Fashion Pulse Daily

August 2, 2010

Vintage House Caroli Launches a New Eco-Inspired Lingerie Line

Via WWD.com

Now that you know where to find eco chic staples, it’s time to get the silk and satin lovelies that are just as eco conscious, to wear beneath them. Italian vintage house Caroli has a new line of lingerie called A.N.G.E.L.O, and designer Karine Leclere takes repurposed vintage fabrics and adds touches of feminine detail: sexy floral patterns, polka dots and flirty cotton trimmings. The one-of-a-kind burlesque-inspired pieces would make Dita Von Teese want to crack a whip! The purpose of the collection is to promote secondhand clothes as a sustainable source of materials for the fashion industry. but of course adding some incredible reworking and the signature Italian touch. Available next summer and starting at around $45, you can buy your own little slice of Italian heaven at Angelo Vintage Palace in Lugo, Italy, or make queries online at angelo@angelo.it

–Kaci Hamilton

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August 1, 2010

Threadless & Havaianas: A Fab Collab You Won’t Want to Miss!

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Havaianas, the fabulous flip-flops (that I have at least three pairs of, btw), has joined forces with Threadless.com, the online community-based t-shirt company, to create a collection of limited edition sandals for summer 2010. The project officially launched in mid-July with six designs from original artwork submitted and voted on by the Threadless community. Using the ever-increasingly popular method of crowdsourcing, Threadless received over 600 design submissions from designers around the world with the winning artists being: Farhan Hassan from Singapore, Alvaro Arteaga Sabaini from Chile, Josh Perkins from Arizona, Jess Fink from New York, Ross Zietz from Chicago, and Emmy Cicierega from Massachusetts to form the complete limited edition collection. The way the designs translate from the tees to the body of the flip-flop just looks so artistic and cool – I received a pair of Farhan’s designs, and just love them! Which one is your favorite? You can buy the tee or the flip-flop (or both!): check out all the designs here.

August 1, 2010

Target Launches “Merona. My Look Maker”

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Target has taken a thrilling new leap into the world of interactive social media, and we could not be more excited about it! With their launch of “Merona. My Look Maker” Target guests will now be able to develop a more intimate relationship with the store directly through a component on Target’s Facebook page. This new feature will enable guests to create entire head to toe looks using items from the current Merona collection, from chic handbags to fabulous accessories. This innovative element will play the role of a personal stylist, without the cost and the hassle! Also, users will have the ability to “shop it now,” connecting to Target.com for easy purchase of their featured ensemble.

-Claire Schmidt

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July 31, 2010

Forever 21 Pick of the Day: Prong Set Connector Ring, $3.80

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Need a little bling in your life, but don’t want to spend your entire paycheck? This Prong Set Connector Ring, $3.80, is the perfect accessory for any ensemble. While this ring is constructed from antique metal and has a vintage feel, the design is so inspired that it is truly unlike anything you have ever seen. Old world and new age collide in the creation of this timeless ring that comes in three amazing colors!