Mother of All Sample Sales 9 Nov 2007 1:57 PM (17 years ago)

Only a few days left before fashion's bible Vogue and Ebay team up again for 7th on Sale, offering thousands of items from top designers between November 15 and December 6. You can shop in person in New York or bid online for celebrity-worn gowns and insanely discounted jewelry. 100% of the money raised goes to services and housing for those living with HIV and AIDS. Items to be auctioned include Michael Kors pea jacket, $200; Rag & Bone trench coat, $55; and more from Dolce & Gabbana, Louboutin, Coach, Marc Jacobs and more.

Click HERE for more details.

Flight of the Fashionista 9 Nov 2007 12:59 PM (17 years ago)

From runways to red carpets, feathers are taking fashion to new heights.

1. Estee Lauder. White Linen Perfume compact, $250.
2. Michael Kors. Sequin embellished dress, $4,495
3. Roger Vivier. Folies sandal with diamante buckle and ostrich-feather detail, $2,350
4. Salvatore Ferragamo. Pheasant-feather bag, $1,550

Hova Takeover 9 Nov 2007 6:51 AM (17 years ago)

Last winter was all about the hoody, and UK brand Artful Dodger had the game zipped up. Thursday November 8, it was announced that Jay-Z in partnership with Iconix Brand Group Inc purchased the high-end street brand for $15 million cash.

"Artful Dodger is an incredible brand with a lot of room for growth and Scott Langton is a visionary designer," explains Hov. "They represent what's next and new in fashion and we are glad to have both the brand and Scott as a part of our family. Artful Dodger represents the first of many acquisitions that will begin to shape our joint venture with Iconix."

PWC had a chance to get a sneak peak of Dodger's upcoming lines in Las Vegas at MAGIC back in August. Check out a few pix of our excellent Vegas adventure after the jump.

Artful Dodger's Irish pub inspired booth.

PWC's Adam Ant casino hopping.

Tuki of City of Ink and Fruit of Sol Munki in VIP at TAO.

Russell Simmons spared no expense on his Vegas booth. Complete with a water feature, sand and cabanas, the two-story structure gets PWC's "the shit" sticker of approval.

Sneakerboxxx 7 Nov 2007 11:20 AM (17 years ago)

Channeling his inner alien from outerspace, Big Boi, clad head-to-toe in Crooks & Castles, recently hosted his Big Kidz Foundation's charity gala at David Yurman in Lenox Square.

On November 27, Sir Lucious Leftfoot is teaming up with Laced Up sneaker boutique to unveil the Nike Air Force 1 "Solitaire Kicks." The white and aqua patent leather sneakers are dipped in eight karats worth of rare champagne diamonds from India and are valued at $50,000.

I just hope these aren't conflict kicks.

Makeup Sex 7 Nov 2007 9:58 AM (17 years ago)

Since taking her last stroll through Manhattan in the 2004 series finale, fans have been impatiently waiting for style icon Carrie and her girls' sexcapades to hit the big screen.

Thanks to Sex's resident fashion svengali Patrica Fields, it looks like Carrie will once again be dressing her Manolo size, not her age. And you know what?...I fucking love it.

SWAG ALERT!!: Free 'the sh*t' sticker for anyone who can correctly identify Ms. Bradshaw's shoes in these pics.

Say Hello to the Little Jacket 2 Nov 2007 2:03 PM (18 years ago)

Tights & Hose 25 Oct 2007 10:06 AM (18 years ago)

Out with the leggings and in with the tights. Yes, it's time to retire those leggings that you have desperately made stretch through 4 seasons and pick up a pair of tights. In case you don't remember, in this seasons fall runway shows tights were pretty prominent. Tights were everywhere from your basic blacks of Burberry Prorsum, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Catherine Malandrino to your metallics and more colorful looks: red, orange, green, pale blue, and brown. Of course the bolder more interesting tights will be those thick, mod-inspired opaque or woven and textured tights from the early 90's.

Now to some of us, this fixation with tights is old news. Tights have been around for decades and many celeb stylists have been putting their clients in them. Karla Welch, Nylon Magazine and celebrity stylist admits that "they're such an easy trend to get in on because they make your legs look so incredible. You're going to look much thinner. I've always put my clients in them." One of Karla's clients, Indie singer Feist, "always performs in matching tights" and I think we all love Feist's style.

So there you have it. That's my skinny on tights. Also, on those warmer days don't forget that hose can be worn. I just picked up a few tights from Target the other day to add to my growing collection so now its your turn. Pick your tights today!

The Countdown begins! 24 Oct 2007 11:13 AM (18 years ago)

For those of you who would rather shop in the privacy of your own home or just really like to shop at Zara, the spanish women's wear store and line is offering zarahome.com . It will be available on the 29th and will be another huge venture for the company this year since they recently opened a store in Lenox mall (atlanta, Ga) in August. 4 days to go!!

Put A Little Sass Into Fall 23 Oct 2007 1:58 PM (18 years ago)

We ♥ Smashbox!!! 22 Oct 2007 11:41 AM (18 years ago)

Just though it would be great to let everyone who, don’t already know (b/c u all should), about one of the hottest cosmetic lines available right now. Smashbox Cosmetics offers an array of different products, and also manages to be cruelty free. They have won the Peta Proggy award and many other awards for providing fly, but animal testing free cosmetics. Smashbox studios is also the home to a modeling agency, production company, clothing line, and also the Mercedes Benz fashion week at smash box studios in Los Angeles, so they are doing a lot to stay on top in the fashion industry. Their most popular products would definitely be the Photo Finish Lipstick, and the Photo Finish Foundation Primer. My top picks would have to be the Sunset Boulevard Fusion Soft Lights bronzer and the Emulsion Lip Exfoliant (sweet and minty!!). They also sell cute Tokidoki kits (another PWC favorite). So make sure you go to Sephora and test out Smashbox cosmetics because you'll be addictive, and it’s always fun to play dress up in Sephora lol!

New Crooks & Castles Tees!! 19 Oct 2007 12:48 PM (18 years ago)

You can't stop the Crooks but you can join them!! Check out their newest arrivals
online or at your local boutique. Currently Crooks and Castles is working on some dope sweaters and they have some colabs up their sleeves. Right now you can grab the Crooked Angels in white, originally grafted from the illumination series tees with a gradient fill and Garage Script insignia or the new online shop exclusive: "Links & Ribbons" in white. The Classic links are intertwined into chain "C's". Coming up this hoiliday season look out for the release of their Letterman Jacket in Collaboration with Mitchell & Ness!! It should be out this November so keep your heads up for this one!

Are you ready for this weeks NIKE releases? 19 Oct 2007 6:10 AM (18 years ago)

Get prepared for the Jordan VIII's release this Saturday!! I know, I know...we all go back and forth on retro releases with the "should I get them" or "should I wait until next time" thoughts. I understand, I am no sneaker head but I feel your pain. I'm a big I, V, XI, Spiz'ike and remix fan myself but these VIII's shouldn't leave you pondering. In case you didn't know, these are the very shoes that MJ wore as he lead the Bulls to their third consecutive title!! I suggest you arrive early folks. Don't get caught out in the rain.

Slowly hitting retailers across the world is the Nike Halloween Pack 2007 edition. Featuring the Nike Court Force Lows and the Nike Air Max 95 x 360 hybrid, and another model but will not release in Hong Kong. Both pairs are available at Kix-Files and CommonWealth so get to shopping!

PWC Chalk Art 17 Oct 2007 10:34 PM (18 years ago)

This is really old [by at least 2 months] but hey, thought I would share it because we get so many compliments on our tagging. As you've been making your rounds through city, you've probably seen the PWC chalk art!! I love love love sidewalk chalk, ask anyone I know. Sidewalk chalk is one of those random things I keep in my trunk along with a picnic basket, chairs, blankets, candles, playing cards, kites, frisbe's, parasol umbrellas, rain boots, etc...I know, I know but you never know when your going to need this stuff!! LOL

Click below for more pix...

Dress to KILL 17 Oct 2007 9:42 PM (18 years ago)

If you didn't make it out to Sloppy Seconds Saturday October 13th you missed a great party! The always fashionable and always edgy crowd came out in the masses. The Sloppy Seconds reign of terror has been going strong for over a year now and it's one of my favorite parties to attend. We alway find trend setters in the building and BTW..KLEVER KILLS!!

For More Top Pix from the night click below..

Hot Shit! 16 Oct 2007 2:47 PM (18 years ago)

October 31, British vocalist M.I.A. will be in concert with Chicagoan duo The Cool Kids at Center Stage. If you don't know about them.....get your GOOGLE on.

I'd also like to formally apologize to everybody I harassed until they watched The Cool Kids' Black Mags video. I swear...if that video has 86,000 views, I account for 75,000 of them.

What's your 2 cents on the video and concert?

Easy Read 16 Oct 2007 1:40 PM (18 years ago)

When I stumbled across Antenna in an airport bookstore a few months ago, I immediately knew I had found a new favorite magazine. A self-professed magazine junkie, this quarterly pub has everything my fiendish heart could ask for. They feature it all from sneakers to denim to breath mints and do it without using celebrities, concept shoots or models.

The website is really easy to navigate and tells the price along with where you can get the products.

Look out for Issue II to drop Holiday 2007

What the Shoe Game's Been Missing 16 Oct 2007 11:47 AM (18 years ago)

Since seeing the initial scans of the Nike Air Trainer III "Optimus Prime" back in July, my inner '80s baby has been doing the running man. Although no official release dates have been given, me and my sneakerhead prayer warriors are believing for a holiday release.

Click on comments and tell us what you think. Also, head over to TheShoeGame.com for more scans.

Get some SPICE in your life! 16 Oct 2007 8:53 AM (18 years ago)

Can't wait for the highly anticipated Victoria's Secret fashion show with tunes from the Spice Girls??! You may have to wait for the show which opens with Kanye West followed by the Spice Girls and Seal taking place December 4th but you don't have to wait for the sale of the Spice Girls 13 song CD! Because they will be performing at the fashion show, Victoria's Secret thought they would give you guys a sweet deal by releasing a limited number of cd's to the general public for sale beginning tonight at midnight and ending at 12 a.m. on Thursday morning!! So get over to victoriassecret.com for your copy today!

© Getty Images

GREEDY GENIUS' 15 Oct 2007 7:57 PM (18 years ago)

Look who we ran into at the Apparel Mart's shindig at The World of Coke..its the guys from GREEDY GENIUS!! Derek, Renaldo and Nick!!

Adam Zyo Hits Stateside!!! 14 Oct 2007 10:44 AM (18 years ago)

European Designer Adam Zyo is finally premiering his designs stateside after being a hit for a around a decade in Europe. He currently owns showrooms in places like Italy, France, China, Egypt, Russia, and now Atlanta! His designs mainly consists of men’s wear: suits, ties, shirts, and dress shoes; but he is also moving into women's fashion as well. Guys you should definitely check him out, he is currently doing a promotional deal that you wouldn't want to miss. Just print the flyer for admission into the showroom. For now keep your eyes out because Zyo is taking over!

Gilles & Jay West perform @ SUGAR 12 Oct 2007 7:00 PM (18 years ago)

Did u make it out to Partake!??? You missed 1 of the hottest rap groups in ATL perform:
Gilles & Jay West!!
Oh, and me and my costume party lifestyle..LOL

BET Style Suite 12 Oct 2007 2:00 PM (18 years ago)

In case you didn't know the BET Style Suite was the place to be Friday afternoon! With tons of vendors and celebs in the building Pistol Whipped Cream was able to interview local designers and some of your favorite hip hop artists to get a taste of their style. The video will be up soon so keep checking back with us!! Thanks to Absolut 100, Garner Circle and Interscope/ Geffan/ A&M for the invite!!

-KISS KISS

Tricking off..LOL

"Fall" in love with Nails!! 10 Oct 2007 6:33 PM (18 years ago)

Time to pull out the fall polish shades, and this fall there are some groundbreaking and conventional colors creating a buzz. Fall 07’ welcomes the always-sexy reds, charcoal grays, and jewel tones (navy, plum, emerald green) to deck out the fingers and toes. If you were into last falls black Goth look, you should definitely check out the new matte gray polishes. Also check out these brands: Creative, Zoya, N.Y.C.,OPI, and China Glaze. Remember the fingers and toes need love too. They really can complete fly fall looks!

Designers Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Luella, & more 9 Oct 2007 1:44 PM (18 years ago)

(LONDON) BASSO & BROOKE
From the 1980s flashy past, the boys at Basso & Brooke are turning heads with their spring collection. Inspired by Adlous Huxley's Brave New World, painter Fiona Rae's ironic brands of abstract expressionism, and Italian designer Ettore Stottass's bold-use graphics Bruno Bassion has not completely abandoned his past of eye-popping prints. The spring collection, however, is much more elegant than expected. From shirtdresses and floor dropping gowns and to trench coats and sportswear the collection was magnificent.

Basso and Brooke Spring 2008. © Getty Images

CHRISTOPHER KANE
In case you didn't know, parts of Christoper Kane's collection was stolen from the TopShop/New Generation venue literally days before his Sprint 2008 collection was to be shown!! Somehow, Kane managed to pull of a very incredible show. The concepts behind the show were Stephen King and Crocodile Dundee stories that are reminiscent of fluttery camisoles, snake print chiffon trousers, biker jackets, tiered chiffon cream dresses and tons of ruffles which we all know I personally love. There were plenty of "painted-on" looks in the collection as well as sexy looser silhouettes. The season show was a hit and everyone enjoyed their evening.

Christopher Kane Spring 2008. © Getty Images

JASPER CONRAN
Like his father, the famed furniture/interior designer Sir Terence Conran, Jasper Conran favors clean, modern lines and pared-down elegance. And, this season, he didn't veer far from the family's time-tested formula. The collection included belted silk twill and jersey frocks, kimono tops that fell off the shoulder, voluminous skirts, and chiffon caftans. A smattering of tribal print gowns and caftans and large bronze jewelry played up the safari theme while the rich palette of navy, burnt orange, nutmeg, and khaki had a slight retro 1970s vibe. The looks were sleek, lovely, and above all, highly wearable.

Jasper Conran Spring 2008. © Getty Images

JONATHAN SAUNDERS
After Spring 2008, Jonathan Saunders will bid London adieu and will be showing in New York next season, which may seem like the logical next step for this talented Scottish designer. Already he has had good feedback from the other side of the Atlantic and his clothes seem to get better, more sophisticated, modern, and wearable with each collection. Saunders, who wowed the fashion world with his explosive geometric prints, has become an ambassador of modern sophistication. This time his inspiration was Ettore Sottsass-focused entirely on a clean, sophisticated silhouette, which accentuated curves; and color-blocking, using a much more minimalist palette of black, white, yellow, and turquoise. For night, Saunders proved to be a thoroughly modern contender in the style stakes, showing feminine ruffles on skirts, and long columnar gowns in white and black.

Jonathan Saunders Spring 2008. © Getty Images & Fashion Week

LUELLA
Luella's feel was '50s/'60s/punk-rock nerdy chic; a cute mix of quirky contrasts inspired by Thora Birch in the film Ghost World. Models sported square reading glasses or plastic Batman masks, checkered bags and shoes,pink faux-bangs, and even capes.. The Batman logo appeared and reappeared (on a bomber jacket, as a motif on shirts), while Olive Oyl tea dresses and short prom dresses with netting underneath featured quite heavily. Ultra short skirts and dresses were also decorated with Perspex flowers, and the general thought was that one needs to be a superhero or under 25 to wear those supermini pleated pink skirts worn with the grey cardigans.

Luella Spring 2008. © Getty Images & Fashion Week

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