While some brands are still noticeably absent from the conversations taking place online, the walls surrounding direct communication are slowly coming down at the highest levels.
It seems that there is a lot more muscle going into menswear these days, and we’re not sure if it’s the staggering economy or the competition that’s causing the heat in the once second-tier market. The new collection in menswear from Martyn Bal {Swipelife} features styles similar to what we are seeing in other fall [...]
It seems the future holds a collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Victoria Beckham. Talks of a fur-laden line is said to be in the works for next year. Both Jacobs and Beckham are known for their impeccable sense of style so we can’t wait to see what they come up with.
Also buzzing is the new accessory line Lacoste plans to [...]
Move over, punk rockers: the fashion world is stealing your safety pin stash.
Continuing in the same vein of the past seasons’ aggressive heavy-metal/warrior trends, designers like Vena Cava and style-savvy people like blogger Pelayo Diaz, shown left, have turned to the humble safety pin for more than pure utilitarianism.
Designer versions of safety-pin-studded duds are of course [...]
Could Marc Jacobs be the latest to hop on the reality TV bandwagon? Bravo TV certainly hopes so.
Marc has been saying for years that he would love to have his own show, and Bravo is hoping that they will be able to make that dream — um, a reality. The premise of the show would [...]

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