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Monday November 22nd, 2010

Anthropologie and Doyle & Doyle Launch a Vintage Jewelry Collection

Anthropologie and Doyle & Doyle Launch a Vintage Jewelry Collection

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Everyone knows that Anthropologie loves vintage. Walking through their store is like walking through an antique shop. Except for the fact that nearly everything’s brand new.

But now Anthro has teamed up with popular Lower East Side antique jewelry boutique Doyle & Doyle to launch a collection of actual vintage baubles called For The Collector.

It’s a new section of Anthropologie’s website where shoppers can find antique estate and artisan jewelry. Hand-selected by Anthropologie and Doyle & Doyle’s buyers, each piece is unique–styles represented include Victorian, Edwardian, art deco and more.

The site will regularly feature 10 to 20 pieces of jewelry, and will be replenished with different pieces as the others are sold. Take a look at some of the gems that are currently up for sale.

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Published at 6:15 PM
Racked Dealfeed: Gap, John Varavtos, & Montblanc
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Racked Dealfeed: Gap, John Varavtos, & Montblanc

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Montblanc
Deal: Up to 75% off pens, watches, and other luxury accessories
When/Where: Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23. Mon 8:30am—5:30pm, Tues 8:30am—4:30pm. Roosevelt Hotel, 45 W. 45th St at Madison, Vanderbilt Suite (no phone)

Jay Godfrey
Deal: Up to 85% off sleek womenswear
When/Where: Monday, November 22 through Tuesday, November 23. Daily 10am—6pm. 333 W. 39th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves, suite 402 (no phone)

King of Greene Street
Deal: 20% to 40% off in-season collections from about 20 designer brands including Kris Van Assche, Giuliano Fujiwara, and Paraboots.
When/Where: Friday, November 19th through Sunday, November 28th. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 72 Greene St between Spring and Broome Sts (212-302-5470)

Convent
Deal: Markdowns on hip labels. Dusen Dusen sack dress was $209, now $145; Cheap Monday velvet dress was $78, now $15
When/Where: Ongoing. Tues—Sat noon—8pm, Sun noon—5pm, Mon closed. 179 Stanton St between Clinton and Attorney Sts (212-673-0233)

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Published at 5:52 PM
Adventures In Copyright: Lulu Guinness’ Lips Vs. Sephora’s Mouth
Adventures in Copyright

Adventures In Copyright: Lulu Guinness’ Lips Vs. Sephora’s Mouth

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Today’s Adventures In Copyright brings us the battle of the big lips. And no, we’re not referring to a botched Botox procedure.

It seems that someone over at Sephora was heavily inspired by one of Lulu Guinness’s iconic red lip clutches . The mega beauty retailer recently released a handbag that’s all too similar to the style Guinness originated years ago.

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Published at 3:21 PM

Thursday November 18th, 2010

Racked Dealfeed: Hanky Panky, Whit, & Erin Fetherston

Racked Dealfeed: Hanky Panky, Whit, & Erin Fetherston

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Whit
Deal: 40% to 50% off hipster-casual dresses and tops from the former Steven Alan designer (who also happens to be Kate Spade’s niece)
When/Where: Tuesday, November 16 through Thursday, November 18. Tues 11am—7pm, Weds 11am—6pm, Thurs 11am—7pm. Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, second floor (917-412-8800)

Colette Malouf
Deal: Up to 80% off jewelry and hair accessories, including black tie and bridal pieces
When/Where: Wednesday, November 17 through Thursday. November 18th. Wed 10am—8pm, Thurs 10am—6pm. 594 Broadway between Prince and Houston Sts, suite 1216 (212-941-9588)

Erin Fetherston
Deal: Clothing starting at $50 and shoes starting at $10
When/Where: Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18. Daily noon—7pm. 252 W. 37th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, 18th floor (212-643-7537)

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Published at 4:56 PM
Roundup: Our Favorite Engagement Rings
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Roundup: Our Favorite Engagement Rings

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Online searches for the term “engagement ring” increase dramatically the week before Thanksgiving. (The theory: people like to pop the question over the holidays.)

And with news of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s pending nuptuals, we can only imagine that the searches have jumped even more dramatically this season.

On the hunt and need some direction? We’ve rounded up the shiniest, prettiest, and the most unique engagement rings out there so that when it finally happens, it’ll be just right.

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Published at 2:35 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Karl On Kate, The Times Tries To Figure Out Kim Kardashian, and Is Stefano Tonchi In The Hot Seat?
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Karl On Kate, The Times Tries To Figure Out Kim Kardashian, and Is Stefano Tonchi In The Hot Seat?

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Karl On Kate: Karl Lagerfeld could care less about who will make Kate Middleton’s wedding dress (even though we do). But he does have some nice things to say about the future princess: “She is very different from Princess Diana, and seems very well balanced and a happy person. She is chic in a way the position needs. Let’s wait and see.” {WWD}

The Outnet Gets an Overhaul: The Outnet is celebrating their new look by having a massive Alexander Wang sale. We are not sad about it. {Racked}

The Times Tries to Figure Out Why People Like Kim Kardashian: The newspaper of record takes a look at the empire Kim K. and her sisters have created. {The New York Times}

Tonchi In The Hot Seat at W? : NY Post media columnist Keith Kelly has it from a reliable source that Condé Nast isn’t pleased with Stefano Tonchi’s work at W because they don’t like “direction the magazine is taking.” When asked for comment, Condé told New York’s Daily Intel that Kelly’s story was, “the furthest thing from the truth. The company is thrilled with the work — newsstand and web, everything is fine. Our sales are strong.” Right… {Daily Intel}

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Published at 12:32 PM

Tuesday November 16th, 2010

Behind The Scenes At What Goes Around Comes Around’s 10,000 Square-Foot Warehouse
Fashion Is Fun

Behind The Scenes At What Goes Around Comes Around’s 10,000 Square-Foot Warehouse

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I was introduced to What Goes Around Comes Around by my best friend who moved to the city a year before I did. She said, “We need to go in there, it’s like vintage heaven.” And that it was. A place where everything vintage comes to die, or rather, live on.

Enchanted by all the amazing vintage pieces, WGACA soon came to be a regular stop in my weekend “want-to-buy-everything” trips to Soho. But I always wondered, “where does all of this vintage even come from? And how does this even work?” After hearing about Jane Aldridge’s trip to the WGACA warehouse, I knew where to find my answers.

So, yesterday, I made a trip out to their giant 10,000 square-foot warehouse located about ten minutes outside of Manhattan in Jersey City. (Which is technically in New Jersey, but not really.) Becka Diamond came too, since she’s hosting at event at the store this Thursday. “I’ve been surrounded by vintage all my life. I, like, remember eating lollipops at auctions with my mom when I was young,” said Becka as we headed over. “Is this your first time here?” she asked me. “You’re going to die. The first time I came here I was like in shock. There’s just so much amazing stuff.”

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Published at 2:54 PM

Monday November 15th, 2010

Racked Dealfeed: Lauren Moffatt, Creatures of Comfort, Elizabeth and James, Steven Alan, and More
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Racked Dealfeed: Lauren Moffatt, Creatures of Comfort, Elizabeth and James, Steven Alan, and More

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Lauren Moffatt
Deal: Girlie tops and skirts for $90, dresses for $120, and coats for $160
When/Where: Tuesday, November 16th through Wednesday, November 17th. Daily 9am—7pm. 214 W 29th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, suite 1503 (no number)

Honey in the Rough
Deal: A nine-day pop-up offering 50% to 70% off Surface to Air, Tsumori Chisato, United Bamboo, and other designers
When/Where: Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 21. Daily noon—8pm. 129 Rivington St between Norfolk and Essex Sts (212-228-6415)

Elizabeth and James / LaROK
Deal: Sample sale. 50% – 80% off retail prices.
When/Where: Wednesday, November 17 through Friday, November 19. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Thursday ’till 7:00 PM)

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Published at 6:34 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Kerr Covers Aussie Vogue Pregnant, Lindsay’s a Plastinina, and Brooklyn Law Disgusted by Diesel
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Kerr Covers Aussie Vogue Pregnant, Lindsay’s a Plastinina, and Brooklyn Law Disgusted by Diesel

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A Very Pregnant Kerr Covers Australian Vogue: Vogue Australia landed its first pregnant cover girl and it’s none other than Miranda Kerr. After being photographed preggers and nude for W, it was only a matter of time before she ended up on a cover. {Catwalk Queen}

LiLo Poses for Kira: Yeah, Kira Plastinina still exists in some parts of the world. And Lindsay Lohan is the new face of the brand. {TMZ}

Greetings From Zac Posen: The designer has sketched a dress that looks like a Christmas tree for his very own holiday card. Buy a box–the proceeds will benefit New Yorkers For Children. {Tiny Prints}

Brooklyn Law School Is Not Stupid: By now, we’re sure you’ve seen Diesel’s “Be Stupid” campaign. Well, Brooklyn Law School rented out their library expecting a tasteful shoot. Instead, they got pictures of young models running around in their underwear grinding against bookshelves, books, and other models. The dean is not happy. {New York Post}

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Published at 1:00 PM

Thursday November 11th, 2010

First Look: Stewart + Brown Spring 2011
Look Book

First Look: Stewart + Brown Spring 2011

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Stewart + Brown was created in 2002 by business partners, and life partners, Karen Stewart and Howard Brown. The ethical fashion brand mixes the couple’s respect for nature with their love of design. Everything is made from green fabrics like organic cotton and hemp jersey, as well as Mongolian cashmere.

For Spring 2011, the label presented a collection of long dresses, harem pants, and some comfortable-looking tops. They stuck to an earthly color palette: greens, light browns, with a few pops of primary color.

Click through to peruse the lookbook.

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Published at 4:45 PM
Fashion News Roundup: China’s First Gap, Gisele To Model For Balenciaga, & The Selby Book Preview
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: China’s First Gap, Gisele To Model For Balenciaga, & The Selby Book Preview

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The First Chinese Gap!: Last night was the grand opening of China’s first Gap store in Shanghai. Like most stores in China, it’s big and shiny. Apparently they had to resize all their clothes to fit Asian body types. {WWD}

Gisele And Balenciaga? Rumors are circulating that Gisele Bundchen will be starring in Balenciaga’s Spring 2011 campaign. We don’t doubt this. After all, she did close their Spring 2011 show. {Elle}

Summer Strauch’s eBay Tips: Lauren wrote a piece for The Inside Source interviewing Summer Strauch, the director of our P.S I Made This videos. Strauch gives some amazing tips on vintage and eBay shopping. {The Inside Source}

Turbans Are In: According to The New York Times, turbans are in. We, of course, already knew this. {The New York Times}

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Published at 12:51 PM