the PIPELINE: Style on Tap

• November 19, 2009 1:00 PM
• Sales of the Day

NYC Sales: Rabbit on the Run, Save Fashion, Araks, and More...

By Lisa Dionisio

New York

Rabbit on the Run Sample Sale
What: Rabbit on the Run's French-inspired fashions are going on sale during their weekend sample sale. Get great deals on their fall '09 collection, select limited edition and vintage pieces, as well as items from Prism and Nina Z NYC.
When: Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, from 11 to 9 p.m.
Where: Rabbit on the Run Sample Sale, 99 Franklin Avenue, (between Greenpoint Avenue and Milton Street); 917-353-1103.

The Pop Up Flea
What: A Continous Lean brings back their men's Pop Up Flea sale this weekend. Check out a selection of men's goods from Billy Kirk, Rogues Gallery, Jack Spade, No Mas, and more.
When: Friday, November 20, from 3 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, November 21, from 11 to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, November 22, from 11 to 6 p.m.
Where: The Pop Up Flea, 201 Mulberry Street, (between Spring and Kenmare streets); for more info, check out popupflea.com.

Click through for more NYC and online sales after the jump...

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• November 19, 2009 12:06 PM
• Lookbook

Lighten Up! Jay Kos' Spring 2010 Line Pushes Pastels For Men

By Michelle Christina Larsen

Now that it's pitch black by 6:00 pm, pastel anything is a welcome sight. Classy menswear in pastel, however, is a whole other kind of nice. Jay Kos delivers the goods with a spring 2010 collection of sportswear and accessories that turn any gent into a dapper box of mints—and we mean that in the most masculine way possible! Designer Jay Kos' unique take on dressing comes from his small-town upbringing and a need to add a splash of color to the conformist attitudes around him. He did so with a balance of grey tones and leather, turning out a look that reads of confidence and of-the-moment debonaire. We can't get over the Alabaster Sport Coat and array of Suede Bucks—here's to more men wearing pastel in the new year!

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• November 19, 2009 11:15 AM
• Ebay Daily Score

eBay Score! Vintage Krizia Sunglasses

By Christene Barberich

I had to really restrain myself from bidding on these vintage Krizia sunglasses. If I hadn't just dropped a bundle on some new Karen Walkers...I may have done it!

Starting bid, $19.99, check it out here....

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• November 19, 2009 10:30 AM
• News

Alicia Keys Has the Same Taste in Jewelry As Your Elementary School Art Teacher

By Connie Wang

Miss Alicia Keys' resume is nothing to be scoffed at. Since appearing on The Cosby Show at age four, she's sold a gazillion albums, earned 12 Grammys, acted in three films, and is responsible for the insanely-catchy "Empire State of Mind," which has been playing on repeat in our heads for two months now. Despite her Midas touch, Alicia might want to think twice before expanding her jewelry-making venture. Pictures from her new line "The Barber's Daughters" emerged this morning, and we had to blink twice to make sure that the insanely talented 28-year-old could have produced something that would look right at home atop of a Christopher Banks sweater. The silver and gemstone pieces are inscribed with poetry and retail between $85 to $2500. "Jewelry is a first step," says Alicia, though she's thinking of expanding into accessories. If it's going to be anything like the jewelry, stay tuned for embroidered "fashion sandals" and long handled-hobo bags. Oy. (WWD)

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• November 19, 2009 10:03 AM
• Shopping Roundup

19 Holiday Party Dresses To Help You Outshine Any Light Display

By Michelle Christina Larsen & Piera Gelardi

It may be a bit early to hang up your mistletoe, but it's never too soon to start scouring for the perfect holiday attire. As the party calendar fills up and the temperature plummets, we're preparing a dress code of sweet strapless frocks, lush velvet, and maybe even a well-placed ruffled tier for festivity's sake. Whether you're prepared to drop bank on making an epic entrance or want some fiscally responsible glam, we've got you covered. Here's our round-up of ideal cocktail dresses that are sure to make this season's social functions way more than memorable.



Above, from left: Alexander Wang Matte Jersey Dress with Zippers, $595, available at Opening Ceremony; Thistlepearl Lace Dress, $98, available at Urban Outfitters; Milne Aphrodite Dress, $108, available at Pixie Market.

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• November 19, 2009 9:09 AM
• Link Love

Jil Sander For Uniqlo Round 2, Shaq's Big Idea, and Alber Elbaz is Scared of Bloggers

By Connie Wang

Chanel Iman is like OMG so excited for the holidays! (Fashion Gone Rogue)

Another one to cut and run over at 4TS: Vogue's design director of four years, Danko Steiner, is leaving to pursue photography. (WWD)

Take a look inside the new Prada book to get your fill of 30 years of Miuccia's design prowess. (Frillr)

Didn't quite make it in for the Jil Sander +J line for Uniqlo? Fret not! Round two's coming at you next spring! (Fashion Week Daily)

Blah, blah, something about vampires, yay New Moon, pphhfffftttt. (FabSugar)

Giant man and non-fashion person Shaquille O'Neal is curating a gallery show in NY titled—get this—"Size DOES Matter." It gets better: The Chelsea exhibit will be full of pieces of things being really big (or really small...but maybe only because it looks that way when compared to The Big Aristotle). (ANIMAL)

"A few seasons ago I decided to have a screen in my studio, so when I did the fittings I would look at the screen. I'm really scared of bloggers, and I know this is how they judge me. But I realized that whatever looks good on screen doesn't always feel good on the body. So I decided to leave the computer -- sorry to the lady from Google [Marissa Mayer, who was in attendance] -- and I went back to trust my eyes. And that's what I do in fashion." - Alber Elbaz from Lanvin. We feel ya dude—There's something patently frightening about a 16-year-old with a computer and an attitude. (Fashionologie)