Posts for December 17th 2008

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Ka Pow Wow Makes A Well-Timed Statement

We've been stalking this accessories line, Ka Pow Wow, since we first noticed their necklaces were selling out on Pixie Market faster than a pair of black Louboutins do on Net-a-Porter.
Ka Pow Wow Makes A Well-Timed Statement

We've been stalking this accessories line, Ka Pow Wow, since we first noticed their necklaces were selling out on Pixie Market faster than a pair of black Louboutins do on Net-a-Porter. Ka Pow Wow makes to most wonderful ruffled pieces that, for a little more than one hundred dollars, are a real bang-for-your-buck investment. Spring 2009 was a season where statement accessories happily took the place of it-bags and so we think there's no better time for Ka Pow Wow than the present. Check out various look book images from the brand below. 

 

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Spring 2009 Trend Report: Polka Dots Take Over

Polka dots, as we've learned from Commes des Garcon and our parents wardrobes circa 1986, are best when super-sized.

Polka dots, as we've learned from Commes des Garcon and our parents wardrobes circa 1986, are best when super-sized. This Spring 2009 designers made their polka dots extra-large and, along with other trends like bloomers and crop tops, they made for an optimistic statement indeed. Fashion editors might be wearing black right now but this Spring 09, it looks like all that will change.

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Fashion In 50 Seconds 12/17/08 Vera Goes Off-Site, Costa and Karan Cut Back, Moss Re-Signs With Topshop, Farrow Collabs

Another designer pulling from their slot at the tents during New York Fashion Week--Vera Wang has announced her decision to show her Fall 2009 collection at an intimate off-site show.

Another designer pulling from their slot at the tents during New York Fashion Week--Vera Wang has announced her decision to show her Fall 2009 collection at an intimate off-site show. To see Wang's Spring 2009 collection, click here

Both Francisco Costa and Donna Karan revealed that their Fall 2009 collections will be smaller this season, in an effort to cut costs. Now there's a thought.

Kate Moss has re-signed her contract with high street retailer, Topshop, for another three years. The supermodel plans to expand her range to include accessories and lingerie. 

A collaboration with Linda Farrow has become a right of passage for young designers. Refinery 29 has the scoop on those for House of Holland, Peter Pilotto, and the like