Fabulously Creative & Fun Glasses Frames from Kirk Originals
December 7, 2011 – 1:42 am | No Comment

When I recently had an eye exam, I was hoping for a valid reason (not that fashion-boredom isn't, mind you) to spring for a chic new pair of frames. Sadly, my good eating habits (or, more likely, dumb luck) have kept my prescription exactly the same since the early 90s, and I'm still rocking the same pair of tortoise Isaac Mizrahi frames I sprang for way back in the day (what can I say, I'm persnickety about keeping my treasured fashion items in pristine condition).

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Edge of Belgravia Damascus Steel Knives
October 31, 2011 – 9:55 pm | No Comment
Edge of Belgravia Damascus Steel Knives

England’s  Edge of Belgravia sent over two more kitchen knives – this time from their Damascus Steel series . The Damascus Steel line is Edge of Belgravia’s top tier offering of knives. Both elegant and incredibly functional, the Damascus Steel is composed of 67 layers of hardened carbon steel

“The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture” Pocket Book
October 31, 2011 – 9:54 pm | No Comment
“The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture” Pocket Book

Fans of architecture across the globe will be happy to discover Phaidon’s latest pocket-sized book. Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture is a traveling reference guide to important buildings across the globe, broken down by continent and location. Key guides inside the Atlas alert the reader to the accessibility of each building including information on public hours, interior viewing building types (sports, private, government, etc…), and much more.

Lanvin Reversible Coat for Autumn/Winter 2011
October 31, 2011 – 9:54 pm | No Comment
Lanvin Reversible Coat for Autumn/Winter 2011

New from Lanvin this season, a reversible winter coat. The “streamlined” winter coat is an ideal piece for city wear

See What Marc Jacobs, Alexa Chung, Hamish Bowles and More Fashion Folk Wore for Halloween
October 31, 2011 – 9:54 pm | No Comment
See What Marc Jacobs, Alexa Chung, Hamish Bowles and More Fashion Folk Wore for Halloween

The past four days have been a non-stop party for a lot of fashion people here in New York. And those Halloween parties have been well-documented. The Tribeca Grand’s Overlook Hotel party, the Boom Boom Room’s fete and last night’s V party hosted by Terry Richardson drew the most fashion-heavy crowds and, as we all know, fashion people like to dress up.

New Colors in the Brooks Criterion Jackets
October 31, 2011 – 9:54 pm | No Comment
New Colors in the Brooks Criterion Jackets

The Brooks Criterion Jackets get a fresh re-color for the new season. Now available in taupe and cinnamon, the jackets continue to focus in on strong English tailoring. Look for a new series of jackets from Brooks to land sometime in 2012

COMUNE Men’s Looks for Spring/Summer 2012
October 31, 2011 – 9:54 pm | No Comment
COMUNE Men’s Looks for Spring/Summer 2012

Cold today eh? Well, take a break from the frigid Halloween day and dig into some Spring Summer 2012 looks from the COMUNE line. Conditionally casual and ready for all environments of sun, COMUNE delivers a collection of looks to outfit the most laid back of individuals.

Raquel Zimmermann Sexes Up The A Train For Vogue Italia
October 31, 2011 – 9:54 pm | No Comment
Raquel Zimmermann Sexes Up The A Train For Vogue Italia

For next month’s cover of Vogue Italia , Steven Meisel shot Raquel Zimmermann in a crowd of suits, slightly jostled but holding her own on what is meant to be the A-train.

Charity Retail Association challenges Mary Portas
October 31, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Charity Retail Association challenges Mary Portas

The Charity Retail Association has attacked retail guru, Mary Portas, for her recommendation to the government to cap the number of charity shops able to claim rate relief, suggesting that charity shops are enjoying more public

Iconix Brand Group’s 3Q profit drops 5.1%
October 31, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Iconix Brand Group’s 3Q profit drops 5.1%

Iconix Brand Group Inc., which owns clothing brands such as London Fog, Mossimo and Danskin, said revenue fell 4 percent to $92.7 million from $96.9 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $88.3 million.

60 seconds with…Vanessa Austin Locke
October 31, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment

Vanessa Austin Locke, Web Editor and Social Media Manager