the PIPELINE: Style on Tap

• November 20, 2008 2:11 PM
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The Kids Are (More Than) Alright: Haute For Tots

By Marjon Carlos

This is what happens when the fashion set breed. Jean Paul Gaultier just announced the January 2009 debut of his children's wear line. Launching with about 120 pieces for boys and girls ages 2 to 14, we expect nothing less than gender bending, Baroque-inspired drama for tots. To boot, Danish designer Henrik Vibskov recently teamed up with high-end pram and stroller line, Quinny, to produce some highly graphic wheels for the youngens. And with Acne and Surface to Air outfitting the kids in printed tees and skinny jeans to adorable results, we got to thinking about other designers who could maximize on this trend for the diminutive. We're thinking Tsumori Chisato would keep the babies cooing with her brilliant sense of humor and color; Alexander Wang could produce oversized tees, denim cutoffs, and leather jackets for the baby Erin Wasson's of the world; Martin Margiela's dower designs are for babies with a more serious side; while Gareth Pugh's Leigh Bowery inspired-plastic body suits would make it easy to pick your tot out in a crowd. Your take?

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• November 13, 2008 4:03 PM
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Most Likely To Succeed: Teen Vogue's Best Dressed Round-Up

By Marjon Carlos

Color us shocked, but the Disney-set has often been showing up on the red carpets, in front rows and the tents, as active and we dare say, inspiring participants in the fashion vanguard. Teen Vogue's recent Best Dressed List for October rounded up the evidence, and we were really taken with four tweensters whose personal style appears full-grown. Emma Watson continues to emerge as a style maven, while Dakota Fanning surprises us all with a glamourous side that matches her brain age; Theodora Richards is ever the offspring of fashion and rock-and-roll and Rihanna continues her reign as pop's princess in bold red. Perhaps the children really are our (fashion) future. (Teen Vogue)

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• November 13, 2008 3:00 PM
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Cloak Addict: We Play Detective and Find Winter's Coolest Capes

By Max Berlinger

We couldn't resist the idea of indulging our inner Nancy Drew, and being bundled and belted in one of these 8 awesome cloaks. We're thinking cloaks are a perfect alternative to other outerwear stalwarts, and nothing beats the ease, and dramatic flair, of just tossing one on and disappearing into the night.

Above, from left: Mongrels in Common Coral Cape, $894, available at Pixie Market; A.P.C. Belted Plaid Cape, $450, La Garçonne.



Above, from left: Erin Fetherston Lucetta Caplet Coat, $1,826, available at Forward by Revolve; Rapscallion by Samantha Pleet Detachable Cape Dress, $148, Urban Outfitters.

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• November 12, 2008 9:30 AM
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Creature Feature: R29 Spots an Animalistic Trend

By Max Berlinger

Let's face it. It's a jungle out there, and we're not the only ones to take note. Designers are looking to our furry and feathered friends for inspiration this autumn. As we've reported, animals have made their mark on jewelry, and we've seen an influx of graphic face T's, and now we're noticing a blending of trends with clothing and accessories with animal mugs plastered all over them. These pieces are not only adorable and quirky, they're PETA (and Kate Winslet) friendly nods to critters large and small. Who needs a trip to the zoo when the wild kingdom has taken the fashion world by storm?

Above, clockwise from top left: Jeremy Scott Fox Run Knit Scarf, $275, available at Forward by Revolve; Pleasure Principle Eagle Print T, $110, available at Seven New York; Topshop Realitees Owl Top, $44, available at Topshop; Loomstate Dog Graphic Tee, $60, available at Barneys New York; Tsumori Chisato Brown Owl Sweater, $585, available at Satine

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• November 7, 2008 4:31 PM
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I Spy A New Street Trend: Eyes Without a Face

By Valerie Suter

The latest trend to catch our eye? Mysterious roving peepers we keep spotting in unexpected places. We love Rachel Comey's eye prints for fall, La Garçonne's Pleasure Principle Totally Wired Tee, and the Gray Melange "Cut It Out" sweatshirt at Marc by Marc Jacobs Men. And the peep show continues with Karl Lagerfeld bags at Chanel (they double as masks revealing only the models' eyes), to pieces like Topshop's All Over Eyes Vest and Rogues Gallery's Winslow T-Shirt. Blink and you might miss it...

Clockwise from left: Street photo via Garance Doré; Topshop All Over Eyes Tunic, $44, available at Topshop; Urban Outfitters Eighties Eyes Pillowcases Set, $28, available at Urban Outfitters; Marc by Marc Jacobs Cut It Out Sweatshirt, $228, available at Marc by Marc Jacobs Men's (photo via Nymag.com).



Clockwise from left: Karl Lagerfeld Tote, photo via The Bag Forum; Rachel Comey Eyes Polo Dress, $425, available at Creatures of Comfort; Rogues Gallery Never Sleep T-shirt, $65, available at Rogues Gallery; Rachel Comey Nougat Eye Blouse, $315; available at Satine; Pleasure Principle Totally Wired T-shirt, $101, available at La Garçonne.

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• November 7, 2008 3:30 PM
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She's Like a Rainbow: Kate, Peaches Get Their Streak On

By Kelley Hoffman

Always the horse of a different color, every change in Kate Moss' appearance starts a new trend, even if she's just playing dress up. The model held a pink-themed party for her daughter's sixth birthday, and added a few fuchsia streaks to her own golden tresses. While some questioned if this would surge a new wave in the Manic Panic movement, we wondered, even if her choices are done in jest, does it still somehow tap into the fashion unconscious? We've noticed other stylish types trying out the look recently, too, and not just for the entertainment of little kids. At the Hugo Boss concept store opening, Peaches Geldof rocked fluorescent blue-tipped curls. Jane Aldridge experimented with a periwinkle streak, and COACD captured Katty from New York Models with lavender highlights. Well, we can't deny it; on these girls, the Kool-Aid colors never looked so cool.


PS. Sorry for the Peaches overload!

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