Juicy Couture Feather-Hem Dress

Feathers are the new fur this season!
So instead of just a little black dress, how about a little black dress with feathers?
Peek-a-boo feathering (flirty!), adjustable spagetti straps (perfect fit!), pleated empire waist & bust darts (added shape!) -- this chic number from Juicy Couture has all the right attributes to make you feel & look amazing for your semi-formal to formal events.
...Party or not, we'd wear this tomorrow!

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Kooba Taryn Clutch

The Kooba Taryn clutch is so fabulous, the photo here simply doesn't do it justice.
The black Taryn will please gals who value elegance, while the silver Taryn is perfect for those who enjoy some tasteful bling.
Expect an insane amount of compliments when you carry this, be it with jeans or evening wear.
The amazing surface texture (tiny mirror-like leather squares) makes both versions equally outstanding, we're having a VERY hard time choosing a favourite...
Come over & hold it & you'll see why!
Now in store.

COMING SOON! JACK SPADE Nylon Canvas Day Bag

The Jack Spade nylon canvas messenger is an obvious winner for the following reasons:-
1. Jack Spade stuff is simple, polished & "metrosexual-classic", & that's cool.
2. The signature minimalist style ensures easy matching with any outfit -- whether you're chilling in your ragged ole jeans, or strolling about in your Zegna suit.
3. The thoughtful design provides plenty of room & pockets just the right size for carrying daily essentials.
The male complement to Kate Spade, Jack Spade was created in 1997 by Andy Spade (husband of Kate). The line is about to get a whole lot bigger: Just 2 weeks back, the label announced that new VP & GM Cuan Hanley (Paul Smith & Original Penguin alum) will be whipping up a new men's collection in 2009. Wonderful!
Jack Spade Nylon Canvas Day Bag comes in various colours. Red (not shown here) & Tank (a.k.a. olive-green) are SOLD OUT everywhere. Hurry over & get yours here!

Vanessa Bruno Athé Flutter Sleeve Demi-Sheer Tunic/Dress

A tunic/dress with delicate feminine detailing from Vanessa Bruno Athe.
The floaty silhouette & flutter sleeves will flatter both your figure & arms, while the pretty colour gives extra personality. (Pink/berry/burgundy are key Fall colours.)
With different accessories, this standout piece will help you work your magic perfectly either day or night!

Catherine Malandrino Belted Silk Dress

From Catherine Malandrino's Fall collection, worn by "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester on a recent shoot.
This is such an elegant, graceful piece. We love the pintucking on the bodice, the daintily-sewn pleats on the 3/4 sleeves, & how beautifully the dress moves around the body.
Just this past Monday, designer Catherine Malandrino marked her 10 years in fashion with the opening of her 10th store -- the 6,000 square foot "Maison Catherine Malandrino" mega store in West Hollywood, which includes a cafe, a bookstore, & all of Malandrino's best-loved pieces.
Dress also available in a rich, gorgeous shade of muskat (plum).
(You can pair yours with a larger-buckled belt, like Leighton Meester did.)

alice + olivia Jabot Dress

alice + olivia co-founder Stacey Bendet may come from a wealthy upbringing, but the story behind her meteoric rise has as much to do with friends in high places as burning ambition.
After graduating from the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Bendet worked in Paris & New York, before joining forces with then-partner Rebecca Winn to launch the alice + olivia (named after Winn & Bendet's mums, respectively) collection of skinny pants. (The pair was inspired by the "one item at a time" strategy that has a certain precedent in the industry: Ralph Lauren began with ties, Dianne von Furstenberg started with the wrapdress, Donna Karan was known for bodysuits.) Soon, celebs donning the duo's signature "staceypants" started getting mentions in top mags like Vogue & InStyle, & the label was off & running.
Today Bendet may be the sole public face of alice + olivia, but the "Hamptons princess meets Hollywood starlet" look of the label remains as sharp, fun, & updated as ever.
A key item from Fall 2008 alice + olivia, the Jabot dress creates the look of polished separates, all in one seamless, silky piece.

Paul and Joe Sister

Coming from a Parisian family of shirtmakers, Sophie Albou studied at the Institut Francais de la Mode and landed a job at Azzedine Alaia at the tender age of 16, before striking out on her own with the Paul & Joe menswear collection in 1995. However most people only started taking notice in 1997, when Albou introduced the Paul & Joe women's line. Today, Paul & Joe's numerous successful branches include fashion for men, women & children, beauty products, a special line at Target stores, & even limited edition Perrier bottles. Paul & Joe Sister is the quirkier member of the family, created for younger women looking for something urbane yet affordable.
Playful, feminine, a little retro-preppy, this patterned collection from Paul & Joe Sister features pieces that will look swell with everything from rich browns to subdued gold.

Art-Print Pieces by Generra

Art Print Is In: Continuing last season's dominance, graphic prints are all over the Fall runways & fashionistas are snapping them up for special events.
But us normal people can carry off art prints nicely too! Like the ikat-inspired modern, blessedly detail-free series by Generra. The clothing should be the focus when it comes to wearing printy pieces. So do keep accessories minimal & let your 'artwork' do all the talking!

Generra was one of the biggest names in fashion in the 80's with its Hypercolour T-shirts (which changed colour according to temperature). In 2004, the brand received a re-launch with a whole new mindframe, to immense popularity. Today Generra is sold at over 600 upscale specialty stores (Barneys NY, Bloomingdale's flagship in Manhattan, Colette in Paris, & Matches in London, just to name a few) & enjoys a serious celeb following who appreciates the clean lines, sensual materials, & hip styling.

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Shoes, jeans & bottoms are now 'Buy 1, Get 50% Off the 2nd!'
And just the perfect timing, too -- with New Arrivals to inspire you just rolling in: Acne Jeans, Twenty8Twelve by s.miller, Vanessa Bruno, L.A.M.B., Robert Rodriguez, Generra, Moyuru, Kooba & more.
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Yohji Yamamoto x Adidas = Y-3, Denim

Yohji Yamamoto & Adidas were trailblazers in the fashion/sport collaboration when they teamed up 6 years ago to create Y-3 for men & women. The 'Y' is of course Yamamoto's stamp, while the '3' represents the signature 3-stripes of Adidas & the link between the two.
Yamamoto's first approach to this project was apparently more personal. Dealing with hip pain had become a problem for the designer on his frequent 12-hour Tokyo-Paris flights. He resolved to start jogging & began by shopping for exercise wear. But all he found were flashy get-ups that failed to inspire him. So simply, he decided he would make some austere-looking ones.
& boy did he nail this one.
With the designer's influential artistry & Adidas's athletic heritage, Y-3 has grown from sport basics with logos into an acclaimed line (clothing, footwear, all kinds of accessories) which is neither too Yamamoto, nor overtly Adidas. They look like both, yet are neither!
Staying true to the Y-3 DNA are these denims. A fusion of sport functionality & clean but edgy style, the extension from sportive clothes to street is seamless in these cool blues.

- All the jeans are constructed of Japanese denim & are not pre-faded/distressed. The men's jeans are: 5-Pocket in dark blue wash (1) & Regular Fit in dark black wash (2). The dark blue wash skinny jeans for ladies (3) meanwhile are slightly stretchy (2% elastane) for a slim fit.
- On all three, 'Y-3 Denim' is embossed on the leather logo patch on the rear waistband. A 'D'-ring hangs from the belt-loop in front.

Get these fast -- Y-3 pieces move into the 'rare find' state pretty quickly!

Vanessa Bruno Athé Trapeze Silk Dress

Though she pondered the career of a rockstar growing up, with her pedigree -- mum was a top model in the 60's while dad includes in his resume iconic names like Emanneulle Khanh & Cacharel -- Vanessa Bruno was destined to make her own mark in the rag trade.
Like most French femmes of good taste (think Charlotte Gainsbourg & Marion Cotillard), Bruno seems to possess a certain inimitable chic-ness & insouciance that underlie the mix of simplicity & sophistication expressed through her creations.
Interestingly, Bruno's career began in Japan, where she opened her first shop in 1996. Her 10 stand-alone boutiques there today reflect the Japanese's unwaning love for her effortless Parisian looks. Bruno also operates 3 stores in Paris, where her collection enjoys a cult following among stylish "bobos" (i.e., bourgeois-bohemes).
This past June Bruno became the latest designer to do her bit for earth. She's released not a grocery tote or an organic tee, rather a 'mix tape' of vintage pop/folk songs. 'Plant a Tree' (available here) is produced in association with Planete Urgence, an NGO who pledges to plant 5 trees for every CD sold.
& just like this lovely duck-egg blue silk dress she's designed, Bruno's music picks manages to be simulataneously timeless, supremely fresh, & very modern-cool. Bravo Bruno!

UBIQ - Braska, Bo-Ro, Prime, Vaget

Ubiq is the vision of Tomoyuki Kosaka, formerly of Chapter (a sneaker mecca in Harajuku).
Since its debut 6-plus years back, Ubiq has kept the hits flowing in a steady steam & the fans coming back for more.
While Ubiq used to be a mystery to sneakerheads outside Japan, interest in the label has burgeoned internationally in the last 2 years.
Founder-designer Kosaka's desire for his sneakers to become a ubiquitous presence in our daily (footwear) lives gives you a clue as to the reason behind the name. So far, Kosaka's quest seems to be on target.
With the right mix between off-beat designs, vibrant styling, & never veering too far, Ubiq's non-sneaker looking sneakers are highly recommended to anyone who appreciates quality & uniqueness.

Available models:
1. Braska: Traditional hiker silhouette with a mid-cut suede upper. The integrated fleece sock (same as the ones on Nike AGC shoes) features a drawstring pull-chord which allows the wearer to control the fit around the ankle.
2. Bo-Ro: Deisgned with the image of a buttoned-down shirt. Using buttons in place of lace eyelets gives these kicks a fresh spin. Can be slipped on.
3. Prime: A re-design of Bo-Ro, crafted from the same shoelast. Great for long walks.
4. Vaget: With distressed leather & ankle support, a stylish & practical re-interpretation of the basketball hightops of yesteryear.

Kooba Sharon (Fall 2008 Collection)

For the bagista who likes carrying it all, Kooba Sharon has room to spare.
Made of gorgeous calf leather, this latest semi-relaxed design from Kooba features hinged detailing, gold-tone hardware, a secured sunken top zip & generous interior space.
Stylish & sturdy, this shoulder tote is terrific for many popular uses: commuting, errand-filled days, carry-on plane travel, & of course shopping.
Approx. size: H14.5" x W17", handle drop 8.5".

More from Development by Erica Davies

We have many lovely tops & dresses from Development by Erica Davies to recommend to you!
2008 has been a busy & rewarding year for Development. Not only has the label attracted the backing of the Camuto Group, just this past 30 July the Welsh-born, LA-based Davies was (along with 27 other peers who include Amy Smilovic of Tibi & Thakoon Panichgul of Thakoon) ratified as a new member of the prestigious CFDA a.k.a. Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Add in the high-profile support that the brand gets from Paris Hilton, Rebecca Romijn & the likes, & things sure look exciting for Development.
Pay attention to each Development piece & you'll find layers of cool aesthetics, sensual mixes, off-beat details, & beautiful visual surprises.

Trina Turk 'Astra' Ponte Knit Dress

One interesting rule of thumb emerges when award-winning designer Trina Turk introduces a new design: If an item would fit into Audrey Hepburn's wardrobe, it would make the cut; if not, it was out.
The 'Astra' ponte knit dress is a luminous example of Turk's Hepburn-esque aspirations -- an elegant sheath with clean lines & sensual fit. Although print-fan Turk does the rare job of going single colour this time round, the winning combination of a graceful stand collar, subtle tunnel belt, barely-there cap sleeves & overall mod-look is proof that the Audrey Hepburn rule is one to be reckoned with.
Simple, chic, & so handy for all your cocktail events & soirees.

KEN THE FLATTOP Spacy Ducky Embroidered Shirt-Jacket

Inspired by the American Golden Age yet wonderfully updated (in full-out retro fashion, naturally), Spacy Ducky clothing have become a fascinating tribute to the future of yesteryear fashion. Japanese celebs like Tomomitsu Yamaguchi a.k.a. Gussan, Crazykenband, George Takahashi, & Conny are among the many fans who avidly embrace the label's sense of 40's - 50's nostalgia.
The sticthed message of this shirt-jacket, simple yet powerful, says it all: "Walk like a Ducky"!

Sidenote: 'Ducky' is slang for excellent, fine.
Born in Yokohama, KEN THE FLATTOP is Japan's top pinstriper & hot rod artist. His stunning pinstripe designs -- sought after for its precision & tight details -- have distinguished him as a creative force in the underground art world both in Japan & internationally.

3.1 Phillip Lim - New Arrivals

3.1 Phillip Lim: New garments have just been added! (We have many more dresses & tops not shown here.)
We've also restocked some of your favourite 3.1 styles.
These clean, easy-to-wear pieces reflect the designer's knack for fulfilling the needs of the fashion forward who live in big cities. Easy to insert into your existing wardrobe, too.