Lanvin to Design Exclusive Collection for H&M
How exciting is this!!! As speculated, H&M has announced that its next designer collaboration will be with Lanvin, one of the most influential brands of the 21st century. Designed by Lanvin's artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver, the collection will go on sale on November 23 in around 200 H&M stores worldwide.
The Columbian Luxury Show…A Big Apple Debut!
Mark August 27th 2010 on your calendar as the day Columbia invaded NY. Columbian designers, artists and luxury vendors assaulted the big apple with a barrage of Beauty, Fashion and Luxury vendors as participants in the Columbia Luxury Lifestyle Show. Held at the Altman Building, the event served as a showcase and networking event for the upper crust of Columbian artisans and craftsmen. Attendees were treated to cocktails and free samples of wellness beverages as well as a fashion show featuring 3 great designers/brands:
Ports 1961 Spring/Summer 2011 Sneak Peek [Photo]
This season, Ports 1961 designer, Fiona Cibani, draws inspiration from the magic allure of the desert. With delicate mirage abstractions and a landscape in constant evolution as her muse, Fiona crafts a collection within a realm of harmonic contrasts. We are always a fan Cibani's unique designs. Ports 1961 Spring/Summer 2011 collection will be presented on Friday, September 10th during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. Check back here for a full review of the show. [Best of John Simon Daily | PORTS 1961 FALL 2010]
Cole Haan and Interview Magazine Celebrate The Launch of Maria Sharapova’s Fall 2010 Collection
The Sky Room at the ever eclectic New Museum was the canvas for Maria Sharapova’s Fall 2010 collection launch for Cole Haan as well as for a silent auction to benefit Common Cents on Thursday. The event was co-hosted by tennis star Maria Sharapova (who will step onto the court on Monday at the 2010 U.S. Open), photographer Todd Selby, and Interview Magazine.
Levi’s Curve ID at Bryant Park NYC
On Friday, August 27thin Bryant Park you could trade in something that did not fit that would be given to GOODWILL, for a free pair of LEVIS CURVE ID Jeans, New Custom fit for women. It was a beautiful summer day to enjoy this event that included a live performance from Janelle Monae, free food from Wichcraft & styling help from celebrity stylist, Bobbie Thomas.
LOFT Introduces The New Petites Collection
Celebrities are buzzing about the LOFT new petites collection. Kristen Bell (pictured above) created her own signature LOFT look from the new Fall collection. The starlet wore LOFT’s multi-tier shell in autumn spots ($49.50) paired with denim legging ($69.50) recently at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
Concert Review | Tamia, Mario, and Chrisette Michele at SummerStage
As the summer slowly comes to a close, there is an instant rush to take advantage of as much of the free and exciting events the city has to offer. This summer SummerStage has not let New York City and its surrounding boroughs down with an outstanding line up in music, dance, and theater. If you didn't spend at least one day out of the week at a SummerStage event, you truly missed out.
Ad Campaign | Kmart Fall 2010
MILITARY COAT $99.99 Attention brand This season you’ll see a very different idea of fashion at Kmart transformed by their approach to products, quality and design. The Fall 2010 Apparel collection is based on the latest trends, pulling from current styles in the fashion world like the Military-inspired Sgt. Pepper Jacket with shoulder embellishments, a Rocker Chic Bomber Jacket and Distressed Skinny Denim.
Taboo Launches Deltah TM 3008 at Foot Action [Video]
Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas "jumped" into Foot Action with his exclusive collection with JUMP shoes! The new and affordable sneaker line is called Taboo Deltah TM 3008 and is priced between $65 and $85, they are highly accessible for sneaker aficionados looking for footwear that is contemporary and fresh but also very wearable.
Ahead of the Curve: Levi’s Curve ID
On Wednesday, I confronted a great enemy of mine…jeans at the holy grail of denim aka the Levi’s store in SoHo. Levi’s shut its doors to the public for the private launch of their first Women’s Global launch of Curve ID. The Curve ID seeks to alleviate many of women’s frustrations when it comes to jeans shopping by creating jeans “that focuses on shape rather than size.”
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