showcases both contemporary consumer proclivities as well as outlines the social and personal forces that help us to define ourselves—our clothing.

These new millennial individuals have much more freedom of personal expression than their ancestors living under the dictate and rules of Mao Tse-tung. In this era of communist China, citizens were expected to dress in uniformity wearing clothing which showed no difference in rank or gender, consisting of a military-style tunic-like jacket, short trousers, and cloth-peaked caps. Dress was used to express a national rather than individual identity.

Today, a rapidly growing upper and middle class seeks to enhance its identity and quality of life with luxury products. Much of Chinese spending is driven by people’s desire to enhance their own social status and visibility by an association with famous brand names. In recent years, it has not been uncommon to see owners of a new suit conspicuously “forget” to remove the brand name and price tag that revealed the maker and high price of their new apparel.

Also fueling this demand for luxury products is that China now has an entire population of young, affluent males, called Little Emperors, who have grown up during the one-child only policy and thus, have been afforded many more liberties from their parents as only children.

Recognizing both China’s demand and ability to purchase these designer items, luxury brands, such as Prada, LVMH, and Armani, have and continue to scout new locations to open boutiques in China. Analysts predict that, as China’s average per capita income grows, it will become the world’s second-largest purchaser of luxury goods by 2015 and accounting for the sale of 29 percent of all luxury good sales worldwide(http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Luxury_Consumption_in_China ).

Many more designer brands are looking toward the Far East as the demand for luxury products face sharp declines in Western Europe and the United States. In sharp contrast, the West is reworking the paradigm for luxury, which involves less the acquisition of high end products and instead centers on the luxury of intangibles (time, freedom, and personal satisfaction).

The recession has now forced us all to stop, pull out the things on our person, and truly question if we really are only the sum of our possessions.

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READ MORE ABOUT: cartier, chinese, gen-y, Hermès, liu chang, LVMH, mao tse-tung, Prada

This radio active looking spread is the collaborative effort of photographer Michelle Matiyow and Lians with paint work by Vincent Sherk. Using pieces from Dries Van Noten, Yigal Azrouel and Prada, this editorial is surely gives color a new meaning.

READ MORE ABOUT: dries van noten, hintmag, Michelle Matiyow, Prada, radio active, Vincent Sherk, yigal azrouel

Miuccia Prada didn’t fail to impress with a collection that took the gladiator look to a whole new level. We’ve got the video after the jump.

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Prada’s menswear campaign for Spring 2009 was shot by Hedi Slimane and features Louis and Claude Simonon, sons of Paul Simonon.

The images are subdued and modern, and expectedly elegant. 

GALLERY: Prada Menswear Spring 2009.

READ MORE ABOUT: Claude Simonon, Hedi Slimane, Louis Simonon, paul simonon, Prada