Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Jellies, just for kids?

Top Pic-
Daang Goodman for Tripp NYC leggings, $28.
See by ChloƩ sandals, $125.
Bottom Pic-
Armani Exchange sequined dress, $195.

Rebecca Taylor slip, $200.

Melissa + Vivienne Westwood flats, $120.
Think again!
In splashy hues and chic styles, these summertime favorites are approved for all ages.

Stella McCartney's Capsule Collection for Net a Porter Debuts Today


Stella McCartney designed a 23-piece capsule collection for Net a Porter which went live today. Seven of the pieces feature a limited-edition cloud print which was the result of a collaboration between McCartney and pop artist Peter Blake.
It's a dreamy, gentle collection and Stella herself said she wanted to design something that would flatter a woman's shape. Stella came under fire recently for her
Met Costume Gala outfit which consisted of a lace jumpsuit, but I rather liked it. At a talk last night she said:"I had to have a girlfriend take me in an out of it every time I had to go to the bathroom - so it does have it's drawbacks, but I love them because they're just so effortless."
Her collection contains a stunning silk jumpsuit, so we think she's definitely onto something!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Rihanna's Red Carpet comeback at Costume Institute Gala 2009


Rihanna made her first red carpet appearance last night at the annual Met Gala benefit and, wow, what in the... I mean it is the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum Gala.
So she was stunning... even with her 80's shoulder pads.

She wore a black silk Tuxedo inspired suit - Black capri pants, white dress shirt under a jacket with extra puffy shoulders and gathered sleeves and bow tie. She accessorized with stud earrings, leather gloves and black statement heels.

Her hair was swept to a side with prominent platinum blond highlights and she wore blue eye shadow that extended beyond her eyelids.

Rihanna later attended Marc Jacobs after-party at 'Monkey Bar' in New York City, where she hung out with Katy Perry.

Other celebrities at the event included Madonna, Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Eva Longoria with husband Tony Parker, Kate Beckinsale, Kate Moss, Jessica Biel with Justin Timberlake and Victoria Beckham.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most important art museums, located on the eastern edge of Central Park in Manhattan, New York.

Its Costume Institute contains more than 80,000 costumes and accessories. Due to the fragile nature of the items in the collection, the Costume Institute does not maintain a permanent installation. Instead, every year it holds two separate shows in the Met's galleries using costumes from its collection, with each show centering on a specific designer or theme.

Swine Flu Chic


Depending on which news source you turn to today swine flu is either behind us or just about to decimate the world's population. Whatever eventuates its influence on the public's psyche is undeniable, and accordingly the fashion industry is jumping onto the bandwagon. 

Introducing swine flu chic;  the one fashion trend we hope you avoid more than double denim.

W Showroom is now on Twitter!

Who doesn't love social networking? OK maybe a few.. but they will soon love it!
When twitter first debuted we signed up...nothing much was really going down, but now it has exploded!  
So come follow us on Twitter for all your fashion news, our upcoming showroom events, new designers we add, celeb gossip and much, much more...
Sometimes I even give you some great hints on where you can get discounts... keep an eye peeled ;)

Pete Wentz in Purple Diesel Denim



It's been two years since Pete Wentz and his business partners first opened the doors of their NYC bar, Angels & Kings. Pete did it up right on the anniversary for the Bar with some cake and drinks. He decided to wear a pair of purple Diesel jeans for the event. (top pic)
This can be pulled off by very few men.. but since he has such a rocker look, it works... 
For women we can get away with (almost) anything! I am in love with red denim.. it looks super hot, Paige Premium has some kick ass colors to choose from... (bottom pic)

The Unknown Factory Fall Look Book 2009


The Unknown Factory is a denim line designed by French-born Eli and Moshe Azran. At a young age, the brothers started working in the denim industry. Eli with 575, Taverniti, and Neo , and Moshe with Yanuk and Taverniti. They are both in their EARLY 20's! 

Their denim look is: fresh and effortless. Complimentary of a woman's shape. Their line consists of premium denim with European influences and a fashion-forward details.
I like and want to see more :)

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Hard 8 still a hard hitting men's line....

The Long Beach Toyota Grand Prix is an annual race for formula 1 cars & it's a big event in California... The guy who won the race was sporting a Hard 8 tee from their new line LA 90015 on his way back home in his private jet.
I have always loved the "Chosen" tee by Hard 8 and always wanted one in a grey baby tee!
Can't wait to see what more they come up with.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

V 59 Summer 2009: pick your favorite Testino cover


V magazine loves to pull something special for each of their issues (any why not, the change facing the fashion industry is impacting most heavily upon fashion print media at present, uh no more Nylon mags...) and their Summer 2009 issue is no different. A multi-cover issue, it features models Eva Herzigova, Naomi Campbell, Daria Werbowy, Claudia Schiffer, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and hypermodel Kate Moss in six different, though equally loud, photographs by Mario Testino.

No Doubt!

No Doubt performed live for the first time in five years this morning on the "Today Show" to kick off their summer tour. Gwen Stefani brought it both musically and stylewise with her ska gear wearing Current/Elliott's Dark Cloud Wash Jeans from their Fall 2009 collection. She also wore these jeans before during a cover shoot for Elle Magazine....
Great rocker style but keeping it sexy!