I want – I got readers, Ulrika and Alexandra emailed me about their online gallery called Andyland.se. It’s a new online gallery shop featuring contemporary art by Scandinavian illustrators and fashion photographers. I was really taken by some of the fashion illustration Kicki Fjell
The Jil Sander Fall 2007 collection was very beautiful. Clean straight lines (the best kind) and of course beautiful tailoring. I really was taken by the accessories more than the clothes. The wedge is the best out the bunch.
I love the new spring 2007 coats at Club Monaco. First they came in black and khaki with wide cropped sleeves. They look amazing on the mannequin. Then I spotted the slicker version. Grey patent, this would be a standout coat. Unfortunately, I realized that I couldn’t pull it off. I put this coat on and it looked like a big plastic bag wrapped around me. Sigh, no patent jackets for me. 🙁 The black one was okay, but looked much better on the mannequin.
I read an interesting article on the expansion of the Marc Jacobs empire, a lower priced line. In the article, Marc Jacobs for the Masses, Robert Duffy, Marc’s business partner, describes it “as an alternative to the mass-market promotional tool of designer and high-street collaborations, the line would be an inexpensive offering aimed at enhancing brand recognition.” I wonder about this, will this work or backfire? It will be very profitable in the short term, but how long will that last? Will it ruin Marc’s street cred? 🙂 Would they try to take on H&M? Could they take on H&M? So many questions. What do you people think?
I noticed Cool Hunting has finally discovered the Odd Bird Domino Pendants that I talked about on blogTO and in my Variety Magazine article. Congrats to Tara for the nod. image: paul baik
The 4th TFBB February 25, 2007 The Drake Hotel 1150 Queen Street West 11:30AM – 2:00PM. All fashion bloggers, readers, friends and admirers are welcome. The brunch has gone high tech and we have a fancy registration system. Please try to reserve by Wednesday, February 21 so I can let the Drake have an idea of how many there will be. Later comers are always welcome through. Thanks to Adrian for creating our super awesome flyer.
There are a few pre fall 2007 collections out and Lanvin has me drooling. Lose the leggings and you have once hot femme fatale collection. Looks like the large brimmed hat will be a big trend for fall. images: thefashionspot.com
Hope I haven’t blogged about Threadless in a while, but this latest round of shirts are fun. Yup, this chicken shirt is cool. The image is very detailed and pretty absurd. Books are good for you
Seshat Boots by Stella McCartney for Adidas I have been eying these boots after I first posted about the fall 2006 Stella collection from Adidas. I think they are more obnoxious than my white Sorels. Capezio came through for me in the end. I got the last pair of 8s in the store.
Regular readers know of my love for Jeremy Laing’s designs. Supercool website, Refinery 29 named Laing as one their top 5 shows at New York Fashion Week, Fall Winter 2007. They also think that he will get a CFDA grant in the future. So, things are going well for him and I’m glad. It’s all about the details with Jeremy, don’t be fooled by the simple designs. Check out the show video. Onyx dress with ski belt., Ski Dress
