Posts for December 29th 2009

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Shopping: Online Vintage Jewelry Finds

Online retailers selling vintage jewelry are gaining momentum as consumers look to make meaningful purchases that will last a lifetime.

Online retailers selling vintage jewelry are gaining momentum as consumers look to make meaningful purchases that will last a lifetime. As Carmen Haid, founder of vintage clothing and accessories website Atelier Meyer, told WWD in an article on the demand for vintage online, “I don’t think people want to spend on a piece from the high street that will last a season anymore. A vintage investment is season-less." And, when it comes to jewelry, vintage often equals timeless. Take our selection above from Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, and Chanel among others—there's nothing we probably wouldn't wear ten years from now.

tyra banks

>> Andre Leon Talley's New TV Role Not Wintour-Approved?

>> Andre Leon Talley's New TV Role Not Wintour-Approved? —Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Andre Leon Talley would be filling a full-time judge role for the fourteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model. However, word is that Anna Wintour is less than pleased with his new direction: she apparently hasn't approved the new post, even with "numerous pleas" from show creator Tyra Banks. [LA Times, @jcreportglobal]

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Tina Kalivas' Polyrhythm Collection is Printed and Folded to Perfection

Australian-based designer Tina Kalivas is often inspired by faraway cultures and their people, and her current collection—Polyrhythm—mixes recent influences from Afghanistan with a touch of African geometry.

Australian-based designer Tina Kalivas is often inspired by faraway cultures and their people, and her current collection—Polyrhythm—mixes recent influences from Afghanistan with a touch of African geometry. Kalivas meticulously folds hand-dyed tribal fabrics into symmetrically printed peplum skirts and structured dresses, turning a tired old trend into one of the best collections of the season.

Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel's Knitwear for H&M is Cheap and Cheerful

Sonia Rykiel's second (and most highly anticipated) collection for H&M will debut in stores on February 20th.

Sonia Rykiel's second (and most highly anticipated) collection for H&M will debut in stores on February 20th. Following the lingerie line which included boudoir-style evening wear, the new knitwear pieces are classically French and distinctly Rykiel. Cheerful striped sweater dresses and tops mix with dotted leggings, sailor shorts and jumpers for a decidedly fun take on spring fashion.

Lindsay Lohan

Fashion in 50 Seconds 12/29/09 Most Important Fashion Articles, Models, and News of 2009

Nine models, including Karlie Kloss, who changed the face of fashion in 2009.

Nine models, including Karlie Kloss, who changed the face of fashion in 2009.

Musings on the cult of Tavi, fashion on film, and the future of fashion magazines in the top ten business of fashion articles of 2009.

Urban Decay and OPI release makeup collections inspired by Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

If you missed out on Isabel Marant's studded Otway boots this season, fear not. The fringed Dana boot (and most of spring 2010) will be sold for the first time online at Net-a-Porter this February.

Workwear boot maker, Danner Inc., sues Rag & Bone over popular "Danner Combat Boot".

Get inspiration for dramatic New Year's Eve makeup looks with M.A.C's metallic, glittery lips.

Lindsay Lohan expands 6126 leggings collection into full line of ready-to-wear.