the PIPELINE: Style on Tap

• November 19, 2008 9:05 AM
• The Goods

Less Is More: 30+ Cheapy-Chic Sales Under $100

By Valerie Suter

It's the best of times and worst of times for fashionistas-turned-recessionistas everywhere. With the economy still in a general state of upheaval, we're trying to find the bright side of things (as well as trying to find spare change in the couch cushions). So we're happy to report that we've discovered many a silver lining in the sales and mark-downs around town. Every single one of these delightful pieces from Barneys, J.Crew, Oak, etc. is under $100. We couldn't believe it either. Happy (bargain) hunting! P.S.: Like any good thing, these finds weren't meant to last...so scoop up your favorites now before they're sold out.

Built By Wendy


From left: Corduroy Jumper, $93 (was $186); Honeycomb Vest, $84 (was $168); Flannel Trapeze Top , $79 (was $158).

Brooklyn Industries


Clockwise, from left: Chicory Vest, $39 (was $98); Teddy Biker Jacket, $39 (was $138); Aspen Yoke Skirt, $29 (was $68).

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• November 18, 2008 3:45 PM
• The Goods

Handle With Care: Anne Black's Delicate Porcelain Jewelry

By Natalia Rachlin

We just discovered these amazing ceramic designs from Danish designer Anne Black. We're loving the patterned stackable rings, and the flower and thread bracelets bring to mind a grown-up version of those middle-school friendship bracelets from back in the day. Black's designs definitely boast that oh-so-Scandinavian simplicity, but the delicate, hand-painted details make these fragile pieces the perfect mix of hard and soft. We'll definitely be decked out in her designs, as soon as we're able to get our hands on them Stateside.

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• November 18, 2008 12:45 PM
• The Goods

Peace Out: We Spot a Pacifistic Trend

By Tina Malred

We're headed into a new, more positive Presidential administration and, also, the time of "Peace and Goodwill Toward Men (and Women)" is right around the corner. So it's of little surprise that we've got peace signs in our eyes. After seeing Alexa Chung rockin' a peace sign necklace during Fashion Week in September, we started to notice a major rise in pacifistic apparel and joined the Love In. After groovin' on Pade Vavra's hippie charms, we got the new '60s-inspired Barneys catalogue and totally tripped out. Our theory was officially confirmed: From jewelry to t-shirts, to… plates—peace is in, dude. All we are saying, is give it a chance.

Above, clockwise from left: A photo from Garance Doré; Alex & Chloe Mini Peace Sign Necklace, $38, available at Alex & Chloe; American Eagle Outfitters Peace Ring, $15.50, available at American Eagle Outfitters; Urban Outfitters Peace Sign T-shirt, $19.99, available at Urban Outfitters; Fornasetti Porcelain Wall Plate, $230, available at Barneys New York stores.

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• November 17, 2008 2:41 PM
• The Goods

Saving For a Rainy Day: 10 Umbrellas To Get You Through The Storm

By Natalia Rachlin

We figure that if we added up the dough we've collectively spent on flimsy $5 umbrellas (that always freakin' break), we could probably buy a modest sailboat, and take off for distant, rainless shores. Alas, we're not the type to run (or sail) away from our frustrations: instead, we're solving our parapluie problems by plunking down some extra cash on one of these sturdier styles—each of these will definitely last you more than ten city blocks!

Clockwise, from top left:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Umbrella, $40.60, available at Shop Bop; Buffalo Check Umbrella, $125, available at Barney's; Marimekko Unikko Flower Umbrella, $50, available at Rain or Shine; Fuck the Rain Umbrella, $55, available at Art Lebedev Studio; Rain Parade Mini Umbrellas, $32, available at Fred Flare.

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• November 17, 2008 1:27 PM
• The Goods

Celestial Bodies: A Trend from Beyond This World

By Marjon Carlos

Last week we were galactic pop locking along with this ummmcredible Tiny Masters of tomorrow video, and suddenly we were full of stars: That is, we decided to round up the best of the celestial, star-based motifs you've been spotting on your travels (be they interstellar or not). Moving beyond simple five-point pictograms, these pieces are far more detailed and inspired by Hubble telescope shots of galaxies far, far away. Check out the fettY Taurus Zodiac necklace for a little cosmic connection or the American Apparel tees that transport us to an intergalactic planetary. At this rate, just beam us up: we're so ready to go!

Above, clockwise from left: A look from April 77's spring/summer '09 collection; Rika Canvas Star Bag, $585, available at La Garçonne; American Apparel Unisex Space Scape Jersey T-shirt, $26, available at American Apparel; Fallon Trinity Cuff, $275, available at Barneys; Cavern Eclipse T-shirt, $110, available at Oak.

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• November 17, 2008 8:42 AM
• The Goods

Faux (Pas): Priestess NYC's Deceptive Fabric Bangles

By Max Berlinger

Fashion is often about playing visual tricks, and these bangles and necklaces ($12-22) by Priestess are a case in point. Although they may at first appear to be made from wood and exotic skins, they're actually fashioned from… fabric. Quite deceiving, no? Even Priestess NYC designer, Cody Ross, is a tad on the tricky side. Before his design days, the Dallas, Texas native attended the London School of Economics and worked as a hedge-fund analyst in Shanghai, Dallas and New York. From banking to bangles... we always love a good story.

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