August 30th, 2010
We’re loving these 100% “Upcycled” suit totes from Korean non-profit eco-designers collaborative, Eco Party Mearry. Made from vintage suits and shirts, with handles made from reclaimed leather sofas, the bags are handsome and striking, with camera-ready names like “Clooney,” “Jude,” “Richard” and “Charles.” Each tote measures approximately 19″ x 17;” roomy enough to fit a laptop, iPod and all your other everyday essentials.
Each bag is handmade by a group of young designers who have teamed up with Eco Party Mearry to promote their “reuse movement,” which seeks to find ways to remake and refashion products and materials that are typically thrown out and hard to recycle. No two bags are alike, as the designers source piles of used clothing from local warehouses and donation bins. In addition to getting a unique accessory, you’ll also be supporting a good cause: proceeds from the sale of the bags are being donated to eco-awareness and conservation programs in Korea and abroad.
The bags retail for $250 and are available in select boutiques and online from our friends at poketo.com.
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August 27th, 2010
Fashion’s Night Out have hit us with an ostensibly unfashionable “PSA” featuring some of the world’s top models. But maybe that’s the point. Unlike the rest of New York Fashion Week — which panders to the industry’s elite — FNO is for the casual fashionista; at least that’s what a series of decidedly un-glam, grinning supermodels will have us think. The above trailer features 14 of the industry’s top models directed by world-renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh, in an effort to drum up hype and support for the now annual shopping event.
See a sampling of the night’s festivities, including in-store appearances from the Olsens, Alexander Wang and Janelle Monae, after the jump…
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Tags: Ace Hotel, Alexander Wang, Andre Leon Talley, Anna Wintour, Balenciaga, Barney's, Chanel, daniel barna, Fashion's Night Out, Janelle Monae, Joseph Alturazza, Karen Elson, Karl Lagerfeld, New York, new york fashion week, Opening Ceremony, Ralph Lauren, Rodarte
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August 26th, 2010
Levi’s is helping women to rid their closets of ill-fitting jeans, while simultaneously helping a good cause, with their first-annual “What What Fits” event tomorrow at Bryant Park. Bring an item of clothing that no longer fits (or a piece of unwanted home décor) to donate to Goodwill, and get a free pair of custom-fit “Curve ID” jeans from Levi’s. The event takes place tomorrow from 10am – 4pm at the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park, but get there early: supplies are limited and the jeans are being given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. As a bonus, Grammy nominated-songtress Janelle Monae will perform tracks from her new CD, and there will be celebrity stylists and Levi’s reps on-hand to help you perfect your look. Not a bad way to spend your lunch hour or Friday afternoon if you ask us.. Click HERE for all the details.
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August 17th, 2010
This is pretty. Congrats to Oh So Coco.
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August 9th, 2010
It’s not even fall yet but already our inbox has been filled with lookbooks and promos for spring/summer 2011. While we have yet to go through all of the materials, we couldn’t help but pause at some of Rachel Comey’s choices for her new men’s footwear collection. For spring, Comey has re-worked classic silhouettes into trimmer, more modern fits, while simultaneously re-introducing a vintage-inspired tassel style…sometimes on a traditional moccasin. While we love the idea of men being more adventurous with their footwear, we’re not entirely convinced that tassels are the way to go. Sure, everyone from Thom Browne to Sperry have added tassels to their collections, but does that mean they’re back in style? Comey for one, is hoping that fashion-forward men will jump (back) on board the trend, or embrace it for the first time. And we’re willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, as her mens line (especially footwear) has taken off in the past year, almost matching her eponymous womenswear line in sales and press!
What do you think? Are tassels making a comeback? How would YOU wear the trend? Check out www.rachelcomeymens.com for more information.
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