July 5, 2009
[Images via WWD.com]
♥ Madonna poses again for the Louis Vuitton ad campaign.
♥ Halston creates a duo of fragrances, for men and women, in cool Terminator-like liquid bottles.
♥ Chickdowntown.com launches a vintage and designer vintage clothing estore.
♥ Nicole Ritchie designs maternity wear for A Pea in the Pod.
♥ After 16 years, Vibe Magazine shutters its doors.
♥ CLEAR Magazine saves some trees and goes digital for its latest issue.
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July 3, 2009
This week I had the pleasure of attending the Ports 1961 pre-spring 2010 collection. Held above their Meatpacking District store, the event was a warm, intimate gathering that gave me plenty of space and time to individually touch and examine each piece; a rarity and experience that enhanced my interest and appreciation in the collection. 
Dubbed “The Tea Room Collection” and inspired by the 19th century Art Nouveau artistic collaboration between Charles Mackintosh and his wife Margaret MacDonald, the collection was steeped in hidden details, lustrous fabrics, and smartly tailored accents. There was a bit of beading work applied to some jackets, tops and dresses (see left), while other looks stood out for their rich hues of silky plums and nudes (my favorite is the dress at right). Speaking of favorites, Ports 1961 was kind enough to send me creative director Tia Cibani‘s top five looks, seen below.
For current collections and more info, visit Ports 1961
July 2, 2009
Fashion Fille lets us all know about a Libertas Earth-friendly trunk show! Woo, sale clothing! Woo, helping our planet!
Fashion Pulse Daily is in awe of Phillip Lim’s eco-sensitive collection, Go Green Go
Fashiontribes steps out in fabulous shoes…that just happen to be vegan.
Join the green movement with Factio Magazine! Sign up to win this natural, green chair from IQMatics!
Looking Sharp! has an eco-chic giveaway featuring BeadforLife
Posh Swaps loves clothes swapping and gives you 10 great reasons to swap your clothes Why not try it. It’s Eco friendly, it’s frugal and it’s fun.
Quinta Trends shows Chilean eco bags: Modulab
July 2, 2009
Via our friends at thefind.com:
Taking a cue from the summer of love with a bit of ’80s grunge tossed in for good measure, the J Brand Tie-dye skinny jeans are on the mark for fall denim trends. There are many varieties of either destroyed, skinny or tie-dyed jeans available and there will be even more to choose from as fall arrives. These J Brand jeans combine all of the top denim trends into one style. The J brand tie dye skinny style comes in three shades (shown above from left to right): , “Thrasher” light blue/white, Black which has shades of indigo and white and “Zombie” in light grey/white .
These statement making jeans are a major trend this fall. Whether you choose a ‘destroyed’ style or one without rips and tears, pair your tie-dye jeans with a simple white tee and dramatic ankle boots or cage sandals. Top off this look with a edgy blazer or fringed scarf.
