Oprah’s Favorite Things Cost About $23.8 Million: Or, What Happens When Everyone Gets a Prius

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

According to Jezebel, who bravely and and altruistically estimated each year’s value of Oprah’s Favorite Things (OFT) — that bygone seasonal orgasm of mass consumerism and mass hysteria — Oprah dropped about $23.8 million on making her studio audience cream their relaxed fit khakis since 2002. But in Oprah money, that’s equivalent to a trip to the grocery store and a mani-pedi with Gayle.

How To Stay Cool In The Summer Without Burning A Hole In Your Wallet: The Pants Edition

Edited by Jason Chan, Señor

While labels like Thom Browne and Band of Outsiders have been championing shorts suits, the concept has yet to catch on in the business world and perhaps never will.  It’s hard enough to see it in play even amongst fashion boys out there.  So how to keep your legs cool in pants?

(capsule) Is Coming, Huzzah!

Edited by Jason Chan, Señor

Berlin has its Bread & Butter, Italy‘s got its Pitti Uomo, New York has (capsule).  The annual showcase of up-and-coming, independent, and streetwear designers, (capsule) provides a look at pieces just as beautiful and innovative as anything on the runways.  Jump for more info.

Re(Capsule)

Edited by Corey Moran

I popped into New York for a quick minute over the weekend so that I could attend my second season of (Capsule), which has quickly trumped New York Fashion Week as my favorite event of the year. With some amazing designers like Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Denim & Thread, Buckler, Chronicles of Never and April 77, (Capsule) provides buyers and writers the amazing opportunity to see what the hippest designers have planned for the upcoming season. This season featured some of my favorite designers in the industry, and I will be featuring them all week as the pictures roll in from their press offices. 

Chronicles of Never Shoes

I was lucky enough to meet and talk to some amazing people and designers from labels like Wrath Arcane, Velour, Naked & Famous, Lova and S2VS. Another season another great success. I can’t wait to see these collections on the shelves in 2009/2010.

Velour Fall/Winter 08 Collection

Edited by Corey Moran

If there is one thing I look for the most in a collection, it is wear ability, and Velour has provided just that for their Fall/Winter 08 collection. There is nothing about this line that will mark it as a major staple in the fashion world for being innovative, but unlike some lines that are released, you can actually wear this. Velour’s Fall collection is one that I could see on a majority of any fashion conscious person. Simple, well thought out, realistic pieces. Mark another success for Velour.

Gracias Skeleton Legs for the images.