American Custom

The last remaining hand-stitched, custom-tailored suit company in America - Oxxford Clothes.

Philo Fantastic

Just some of the amazing Fall 2010 bags from Céline. Make sure to have a look at what Winter 2010 has to offer.
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Tap Your Feet

Great video for Esquivel that gives just a glimpse into all the craftsmanship required for hand made shoes.

30 Years of CH

For her Spring/Summer 2011 fashion collection, Carolina Herrera will be awarded the prestigious "Mercedes-Benz Presents" title.
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Chicistan

From the most recent New York Times Style Magazine comes this amazing photo editorial "Going Places" - nomadic chic.
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Haute Dior

The 2010-2011 Autumn/Winter Dior couture show. Tulips, peonies and other voluminous flowers were the inspiration for the silhouette of the ballgowns, skirts and blouses.
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Lovely Monk

I love the gorgeous and subtle elegance of these stitched cap toe double-buckle monk strap shoes from Prada - available at Barneys.

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Fall Feather

Great sterling silver bracelet with multiple chain styles and cast feather detail from designer Harakiri - great for the Fall and on-trend with the avian theme. There are some other great nature inspired pieces as well as a few religious necklaces.
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Eau De Hohum

The new fragrance from Chanel for men, Bleu de Chanel, has released and with it comes the short film directed by Martin Scorsese. With such heavy-hitting names and iconic creations you would expect greatness, unfortunately the fragrance is as bland as the movie - nothing too special nor memorable.

One Night Only...

One night, hundreds of fashion's who's-who and thousands attending the largest consumer fashion event New York has ever seen. Last year's event was an incredible platform to set up for this year's extravaganza. Take a peak at all the activities listed to try and figure out what amazing venue you can't miss.
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Time & Date

I've talked about Uniform Wares straight-forward and stylish watches - a perfect compliment to round out any outfit (the green Series 100 is perfect for Fall/Winter). This Fall, they release a new model with the addition of a date window.
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How Will You Know...

The business of fakes is big business. NYT has an article that talks about China and some of its biggest exports.
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+Just Right

The Jil Sander designed +J collection, by Uniqlo, will hit stores October 7. Once again, clean lines and an amazing attention to detail - their philosophy says it all.
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Photo For A Friend

One of my most favorite photographic styles is the polaroid - that unmistakable shape, the instant gratification and the fact that they are just so cool. Now you can get 20 note cards that capture the magic - available at Urban Outfitters.
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Makos Memories

Nowness has a post about an exhibit of Christopher Makos's polaroids documenting snippets of his time in the 70's and 80's. Since he is credited with giving Warhol his first camera, this show should shouldn't be missed.
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CHic

Carolina Herrera takes her impeccable detailing and channels it into her first foray in menswear. Crisp lines and a tailored silhouette combine for her undeniable understated luxury.
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Eye For Detail

I've always had this love for horn frames and Ralph Vaessen has stolen my heart. His designs have classic lines, an air of eternal and details so subtle you can't stop staring.
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I Spy With My Eye...

Geo-political affairs, world culture and international design, as well as other topics, are stylishly tackled in Monocle magazine. With a clear vision and very direct sense of style, they have collaborated with some of the best names in multiple industries for amazing articles and must-have items. New York will be getting a new flagship store on the lower east side showcasing the range of products.
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Anything But Generic

The Generic Man does it again with their simple, stylish and always just-right selection of shoes for Fall. Suede and wool are the material inspirations adorning their savvy silhouettes.
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One Of Six

An interesting article that focuses on Walter Van Beirendonck, one of the maverick fashion designers in the "Antwerp Six".
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Art Sweet Art

My mother just turned me on to an amazing contemporary art magazine. Producing only four issues a year, Hi-Fructose is usually sold out before it even hits the limited locations it's sold at.
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LuisAviaRoma

By far one of the best online resources for major luxury fashion buys.
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Crystal Couture

"Swarovski Elements has commissioned 22 designers, including Givenchy, Lanvin, Vivienne Westwood and Sonia Rykiel to create a Swarovski crystal-adorned little black dress for charity.
Each LBD is adorned with a Swarovski design and will be displayed in New York from September, ahead of the auction to benefit the American Cancer Society and La Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer."
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Because You Care To Send The Best

Bluntcard is a hilarious new site for e-cards and various gifts.

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Fashion Photo Fantastic

A visionary fashion photographer with a style that has changed the way we look at fashion; Lillian Bassman will be part of a group show at London's The Wrapping Project Bankside. She has given her talent to Harpers Bazaar where she promoted the talents of Richard Avedon, and still continues her gift at the age of 93.
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Earth As Canvas

The amazing, meditative, large-scale and eco-centric work of Jim Denevan. Pictured below is his latest and grandest work to date - it is being dubbed the world's largest artwork.
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Le Carré Et Les Femmes Que L'Adore

Girls of the world and their Hermès scarves. Polaroid style photos and the effortless chic of a luxury classic.
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Vintage Chanel

The music is awful, but the images are eternal.

Cucinelli Does Kicks

With a stylish mix of nylon and suede, these Brunello Cucinelli sneakers deliver. True to the label, the real focal detail is the cashmere laces.

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Looking Back On Fashion Forward

"Upcoming at the Barbican Art Gallery, Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion will be the first ever European survey of avant-garde Japanese garments. Drawing from the 1980s to the present (and pulling names like Junya Watanabe and Yohji Yamamoto), the exhibition explores the unique sensibilities and notions of beauty embedded in Japanese design.

Curated by Akiko Fukai, renowned historian of Japanese fashion and Director of the Kyoto Costume Institute.

Future Beauty opens on October 15, 2010, and runs to February 6, 2011."

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Les Sacs De Teddyfish

Just two of the great designs from Teddyfish. Raw canvas bags with a gradient latex coating in perfect utilitarian shapes - available on the site at a later date.
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I'm A Lumberjack

Famed British shoe designer, Kurt Geiger, and Tricker's team up to create these fantastic boots which continue the woodsy influence for Fall/Winter 2010 - available in a select choice of colorways.
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Serious Travel Case

The outrageous $54,000 alligator suitcase from Bottega Veneta.
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Lovely Lanvin

Resort 2011 lookbook by Lanvin.

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Quilted Cool

If I didn't live in a state with perpetual heat, I would definitely own this phenomenal padded quilted biker jacket from Balenciaga - available at Yoox.com.
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Two To Watch

These two are quickly gaining the praise they deserve for their photographic style and eye for talent.
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Windows To The Soul

So fascinating and so creepy. I love these close-up photographs of the human eye - as noted by my title photo.
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Oil Photography

Steven Meisel uses the devastating oil disaster as the inspiration for a controversial spread in the pages of Vogue Italia.
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Anger Campaign

Kenneth Anger for Missoni - the intersection of two brilliant visions.

Manly Pursuits

"Manly Pursuits: The Sporting Images of Thomas Eakins celebrates LACMA's 2007 acquisition of Eakins's great sporting painting, Wrestlers, 1899. The exhibition will examine the work in a broad thematic context, providing a rare opportunity to consider the history of sporting images in the oeuvre of this icon of American nineteenth-century art. While his rowing paintings and swimming images were each the focus of special exhibitions, no show has ever been devoted to the varied array of sporting images Eakins depicted. Moreover, while Eakins exhibitions have been increasingly frequent on the East Coast, they have been rare at West Coast venues. Manly Pursuits will trace Los Angeles's long but little known association with Eakins's art. The exhibition is curated by Ilene Susan Fort, The Gail & John Liebes Curator of American Art at LACMA."
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Color Spectrum

Dwell Magazine presents a new series called "The Full Spectrum" dealing with color theory. The first in the series focuses on one of the fathers of modern color theory, Josef Albers.

Hand Of The Artisan

Bottega Veneta takes you into the workshop for their series "Hand of the Artisan". These stories reveal the dedication, artistry and hand-working that is crafted into each masterful piece.
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Surrouned By Space

Olafur Eliasson explains his inspiration and impact for art in the trailer for "Olafur Elisson: Space is Process"
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Cases Of History

"On September 28th Christie's in London will offer an incredible collection of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage during its Interiors: Style & Spirit sale. Over 20 pieces from the famed French luxury goods house dating from the late 19th century to the 1940s will go on the block, including suitcases, small trunks, hat boxes and vanity cases."
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Leather Love

Check out the incredibly luxurious and meticulously detailed accessories created by Andrea Incontri for his line AI_. The men's and women's accessories are made with skins that he treats as a canvas; carefully manipulating the texture and color, elevating them to a new material.
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Artist Approved

Looking for amazing limited edition t-shirts, jewelry, books and other items designed and authorized by famous artists - Other Criteria has a fantastically curated collection.
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