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Valentino Collection Anyone looking for proof that it is a new day at Valentino need only have tuned in to the Golden Globes, where Chloë Sevigny nabbed an award in a gown by the label's new designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. It wasn't so outré that Mr. Valentino would have disapproved, but it was definitely more avant than anything the label's founder was doing before they retired. That is a lovely way to report the duo's pre-fall collection. The lace, the exquisite beadwork, and the ruffles and frills the house is known for are still there, but they are executed in a more modern (read: shorter) way. Now in their fifth season with the house (counting couture), Chiuri and Piccioli did red for the first time. But we are not talking your typical Valentino red chiffon. In lieu, they showed a patent trench, leather motorbike pants worn with a fox overweight in the same hue, as well as a party dress of red paillettes sewn onto nude tulle. Piccioli c...

Seattle-based Organic clothing line Hatchling Kids has adorable tees that are good for your little one AND good for the environment. Hatchling was created by Leanne Hatch and Lisa Riech because they appreciated the idea and quality of organic clothing for their children but felt that the tranquil vibe many presented did not match the energy, playfulness and, downright silliness of their little ones’ personalities. Inspired by their mischievous, curious and creative minds, the graphics in the line are both sweet and quirky. Hatchling clothing is made with love in the U.S.A. using the softest 100% organic Supima® cotton, azo free dyes, and non-toxic environmentally safe inks. None of the yucky stuff!

UK based Topshop had been rumored to be joining the ranks of clothing retailer in 2006 but then backed out. The mega retailer has now decided to open its first store in SOHO New York. I am looking forward to seeing what Topshop has to offfer. I last shopped there in London in 2002. Here are some summer picks from Fashionoplate to get you excited for the US opening.

I love these adorable feminine floral dresses . They seem like they are from another more romantic era .

I just found out about this new UK based lounge wear site Hush. I love the soft color palettes and the simple but elegant lines. Everything in their catalog looks so cozy, yet still pretty.

Yumi Kim is one of my favorite designers . She consistantly has beautiful feminine pieces with organic graphic patterns. Check out her latest collection here.

The collection was cohesive and immediate: you just wanted to run and steal one of the distressed black woolens, to put on immediately, his ability to manipulate yarns is second to none, except perhaps Mark fast's womenswear: but that is neither here nor there. The palette was dark and sulky, flashes of red were littered about creating a richness to the collection that the otherwise inobtrusive palette could not have managed alone. Details: Head bands, leather: cushioned/panelled/all over it was everywhere, oversized knits, boiler suits, biker trousers, obese courdroys, shearling, denim, distressed. I think those words summarise the collection in it's most simplistic terms quite effectively. Again shearling was sent down the runway: this time in the shape of bags and random detailing. All denim was printed with red, all courdroy was made up of FAT channeling rather than the rather demure grooves of courdroys on offer in American Apparel. Navy was a popular colour for this maest...

No ones collection shouted WEALTH, quite like Tim Soars. With the addition of some of Savile Row's finiest tailors showing collections at Men's day: some of the more contemporary designers gave prestigious sartorial and infinite elegance a whirl. Tim Soar was the most successful: leather cumber bands and rain hats, double breasted jackets and coats. Camel, caramel, black, navy and white: the palette of a gentleman, the attire of a success story. AW 10 may just be the season of Soar. Cropped jackets and collarless shirts added a contemporary twist with the traditionalism that was flaunted in the faces of the avant-garde supporters, and there was the blue boy - he was pretty avant garde, but immaculately dressed! Unfortuneately the camer suffered technical difficulties throughout our time backstage so the image is borrowed from Dazed Digital and the imagery talents of David Hellqist.

This cozy sweater dress by Population is not only warm it is flattering as well. I love the cowl neck and the longer length. And it is available for only $86.00 at JBandMe.com This weekend they are also having a 40% off sale . Be sure and check out their well stocked sweater selection for great finds by Laurie B and Free People too.

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Even if Golden Globes double-nominee favorite Sandra Bullock doesn’t take home the coveted statue on Sunday for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy for “The Proposal” or for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for her work in the inspirational true story “The Blind Side,” the filming experience has at least helped the Hollywood starlet broaden her friendship circle. “ I met this extraordinary family the Touhys (who the film was based on), who I wish I would have remembered to thank since they already did the extraordinary deed and Michael Oher did the most extraordinary thing in opening his heart and allowing himself to be enveloped by this family, ” Bullock excitedly told us backstage at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday after co-winning with (and mouth kissing) Meryl Streep. “ They changed my life and I am so happy to call them friends.And they’re Republicans, and I’m okay with that and they’re okay with me being a Democrat! ” And while ...

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Models parading along a catwalk 3.6 kilometers long to the admiration of 350,000 spectators: Such is the nature of the Jember Fashion Carnival, Indonesia’s answer to Rio de Janeiro. Once again the Jember Fashion Carnival (JFC) has brought the East Java city alive, with hundreds of clothes designers, both professional and amateur, presenting their alternative and creative designs, made from a range of materials. From morning, the residents of the city, about 200 kilometers from Surabaya, started crowding onto the main road as music boomed out of a big sound system on the stage outside the Jember Regency government offices. In a sports hall in Gunung Baru street, about 7 kilometers from the city center, hundreds of young children had serious expressions as they made up their faces in front of big mirrors stuck on the walls of the hall. Also there was Dynand Fariz, the JFC president. “Please pay attention to the time,” the president shouted. “It’s almost 11 a.m. and the Marching Band must...

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