Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 925

October 21, 2009

You Will Cry If You Miss This Sample Sale: Wendy Brandes, Zang Toi, & More!

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Lovely blogger, jewelry designer, and friend of mine, Wendy Brandes is having a sample sale soon, and I thought the FPD readers might be interested in checking out her wares, along with the other designers who will be offering incredible discounts on their designs.

The Info:

Who:

Wendy Brandes, The Brungers, OX Kids, Zang Toi

When:

October 23, from 5 PM to 8 PM,

October 24, from 12 PM to 6 PM

Location:

BoConcept, 105 Madison Avenue at 30th Street

sample sale invitation

About the brands:

Zang Toi: After Zang Toi established the, “House of Toi” collection in New York in 1989,  he was awarded the 1990 Mouton Cadet Young Designer of the Year award, which recognizes the top young US designer of the year. Over the years, his design has evolved from the bright and decadent of the 1990s to the timeless yet modern lines of the turn of the country. No matter what the trend, Zang Toi creations are chic and glamorous, always highlighting the beauty of the female form.

Wendy Brandes: Wendy Brandes is strongly influenced by the stories of fascinating women, whether they lived in the 16th century or the Swinging ’60s. She creates 18K gold, platinum and silver pieces that are bold and eye-catching, yet feminine and organic. Mechanical pieces that open and close, unscrew or twist are her specialties. Her work was most recently featured in The Oprah Magazine and Marie Claire

The Brungers: “The Brungers” was established by Sally and Andrew Brunger, founders of KolDesign, as a brand extension to their already popular bath and body line, Kol. Having specialized in products developed for men, their turned their eye toward apparel, creating knitwear for men made in Peru of Alpaca and Pima cotton. They will also be offering a limited line of Sally Randall Brunger’s jewelry – semi-precious stones and leather inspired by tribal and Etruscan jewelry, for men and women.

OX kids: Launched by Caroline Cameron in early 2008. OX kids brings the aesthetic of eco-friendly design to the world of children. The cotton is so soft that it has the feel of downy silk but with the sturdiness of cotton. Consistent with the ethos of OX kids, the cotton collection is offered in a palette of soft shades created from low impact dyes that both compliment baby’s skin and appeal to the modern parents.

October 20, 2009

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2010 Recap: Chanel, Hermès, Alexander McQueen

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Chanel

Chanel S/S 2010 was, hands down, my favorite collection of the season. It managed to be fun yet sophisticated and was showcased amidst farm scenery, though the clothes were not overshadowed by the uniqueness of the down on the farm set. The show had a very “Marie Antoinette” feel to it:  a charming and romanticized take on rustic country life full of sweet and delicate dresses paired with a pale color palette of black, red, and blue accents. Though the collection was nothing truly groundbreaking, it stayed true to Chanel’s aesthetic and played up its own trends instead of giving us yet another take on trends we have seen over and over again this season.

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Hermès

Tennis was the theme at Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2010 Hermès collection. I wasn’t too keen on the idea upon hearing the pitch for the line, but as soon as I saw the clothes — and, of course, the impeccable bags — I quickly changed my mind. Gaultier delivered a sophisticated, timeless collection for Hermès that is on-trend without veering too far overboard nor disposable once the next season rolls around. Each piece was beautiful, wearable, and effortless, from the tennis skirts to the silver chain-linked belts.

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Alexander McQueen

Appropriately titled “Plato’s Atlantis,” Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2010 RTW collection was out of this world and was truly one of my favorite shows of the season. Inspired by mankind’s evolution from the sea and the idea that we may someday return, the dramatic collection featured 10-inch heels, belle-skirt silhouettes, braided asymmetrical hairstyles, aquatic colors, and intricate, digitally printed dresses. Evolution is still stuck in McQueens head, and ours, from the Darwinian-inspired collection that featured large to small taxidermied animals framing the runway.  With this collection, McQueen proved he still knows how to put on a show — the hair, makeup, clothing volume (not to mention the shoes!), and overall primitive/futuristic aesthetic were combined in a slightly unsettling, almost scary, way — and the outcome was a brilliantly creative work of art.

-Sarah Nason

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October 19, 2009

Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard from The Budget Fashionista

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Via our friends at The Budget Fashionista:

What: Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard every week day from now until Oct. 27th.
Why You Want This: Maxxinistas know that you can do A LOT with $25 at TJ Maxx…and that it is pretty stupid to pay full price for designer fashions. Seriously…

How to Enter: Tell me about your latest fashion discovery at TJ Maxx to win a gift card to score more.

Don’t forget you can also enter via Kathryn Finney facebook fan page and by adding “RT @KathrynFinney I am a Maxxinista” twitter

Please read Contest Rules

This is a paid contest.

Go here to enter!

October 19, 2009

What Could Be Cuter Than Pink Keds?

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Keds has created a limited-edition Pink Ribbon Champion shoe, with  100% of the sales from this shoe benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  I want a pair!

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The shoes retail for $40, and will look fab with…you know what to do with them (I wear mine with skinny jeans or denim skirts)!

Available exclusively at www.keds.com

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