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Monday January 9th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Tavi Gevinson Is in a Wilco Video, More Jason Wu for Target Revealed, and Lady Gaga Gives Up Her V Column (Sort Of)
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Tavi Gevinson Is in a Wilco Video, More Jason Wu for Target Revealed, and Lady Gaga Gives Up Her V Column (Sort Of)

Tavi’s in a Wilco Video: While at first glance this makes no sense, here’s how it happened: Wilco’s lead singer Jeff Tweedy has a 15-year-old son, Spencer. Spencer directed the video. Spencer is pals with Tavi and has written for Rookie. Hence, Tavi gets to be in a Wilco video. {Hollywood Reporter}

Expect a Lot of Polka Dots on Louis Vuitton Accessories This Summer: Marc Jacobs has collaborated with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama on a wide range of accessories, RTW, shoes, watches, and jewelry. She’s best known for putting polka dots on pretty much everything. While Louis Vuitton reportedly won’t show the pieces at the fall shows in Paris this March, they’re supposed to hit stores in July. {WWD, subscription required}

More Looks From the Jason Wu for Target Line Revealed: Readers of People Style Watch‘s February issue were treated to a new ad and a full page of looks from the hotly-anticipated designer collab. When can we see the whole collection?? {The Budget Babe}

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Published at 2:04 PM

Thursday June 3rd, 2010

J Shoes Are Classically Cool
Accessories

J Shoes Are Classically Cool

Despite the sweltering heat and delayed subways, we made it up to the J Shoes presentation today, and we’re sure glad we did!

While J Shoes may not be an incredibly well-known brand, their soft leather and extreme detailing will make them your go-to label for classic shoes. What’s more, the prices are insanely low for such quality, hovering around $150.

The fall line is all about craftsmanship and heritage, an idea that a lot of brands are focusing on to stimulate sales. But J Shoes has the goods to back up its claim. The leathers are hand-treated to create a silky soft texture and an individual color for each shoe. And there are plenty of boots for guys and gals that have a perfect, worn in look, as well as oxfords galore in a variety of dark leathers.

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Published at 7:00 PM