The Obama 2012 campaign has partnered with 22 designers to create limited-edition items that will raise funds for the President’s 2012 re-election. The “Runway to Win” initiative officially started last week, and so far, we like what we see! The collection of t-shirts, scarves, bracelets and totes, designed by the likes of Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Beyoncé and Tina Knowles, Narciso Rodriguez, Jason Wu, Rachel Roy, Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarra, Rag & Bone and Tracy Reese, feature each designers’ unique, creative spin on the Obama 2012 campaign,...  Read More..

We love the way Oscar de la Renta is branching out from his haute couture fashion line to fun and affordable accessories. The famed designer of red carpet-worthy gowns and luxury goods (pleasantly) shocked us last week when we saw his collaboration with Dr. Dre. (Ok, so $800 headphones aren’t that affordable.) But here’s an accessory everyone can afford – these $48 Quote Bangles by Oscar de la Renta. As seen in his December runway show, these enamel bangles come in four colors and each feature the designer’s favorite quotes: “Elegance is a Discipline of Life“...  Read More..

Where can you find one-of-a-kind pieces by Pamela Love, Boutique, Meadham Kirchoff, Ann-Sofie Back, Unique, Nasir Mazhar, Michael Van Der Ham, Emma Cook and more? At the Topshop Secret Store! In this newly launched online store, you will find handcrafted limited-edition items by some of the most renowned New York and London-based designers. There’s a ton of cool finds like edgy jewelry from Love, embellished clutch bags, charm bracelets and crocheted bikinis from Boutique, velvety platform wedges from Van Der Ham and a lot more. But there’s only a few of each item so don’t wait...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: WALTER by Walter Baker, Amrita Singh, BCBGMAXAZRIA Shoes and Handbags, Custo Barcelona, Hayden-Harnett, Chan Luu, and more at today’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Avelle (Bag Borrow or Steal):...  Read More..

What does it take for a designer to move beyond convention, and more importantly, to get everyone else to follow them? Convention is a tricky word, especially when it comes to shoes, for in shoes a great deal of the design potential is lost because…people have to walk in them. I learned during my interview with white-hot rising shoe design star Camilla Skovgaard that accepting that a great portion of shoe design is what you do after you satisfy the demands of the foot and the physics of simply walking. One look at Camilla Skovgaard‘s footwear and you know she’s not satisfied...  Read More..

The single most effective thing in standing out from others is how you dress. It is entirely possible to attract the attention of dozens of people by simply walking into the room wearing the right thing. The woman who commits to having a style that truly expresses herself without fear will have a huge advantage in getting noticed. In a city as vast and varied as New York it’s very difficult to be unique…oh wait actually it’s not; just go to the corner of Avenue A and East 3rd Street. MoMoFalana has occupied that address for 9 years. They have been carried by Henri Bendel’s...  Read More..