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Do Not Disturb: SSENSE Gets Hot and Steamy in Room 418

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:27:39 +0000

Any good girl will tell you it’s best to leave a little to the imagination. The people we are left to imagine in this editorial by SSENSE, seem to no longer wonder what lies beneath their covetable clothes. While the two canoodlers are playing nookie off-camera, we get a glimpse at each article of clothing artfully flung off their chiseled, super skinny yet well endowed bodies. The spread springs sexy, ready to get your mind geared towards the day of the Valentine, but it also invokes the work of Bret Easton Ellis, like American Psycho. Enter “Room 418″ with caution; these two lovebirds may not always play by the Rules of Attraction.

SHOE ENVY: 3.1 Phillip Lim Beige Akita Lace-Up Booties

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:18:11 +0000

Rubber booties have never looked this chic, trimmed in black and white pebbled leather and stacked upon a wood-like leather sole. 3.1 Phillip Lim, as always, delivers elegance with an edge through his footwear, and these Beige Akita Lace-Up Booties are a testament to his flair. Five inch stilettos give a classic boost while laces and perforations add a street-smart aesthetic. We’ve fallen in love in a matter of minutes.

Get them for $850 at SSENSE.

SHOE ENVY: Alexander Wang Leather Aida Heels

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:04:04 +0000

Two shades of cool cobalt blue meet a crisp white heel and sole fit to make any foot jealous. Distressed scaled leather reminds of snakeskin, just how Alexander Wang intended, we’re sure. Pebbled leather trim sits on a white wooden sole with tonal stitching. A near 5-inch tapered stiletto heel gives just enough boost to get you walking tall. Can I get this in six or seven different colors please?

Get into them for $475 at SSENSE.

Loco for Leather Blouses

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:53 +0000

Leather is like the universal language of love. What is better to both give and receive than a jacket, gloves, handbag or wallet made with a soft and buttery hyde? As the new year calls for new fashion obsessions, this material has been taking another garment by storm. Joining the ranks of popular leather goods is the blouse and, like it or not, we’ve been seeing it everywhere. When done well, it looks chic and surprisingly quite delicate. After seeing these eight leather blouses we want hanging in our closets, tell us, do you love or loathe the trend?

SHOE ENVY: Marc by Marc Jacobs Studded Platform Booties

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:30:33 +0000

A girl walks into a bar, jacket leather and boots studded, her motorcycle still dusty from the ride. Okay, so maybe I only wish I was the girl on the bike, but with these Marc by Marc Jacobs Studded Platform Booties, I can at least pretend. Gold tone studs and a matching logo printed at the heel stand on a reasonable 3.5-inch rubber sole. If you’re looking for a leather boot embodying the perfect mixture of sexy and badass, you’ve met your match.

Get them for $350 at SSENSE.com.

I’m Dreaming of a Blue Christmas

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:44:57 +0000

I’m dreaming of a blue Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Maybe it’s because I’m a Jew and it’s Chanukah, and blue and white are our team colors, but from ice to vibrant to navy, blue is permeating the season of cheer. Check some pieces we’re crushing hard on, cause baby, we’ve got the holiday blues.

Indie Wish List: What Amanda Wants for Christmas

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:30:44 +0000

Throughout the month of December, we are giving you 25 days of gift guides so you can click and purchase without really thinking at all. And just in case you wanted to buy your favorite indie a little something for the holidays, we’re laying those lists in front of you too. Here are the six items I am most coveting for Christmas this year.

25 Days of Gift Guides: For Your Girlfriend

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:00:57 +0000

On day two of FashionIndie’s 25 days of gift guides, we want to assist all you lost gentlemen, and ladies, on what to get that special woman in your life – your girlfriend.

Cyber Monday Sales and Codes!!!

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:14:11 +0000

Whether you’ve decided to hang back from the elbow-heavy crowds of Black Friday or you’re coming home home battered, bruised and bag-ful, Cyber Monday is waiting for you. Experience shopper’s anxiety and euphoria all at once from the comfort of your couch, and take advantage of these super saving sales from brands and stores we love. As we hear of more sales and checkout codes, we’ll add them here. Happy Thanksgiving, indies. And happier shopping.

[Unless otherwise noted, these sales will take place Monday, November 28, 2011]

For the Wear-and-Returners: Rent The Runway Fresh – their Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment with SPF 15 (a $22.50 value) – free with any purchase! 20% Off any Gift Card Up to $50 Spend $50 – $100, Receive a $15 Gift Card Spend $100- $200, Receive a $25 Gift Card Spend $200, Receive a $50 Gift Card

For the On Point Trenders: isaay.com 20% off from Friday, November 25th – Monday, November 28th by using the coupon code “ISAAY11″ at checkout!

For the Yogi: BeyondYoga.com Savings of up to 90% on luxurious active wear and lifestyle pieces.

For the Super Glam: Madison Boutique Everything, with the exception of jewelry and sale items, will be 30% off.

For the Beauty-full: Villa Borghese 12pm-4pm EST 25% off. The promo code is 25CYBER11 Instant Gratification Insta-Firm Platinum Duo – 2 for $40 – $158 value

For the Indie shopper: Shavonne Deann 20% off from 5am-Midnight

For the Vintage-like Lover: Nissa Jewelry 25% off all sale items – use code THANKS25 at checkout

For the Shoe Obsessed: Solestruck Friday 30% off. Saturday 40% off. Sunday & Monday 50% off all sale goods (there are over 900 styles of them!)

For the Accessory Scout: endless.com November 27-28 $30 off $100 orders, $60 off $200 orders, and $100 off $300 orders. Now through monday, 33%. Starting November 29th, there will be 12 daily deals through December 12th.

For the Cocktail Dresser: Jay Godfrey $100 for a $200 credit. Sale period for 7 days.

For the Comfortably Worn: Esprit 40% off site-wide

For the Full Ranger: Piperlime 20% off site-wide

For the Super Hot: Dannijo 20% off site-wide except Mr. Dannijo and Fallen Whistles

For the Thong Song: Hanky Panky Boyshorts, panties, camis and tops up to 50% off. Thongs as low as $11.99. Free ground shipping.

For the Bling Bling: Judith Ripka $100 off any silver. $1000 off all gold.

For your Mom: Via Spiga 20% off site-wide

For the Kid Inside: ToyWatch 50% off Cyber Monday-Wednesday

For Drool Worthy Pieces: ssense enter ssensecm for 30% off

For the Daintiest: Ella Moss 30% off with the code GLITTER

For the Cheap Trick: Karmaloop Spend $60 get 30% plus free shipping, spend $100 get additional $10 gift code, spend $150 get additional $20 gift code, spend $250 and get additional $40 gift code. Spend $350 get 40%, free shipping and $60 gift code using coupon code CYBERMON.

For the Dancer: Danskin 40% off any order plus free shipping on orders over $60 using coupon code CYBERMON

For the Jean Purist: Levi’s 25% off now through Monday with the code THANK25

SHOE ENVY: Alejandro Ingelmo Origami Triple Layer Booties

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:29:42 +0000

Ai yai yai, that’s some sexy suede action going on there Mr. Alejandro Ingelmo. A triple layered triangular cut design, trimmed in pebbled leather, stands tall on 5-inch tapered stilettos. Let the origami design envelope your ankles on this bright fall day.

You can snag these booties for $995 at SSENSE.com. But wait, have you entered for a chance to win a $500 SSENSE gift card on FashionIndie yet? Check out the contest now and let us buy one shoe for you.

Fashion Fix: Top Online Shopping Sites

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:40:32 +0000

You are currently looking at the world’s largest shopping mall: the Internet. It’s a maze of stores where shopping directories are few and entirely too far between. That’s why we’ve rounded up the greatest boutiques on the interwebs, and wisely categorized them for your pleasure and ease. From the most ferocious footwear to the most luxurious labels, we’ve got a shop for every wallet’s capacity.

WIN: SSENSE $500 Gift Card

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:35:09 +0000

We have a $500 gift card to ultra luxe website SSENSE up for grabs. Click to find out more.

If you haven’t browsed the men’s and women’s offerings on SSENSE.com lately, you’re missing some of the coolest designer fashion and accessories to come from the Canadian retailer yet. Whether your vice is Givenchy dresses, spiked Fallon accessories or sky-high Jeffrey Campbell boots, SSENSE is the place to go when you’re looking to do some serious shopping. Whatever you’re looking to buy, you can always count on SSENSE to have the chicest offerings online.

How can you win $500 worth of merchandise from SSENSE.com?

1. Head over to the SSENSE Facebook page, “Like” it

2. In the comments below, show us what you would buy from their site and why you want it. Be sure to include a link to the product!

The best comment & most stylish buy wins! Good luck and happy shopping.

5 Mens Shoes That’ll Get You Dancing

McArthur Joseph — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:01:46 +0000

As you might have noticed Footloose has pretty much taken over our website for the last few days. That plus our awesome dance party put us in the dancing mood. So kick off your Sunday shoes and slip into one of the 5 pairs of shoes that will keep you boogieing all night long.

SHOE ENVY: Rick Owens Steps Up the Boot

Jessica Lapidos — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:29:26 +0000

Hunching forward like a slinky, easing tunes like an accordion, this boot is stunningly space age. Rick Owens just stepped it up with levels of layered jut that reshaped the shoe. But look at it from the front…

Ditch the Coat, Take a Cape

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:41:09 +0000

This is a call to arms, to remove them from the narrow shafts of coat sleeves. Let them live with the rest of the body underneath a cape or a drape. The shape is free and flowing, the cuts are crafty and they’ve got a wrappable capacity that keeps you roasty toasty. As they say, keep the chest warm, the arms will take care of themselves.

Body Balancing Backpacks

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:12:26 +0000

Everyone can use a little balance from time to time. And what Spa Week and Czeching out foreign spas have made me realize is that our backs are a precious, precious place. Even out the load you carry by taking on a backpack, and save the hunch for editorial. Right now, you can win the sleek Botkier Misha backpack on FashionIndie. But in case you’re not the lucky winner, here are 10 more that we love.

Uptown Chic / Downtown Sleek: Balmain Fur Jacket

Brittany Crane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:30:35 +0000

We are absolutely drooling over this Balmain fur collar jacket. Think its too much of one style to be worth the ultimate investment piece? We thinks a not. Check out how we style today’s Uptown Chic/Downtown Sleek.

Armadillo Shoe for Men

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:21:41 +0000

I hardly thought a sneaker would evoke stirrings of Alexander McQueen armadillo heels, but leave it to Rick Owens to flatten that out.

They won’t leave guys standing nearly a foot off the ground, but they do create that top side that juts.

Have you ever seen anything like them??

Stomp out of Montreal’s newest boutique, SSENSE, in Rick Owens Turbo Geo Basket Sneakers for $1,475.

Luxury Lands In Montreal: Shop SSENSE

Samantha Lim — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:11:49 +0000

If you haven’t heard of SSENSE.com by now, my friends you are in for a treat (the stylish kind, not the caloric kind). SSENSE is a killer online luxury retailer with just one brick-and-mortar shop located on a beautiful cobblestoned street in Old Montreal. The site has been a major influence in online luxury retail since 2003, with over 10 million visitors monthly and over 400,000 visitors per day.

SSENSE AUGUST 2010 EDITORIAL SHOT BY SAAD AL-HAKKAK / STYLED BY MELISSA MATOS

The Fashion Web — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:21:56 +0000

© by Ssense / Photography Saad Al-Hakkak / Styling Melissa Matos / Hair, Makeup & Headpieces Andrew Ly / Model Ty States at Sutherland Models SSENSE Website

LINK:http://coutequecoute.blogspot.com/2010/08/ssense-august-2010-editorial-shot-by.html

SHOP Bess: Thigh Tights, $396

Kirby Marzec — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:01:46 +0000

My leather binge strikes again! Leather leggings are all the rage right now, and leave it up to the designers at Bess to make a pair worth every penny. Bess’ thigh tights are a cotton lycra pant with stretch lambskin leather, thigh high legs. The stretch stitching and seems at the knees make these leggings not only fashionable, but comfortable and resilient!

Get it at: Ssense

SHOP: Aqua di Lara Bathing Suit, $325

Saynt — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:03:31 +0000

Finding a bathing suit that properly expresses your New Yorker status is one that at times requires the default American Apparel black top and bottoms purchase. Fortunately, SSENSE.com has found the perfect Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Black Chic Bikini (in this case though, it’s the perfect one piece).

Purchase the only suit you’ll need this summer, here, or check out what’s brewing at SSENSE’s Canadian shop.

SSENSE Brings Herchovitch, Margiela, and Rick Owens to Haute Hungry Canadians

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:00:22 +0000

This spring, SSENSE is introducing designers Alexandre Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens Drkshdw, Twenty8Twelve, Milly, Current/Elliot and Kris Van Assche to their boutique, which already includes labels like Acne, Ksubi, Robert Rodriguez, Clu and Black Halo. This, along with the re-launch of their flagship boutique, puts SSENSE in high demand.

Opening in April 2009, on the corner of famous St. Paul street in Montreal’s historic Old Port, the two-story boutique boasts over 80ft of window display space showcasing fashion’s most exclusive design labels. The store’s interior, dominated by black brushed metal and glass, is a modern update to the boutique’s antiquated facade. On the main floor, luxury designers Alexander Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela and Rick Owens will be paired with artistic, avant-garde brands. A steel and marble staircase leads underground to the second floor, where labels like OAK, Current/Elliot and Acne can be found.

This addition to the already well-styled website, ssense.com, will add a bit of punch to its merchandising mix. A boutique that carries Herchcovitch, Margiela and Owens in the same space almost makes me wish I was Canadian, almost.

10 Little Black Dresses

Kirby Marzec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:56:17 +0000

With the holidays rapidly approaching, there are more cocktail parties, family gatherings, fancy dinners and holiday festivities than ever before! What could be better to wear than a classic, always adorable and stylish little black dress? Dress it down with a cardigan and some boots for a pre-Christmas dinner with the grandparents. Dress it up with heels and jewelry for a night under the mistletoe at your best friend’s swanky holiday bash! Really, the possibilities are endless! Too much holiday shopping have your wallet looking a bit empty? Here are some of my favorite dresses that can fit any budget and any style! (Photos in order from least expensive to most expensive):

ASOS Tiered Ruffle Dress: £45 or about $70 (Available at Asos.com)

Firetrap Body Con Dress: £55 or about $85 (Available at Asos.com)

Quontum Bow Halter Dress: £65 or about $100 (Available at Asos.com)

Kookai Cornelli Embellished Dress: £75 or about $115 (Available at Asos.com)

French Connection Full Skirted Prom Dress: £120 or about $185 (Available at Asos.com)

Filippa K Black Boob Zip Up Dress: $399 (Available at Ssense.com)

Designers Remix Prettystar Black Bubble Dress: $427 (Available at Ssense.com)

Mint Jodi Arnold $475 (Availabe at Net-a-porter.com)

Valentino Red Mock Neck Tie Back Dress: $550 (Available at Ssense.com)

Alexander McQueen Piped Trim Dress: $2,130 (Available at Net-a-porter.com)

Visit Asos, Ssense and Net-a-Porter today!