Normally we wouldn’t endorse supporting big retailers such as H&M/F21/etc., but the designer collaborations that H&M has been doing for the past few years is definitely something we can get behind. Bringing high fashion to the average pocketbook budget is something that we appreciate and might just (maybe) have to wait in line for with everyone else. Look out for a huge cue of ‘fashion peeps’ this November at the (I’m guessing) Beverly Center and/or Sunset stores.
-N.
“Designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz, and mens wear designer Lucas Ossendrijver the collection will go on sale in around 200 H&M stores. It will be launched November 20th in North America and on November 23rd in the rest of the world. The col lection of both womenswear and menswear will be revealed to the world on November 2, just three weeks before the clothes hit the store, making the launch of Lanvin for H&M among the most antici pated fashion events of the year.”
The We Are The World spread from the September issue of American Vogue has captured my heart in every single way. Captured it, locked it in a box, and thrown away the key. I’m a serious hobby traveler (I have a personal goal of seeing 2 new countries per year and have made good on that goal nearly every year since age 17) and a true advocate for all things UN (I’m a card holding member to UNICEF and still hope to retire someday and volunteer full time for a UN non-profit). So when travel, the UN and high fashion collide, nothing…nope, nothing…excites my senses more. There are no words to express. Only obsequious little gasps of admiration. My favorite shot is Mongol Invasion – the colors, the patterns, the headpieces, the Galliano! Major applause to all those mentioned below (and those not mentioned) who put this spread together.
-A
Japanese plaid woven, Post’age: denim, Flux: bow tie, N°A: watch, Meister: leather keychain, Comune: necklace, Lillian Crowe: Gold 3-stud ring, Han Cholo
All available at N°A!
-N
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Stud Pocket Tee, Laeken; Drop Crotch Sweats, Black Crane; Metallic Shoes, Keds; Studded Sunglasses, Coco & Breezy; Cross Ear Cuff, Pirate Romance.
-A
I’ve always been intrigued by Rick Owens. So dark and yet so beautiful. So goth and still so extravagant. His newest foray into furniture is equally as impressive. His, “Pavane for a Dead Princess” show at Salon 94 gallery in NY was a testament to the limits of furniture design.
-N
via Style.com:
When Rick Owens ordered the alabaster for his new furniture range, so much was removed from a quarry in Spain that spies—actual spies—were dispatched to Paris to see what was being done with it. The answer, the enormous ton-and-a-half bed that is the centerpiece of his new show of furniture (pictured), is now on view at the Upper East Side gallery Salon 94. “The alabaster is hollow,” Owens explained at the opening on Saturday night. “I mean, can you imagine how heavy it would be if it weren’t?” With that, Owens feigned an expression of shock, similar to the one that crossed select parties’ faces when told the bed’s list price. (Too shocking to repeat in a family fashion blog.) Persons taking a definite interest in the piece included Studio Museum in Harlem director Thelma Golden, fashion muse Daphne Guinness, designer emeritus Calvin Klein, and performance artist Justin Bond, all of whom attended the casual dinner gallerist Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn hosted after the opening. (Salon 94 is housed in her own home.) Also on hand: producer Hunter Gray, who purchased (!) the bed. “I intend to spend a lot of time in that bed. I plan to die in that bed,” Gray said, musing on his new, and perhaps final, resting place. He should expect a few covert ops at the bed-warming party—once he’s had a chance to reinforce his floors.
Fresh from the jewelry line Vane out of NYC. Don’t forget to check out the Vane X Sebago shoes we have coming this September!
-N.
We are always influenced by all areas of design. That being said, the amount of time and effort that goes into the design of our money is often over looked. The artistic qualites of US bank notes have, until the last few years, been quite boring – especially compared with nearly all other country’s notes. Dowling Duncan may have pushed the envelope a little too far with these concepts, but either way, it is a fresh perspective.
-N.
From Design Boom:
why these designs?
we wanted a concept behind the imagery so that the image directly relates to the value of each note.
we also wanted the notes to be educational, not only for those living in america but visitors as well.
each note uses a black and white image depicting a particular aspect of american history and culture.
they are then overprinted with informational graphics or a pattern relating to that particular image.
Get the rest HERE.
There are two things that you won’t be able to get away from this Fall: Miu Miu and clogs. Everywhere you look someone is knocking off Miu Miu’s cat and bird prints and every respectable shoe designer has a clog in their Fall collection. So what’s the easiest way to rule the fashion scene this Fall? Simple. Buy a pair of Miu Miu clogs.
-A
A basic black tank is a necessary staple for every closet and we’ve got them from super comfy basics line, GAS’D. Want something with a little more edge? Opt for their blown out tank with a cob-web shredded style back. Both available at N°A now.
-A
What’s a key item, or special piece, in your outfit?
O: I made my bag and shoes – they match! I made the bowtie too.
W: I got my belt from Goodwill for $1. And my glasses are Habitat of Humanity.
What summer trends are you lovin’ right right?
O: Tank tops – homemade. Cutting off sleeves of t-shirts.
W: Summer’s not my thing so I’m onto Fall trends. Right now I’m into Miu Miu.
