In everyone's-favorite-fashion-philanthropist news, TOMS shoes is having two noteworthy events that should perk up both coasts. For those of you out West, TOMS is having their summer sample sale next Saturday, July 11th, from 10 am to 7 pm at the TOMS' headquarters (3025 Olympic Blvd, Studio C, Santa Monica, CA 90404).
For any NYC boy that will be or needs a reason to go to Montauk, this July 4th TOMS is opening a pop-up store at the Sole East Resort, where they will carry an assortment of styles from the Spring and Summer 2009 collections. “Now in our third year, TOMS Shoes is able to give shoes to children in need around the world, specifically Argentina, Ethiopia, and New Orleans in 2009,” said Blake Mycoskie, Founder & Chief Show Giver of TOMS Shoes. “The Hamptons encapsulates such a cool, easy lifestyle that it seemed the perfect place to open our second pop-up store. The boutique will help us reach our favorite East Coast customers this summer and as always, with every purchase, provide a new pair of shoes to children in need.”
The CFDA awards were last night. There was a tie for menswear designer of the year between Italo Zucchelli of Calvin Klein and Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders. Tim Hamilton also won the Swarovski award for menswear. [WWD]
And the claws come out: Brent Publication, who owns Interview, is suing Glenn O'Brien after his departure. [WWD]
Steven Klein shot Bruce Willis and his model wife, Emma Herning, in sensual and somewhat disturbing spread for W. Seeing Bruce shirtless in underwear would have been delightful in his Die Hard days, but now? Not so much... [The Cut]
Adam Lippes not only cut personnel, but also did away with menswear. It's a littered battlefield out there. [WWD]
Everyone's favorite heavyweight, Beth Ditto, actually had weight added to her body for her Love shoot. [The Cut]
Shopping malls may seem so passe right now, but if they end up looking like the conceptualized mall of tomorrow, that could very well change. [PSFK]
Michael Phelps may have a porn stache, but he's still unstoppable. [TMZ]
It's nice to see a great designer show some love to all the daddies out there. Just in time for Father's Day, John Bartlett is hosting his own NYC paternal-minded pop-up store that will feature his new John Bartlett summer collection for Liz Claiborne. Remember, this is his lower priced line that still maintains a sartorial appreciation, so it's perfect for the already styled or badly-in-need-of-style papi in your life.
Preppy clothing doesn't just mean pleated Dockers and polo shirts. This season, it's all about the updated take on traditional styles. We've searched San Francisco for an assortment of modern versions of spring classics found at some of our favorite Bay Area stores. To add a little prep-school-meets-boater in your life, check out our picks below for tips on where to get this look:
Neckwear
To get the look from top to bottom, start small: neckwear. Whether you prefer a skinny tie, bow tie or classic three-inch style, there are tons of colors and patterns to choose from when adorning your neck this spring.
Distilled assorted 3" ties, $66, at Nomads (556 Hayes St., 415-864-5692)
Cardigans
There's nothing wrong with a simple button-down cardigan, but why not change it up with something of a little more interest. Textured fabrics, unique buttons, and military inspiration add excitement to otherwise simple sweaters this season.
Above-the-knee length shorts are the way to go this season. It's sporty and casual, and they look great with a pair of saddle shoes or oxfords (see below). Printed shorts are everywhere this season, so look for plaid or patchwork for a little color.
Band of Outsiders Madras Patchwork shorts, $230, at Carrots (843 Montgomery St., 415-834-9040)
Shoes
From saddle shoes to nubucks to boat shoes, this season is seeing array of styles influences by Ivy-Leaguers. Don a pair of leather oxfords or wing tips to complete your preppy look.
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Perforated Nubucks, $550, at Brooks Brothers (150 Post St., 415-397-4500)
The e-commerce site for everyone's favorite label v. label melee, Opening Ceremony, is freshly launched. Click to your hearts content through Band of Outsiders, Final Home, Kolor, Acne and a slew of other contenders for retail glory.
Toronto. So close, yet so far away -- and thus missing out on the designer shopping orgy that is Sydney. Sydney, for the uninitiated, is a clean, well curated place: Raf, Dries, Marc, Rick, et al. Now, the store has launched an e-commerce site. Phew. And what with this pesky recession, they're even offering 10% off online purchases through the end of the month.
The runway's always been a font of inspiration (or covetousness) for the sartorially-inclined. But these days, most consumers aren't so keen on four or even three-figure price tags, particularly when it comes to non-essentials. Trends both good and bad abound this season; here are two of our very wearable favorites. Below, looks that a) might actually have some staying power and b) won't make you shudder anticipating your next credit card statement.
Not-So-Basic Blues
Navy's a classic, but always going with the safe bet can also get kinda boring. To boot, Viktor & Rolf, Calvin Klein and Versace all showed bright, bold hues in lieu of more subdued shades.
Gap V-neck Sweater, $39.50, available at Gap; Topman Skinny Trousers, $70, available at Topman; Mason's Walk Short, $140, available at Barneys Co-Op.
Cuffed Hems
Depending upon the garment's cut, a cuffed hem typically either adds polish or suggests a more relaxed vibe. Paul Smith, Ann Demeulemesster and Lanvin all showed the no-tailoring-necessary look in their SS/09 presentations.
Coming Soon by Yohji Yamamoto Lace Up Pant, $299, available at Odin; Topman Roll Up Shorts, $70, available at Topman; Club Monaco Twill Pant, $99, available at Club Monaco.
Recession-proof shoppers are dwindling, but that hasn't stopped Sak's from opening Kiton, a 2,000-square foot uber high-end boutique that carries sunglasses, suits, jeans and more for the clothes conscious investor. Being no stranger to Sak's, exclusive pieces from this Italian luxury label were sold at Sak's Beverly Hill's, Chicago, and New York stores for years. But this shop-in-shop, which opened yesterday, is a long-time dream realized that offers a complete collection of $7,000 suits, $795 jeans, and $1,195 trousers rom the cult followed brand. Even if you can't afford this type of luxury right now, at least go and touch the clothes.
What do you get when you combine a marketing guru (and by default denim aficionado), a downtown artist/DJ, and a sprinkling of NYC’s underbelly’s finest? The Smile: a new boutique, self-described as a “mixed use concept store,” now open on Bond Street. It’s the brainchild of Earnest Sewn and Freemans Sporting Club marketing maven Carlos Quirarte and his business partner Matt Kleigman. Think retail 2.0, where you can score a tattoo courtesy of Saved Tattoo’s Scott Campbell, stock up on art (currently on display are, appropriately, smiley-face works from Nate Lowman), and snack on Mediterranean fare at an in-house café from Melia Marden (offspring of Brice).
The Smile likewise stocks a slew of objects less fleeting than falafel, but not as permanent as ink, including jewelry from House of Waris, candles from Cire Trudon and wares from Adam Kimmel and Sol Moscot made especially for The Smile. All of the above are housed in distinctly dated, yet timeless, digs, thanks to an interior executed by Brooklyn antique storeowner Luke Scarola of Luddite. Essentially, it’s two-floors chock-full of countless things that can make you (ahem) smile.
Even though Punxsutawney Phil condemned us to six more weeks of dreadful winter weather on Monday, we can't help but fantasize about the warmer days ahead. The boys over at Men.Style.Com decided to tease us with a preview of what the nation's top menswear stores will be stocking come March. Everyone from major retailers like Barneys and Bergorf's to smaller boutiques such as Oak and South Willard weighed in on the weighty issue of what threads you should be sporting once the winter gloom begins to dissipate. The preview, which consists of 73 hand-picked pieces predict that feather-light fabrics, deconstructed garments, short shorts, gingham and plaid will be the look du jour once the mercury begins to rise again. Thanks boys, this is exactly the inspiration we needed to bear these final wintry weeks.
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