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The Fashion Statement: Stripes, Polka Dots and Plaids

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'Tis the season to break out your spring wardrobe (if old man winter would ever go away). But if you don't have this season's take on stripes, polka dots and plaids, get thee to a boutique toute de suite. This is not a time for wallflowers.

These prints have very little in common with the classics. This year, designers painted stripes with a bold brush, used variously-sized polka dots head-to-toe, and paired plaids with floral blouses.

The key is to break every rule your mother taught you: Mix and match patterns. Select stripes in contrasting colors, pair the polka dots with stripes and spice up florals with any geometric design. Just make sure the contrasting patterns have a consistent theme, use the same color palette, or same motif.

Prada and Jil Sander presented some of the best collections of the season. Sander sent out a floor-length gown contrasting vertical black-and-sheer stripes on the bodice with the skirt's pink-and-white horizontal stripes. Prada took a white blouse with a navy monkey print and paired it with a black-and-fuchsia striped skirt. That same skirt served as the foundation for a blue-white-black-green striped top.

Tags: Dolce and Gabbana, Jil Sander, Louis Vuitton, Moschino, plaids, polka dots, Prada, Spring 2011, Spring 2011 Fashion Week, stripes, The Devils Cloth, The Fashion Statement

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Snow Bunny Chic, Hot Looks For Cold Weather

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Shoes

The winter season is in full swing. And that means it's time to hit the slopes. Skiing is such an exhilarating sport and one that I've been learning for the past 5 years. As much as I love the sport itself - the anticipation that builds while your on the lift, the thrill you experience as you first rush down the mountain, the peace of mind you have as you find your rhythm and skillfully maneuver your way down to the bottom - I really enjoyed buying all the gear that comes with it.

Seeing D&G's Fall 2010 collection revived an excitement for hitting the slopes and looking as stylish as possible. Their collection was filled with traditional winter motifs but paired with unexpected pieces like a snowflake sweater bodysuit and reindeer full body all in ones. So to get you ready for ski season, we've gathered some fashionably chic ski gear essentials to not only keep you warm but also looking your best as you ski down the mountain slopes or lounge in front of a fireplace in the lodge.

Have tips or suggestions? Contact me @marsha712

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The Fashion Statement: Designer Kids Lines Boom

by Kristin Young (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Charity, The Fashion Statement

A week ago, I wrote about the hordes of celebrities with baby bumps on the red carpet during awards season. Well, designers must have been some kind of soothsayers, because several spent a good part of last year developing and launching children lines. Soon, they will no doubt see the fruits of their labor (sorry), as more and more of these privileged babies are born.

Jennifer Lopez's twins, Max and Emme, were the stars of Gucci's advertising campaign to publicize its designer munchkin wear (0 to 8 year-olds) which debuted late last year. Lopez said this week she only agreed to let her kids be photographed because it was for a good cause. Gucci pledged $1 million to UNICEF's Schools for Africa initiative.

Tags: Carolina Herrera, dolce and gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, jean paul gaultier, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith, Preen, Ralph Lauren, stella mccartney, Tommy Hilfiger

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Dolce & Gabbana Lace & Leather Top Handle Bag

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Love the look of lace but find that wearing a lace top feels too trendy or revealing? Experiment with the trendy material with an accessory instead. Dolce & Gabbana's Lace & Leather Top Handle Bag ($2331) is feminine with a touch of sexy and romance. It captures the sophisticated sexiness of the 50's and 60's with a modern update. Styled in buttery soft jet black lambskin with black lace throughout, the lace adds texture and interest. There is a roomy interior with a zippered front flap pocket accented with two silver and gold medallion pulls. Measurements: 24cm H x 32 cm W x 16 cm D. Dolce & Gabbana's Lace & Leather Top Handle Bag is not available untill 3.15.10 but you can pre-order now.

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Martini Gold by Dolce & Gabbana

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits, Wine, Celebrity Design

There are dozens if not hundreds of names that endeavor to epitomize Italian style, but few stand out in their respective fields like Martini and Dolce & Gabbana. The two lifestyle powerhouses have a longstanding relationship stretching back over a decade, and have now teamed up to launch the new Martini Gold by Dolce & Gabbana.

The special edition vermouth is based on the existing fortified wine fielded by the famous conveyer of spirits, but with a unique recipe inspired by the fashion duo. The elixir comes in a special bottle – guess what color – in special packaging bearing the name of the two collaborative forces.

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Dolce & Gabbana Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Naomi Campbell's Career

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Events, Charity, Celebrity Design

Italian fashion design duo Dolce & Gabbana are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Naomi Campbell's career with a limited edition t-shirt collection and launch event. The collection comprises 14 different designs displaying iconic images of the supermodel taken by the world's most famous fashion photographers, including Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, David LaChapelle, Mario Testino, Ellen von Unwerth, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts and Peter Lindbergh. The collection of 14 shirts will go on sale exclusively at Dolce & Gabbana boutiques in New York on September 10th, followed by London, Milan Paris, Moscow, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai throughout the fall.

Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will benefit Fashion for Relief, a charity founded by Campbell to raise funds in the fashion world in times and places of need. D&G will hold an exclusive launch party for the anniversary initiative in NYC on Sept. 10th. The designers describe Campbell as "An icon rather than a model," noting "Her peculiar way of walking down the runway marked an era of fashion history and has become a point of reference for many many girls. We have been lucky enough to have the chance to know the person behind the image and for this reason we are even happier to celebrate this anniversary with her."

Tags: David La Chapelle, Dolce and Gabbana, Dolce Gabbana, Ellen von Unsworth, Ellen von Unwerth, fashion, fashion designers, fashion photography, Mario Testino, Naomi Campbell, New York, Patrick Demarchelier, photography, Steven Meisel, supermodel, t-shirt

The Fashion Statement: Dream Hommes

by Kristin Young (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style, The Fashion Statement

Menswear changes at a snail's pace. New cuts are generally so imperceptible year in and year out that they usually sneak up on the average American male. One day a gentleman dons his everyday business suit shocked to discover that the sleeves are too long, shoulders too wide and the whole kit and caboodle is woefully out of date.

So it's news that the Spring '11 menswear shows, that ended in Milan on Tuesday, are really shaking things up, particularly when it comes to color. That's a gutsy move in a challenging global economy where sales are down and designers want play it safe (tie sales have been pitiful recently). But the wealthy are still wealthy and they don't need anything, so newness is what they're after, according to menswear analysts.

Giorgio Armani (pictured above) delivered splashed citrus yellow and sky blue everywhere-on belts, ties, scarves and shirts. Marc Jacobs presented subtle silhouette changes which he zipped up by hints of electric blue and fuchsia. Gucci designer Frida Giannini dreamed of young guys jetting between Rome and Marrakesh. What would these bourgeois gentilhommes wear? Why, suede shorts, Berber jewelry and velvet horse bit loafers, of course.

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Dolce & Gabbana Miss Charles Sequined Mini Evening Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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The Miss Charles Sequined Mini Evening Bag by Dolce & Gabbana is like a colorful little disco ball, the key word being colorful. The body is covered in splash patterns of silver and purple sequins while a shiny contrasting goldtone logo plaque and a chain handle in mixed metal with faux jewels and over-sized links adds to the indulgent decadence. The bag is on the small side, just right for carrying evening essentials, which is good since it's so bright if it was much bigger it would be overbearing. It has a 'satiny' lining (whatever that means) with no pockets but instead a single credit card slot. $1,145

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Dolce & Gabbana 'Miss Helen' Crocheted Shopper, Handbag of the Day

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Dolce & Gabbana Miss Helen Crocheted Shopper Handbag

I, for one, don't think there's enough crochet in the world of fashion. It's a bit of a lost art. Dolce & Gabbana must think so too because they've come up with this pretty Miss Helen Crocheted Shopper as part of their Spring 2010 collection. It features pretty crochet over lambskin leather and has two pairs of long leather tassels and a set of mixed-metal chains draped over the front for a nice contrast of old-fashioned and modern. A great way to incorporate a chunk of black into your spring ensemble. $1,895.

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Madonna Designs Sunglasses For Dolce & Gabbana

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Design

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After Madonna's sexy turn as an Italian housewife for Dolce & Gabbana, she has taken the her collaboration with the designers one step further, creating a sunglasses line. The collection isn't out yet but a few images have surfaced. The sexy shades are branded with both Madonna's name and Dolce & Gabbana. Some pieces feature the D&G logo appended with a star-bedazzled M. The glasses should sell for $248-$289.

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Dolce & Gabbana Gold Edition Sunglasses

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

Italian fashion stars Dolce & Gabbana have come out with an exclusive new collection of Gold Edition sunglasses and eyeglasses plated in pure 18-carat gold. Priced at $580 per pair, the limited edition aviator-style shades and specs feature a mix of different materials for the temples, enhanced by the Dolce & Gabbana logo engraved in the same color. Made in Italy, the sunglasses feature polarized glass, and a certificate of authenticity comes with each pair of glasses attesting to the originality, design and quality and the use of 18-carat gold. Each pair is presented in its own jewelry case featuring a plaque with the words "Dolce &Gabbana Gold Edition" and containing two tiny side drawers to hold a cleaning cloth and certificate of authenticity. Inside there is a semi-rigid glasses case in black leather, decorated with a tiny plaque and logo. The Gold Edition models are available at ILORI Luxury Sunglass boutiques.

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Dolce & Gabbana Miss Martini Patchwork Pony Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

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The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Martini Patchwork Pony Shoulder Bag is a fun way to work a lot of animals prints into your outfit at the same time.

Some of these prints are actually pony hair, originating from Italy and New Zealand, so not only does the bag make it look like you're dating a successful Serengeti fur trapper, but it's soft and stroke-worthy (helpful, because you miss him on his long trips).

In all seriousness, this is super cute. Throw this over your shoulder with a little black dress, put a martini in the other hand, and you might as well be in Mad Men. The bag is 9"W X 8"H X 1½"D, and has a fabulous goldtone chain and logo plate. Added bonus: all these colors are neutrals, so you can totally pair it with your jewel-toned holiday dresses for a very luxe effect.

The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Martini Patchwork Pony Shoulder Bag is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,075.00.

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Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent, Handbag of the Day

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The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent is pretty and bold in its distinctive shade of bright, but unusually warm, pink.

Pink and gold would have sounded out of season to us, but this shade makes the whole look new. We love this bag -- the sturdy framing at the top, the gold hardware and logo plate, and the way the handle is positioned so as not to allow gravity to disrupt the shape of the bag.

At 8"H x 10 1/2"W x 6 1/4"D, this is not the bag to lug all your things to work -- the size insists that you only use this for play (but it's still roomy enough for all your makeup and even your camera). And we like that.

The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent is available from Neiman Marcus for $1,750.00.

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Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Plisse Tote, Handbag of the Day

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The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Plisse Tote is an elegant, seductive twist on a classic shape.

The soft strips of plisse leather show sexy peeks of ivory beneath, and are housed in a sturdy frame to keep the bag from appearing too frivolous. This sensible bag's luscious texture make it stand out from the pack -- that ivory detail really catches the eye!

The top handle is an achievement in and of itself, with graceful silvertone hardware purposefully breaking up the line of the frame. The 14 3/5"H x 11 4/5"W x 6 3/10"D bag also includes a goldtone logo plaque on the side.

This Italian tote transitions easily from day to night and compliments almost any color. Of all the fabulous textures we'll be seeing this fall, this interpretation of plisse is one of our favorites.

The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Plisse Tote is available for pre-order from Neiman Marcus for $2,795.00.

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Sony Ericsson teams up with Dolce & Gabbana for Jalou Mobile Phone

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

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Fashion-conscious female consumers who feel like most of the mobile phones on the market are far too ugly and masculine for their taste should be excited by the Jalou. The new cell-phone from Sony Ericsson, its named derived from the French for "envy", was designed specifically with fashionistas in mind, packing a two-inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera that tags your photos with their geographic location, an FM radio tuner, stereo Bluetooth, and even a built-in mirror, all in a compact clamshell that's touted as shorter than a lip-stick.

The phone is styled to look like a piece of jewelry, and will be available in Deep Amethyst, Aquamarine and Onyx black. But for the truly fashion conscious, there's a special edition made in conjunction with Italian fashion super-house Dolce & Gabbana that upgrades with a special Sparkling Rose color and trimmed in 24-karat gold plating, and even comes with a special wireless headset to match. Follow the link to our sister-site Engadget Mobile for all the details.

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