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SNEAK PEAK: J. Aldridge for Urban Outfitters Holiday Collection

Fashion Indie October 22 at 1:20 | Comments

SNEAK PEAK: J. Aldridge for Urban Outfitters Holiday Collection fashion

Sea of Shoes girly J. Aldridge’s second collection for Urban Outfitters is now available online.

The Amelia Effect

Missa October 21 at 11:15 | Comments

With the upcoming bioflick Amelia scheduled to open in theaters soon, interest in the aviator has sparked once again—especially in her style. Earhart has long been a source of inspiration for designers and stylists and with a few key items, you can have the look for this fall.

1. Bomber Jacket, Silence & Noise, $128- www.urbanoutfitters.com
2. Silk Bow Blouse, Robert Friedman, $266.71- www.mytheresa.com
3. Pleated Pants, Preen Line, $485- www.lagarconne.com

LOOKBOOK PREVIEW: Urban Outfitters Holiday 09

Rebecca Alexander, Editor October 8 at 3:04 | Comments

LOOKBOOK PREVIEW: Urban Outfitters Holiday 09 fashion

A bit early for Holiday previews, but since we just saw Spring 2010, guess this isn’t far off.

SHOP OAK: Grey Cropped Wide Sweater; $162

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor September 18 at 4:40 | Comments

This piece may be a little bit too Urban Outfitters for some, but I’ve seen the look tastefully done on the ladies and I kinda like how it looks on the guys too! I would definitely try this cropped sweater over a shirt and tie…could look really cool!

Get it at Oak!

3 Ways to Wear: A Leather Jacket

Missa September 3 at 11:26 | Comments

From runway shows to various celebrities, the classic leather jacket has been popping up everywhere. There are many ways to wear this look tough—you can sweeten it up with a frilly skirt or add a funkier twist by incorporating patterns and colors.

Here are three different ways you can sport this look, using the Plastic Island’s Black Moto Jacket from www.chickdowntown.com ($180.00):

Outfit 1: Skirt- $17.80, www.forever21.com
Top- $97.00, www.boutiquetoyou.com
Socks- $12.00, www.urbanoutfitters.com
Boots- $795.00, www.kirnazabete.com

Outfit 2: Jeans- $80.00, www.topshop.com
Top- $19.90, www.forever21.com
Shades- $275.00, www.bloomingdales.com
Shoes- $79.95, www.stevemadden.com
Bag- $50.99, www.macys.com

Outfit 3: Dress- $52.99, www.modcloth.com
Tights- $14.99, www.urbanoutfitters.com
Flats- $375.00, www.bluefly.com
Ring- $123.00, www.maxandchloe.com
Clutch- $235.40, www.endless.com

A Noose for Each Month

Missa September 1 at 10:06 | Comments

It’s officially now September, which means the days will begin to get shorter as well as colder. Scarves are definitely an item you will need to wear within the upcoming months, but let’s not pile the wool around our necks just yet.

Here are scarves that are appropriate for each of the remaining months of this year, in both style and material.

September: $42.00, www.piperlime.com, $10.00, www.topshop.com
October: $19.50, www.ardenb.com, $48.00, www.madisonlosangeles.com
November: $42.00, www.anthropologie.com, $28.00, www.urbanoutfitters.com
December: $35.00, www.fredflare.com, $195.00, www.shopbop.com

TRENDSPARK: Cuff Earrings

Monique Montagnese, Contributor August 24 at 12:56 | Comments

Seen on the runways at Alexander Wang and popping up on blog queens such as Rumi from Fashion Toast you can expect this no pain lots of gain trend to be everywhere. Budget friendly options come from Nasty Gal, 80’s Purple and Urban Outfitters incase you thew yours out from the middle school days, when you weren’t allowed to get pierced and had to fake it until you made it. I’m still content to fake it, especially with all these amazing options.

SOURCE: Cut Blog

The Betsey Birthday

Missa August 13 at 12:08 | Comments

If you’re looking for an outfit that’s wild and out-there, Betsey Johnson is the go-to designer. Where else can you find a florescent purple dress with hot pink flowers attached to the skirt? The designer celebrated her 67th birthday this week in the same, unique fashion by visiting various Betsey Johnson stores in the NYC area and mingling with customers.

In honor of the platinum-blonde designer, here are some Betsey-inspired pieces that are sure to bring out your playful side.

1. Tights, $18.00, www.UrbanOutfitters.com
2. Skirt, $24.99, www.CharlotteRusse.com
3. Dress, $33.00, www.Lulus.com
4. Necklace, $8.00, www.WetSeal.com

ONLINE SALES: Urban Outfitters

Hillary Frazier, Style Editor July 29 at 2:52 | Comments

Check your email, Urban’s having a sale.

ENVY ALERT: Sea of Shoes’ Jane Aldridge Inspires Holt Renfrew Window Display

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor July 22 at 1:03 | Comments

I have a hard time believing that Jane Aldridge, the girl behind Sea of Shoes, could have a better life. From an extensive wardrobe/ shoe collection to a current collaboration with Urban Outfitters and now a window display at Canada’s department store, Holt Renfrew, this girl is really making it big. Holt Renfrew has payed window-display tributes to other bloggers, such as The Sartorialist and Jak & Jil, but to be 17-years-old and in the window of a department store is quite the accomplishment! So, when does Fashion Indie get a window display?

SHOP Jeffrey Campbell| Oxford Booties| Sale $99

Rebecca Alexander, Editor July 7 at 3:34 | Comments

SHOP Jeffrey Campbell| Oxford Booties| Sale $99 fashion

Sleek leather lace-up bootie from one of my fave shoe designers, Jeffrey Campbell, perfect color grey with buckle strap detailing at the side.

Buy them at Urban Outfitters

THE INNER-VIEWS OF FASHION: Mitra Khayyam Of Blood Is The New Black

Hillary Frazier, Style Editor July 7 at 3:01 | Comments

Sadly, the ‘RIP YSL’ shirts by Brian Lichtenberg are out of print, but I’ve been in love with them ever since I first spied them in some band’s photoshoot. I discovered they were first sold on Blood Is The New Black, and after going to their site found out they feature a ton of awesome designers. I had a chance to chat via email with owner Mitra Khayyam to find out what BITNB is all about:

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Fashion Indie: How did you start Blood Is The New Black?

Mitra Khayyam: The concept for blood is the new black came from my thesis paper from Parsons. After college I had many jobs, and after being a disgruntled employee, I decided that I wanted to start my own company and be my own boss. And with that I pulled out my thesis paper and decided that I could actually start an artist based t-shirt company. We were lucky, Keren Richter had already been approached by Urban Outfitters to design tees for them, but they wanted to pay her just a tiny fraction of what the tees would sell for. Instead we ended up selling them Blood is the New Black x Keren Richter shirts. Win-win!

FI: What do you look for in the designers you feature?

MK: I love art that can evoke all sorts of emotions. I love to collaborate with different types of artists, because each one can add a different mood to the collection. Generally I love irreverence and humor so if an artist can make me smile it goes a long way. But I also feel a connection with ones that make me question everything and anything and hit me deep. I guess it depends from day to day.

FI: Who is a designer you’d really like to collaborate with?

MK: I think Brooklyn based designer Maya Hayuk is amazing, as is Aurel Schmidt

FI: Are you a designer yourself?

MK: I am not a designer but I greatly appreciate the aesthetics abilities of people around me. Due to my lack of art skills I love finding new artists and introducing people to them.

FI: Where do you hope to take your company next?

MK: Blood is the new black is a company that introduces our customers to new artists; I want to be able to expand this knowledge online and well as on print. I can see Blood is the New Black as a way for people to read about new art, find out what is up and coming and own a piece of that work.

FI: Any advice for other artists/designers out there hoping to ‘make it’?

MK: It will take some sweat, hard work, and determination to make it. You have to believe in your product. You also have to surround yourself with people who believe in your vision as well. Don’t think you’re going to make it overnight, or that you can coast off any success. Always try to take it to next level. And love every minute of it.

FI: If you had $1000 to blow on a shopping spree, what designers would you buy from?

MK: APC and Alexander Wang. With a few of my own t-shirt blanks thrown in for good measure.

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Check out Blood is the New Blacks site for more info on which designers they feature, and to shop online. Follow them on twitter for a 25% EXCLUSIVE discount to followers until July 9th!

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Ann-Sofie Back for Cheap Monday, Spring 2010

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor July 2 at 1:41 | Comments

Urban Outfitters is in for a trendy, American grunge treat with Ann-Sofie Back’s first line for denim label, Cheap Monday. As the newest creative director for the Stockholm based brand, Back has infused her staple gothic-trash vibe in a series of dresses, tanks, shorts and denim pieces, produced by Orjan Andersson. I can see the holed pull-over, stringy skirt and cut-out boots flying out of stores in a matter of minutes!

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Ann-Sofie Back for Cheap Monday, Spring 2010

Thanks Fashionologie!

FYI DIY-ers: Urban Outfitters Event!

Hillary Frazier, Style Editor July 1 at 11:11 | Comments

FYI DIY ers: Urban Outfitters Event! fashion

I want to go to this event SO badly. For all you DIY fanatics (in NY, of course), Urban Outfitters is hosting an event to teach you all the ins and outs of being a great DIYer. Space is limited (60 spaces) so reserve your spot quickly, and they’re also featuring a contest for VIP spots, email tmgong@gmail.com with a photo of your best DIY project and what the art means to you, and you may be one of the lucky 10! Hope to see you all there!

SOURCE: Six Six Sick

COLLAB HO: Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes X Urban Outfitters

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor June 24 at 3:09 | Comments

Fellow blogger, Jane Aldridge (from Sea of Shoes), recently designed a capsule collection for Urban Outfitters, giving us yet another reason to envy the YSL cage-heel wearing teen. With a “Victoriana meets gladiator warrior” vibe, the shoes are very much Aldridge’s style and will undoubetly be appealing to the typical Urban Outfitters customer. Due on shelves next month, you might see my resurrect my flat wearing days with those adorable laced flats! Ugh, is it just me or is it getting easier and easier to hate this girl?!

Check out the entire press release at Sea of Shoes!

STREET HEROES: Chloe, New York

Hillary Frazier, Style Editor May 29 at 12:35 | Comments

STREET HEROES: Chloe, New York fashion

First of all, the photographer did a great job with this shot. Secondly, I love her outfit. That belt is really cool, and different from whatever you’d find at Urban Outfitters (not that I don’t like Urban Outfitters, I just praise effort). The green looks great with her hair color, and the blouse is definitely a step above a tshirt for me (that would’ve been easy).

SOURCE: Racked

[Photo by Daniel Krieger]

Rachel Comey For Urban Outfitters

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor May 12 at 4:57 | Comments

Contributor by Rachel Comey recently hit the shelves of Urban Outfitters. All three shoe styles, which are very reasonably priced, are very much a vintage-esque addition to any wardrobe. While the leather sandals and heels aren’t anything terribly special, the canvas, grosgrain lace and leather heeled oxfords are pretty cute. Forget the vintage store hunt, it looks like Urban Outfitters has those 70’s inspired shoes afterall! But hurry, I’d bet my bottom dollar that these kicks go quickly!

Check out the Contributor by Rachel Comey for Urban Outfitters here!

Thanks Racked and Style Caster!

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Ann-Sofie Back Spring 2009

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor May 11 at 12:02 | Comments

With all the hype about Ann-Sofie Back becoming the creative director of the Urban Outfitters famous label, Cheap Monday, I decided to do a little digging on some of Back’s previous collections. But anything earlier than her Fall 2009 collection (which is only two 2008 collections) is a bit, well, amateur. Obviously Back is a newer designer, but many of her Spring 2009 pieces are comparable to a first year design student’s. It seems as if Back relied on safety pins, obnoxious draping, asymmetrical ruffles and enormous blazers to create a collection for her. I’ll admit that I’ve used safety pins to create draping in some of my dresses, but that’s me, a girl who has never sketched a design a day in my life, let alone picked up a needle and thread. To make matters worse, many of Back’s dresses, with the haulter-neck and revolting black stripes, reminded me of high-school homecoming dresses gone wrong. For the sake of Cheap Monday, let’s hope this collection was a mere blip on the radar.

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Ann-Sofie Back Spring 2009

Thanks NY Mag!

Cheap Monday Welcomes Ann-Sofie Back As Creative Director

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor May 5 at 2:19 | Comments

British Gothic designer, Ann-Sofie Back, is slated to join the Cheap Monday deign team as their newest Creative Director. Cheap Monday, a basic denim and apparel company, commonly seen at Urban Outfitters, has a cartoonish skull as their logo, and who better than Back to infuse her morbidity and make that logo a bit more literal! Like they say, good things come to those who wait, so come Spring of 2011, we can anticipate some really knockout pieces for the Swedish label. Until then, next year’s Spring previews will have to suffice!

Thanks Catwalk Queen and NY Mag!

Hyden Yoo Fall 09

Rebecca Alexander, Editor May 5 at 9:30 | Comments

Hyden Yoo Fall 09 fashion

Rumor has it that Hyden Yoo will do a collaboration collection with Urban Outfitters in Nov, but for now, he has released his Fall 09 collection. With many variations of the blazer, and a few gingham button downs, there will be much to choose from. A clean and sleek look, much like a J.Crew or Banana, yet with many more details and better colors.

Celebrate the Launch of Yoko D at Urban Outfitters

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief April 30 at 7:48 | Comments

Yoko Devereaux will be celebrating the launch of their new Urban Outfitters capsule collection Yoko D tonight at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. You know we’ll be there to celebrate!!!

Tribeca Grand Hotel

2 Avenue of the Americas
From 9 pm til late

Svedka Open Bar from 9 – 10 pm RSVP

Bing Bang x Target

Andy Wass April 17 at 12:28 | Comments

Bing Bang x Target fashion

WWD has reported that Brooklyn-based jewelry designer Anna Sheffield will again bring her Bing Bang line to the masses. Last year we enjoyed her Bee 23 line with Urban Outfitters. This August another exclusive collection hits Target. We’ll have more details when they emerge!

I DIE: We Who See Wedge

Princess Glover April 16 at 12:35 | Comments

I DIE: We Who See Wedge fashion

Overdramatic sentiments become appropriate, necessary even, when confronted with such dopeness. This would be the case for this sick bootie/wedge combo by We Who See that I would gladly drop $130 for. The bunched canvas platform features leather strap detailing and peeptoe and heel cutout. Oh, the possibilities…slightly tucked in skinny jeans, a lightweight mini, or some tattered cutoffs would be the perfect sidedish to this delightful main course.

Available at Urban Outfitters

TopFlop

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor April 3 at 3:55 | Comments

TopFlop fashion Merely blocks away from NYU’s Washington Square Campus, TopShop was the word of the week. Plans to skip early classes were made, TopShop catalogs were flagged with desired purchases and cameras were charged in hopes of capturing coke head Kate Moss in all her glory. A group of girls, TopShop gift-cards in hand, planned their shopping outfits while gabbing how great the London based apparel would be. Me? I sat back and laughed.

Avoiding the dirty downtown mess, I decided to take a peak at NY Magazine’s video tour, just to see if there was anything I truly missed out on. After minimal analysis and a few more laughs, these were my findings: TopShop isn’t new, it isn’t different, it isn’t high-end for less and it most certainly isn’t British. Topshop is an overpriced, poorly constructed, run-of-the-mill mix between H&M and Urban Outfitters. Everyone got their hopes high for nothing. Trust me, if I wanted a horrendous $250 “leather” jacket, I’d throw on a garbage bag and convince everyone I bought it at TopShop. Nobody would know the difference.

What saddens me is how naive some of these shoppers truly are. TopShop must have hired some decent psycho-analysts to assist in marketing, because people really believed they were getting unique, high quality items for less. Come Monday, I don’t think people are going to be too happy when half of the Chemistry lecture is wearing the same dress or when the zipper breaks on their Kate Moss jacket.

People need to realize that stores like this come to America for a reason…they’ve been AMERICANIZED and many American shoppers are oblivious to what they buy. Now, I’m not saying that I’ll never own anything from TopShop. What i’m saying is there’s nothing at this store worth wasting a whole day for, getting overly excited about or dropping mad cash on.

While all of New York looks like a clone of TopShop conformity, I’ll be rocking the $39 Diesel jumpsuit I snagged this weekend. Yeah, that’s right.

Thanks for the photo Pipeline!