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Hedi Slimane X Grimes

Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Jewelled Bindis from Saint Laurent Paris? Someone tell Hedi we approve. Hedi Slimane is at the helm of a complete overhaul of Yves Saint Laurent. Now Saint Laurent Paris is set to lead a fashion revolution, according to Slimane's aspirations, that will catapult the brand into the same ballpark as Chanel and Dior. With plans to open 15 new stores around the world, move back into Couture, release a new identity in RTW collections and rework classic pieces, its a wonder SLP's new Creative Director ever has time to pick up a camera anymore. But this week photos of Claire Boucher a.k.a. Grimes surfaced on his blog, and it appears as though a budding friendship is growing between the creative director and musician. This is the second time the two have worked together, Slimane shot Boucher for the cover of Dazed and Confused's April issue. Clad in metal nameplates, flatbrim hats and  dirty fingernails, we wonder if the street aesthetic of the shoot says anything about the new direction he will take the iconic fashion house. If anything, it's refreshing to see a label with the high fashion reputation Saint Laurent has, investing in young artists as talented and off-kilter as Grimes. Keep it coming. See the full series of Hedi Slimane's latest photos of Grimes below.

Sophomore Spring 2012

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Sophomore releases a New York-centric video flaunting their new spring 2012 collection In under 3 minutes Sophomore manages to give the feeling of what living in New York is like. People's lives intertwined, a variety of activities from exercise to kissing your man and days that end off at some party where you can't remember your own name. Showcasing the Sophomore spring 2012 ready-to-wear collection, the video features appearances by a few people you probably know. Watch the Sophomore spring 2012 video below.

Fashion Week Top Threes

Friday, February 18th, 2011
New York Fashion week wrapped up yesterday (though the hangovers may still be around). Now, time to stalk your favorite designers online to see what they have to offer for fall '11. But with tons of shows to peruse and even more looks to go through, the process can sometimes turn tiring and endless. hearty to the rescue! We put together a list of our top 3 looks from our favorite designers at New York Fashion Week for your viewing pleasure. Fashion Week Top Threes! From Bodkin's knitwear introduction to Band of Outsiders' heavy layering to Jeremy Scott's usual crazy fun take on fashion, we've rounded up some of the best looks from the week. Click through them all, in our Fashion Week Top Threes below:

Bodkin, Fall 2011 Presentation

We're huge fans of Bodkin at hearty, and in her first fashion week presentation, Bodkin designer Eviana Hartman presented a clean wearable collection. We like! Hartman also presented Bodkin sweaters for the first time, cable knits and cashmeres, one of which made our favorite looks. Subdued army greens and oatmeals, making not so subdued appearances, did it for us. The over-sized winter white jacket was also a favorite. Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

Rag & Bone Fall 2011 Fashion Show

Red and blue popped in the Rag & Bone fall 2011 fashion show, where long fishtail braids, met heavily layered tartan, stripes and shearling. Our favorite looks included a black and white bomber and kilt-inspired looking skirt. We're liking the use of colors in these looks. Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

Karen Walker Fall 2011 Fashion Show

Maybe one of our favorites of the favorites, for her Fall 2011 collection, Karen Walker, looked to the Northern-soul scene of the 70s for inspiration. Working class kids would put on their Sunday's Best and hit Northern Britain's clubs to spend the weekend dancing away. Come Monday they were back at their jobs working hard labor. Floral-print made a big appearance in this collection and big impact on us, along with loose sweaters and a print used on a flowing dress and a pair of trousers, that features souvenir patches that the kids used to collection. Don't forget your beanie! Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 Fashion Show

Creating their own prints for Fall 2011, Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, were inspired by a trip to Sante Fe and the Native American blankets they saw there. Their newly created patterns were used on slouchy pants, slim fitting skirts and crew neck sweaters, our favorite looks mixed and matched these prints in full patterned outfits. Evening dresses also made an appearance, like the black and red number shown above. Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

Band of Outsiders Fall 2011 Fashion Show

Layers, layer, layers! Showing all three lines that fall under the Band of Outsiders brand--Band (menswear), Boy (menswear-inspired womenswear) and Girl (a more feminine womenswear line)--Scott Sternberg presented an eclectic offering at his fall '11 show. Combining sporty, bohemian and preppy, we loved the mix of long dresses, heavy layering, red shoe laces and big hair either puffed out or tamed in a long braid. Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

Rodarte Fall 2011 Fashion Show

Influenced by the 1978 film Days of Heaven and the American Plains, Rodarte presented a neutral palette with prairie references for their fall '11 collection. The one red dress that popped up at the end of the show, was a Wizard of Oz reference, which Kate Mulleavy, one of half of the Rodarte sister team, told Style.com, "We couldn't go to Nebraska and Kansas and not do a Wizard of Oz reference." There's no place like home, there's no place like home... Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

United Bamboo Fall 2011 Fashion Show

We love the United bamboo Fishtail parka, and for fall '11, designers Miho Aoki and Thuy Pham have a whole new slew of pieces to start crushing on.  The collection was inspired by menswear, which can be seen in the tailoring and the wool fabric used for suiting. Some of our faves include the plaid car coat (Want it now!) and the navy trench. Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela x Opening Ceremony

Wholly messy hair at the MM6 Maison Martin Margiela x Opening Ceremony presentation. Just the way we usually wear ours! This collaboration birthed some weird pieces like silk looking leg warmers, but also had some golden nuggets like a quilted leather bomber and and beige slacks. The whole collection is meant to work together, pieces fit over one another, although they can be worn separately. This capsule collection also marks the first ever Margiela collaboration. Click to see our next Top 3 from New York Fashion Week here.

Jeremy Scott Fall 2011 Fashion Show

Last but definitely not least is Jeremy Scott. Known for always having a good time with his collections, fall '11 was no exception. Taking inspiration from the 90s, this collection bore inspiration from everything from Coca Cola cans to god to the Eiffel Tower. Our favorites looks featured sequins, bright colors and fun fur! Images via: Style.com