Kirna Zabete's FNO Designer Exclusives

Last year's Proenza Schouler FNO Bag

So are you filling up your calender for Fashion's Night Out this September 10? Just got word that luxe Soho store Kirna Zabete will be filling up with exclusive FNO out merchandise by various designers. Last year's FNO merchandise included a $65 limited edition Proenza Schouler bag!

So who's participating?
The list of designers include Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, Peter Som, Jason Wu, Aurelie Biderman,Chrissie Morris, Elise Overland and TRACY ANDERSON will be at Kirna Zabete to meet clients and launch exclusive products. And according to Facebook, Frank Tell is also working on a special collaboration with details to come.

What's the story on the goods?
Proenza Schouler: mini PS1 wallets, Thakoon: wave print top and tap pants, Jason Wu: owl scarf, Aurelie Biderman: swan feather earrings, Peter Som: fashion-y cocktail napkins, Elise Overland: sleek tunic. Plus an Exclusive CELINE purse. Kirna Zabete designed a limited edition iPad case.

Everything will be launching exclusively in store and at Kirna Zabete.com.

Trends: Summer Leather

Celine Spring 2010, Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2010

For Spring 2010, leather was allover the runway. While leather never really goes out of style, it seems to have evolved into new forms of casual dress.

Hermes Spring 2010, Balenciaga Spring 2010

Thanks to Phoebe Philo's Spring 2010 Celine collection, I have never wanted a leather t-shirt so bad. Clean lines in a slick unexpected material look so perfectly modern and minimalist. At Balenciaga, leather thrown into school girl kilts looked perfectly good girl gone bad. And while leather shorts are nothing new, the way it's been paired with neutral tone basics makes leather look day wear acceptable, light and summery.

While leather is now tissue thin and somewhat breathable, I still have a difficult time taking the plunge as something to wear now. I've seen adorable leather t-shirts at Theory, Lani's loving pleather shorts at Rachel Rachel Roy, Timo Weiland had amazing perforated leather tanks, and Veda has a variety of leather tank & short options.

No doubt the look is adorable but in New York City this summer has seen weeks on end where the asphalt hit 100+ degrees Farenheit (or 37+ degrees Celsius) and humidity makes a girl find ways to sweat while standing still, I've had difficulty wearing anything but the sheerest jerseys or cottons.

As more and more summer leather hits the shelves, the question remains, would you wear summer leather?

Chloé Spring 2010, Michael Kors Spring 2010

Trend Watch: Red Hot Shoes

Pre-Spring 2010 brings footwear back to center stage with the bold use of ruby red. From subtle touches at Prada and Balenciaga to classic patent pumps at Lanvin, to Over the knee Satin boots at Chanel red shoes will definitely pop whatever you're wearing. For extra red hot flair do as they do at Valentino & Celine and go for red legs too. Or if you're feeling rebellious, pair with bright primary tights like at Balenciaga. One thing is for certain, it's about red, it's about shine and it's gotta be on your feet!