Although jewelry label Bing Bang NYC is known for its dark side, we were happily taken aback by the darker qualities seen in its new and limited edition Black Label collection. According to the brand, the line is inspired by “the amulets of the wanderer”, as well as the “principles of sacred geometry.” When translated into jewelry, this means pieces like the Witches Heart necklace, a large pendant heaving with lockets and charms, or the Iroquois Wanderer ring, a chunky ring that looks more like armor than jewelry. To check out some images from the Black Label lookbook, which is titled Alone Together and was photographed by Scott Lowe, click inside, or head to BingBangNYC.com.
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What do you get when you mix Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic nameplate necklace with a brand new era? Answer: the “Boo” collection by House of Waris. Allow us to explain. House of Waris designer Waris Ahluwalia has created a capsule collection called Boo by House of Waris exclusively for online trunk show site Moda Operandi. The collection features a nameplate necklace and a pair of stud earrings, each one featuring the word “boo.” In other words, if you are still searching for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, you have just scored big time. To purchase, head to ModaOperandi.com, which has just opened its membership to the general public. Prices start at $225.
Raise your hand if you think it is never too early to begin planning for the next season? We don’t, and with today’s arrival of the 10 Crosby fall 2012 lookbook, we are definitely ready. In fact, the lookbook has us yearning for the coming season—thanks to key pieces including a wine-red pleated leather skirt, an eggshell blue wool coat, a peplum wool cardigan, a pair of cropped plaid pants, a pair of metallic shorts, a pair of polka-dot wide-leg pants, an oversized fur vest, a red sweater dress, to name just a few. On that note, click inside to check out the rest of the 10 Crosby lookbook, or head to stores like Shopbop and Nordstrom to shop the current collection.
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Top tastemakers around the world are partial to denim label J Brand—from Kate Middleton to Rihanna to Jessica Alba. Given this following, it is no surprise that the label has decided to branch out for spring 2012, with its first ready-to-wear collection, no less. According to creative director Donald Oliver and his design team, the aim behind the RTW collection was to create pieces that are “wearable and understandable, yet unexpected.” Accordingly, you will find plenty of closet basics—from boyfriend blazers to buttery-soft leather jackets—with surprising twists, such as a tuxedo silhouette here or a pop of color there. Click inside to see a sneak peek of the ready-to-wear collection or head to JBrandJeans.com to find out more.
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Although it is tempting to fill your closet with designer duds and statement pieces, a selection of basics is also essential. With that said, we are pretty excited about the new GapPure line by Gap. The line is an extension of the retailer’s GapBody underwear line, with a focus on comfortable yet cute pieces—including lightweight slouchy sweaters, super soft tees, sleeveless tops, and tanks. More importantly, these aren’t pieces that can only be worn on a Sunday morning or to the gym. On the contrary, these can definitely be paired with your designer skirts and high-end jeans to create a sporty-chic look. To check out the full GapPure collection, head to a Gap store, or shop online at Gap.com. Prices start at $24.
It is no secret that a great piece of jewelry can change your entire outfit, so when we recently discovered jewelry brand Jacquie Aiche, we were pretty tickled. The line features statement jewels made from an assorted range of precious and semi-precious gemstones and mixed metals—think diamonds, emeralds, fossils, minerals, pink tourmalines, rocks, and rubies, just to start. Even more exciting, there are so many different pieces. We are particularly partial to the hand chain finger bracelets (one example pictured above) and the snake body chain, both of which Rihanna wore while vacationing in Hawaii last month. The Jacquie Aiche collection is available at stores like Shopbop and Madison LA, as well as online at JacquieAiche.com. Prices start at $100.
What do you get when you mix the brilliance of director Sofia Coppola with the whimsical designs of Marni and the budget-friendly retailer that is H&M? A match made in fashion heaven, basically. Coppola has directed the commercial for H&M’s latest collaboration, a capsule collection with Marni due out on March 8. In the commercial, you will see British actress Imogen Poots by a pool, at a party, and riding in a car, all the while wearing pieces from the collection, natch. And it is all set to the dreamy sound of Bryan Ferry’s “Avalon,” which seems quite fitting. Do you have a better plan this Saturday afternoon? Click inside to watch the full commercial.
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We know you love Zara—you did, after all, vote them in as your favorite shopping destination last year—so we are just positive you will love Zara’s spring 2012 collection. The line, which is being modeled here by Saskia de Brauw, is teeming with loose-fitting silhouettes, pastel colors, and the odd statement piece. Key looks include: a dove-grey peasant blouse paired with scarf-print shorts; a cut-to-the-navel maxi dress; a pair of tailored trousers with a sheer panel down the length of the leg, teamed with a matching jacket and top; and a shimmering skirt coupled with an off-white coat. To check out the rest of the images, click inside, or head to Zara.com to shop the collection.
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Footwear designers have plenty of room to be playful, but we are particularly excited about the spring 2012 collection from Loeffler Randall. Designer Jessie Randall wanted to create a spring collection that felt “fresh and new,” so she took inspiration from a variety of sources—see her mood board above—and set out to infuse her designs with neon, polka dots, neoprene, and woven straw, just to name a few. The result is an eclectic and fun collection that is perfect for spring. Key pieces include: the Dita sandal, a tribal-print platform heel with a peep-toe and tie-up ankle strap; the Chloe, a classic nude wegde; and the Filippa, a flat sandal in bottle-green python print. To check out the full collection, head to LoefflerRandall.com.
If you are still wondering what to buy yourself for Valentine’s Day, perhaps a pair of sunglasses is in order. For the second year in a row, Vogue Eyewear has created a capsule collection of Valentine’s Day-inspired sunglasses, which is this year dubbed the “Love Vogue” collection. The line features an 80s-style round frame that comes in six different colors—each one with a heart-print pattern along the inner frame and a variation of a transparent pattern on the front. And did we mention that each pair will arrive in a special heart-print box? The Vogue Eyewear “Love Vogue” capsule collection is available now exclusively at Sunglass Hut stores. Prices to be confirmed.
