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J Brand to Launch Sportswear in Spring

 
 

*Photo: WWD

 WWD reports today that J Brand is launching a full sportswear collection, to hit stores in spring 2012. Expect a muted color palette of black, white, grey and pale pastels; the feeling is minimal, without prints.

Cropped coats, like a khaki mackintosh and a lambskin bomber, will perfectly complement the brand’s jeans. Donald Oliver, the design director who’s heading up the launch, told WWD, “We just didn’t want to look at [our customer] as working or going out. It’s about building an aspirational wardrobe for our girl.” To this end, expect wax-coated cotton trousers, hand-knit sweaters, and a linen blazer with leather trim.

The line will launch in 60 of the brand’s current 2,500 retail locations. Expect prices to range from $200 to $1,500. The brand is also hoping to open flagships in London or New York, with the five year goal of a flagship in every major fashion city. If all goes well, J Brand will expand into shoes, handbags, and men’s sportswear (which is already in the works.)

I can’t wait to see the first must-have item that will inevitably come out of J Brand’s first collection. 🙂

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Fall / Winter 2012 – 13, Women’s Contemporary Color Trends

Color Trend Report | Young Women’s, Contemporary: Four distictive color themes for the Young Women’s Contemporary Market F/W 2012 – 2013 season are presented, including: House of Style, Retro Future, Arctic Expression and Print Works. The color boards are detailed with palettes, descriptions, examples of color combinations and images that capture the mood of the season to come. All must be seen to be appreciated. Presented on WeConnectFashion, courtesy of Design Options, the color forecasting company who brings Southern California’s unique aesthetic to the world.

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women's contemporary market fall winter f/w 2012 2013, color trends, house of style detail

women's contemporary market fall winter f/w 2012 2013, color trends, retro

women's contemporary market fall winter f/w 2012 2013, color trends, arctic

women's contemporary market fall winter f/w 2012 2013, color trends, arctic detail

women's contemporary market fall winter f/w 2012 2013, color trends, print works

women's contemporary market fall winter f/w 2012 2013, color trends, print works detail

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Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Pine” Midnight Release Event!!

Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Pine” Midnight Release Event!! Enough Nike Air Foamposite for EVERYONE!!! 

  • Location: Moe’s Sneaker Spot

               31-63 Steinway St

               Astoria, Queens, NY

               TEL #: 718 626 1626

  • Event Date: September 1st, 2011
  • Time: 11:30pm – 1:30am
  • Free Food & Free Drinks! / Many Giveaways And Raffles!!!! 

 

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Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Exhibit Likely Headed to London

The “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibit at the Met’s Costume Institute, which set attendance records and was extended — by both days and opening hours — until the museum couldn’t extend it further (the galleries it was housed in needed to be turned over for a new exhibit), is likely headed to London.

McQueen released the following statement after a petition to bring the exhibit to London was mounted: “Alexander McQueen appreciates the huge amount of interest the public has shown towards the Savage Beauty exhibition. We have been in discussion with a number of major venues in London for some time now, however nothing has been finalized. Please be assured that an official announcement will be made the moment we confirm our plans for London.”

The goal is reportedly to show the exhibit in London in 2013, for the label’s twentieth anniversary.

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It’s a Mod, Mod World

Take inspiration from the swinging ’60s — and the Fall 2011 collections of Prada (left), Celine, and Yves Saint Laurent — with these Mod-lined pieces. Mary Quant basics — shift dresses, pleated minis, and structured knits — get a current-day twist in jewel tone hues and pop-art prints, while accessories get fit in colorblock and python trim.

 

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A41 LOADING DOCK PARTY RECAP WITH DJLEORODRI

 

This last Friday I was honored to be invited to  a charity event to benefit the Dolev School For Girls in Israel. DJ LeoRodri was killing it on the ones and twos as always. Spinning all of those nostalgic old school songs, proving once again that he is someone to keep our eyes on.

 Although there wasn’t a strong turnout there was a lot to take in. I am sure to say that I wasn’t the only one who was taken aback by the elaborate paintings on the walls. They were very detailed and beautiful. All paintings were done by our dear friends, Cycle and Herm. Enjoy the pictures below of all the murals. If you would like to make a donation, leave me a comment so that I can contact the appropriate parties.  🙂

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Kardashian Kollection for Sears Campaign Shot by Annie Leibovitz

Kardashian Kollection for Sears Campaign Shot by Annie Leibovitz
Photos courtesy of Annie Leibovitz

Check out the sexy shots of the Kardashian Kollection for Sears ad campaign featuring Kourtney, Khloe and Kim shot by the legendary Annie Leibovitz​. The Kardashian sisters will also be taking over NYFW with a pre-fashion week party next week at the photographer’s studio. The kollection is currently available online and is 30% off at Sears.com. I LOVE IT! Kardashian Kollection for Sears Campaign Shot by Annie Leibovitz

Kardashian Kollection for Sears Campaign Shot by Annie Leibovitz

Kardashian Kollection for Sears Campaign Shot by Annie Leibovitz

 

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Shop For H&M Online NOW For A Limited Time Only!

You might not be able to fill your e-baskets on H&M.com just yet (you’re going to have to wait for 2012 for that…), but today at noon EST, Elle.com will host between 15 to 20 select products from the H&M fall lookbook which I am obsessing over in May. We’re guessing that pieces will be available in limited quantities, so delay your noon Gilt Groupe trip for once. And on the off-chance that you didn’t click over fast enough, you can shop for the pieces you missed in-stores on September 1. (WWD) Continue reading “Shop For H&M Online NOW For A Limited Time Only!”
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H&M Trend Guide Autumn/Winter 2011 Videos

 

Here’s a look at the H&M  trend guide videos. For women, we will see fun and colorful pieces this Autumn/Winter, inspired from the 60s and 70s. Natalie Hartley, Editor InStyle Magazine, and Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design predict both a fluid and well-tailored look as well as a sharp A-line silhouette. For men, Autumn/Winter will be a fun season with both functional and tailored pieces in cognac, khaki and burgundy tones, according to Gianluca Cantaro, Editor L’UOMO VOGUE, and Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of design H&M. Make it personal and go for a loose relaxed out-doors silouette and/or a more classical look with skinny trousers.

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A Look at Lulu Frost’s Entire 100 Year Collection

A century’s worth of antique finds goes into each bracelet, necklace, and pair of earrings in Lisa Salzer’s new 100 Year Collection for Lulu Frost. Inspired by Salzer’s own collection of vintage jewels, this new batch of stunners was created with the same type of re-mix artistry that went into last April’s 100 Year Necklace; each piece features no less than six vintage jewels, all originating from a different era between the years 1860 and 1960. Here’s an up-close look at each of the new pieces, currently available in a special vintage sale at Moda Operandi.