Salvatore Ferragamo has a Hollywood inspired capsule collection

I'm sure your mother and/or grandmother are Ferragamo Chicks!

The Italian house of Salvatore Ferragamo has a capsule collection that has the fashion streets talking. This is a special Hollywood collection that consists of handbags, shoes, and jewelry all inspired by Los Angeles. The collection is currently available at Ferragamo's first ever L.A. pop-up shop at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, CA from October 18th through November 15. You can also purchase the collection on Ferragamo.com.

A little background history between Hollywood and Salvatore Ferragamo; he made Dorthy's ruby slippers for the 1939 version of "The Wizard of Oz" and the famous scene of Marilyn Monroe's skirt famously blowing up in "Seven Year Itch", she was rocking Ferragamos. #FashionHistory.

Annenberg:

Wedge Sandal $1250

Small Sofia $2400

Bracelet $5800

Large Sofia $27,000

Sandal $695

Mini Sofia $2650

Cuff $590

Wedge Sandal $1250

Wedge Sandal $1250

Key Fob $230

Check out this video below showing a snippet of the atmosphere for the opening of Ferragamo's L.A. pop-up shop...a piece of the Fashion Life I dream and talk about!

Watch This!!

Style Caster, YouTube - Salvatore Ferragamo

Watch This!!: Chinti and Parker Meets Paternity

London-based clothing company Chinti and Parker {offers ethically produced playful, and often quirky, appeal} is teaming up with creative group Paternity {that specializes in patterns, hence the name} this season to create a high-impact twenty-eight-piece capsule of black, white, and mint knit maxi dresses and separates. The merino wool and cashmere collection was inspired by architecture and mixes polka dots big and small with diamonds, stripes, grids, and enlarged, blocked shapes. The designers released a hypnotizing short film that set their geometric pieces against the buildings that inspired them.

Watch This!!

 

A limited selection of the Chinti and Parker Meets Paternity collection is available now on Chinti and Parker's website. The full line will hit stores such as Selfridges and Net-a-Porter next week. Prices range from $145-$800.


Style.com

Its a Collaboration!!: Mary Katrantzov + Repetto {shoes}

Talk about instant fashion appeal...fashion designer Mary Katrantzov {best know for her prints} and shoe label Repetto have teamed up to collaborate on a capsule collection of ballet flats and brogues, in super chic graphic prints!

This collection is only available at Colette here.

Paris Vogue

Fashion News: Kanye West coming back to fashion and all his controversy {W mag interview}

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Fashion Finds: Proenza Schouler has a collection at Net-A-Porter {it's a collaboration}

Proenza Schouler recently launched a surf-inspired capsule collection for Net-a-Porter. This is a first for the label since it launched back in 2002, by designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.

Holli Rogers, Fashion Director at Net-a-Porter says "We are so excited about this collection which is everything you would expect from Proenza Schouler -- slick, cool and covetable, with a buy and wear now sensibility."

 

Proenza Schouler sketch

 

"The collection was based on some of our favorite pieces from past pre-spring collections and riff on the idea of surf-inspired classics like the board short and the Baja pullover, but reinterpreted in luxe fabrics like leather and custom tweeds."

 

This collection IS pretty kool and we will call this an affordable investment buy(s)!

 

I shared a few of my faves below:

 Check out the full collection here!

NY Daily News

It's a Collaboration!!: Charlotte Olympia X Tom Binns

Didn’t get your “punk” fill during the Fall ’13 collections? No worries, Charlotte Dellal has you covered, and just in time for the Met Ball!!  The Charlotte Olympia designer teamed up with jeweler Tom Binns for a "badass" collection featuring house signatures updated with Binns staples like safety pins and neon. 

“Dolly Riot gives you no excuse not to go out and party the night away!” Dellal said referring to her best selling recessed-platform, that have been entirely studded with safety pins {love those!}. Her embroidered Kitty flats got a min-makeover with a nose and ear piercings. “His designs are so distinctive. And I love the way he combines elegance with an anti-conformist sentiment,” Dellal continues about Binns’ work. “I am also a big believer of his phrase ‘More is more!’”

Charlotte Olympia x Tom Binns will be available exclusively at Charlotte Olympia’s Mayfair and Manhattan stores, www.charlotteolympia.com, Jeffrey New York, and Moda Operandi starting May 2, with prices ranging from $795 to $1,695.

Style.com

An Unexpdcted Collabo: Raf Simons + Adidas

 

Wow...these fashion collaborations are getting really unpredictable, we would have never expected "Mr. Dior", Raf Simons to team up with Adidas. According to a press release, Simons designed a limited edition collection of men' sneakers for the athletic company, which debuted at his Paris menswear presentation this week. The collection {said to hit the selves in July} will include five models based on “signature Adidas high-end performance and running silhouettes” and will be available in three colorways.

 



Now we are wondering if a big Doir collaboration could be in the works anytime soon...hmm...

 

 

Fashionista

 

Yoko Ono + Opening Ceremony Capsule Collection

Yoko Ono



Yoko Ono has quite an unique design aesthetic, which we'll soon get to see more of. The designer has teamed up with Opening Ceremony to create a capsule collection inspired by a series of sketches she gave to her husband {the late John Lennon} for their wedding in 1969. Ono says the designs are homage to Lennon’s ‘hot bod’.

 

The 52 piece menswear collection is called ‘Fashions for Men: 1969 – 2012’ and is said to include a pair of boots complete with an incense holder and a pair of trousers with a hand sewn into the crotch {WOW!!!}. Though the items have not been revealed yet, Humberto Leon {co-founder of Opening Ceremony} told press that the pieces are close representations of the drawings. 



One of Ono's sketches from OC

 

 

“I think she just fell in love with John’s body and wanted to show off all of the parts of his body that she loved,” said Leon, “There’s something so beautiful about that sentiment. And we’ve realized these designs in pretty actual terms of how she drew them.”

The collection will be available from Opening Ceremony on Nov 27th in the United States, then Tokyo and London in the beginning of December. We're really excited to see this collection!!!

FashionMag.com, Stylelazer.com

Mr Porter + Acne Capsule Collection

British online retailer Mr Porter {via Net-A-Porter} and Swedish street wear label Acne have formed a very chic duo for a new capsule collection. Acne helped to revamp the classic tux, which Jonny Johansson {Acne's creative director} considers "the male equivalent of the little black dress." 

The 14 piece collection consists of everything a man needs to be debonair: the trousers, jacket, shirt, coat, belt and even a bow tie. Wool, velvet, jacquard and silk are some of the fabrics used to give the collection that lux Mr. Porter style. Prices range from 80 to 800 euros {$102-$1020 USD} and can be purchased on the MrPorter.com. Go check it out!!!


FashionMag.com

Nike and Levi Collabs for Skatebord Collection

The 511 Skateboard capsule collection is the first collaboration between Nike and Levi. The line bears the logos of both brands and includes a pair of Omar Salazar {pro-skater} LR sneakers, a denim jacket and 511 jeans that rely on Nike Dri-FIT technology.

Photo: NikeXLevi's

The capsule {made here in the U.S.A} is being marketed in both Levi’s and Nike stores. It is also in selected European multibrand stores, including the Citadium in Paris.

Check out Salazar in the the capsule's presentation film.

FashionMag.com, YouTube

The 'remixed' satchel/backpack

Get a load of the remixed satchel/backpack!  Menswear designer, Christopher Shannon  remixed this satchel/backpack for a capsule collection.  This Shannon pulled inspiration from 80's pop star John "Jelly Bean" Benitez.  This will be available next month!

I am a fan of backpack and colors....Yep I want one!

Refinery29

Macy's has another collaboration via Calvin Klein



Photo: Francisco for Calvin Klein



Macy's is up for another collaboration! The collaboration will actually be a capsule collection  of dresses with Calvin Klein Collection designer Francisco Costa.  The collection's theme will be called "A Magical Journey to Brazil."  I'm thinking sexy-chic.  Costa is actually Brazilian, so it makes sense. 

  “This fresh, youthful line of dresses reflects both my roots and the modern, yet timeless spirit of Calvin Klein,” Costa told the trade.

he also added...

“some of the architecture in Brazil and the sunset on the horizon there’ rather than the bright, happy colors and bold graphic prints that will be very evident in the promotion and that Brazilian designers are known for.”

The capsule collection will be called Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein.  Prices look to be ranging from $130 to $180.  May 15th is the launch date, but the dresses will only be available for only two months!

I have no doubt that this collection will be successful being that Francisco Costa is a major factor at Calvin Klein.  All you CK lovers get ready!

via WWD

Christian Louboutin celebrates 20 years of fashion!!!

Christian Louboutin is celebrating 20 years of business in the fashion industry, and he is doing so in style!  Louboutin has come out with a Capsule Collection that consists of bags and his signature red bottom shoes.

If you are interested in the Capsule Collection, 'Like' the Christian Louboutin Facebook page and sign up to get exclusive details on this HOT collection!

via Charistian Louboutin's Facebook page:

The Capsule Collection draws upon the central themes that have come to define Louboutin's craft. His love for art, architecture, fine arts and design, his lifelong fascination with the world of showgirls and cabaret, his passion for travel and a deep admiration for craftsmanship are all elements that are displayed throughout the collection.

Check out some of the Capsule Collection below:

Shoes

Bags

Photos: Christian Louboutin (Facebook)