Last night, Beyonce releases a surprise, new, 14-song album, along with 30-second music-video teasers and a ton of designer looks. (NY Mag) Nine-year old Melissa Jade “Missy X” Aiello runs T-shirt brand, Tees By Missy X. On the shirts, she creates hand-drawn portraits of celebrity clientele including Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, Wiz Khalifa, Donatella Versace, […] Read More »
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It’s no secret that I looooove my clothes. But like anything else, they’re only as good as the care you provide for them. And caring for them is more than just washing and drying them – it’s really protecting the fabric and conditioning your clothes, if you will! To take special care of my clothes, […] Read More »
What’s haute right now: Designer parody tees
The hottest T-shirt of the moment has got to be the Céline Paris logo tee, but good luck getting your hands on one. A REAL one, anyway. After being seen on the likes of Rihanna and in fashion magazines, it’s a hot commodity. But thanks to its scarcity, the hot new trend is the designer […] Read More »
Haute buy: 3.1 Phillip Lim I Love Nueva York Cotton Jersey Tee
Those “I Love New York” t-shirts are ubiquitous – you can find ’em on every street corner and every tourist shop in the city. But here’s an updated, edgier and cuter version you can rock to show your love for The Big Apple. Introducing the “I Love Nueva York” Cotton Jersey Tee by 3.1 Phillip Lim. […] Read More »
Kmart Fashion collabs with Sophomore NYC to create limited edition ‘#FashionWeekProblems’ T-shirt
Last week I attended a special event hosted by Kmart Fashion & Sophomore NYC, to launch their limited-edition #FashionWeekProblems T-shirt. Designed by Sophomore creative director Chrissie Miller, the shirt features a red pump with a broken heel, and the #FashionWeekProblems Twitter hashtag. Miller said: “The t-shirt design came about from this idea of #FashionWeekProblems. Who […] Read More »
KARL – now at Net-a-Porter!
Yesterday was dominated by Karl Lagerfeld news – wine label collabs, Chanel’s haute couture show being held on a plane and now this – KARL, now available at Net-a-Porter! We told you a few months back that Karl Lagerfeld was launching a masstige womenswear line, consisting of 100 items, including silver jeans, ‘Perfecto-style’ vests, cocktail […] Read More »
My Style: Birds & Sparkles (Zara top & crystal platforms + Missoni for Target skirt)
My accessory addiction knows no bounds, so no matter what store I’m in, I hit up the accessories section first. On a recent shopping trip to Zara I spied these crystal-studded platform slingbacks (that the photos do NO justice – they’re so much more beautiful in person) and I just had to have them. Of […] Read More »
Fall trend to try: Leather tops & shirts
In this season filled with over-the-top colored denim, maxi skirts, polka dots and colorblock, we’ve been taking notice of a more subtle trend – leather tops and shirts. As seen on the Fall 2011 runways at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Céline, and The Row, leather tops can add another level of sophistication to tailored trousers and […] Read More »
Shop the Official Fashion’s Night Out Collection of tops and tote bags to benefit the NYC AIDS Fund
September 8, 2011 marks the third annual Fashion’s Night Out, a major global shopping event that unites celebrities, designers, fashion personalities and everyone who comes out to shop and support their favorite retailers. VOGUE Magazine, Mayor Bloomberg, NYC & Company, and the CFDA have teamed up to make Fashion’s Night Out 2011 even bigger than the last two years’ […] Read More »
Street style: Get Kumyko’s ethnic, boho-chic look
Haute Girl: Kumyko Hometown: Japan Style summary: Any style with an ethnic influence. We recently spotted Kumyko on the streets of TriBeCa and immediately were drawn to her boho-chic style. Her easy, breezy look consisted of a white sharkbite hem T-shirt paired with an ethnic, purple and orange paisley-print maxi skirt. She accessorized her bohemian […] Read More »
The Sketches Are Here! Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy’s
Back in March we shared with you the details on Macy’s Impulse capsule series, with legendary designers Kinder Aggugini, Matthew Williamson and Karl Lagerfeld. Well two of the sketches from the “Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy’s” collection are now available and we can get a sneak peek at what to put on our […] Read More »
Fashion In Question: Hermes is selling a $345 T-shirt (but you can get a Hanes look alike for $13)
Obviously the Hermès customer is quite different from that of any other retail brand – anyone who is willing to wait years on a waiting list for an exorbitantly priced bag clearly does not have financial woes. But a high-end leather, handcrafted Birkin bag is one thing; a plain cotton T-shirt another. Hermès’ customers have […] Read More »
Earthly delights: 11 fashionable & fun eco-friendly finds for Earth Day
Today may be Earth Day but we can do our part in saving the planet everyday. In honor of Mother Earth, we’ve rounded up eleven eco-friendly finds, from earthy fashion and faux-leather handbags, to eco-jewelry and vegan shoes, to earthy scented candles and reusable goods. Check out our picks below and help do your part […] Read More »
H&M brings awareness to non-violence through the Knot Violence collection
H&M‘s new spring Divided collection feature items from the Knot Violence collection – a line of T-shirts, tank tops and a tote bag, designed to bring about awareness and support of the Non violence project foundation. The collection features a knotted gun – the international symbol of non-violence and peace (originally conceived by Carl Fredrik […] Read More »
Shop this week’s online sample sales
Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Rent the Runway is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com Gilt Groupe Wednesday, 11/25/09: Valentino Pret-a-Porter, Frette, Jewelry by Isharya, Jonathan Kelsey Thursday, 11/26/09: Chan Luu Jewelry, Vanessa Noel Cashmere, Kim […] Read More »
Shop this week’s online sample sales
Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 9/21/09: Jewelry from Armenta and Carla Amorim, & Loree Rodkin watches Billy Reid, Tretorn, MINT Jodi Arnold, ADAM, Abaete and more, Costume National shoes, Yohji Yamamoto, Costume National Tuesday, 9/22/09: Nina Ricci, Lauren Merkin, TechnoMarine watches, Ted Baker, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Neil […] Read More »
Haute Topic: Fashionable Neon Brights
The neon craze of the eighties returns in a not-so-tacky way. Back then, colorful brights were worn in excess – layers upon layers of fluorescent clothes were accessorized by totally tacky accessories – jelly sandals and jewelry, charm bracelets, vented sunglasses and biker shorts. Today’s neon is tastefully tried. Shop these haute pieces to add […] Read More »
Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: These Leggings Are Made for Partying And That’s Just What They’ll Do.
[Every week College Candy’s style guru Jill takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and – boom – you can buy the […] Read More »