Southpole Ultimate Hoodie Contest

Artists and designers...do you have an idea for the ultimate Southpole Hoodie? Enter your best sketch for a chance to see if you've got next. The winning design will be added to the Southpole collection and be featured in a full page ad in WWD.


To enter, go to: www.wwd.com/hoodiecontest and submit your design by July 24, 2009!

Lots of luck, loves!

BK Fashion Weekend: The Designers

During the weekend of March 21-23, Brooklyn Fashion Week(end) took place at the Northside Piers in Williamsburg. Now in it's fifth year, the weekend celebrated the collections of a number of underground, emerging fashion designers. My job was to take in the sights and report back, so please excuse the picture quality and travel with me through the collections!

On Friday night, Catalin Botezatu showcased dramatic black dresses with vampy details like fur, sequin, feathers, sheer panels, ruffles and opera-length leather gloves.

On Saturday, his collection moved to swimwear with glamorous details. Lots of asymmetry, houndstooth, polka dots, metallics and cutouts.

Designer Nana Boateng's menswear collection featured this standout houndstooth fur collared coat and suits with a lot of detail at the neckline and pops of hot pink, purple and red.

Audrina from College Hill Season 3 opened the show for Joan Vaccianna in this leather look. Her collection featured high waists, tummy cinching belts and feminine details.

The Fuseik collection was almost all white with a focus on details. There was an Asian influence amidst the heavily constructed pieces.

Catou had a Parisian feel with statement coats, business suits, scarves and ascots.

I loved the accessories in the Miss Bruno show. Fabulous neckwear, glasses and belts!

This was just a snapshot of the fabulosity...you can check out Snaps & Daps for lots more runway pics from all of the featured designers!

Images: my digital cam and Dutch Lab USA

Pierre Hardy falls into the Gap

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Do you know the name, Pierre Hardy? Perhaps not, but the gifted French accessories designer is behind some of the most extraordinary footwear in the market, namely Balenciaga shoes. Remember when Jennifer Connelly wore those amazing black and white gladiator heels on the red carpet? Or when Beyonce performed in those crazy Lego-inspired pumps? Whether you loved them or hated them, Mr. Hardy's revolutionary designs definitely leave an impression. The good news? Hardy has designed a capsule collection for the Gap, which hit U.S. stores earlier this month.

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From WWD: "Hardy, known for his sculptural sky-high stilettos under his eight-year-old signature label, as well as those he designed for edgy brands such as Balenciaga, adopted Gap's casual aesthetic in creating the collection. The spring line includes a wooden wedge sandal with an ankle strap in printed fabrics and a chambray. There is also a strappy chunk-heel sandal and a flat, leather gladiator style."

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Six styles, priced between $78 and $98, were shipped to 75 select stores and a few are available online. Who knew that the Gap, the prototype for casual American sportswear, could go European chic?
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Jovovich-Hawk for Target

Here's your first look at the newest Go International designer collection for Target, Jovovich-Hawk. Set to hit stores and the internets March 2nd, Milla Jovovich and Carmen Hawk's collection is boho-chic and deliciously vintage looking.

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Milla says: “Our Target line will have all our classic pieces: smock dresses, tunics, minis, all vintage-inspired, great prints. We took the things that sold the best for us but we’re doing it on a bigger scale. To be able to do it with a big company that can afford to do it for a good price so that real girls can afford it. That’s the reason we were interested.”

The collection's not for everyone, but I'm quite sure all my L.A. beach beauties and Sienna Miller-esque British bombshells will definitely have an appreciation for these easy breezy pieces.

Click here for closeup pics and some pricing information...

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The designers, Carmen and Milla. They smoke the good stuff.

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One to Watch: Edwing D'Angelo

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Columbian born fashion designer Edwing D'Angelo burst onto the scene in 2002 and in just six years has become a fashion force in the industry. He's dressed such celebs as Patti LaBelle, Vivica A. Fox, Monique, Miri Ben-Ari, Nelly and Sean Paul and has produced three fabulous collections for New York Fashion Week.

A recovering attorney, D'Angelo got his start moonlighting as a stylist on photo and video shoots and producing pageants while working full-time as an immigration lawyer. It wasn’t until he designed a prom dress for his younger sister that his destiny began to take shape. The gown was such a hit amongst his sister’s friends that he ended up making 32 in all!

D'Angelo has since opened up a SOHO boutique and continues to be in high demand for classic design with a Latin flair. Not only has he served as fashion consultant for the BET Awards and Univision but he's also been praised by Women’s Wear Daily, Essence, The New York Post, Bride’s Noir and Latina magazine. One of his creations was even featured in “The Devil Wears Prada” (the yellow, floral dress that Daniel Sunjata’s character shows to Miranda Priestly).

D'Angelo is definitely one to watch...and luckily I have been invited to view his Fall 2008 Collection, "Awakening" during Fashion Week! Look out for my full review February 4th...