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]]>For those who love Bebe clothes but can't afford them, you'll be happy to hear this news. The brand has launched a new concept store, dubbed 2b, providing fashionable style at half the price of its original line. “You can definitely dress yourself ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:07:14 31db3ffbf00694122851bef34d6f13aa http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/f0d1c2bf0a04295064dc9282ed220939/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frss.feedsportal.com%2Fc%2F304%2Ff%2F4273%2Fs%2F2af5210%2Fl%2F0L0Scatwalkqueen0Btv0C20A0A90C0A10Casda0Ihit0Ithe0Ihe0Bhtml%2Fstory01.htm

]]>In their latest credit-crunching move, Asda have followed their cheap party dresses with a women's trouser suit that comes in at less than £20. The 'City Suit' comprises a fully-lined single-breasted jacket for £11.74 and a matching pair of bootcut ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:23 c9b48d099d9764de7f78c78ab2f5d805 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/e7f36868e6d52f6b7d6d7b23ab0b671e/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frss.feedsportal.com%2Fc%2F304%2Ff%2F4273%2Fs%2F2ae6d36%2Fl%2F0L0Scatwalkqueen0Btv0C20A0A90C0A10Chilary0Iriva0Inam0Bhtml%2Fstory01.htm

]]>[Photo: Rex Features] Hilary Riva, chief executive of the British Fashion Council (pictured above, left) has been named a recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's New Year's Honours list... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:23 a1d9d68ec0043c8f0ea1dd3671e83d45 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/cf46d91f546c48a97b6dee01c3ac4c1d/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frss.feedsportal.com%2Fc%2F304%2Ff%2F4273%2Fs%2F2af4a83%2Fl%2F0L0Scatwalkqueen0Btv0C20A0A90C0A10Cjade0Igoody0Imarilyn0Ibenoit0Imissolin0Ianthropologie0Bhtml%2Fstory01.htm

]]>Click image to enlarge Alongside capes, headpieces are one of my long-running fashion obsessions and this designer picked out by KoS' Maire is my new fave. [Kingdom of Style] I want to get into bed and go through Leah's Inspiration File #4 with a mug ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:23 43f7906d4b20f4da00ad30e348344b38 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/aabeea1d041548c2ea183651b7a34bc5/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frss.feedsportal.com%2Fc%2F304%2Ff%2F4273%2Fs%2F2af4a84%2Fl%2F0L0Scatwalkqueen0Btv0C20A0A90C0A10Cpsst0Iis0Iamy0Iwin0I10Bhtml%2Fstory01.htm

]]>In addition to those Christina Aguilera for Topshop rumours, I am also hearing whispers that Amy Winehouse could soon be designing for Fred Perry.... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:23 83dd4dbed0a5bf10878c61b30298344a http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/7b9e34289b6cc0fccea466928041aa52/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frss.feedsportal.com%2Fc%2F304%2Ff%2F4273%2Fs%2F2af83cc%2Fl%2F0L0Scatwalkqueen0Btv0C20A0A90C0A10Coutfit0Ipick0Inic0Bhtml%2Fstory01.htm

]]>Click image to enlarge, full product details after the jump You might be forgiven for thinking that we'd be sick of sequins at this time of year. Wrong! The textured shinyness is just what I need to fast forward my mind to spring. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:23 bacbd1c4470428a8d1b014bbc146a2b9 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/5c7ab21f4e847ed4ab20afecd06762b0/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frss.feedsportal.com%2Fc%2F304%2Ff%2F4273%2Fs%2F2af8b7e%2Fl%2F0L0Scatwalkqueen0Btv0C20A0A90C0A10Ckate0Iwinslet0Iis0Bhtml%2Fstory01.htm

]]>Kate Winslet has stepped it up another notch with a rock star cover for British Elle's February '09 issue... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:23 87a9ba029f264bcb43e8de7b099cf9a1 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/2f5cb178f62260012233fe8aa99526ba/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frss.feedsportal.com%2Fc%2F304%2Ff%2F4273%2Fs%2F2ae0f4a%2Fl%2F0L0Scatwalkqueen0Btv0C20A0A90C0A10Ccheryl0Icoles0Ife0Bhtml%2Fstory01.htm

]]>Despite all the dramas on the day of the shoot, Cheryl Cole's cover for British Vogue has been unveiled... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:23 7d5c476b8bb9f6e8348d6a8122e4d8c5 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/ffc73e4ac4272a0d5faa033cf8b93564/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503534458%2F

]]>After giving you a look at the upcoming Kaws "Warm Regards" vinyl figure, we can show you now a small preview of the graphics that will be coming with the Spring/Summer 2009 collection of Original Fake. Expect new colors, new graphics and new characters! ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 234ea8380cf5b8593587d74e6129d6ea http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/f72a7a291af0759a799f239e4102fc95/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503572463%2F

]]>We present you some of Martin Margiela's new Spring 2009 sneakers. The designer presents a clean hi top, coming with a white leather/beige suede upper. The lacing is interesting, yet the sneaker keeps an overall very clean look. More interesting though ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 c8368b9170d5eaad1acb880600a35d41 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/ef64a535ad4d4d51c02f39b7ca3d39c2/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503291506%2F

]]>The collaboration between Stussy and Futura Laboratories continues and the next product to be released is this black nylon jacket. The jacket comes with an all black upper, small Futura Laboratories red logo hit on the sleeve and an all-over pattern ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 2f5f57d4af99af701a17dc4f1d202289 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/dbd6950a07bb9368dd719f69e1c8c021/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503616220%2F

]]>The new issue of French Clark Magazine will be released tomorrow. After working on previous issues with Alife and Parra, they now got together with Mike Giant. The magazine comes with two different cover artworks by the artist. Issue 34 features : Henry ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 92c92d51c401a0716ede3d47cfcb6fe0 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/db2d461d83821f124cfaf4d30f61909a/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503291505%2F

]]>From the adidas Skateboarding Spring 2009 collection comes the Polson ST "Mark Gonzales". The sneaker comes in a black/white colorway with orange accents and a couple of Gonzales art hits on the upper and on the inner sole. The adidas Skateboarding Polson ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 99b7838d598f5dc8dfa0f59ff39914a7 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/da2e141f649268b10a8cb113d3577b57/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503401811%2F

]]>For the celebration of the Chinese New Year, Puma will be releasing the Clyde "Jet Set" pack. The pack consists of two Puma Clydes, featuring a black/grey and white/grey upper with an embroidered woven pattern on the heel and sidepanels, as well as some ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 bb1f84963f228376a5f27cd88a558cbf http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/c2e37fb2750669867019616619ded1b1/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503590148%2F

]]>Start 2009 with a great new poster from NYC artist Neckface. Produced in collaboration with O.H.W.O.W. the poster is 2-sided and entitled "Burn Bitch/Bitch Burn". It is now available for 35 USD here. Detailed images of both sides follow after the jump. ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 75328376171e0964bd6cc5e207ff7c36 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/b275e00cb77eb70dc1230f71ba474412/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503666581%2F

]]>We gave a first look at one Raf Simons velcro sneaker last week. Today we can show you some more footwear from his Spring/Summer 2009 collection. The line-up includes the popular Astranaut Boot in a silver metallic colorway, the Astranaut Mix Boot and ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 1b5740e333c1e7d483d0eb21629a9f5d http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/b2687f185f3ef1a01b5931ec2cf19eb4/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503360398%2F

]]>Goodenough has collaborated with G-Shock on the classic GW-M5600 model. The watch comes in all black with a subtle Goodenough logo above the display and also a logo on the display light. The watch has been created to celebrate the 7th anniversary of ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 2c9b51e75040fcce224e4e51874b9da2 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/a9db6cb65eca90176cee1e62aacd61f8/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503323033%2F

]]>Hong Kong's Subcrew has worked with Shanghai's ACU on some special product to celebrate the stores 2nd anniversary. The line-up includes a t-shirt, a jacket and a mesh cap, as well as a CD. The release date has not been announced to far, but we will ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 06fae92745961ce9d21c035e43e23583 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/59a28d576dfdcb8da522ba413485b299/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503300829%2F

]]>It looks like the "Warm Regards" mural that Kaws initially created for the Beautiful Loosers exhibition and that also released later as a print, has finally been turned into a vinyl figure/toy - the "Warm Regards" bar. It comes in three colorways and ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 3a8069741a6a673ec7b6ec5e6f0a0f8b http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/4764dc6f8740140f250cbaddda7ffccd/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503502637%2F

]]>For Spring 2009 Supra is introducing a new Erik Ellington pro model - the Vega. The sneaker comes with a suede/leather upper in a blue/black colorway and features a vulcanized gum rubber outsole. It will be released this January, in the colorway above, ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 cc46c3f5e796e5ffe650a3f3c0561351 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/3c48845ad49823bf672720896c8848e5/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503520142%2F

]]>St. Patrick's Day is not even around the corner (March '09), but we can already give you a look at some special footwear coming from Vans for the occasion. This year they have created a skull leaf all-over pattern, coming in the colors and trademark ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 1bd81f28095317ca62e784b93a31cf8e http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/1ae341d71f47254b2ffe8b572fa34038/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503460489%2F

]]>Beams recently opened a new store in Tokyo - the CULTuART Store. The store is a concept store and wants to bring together the best Tokyo has to offer in terms of fashion, art, design, etc. According to Nagai (CULTuART’s manager), the shop is an aggregator ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 945916565c73b1f0b7349ca0985405ff http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/107db3e9991912bde7f5727ed52e09be/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fhighsnobiety%2Frss%2F%7E3%2F503488160%2F

]]>False ushers in 2009 with a limited 25 pc hand-reconstruction of the military specified classic M-65 jacket. With various signature FALSE hand reconstruction and fine detailing consisting of hand-screened selvedge denim and concepts based around ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:09 c425bef717d94b75702a9c6222f5a466 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/fb11e44e66bee1cf5d707f789b415105/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffashiontribes.typepad.com%2Ffashion%2F2009%2F01%2Fnew-years-fashi.html

]]>by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer ChicSteals blog As a designer, I've developed an eye for style over the years along with an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags can be downright scary. While life necessitates a splurge once ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:14:19 7587c9d01c2c8319a732a113eeb3ca9f http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/7c53aa7a07fdf0c863f64d2c00e8fbaf/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.makeherup.com%2F2009%2F01%2F05%2Fnew-estee-lauder-time-zone%2F

]]>I just got a little sample tube of the new Estee Lauder Time Zone and I am really enjoying it. The first thing I noticed was how light it was, it absorbed quickly and left no residue on my skin. The moisture difference in my skin is amazing, my skin ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:11:15 515dd12e9d6cd8c479b60fe54dc6a1a5 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/4e8e55701dcd67d8d92343680dcef380/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.makeherup.com%2F2009%2F01%2F05%2Fneed-a-beauty-blender%2F

]]>Beauty Blender is a makeup sponge applicator. Beauty Blender® is the first ergonomically designed non-disposable sponge applicator that allows you to flawlessly apply your makeup. It's designed to be cleaned with its partner Blender Cleanser®—making ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:11:15 d2845f197ebb4cd4d9c8a339712d7b28 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/dc019344978198fa430a130c0c473530/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffabsugar.com%2F2658326

]]>I usually stray away from red pants but I couldn't resist how jillconway incorporated red-hot velvet riding pants to create this magnificent throwback look. Her vintage vixen ensemble is classy, sharp, and filled with elegance. I love her choice of accessories. ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:07:08 894dcf327ead138bebbef7d88a9f4da8 http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/d35563f5ac838bdd806d8a785f881b69/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffabsugar.com%2F2663652

]]>Check out Rihanna looking slick as ever as she leaves a London club. The singer continued her experimental streak in black leather fingerless gloves, a high-neck plaid coat, and a gray mini skirt. The black pointy shoes pump up her sex appeal and the ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:07:08 b377cac0ff68db3e63d6dd39260ddcbb http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/641b663c350990e45083f9092be7f3fb/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffabsugar.com%2F2663667

]]>The recipients of Ecco Domani's 2009 Fashion Foundation awards have been announced. The womenswear category winners are Lyn Devon, Matthew Ames, Cushnie et Ochs by Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, and Ohne Titel by Alexa Adams and Flora Gill. Corpus, ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:07:08 901af1d697722a6bf517976bc2d01f2b http://a.assetdeli.com/asset/559a272fd8ac65c94d817383d5bbaf24/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffabsugar.com%2F2647640

]]>For his first ad campaign as creative director of Bally, designer Brian Atwood chose to work with supermodel Christy Turlington. And why not? She's still got what it takes. Mario Sorrenti snapped Christy and male model Oriol Elcacho as a sophisticated ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:07:08 b80b9909b21c9afdf9839507f633691c