Martin Golf Apparel Debuts Spring CollectionJanuary 22, 2013Martin Golf Apparel has unveiled their new Spring 2013 collection. The second of four offerings of the collection is now available for delivery to select high-end pro shops across the country, and this offering will continue the color palette stories of the Riviera and Costa del Sol.
Maggie Sottero Launches New Mobile WebsiteJanuary 22, 2013Maggie Sottero has made a name for herself as one a sought after bridal gown design manufacturer. In 2005, Maggie turned her attention (or a portion of it at least) to bringing her unique touch to elegant formalwear in the form of her Flirt Collection. Now, thanks to the team at FiddleFly, the Flirt collection is on full display to a whole new audience, smartphone (and coming soon, tablet) owners.
Barneys New York Looking for Downtown FlagshipJanuary 22, 2013The Post recently reported rumors that Barneys' Chelsea Co-Op would be closing, and now it has been confirmed that the 18th St store will shut it's doors on March 1st. But have no lower Manhattan. Sources told WWD that the retailers is looking for multiple options downtown, including a potential new Co-Op flagship.
Vanessa Paradis is the Face of Conscious, for H&MJanuary 22, 2013Vaness Paradis, an actress and singer, is shown a ruffle-edged yellow sundress, as well as an embellished zip-up utility jacket worn with botanical print trousers. The pieces are part of a collection full of optimism for spring, with romantic styles like a floor-length dress alongside sporty shapes such as a cropped jumpsuit and a tropical print T-shirt dress. There are accessories too, such as ankle-strap heels, and the entire collection is made from more sustainable materials, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel.
Alaïa Signs Beauty LicenseJanuary 22, 2013Azzedine Alaïa has signed a fragrance and cosmetics license with Beauté Prestige International reports WWD.
Daily Deal 1/22/13: Anya HindemarchJanuary 22, 2013The British label, Anya Hindemarch, has been designing covetable accessories for over 20 years and recently caused a fashion stir with its limited-edition 'I'm not a plastic bag' eco tote. Her aesthetic is practical but still soft and pretty. The Outnet has an awesome selection of bags up to 60% off. I dare you to resist!
Fashion Photo of the Day 1/22/13 - Michelle ObamaJanuary 22, 2013First Lady Michelle Obama finished off the Inaugural Weekend festivities attending two balls last night in a custom gown by the designer she catapulted to fame four years ago: Jason Wu. The designer responded last night on Twitter with: '#Inshock!!!'
The Rise in Diamond Prices Benefits Birkat Elyon and CZ ManufacturersJanuary 22, 2013Birkat Elyon, celebrated cubic zirconia jewelry manufacturer, is preparing for another record breaking year as experts forecast a considerable rise in diamond prices. Birkat Elyon, and fellow cubic zirconia designers, are expecting to see a rise in CZ jewelry sales as consumers look for an affordable diamond alternative.
8&9 Clothing to Show New Collections at NYC Agenda ShowJanuary 22, 2013On January 23 & 24, buyers will head to New York for The Agenda Tradeshow where streetwear brands and skate companies will show their latest collections. Miami-based street lifestyle company 8&9 Clothing will showcase new lines for spring and summer 2013.
H. Seigel Fine Auctions Announces First Online Auction of 2013January 22, 2013H. Seigel Fine Auctions in association with Rare Colored Diamonds (RCD), a full-service investment firm that specializes in offering their clients the finest investment-grade rare colored diamonds and museum-quality jewelry, announced the first online auction of 2013, to take place January 30 at 8 p.m. EST. Potential investors and jewelry aficionados are invited to participate or spectate by signing up at http://www.hsfineauctions.com.
Photo Coverage: Agnès b. S/S 2013 Collection PreviewJanuary 21, 2013agnès b. opened her first shop on Rue du Jour in Paris in 1975. Since then, she has designed clothing for men, women, and children that reflects the spirit of the age by creating a wardrobe that can easily adapt to every personality and can be worn for a very long time. Today, agnès b. continues to design each collection that bears her name, including accessories, watches, jewelry, and sunglasses. The company has more than one hundred shops throughout the world. A family enterprise, a civic enterprise, agnès b. tries as much as possible to keep her production in France.
Photo Coverage: Aganovich S/S 2013 Collection PreviewJanuary 21, 2013Besides ready-to-wear collections, Aganovich is known for their portrait collection. The Aganovich portraits are an ongoing series by anarchist illustrator Clifford Harper based on an original deck of anarchist collector's cards that he did early in his career featuring personalities as diverse as John Cage, Emma Goldman and Kotoku Shusui. The Aganovich portraits have slowly proliferated. Some of those portrayed have come and stayed, some have come and gone and others have simply provided inspiration along the way but all have contributed in some degree to the Aganovich story.
Photo Coverage: A.F. Vandervorst S/S 2013 Collection PreviewJanuary 21, 2013Belgian husband-wife team An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx launched their first collection in Paris in 1998 after graduating from the Fashion School of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. They launched a shoe collection in 2003 and naturally segued into a lingerie line three years later. The pair is known for their deft contrasts in fabrics, textures, and colors, often layering silky lingerie-inspired pieces with tailored jackets, reworked white cotton button-downs, or dramatic capes.
Missguided Announces its SS13 Dress CollectionJanuary 21, 2013Missguided know how important it is to stay one step ahead when it comes to the latest fashion must haves. Dresses in their SS13 collection start from just £12.99, which means you can work the latest trends without breaking the bank. With hot trends including classic Monochrome, eye-popping Neon & Ombre, Missguided's new collection is jam-packed with this season's hottest styles from the likes of sophisticated peplum and midi dresses to the more daring cut out dresses. So whether you're hitting the beach this summer or rocking the festivals, make sure you do it in style.
Fashion Photo of the Day 1/21/13 - Michelle ObamaJanuary 21, 2013First Lady Michelle Obama arrived in style at the church services and swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol. The First Lady wore a Thom Browne ensemble with J. Crew shoes, and Malia wore a J. Crew outfit and Sasha wore a Kate Spade coat and dress, according to a White House official.