H&M x Isabel Marant Global Launch Party

Yesterday night, H&M hosted a star studded event to celebrate the upcoming launch of Isabel Marant pour H&M. Celebs like Audrey Tautou, January Jones, Freida Pinto, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Olga Kurylenko, Alice Dellal, Mélanie Doutey and Lou Lesage made their way to Paris to join in the celebrations.

The collection was presented in cinematic collage that combined images, films and models. Live performances by Grandmaster Melle Mel and Rappers Delight(from the Sugarhill Gang) kept the energy pumping. While guests were taken back in time to the streets of Paris in the early 90s, the same time period that Isabel debuted her eponymous line.  The presentation brought to life scenes including brasseries, neon signs, pizza shops, souvenir shops, epiceries, street vendors and people casually enjoying a stroll in the outdoors.

The collection, that includes Marant's most iconic pieces from her career. The collaboration will debut on November 14, 2013 in around 250 stores worldwide and online.

Victoria Victoria Beckham Full Video

Last week we had a quick peak at the Victoria by Victoria Beckham line thanks to a quick preview.  Now the full film by Quentin Jones has been released.  The quirky artistic video shows adorable graphic cut-outs, papers unfolding, cats, crumpling paper and that reflect the clothes themselves.  The off-beat music is the perfect backdrop for the bold colors, easy silhouettes and cutesy graphics

As I've previously mentioned dresses are still pretty steep, priced between £500 and £800 (which translates to $780-$1248 USD).



The celebrity set is already embracing the new line with Danielle Lineker, Michelle Williams and Victoria Beckham herself sporting the line.

Lanvin: 2011 Fall Campaign Video

Recently there's been a spike in designers compiling videos to promote their collections, campaignes, etc. Even our very own Lani and Erin starred in Katherine Kwei's video promoting her Lulu bag a while back!


However, the girls of Sugar Rock Catwalk are no match for Alber Elbaz's amazing dance moves. This is seriously one of the best videos I've seen in a while - Elbaz never ceases to amaze me...

Enjoy - (Elbaz comes on near the end...it's worth the wait!)



Have a great long weekend!

Lani Loves Prints, Especially Mixed

I had no idea who Nicola Roberts was until a couple months ago; She's well-known in the UK for being in pop group Girls Aloud. She won me over with this song and music video. It's no secret I'm obsessed with prints and mixing them.

If you haven't done it before, wearing two or more prints might seem intimidating, but it's actually quite easy and super fun. I've put together a video with a few "how to" tips.

I actually recorded this video last summer, but my computer died shortly after so the files disappeared into the digital abyss. I only recently recovered the movie files to put together this video.

Now that you've got the know how, here are some pieces for inspiration and mixin'.



Boxing Kitten "Sue Cutout Dress", 249.00This black and white number would look great with a colorful belt or patterned scarf worn as a belt.


Nicole Miller x Indego Africa "fabric wrap bracelets", $25.00


Nicole Miller x Indego Africa "wrap skirt", $65.00
I'm loving Nicole Miller's collaboration with Indego Africa, which supports artisan co-ops of Rwandan women. The colors are bright and playful, just asking to be mixed and matched.


Suno "buttondown shirt", $177.50 sale ($355.00 retail)
Suno is one of my favorite lines right now. They are the masters of prints. This top would look great tucked into a tan or pastel floral skirt.


MinkPink "Call of the Wild Maxi Skirt", $98.00
I love leopard and stripes, individually and worn together. This leopard print skirt would look great with a navy & white striped top.

Watch: Nicole Miller TV

Ever since I met Nicole Miller back in October, I’ve been uber impressed by her love and full embrace of social media.  She own’s an iPad and puts it to good use – often tweeting up a storm on @NicoleMillerNYC.  Unsurprisingly this has led to a huge following of over 137 000 followers and counting!  In addition, the designer has a presence on Facebook, Tumblr and now a YouTube channel too.

The designer has just launched Nicole Miller TV, which is an exclusive web video series that gives you an inside look at her life and her work.  The video series iw shot in collaboration with former long-time Bravo program development manager Bernard Grenier and his firm Grenier Productions; shot and edited by fashion videographer John C. Alberico, II.  I applaud the designer for taking her voice into her own hands and trailblazing a way of connecting with fans like never before.

Her first episode launched last Monday and I finally had a chance to take a look as Nicole Miller takes you behind the scenes of the development process of her Fall 2011 Collection.  I loved watching her conceptual development/thought process and how she was willing to make changes to make the final product work for the runway.  It’s an honest true-to-life video that definitely gives you insight into the psyche of the designer herself. 

Today, a new video is being released, that offers a view of Nicole through the high-stakes world of fashion week. Nicole discusses her inspiration for the collection – “ A very brave woman who wants to get noticed”. As a special treat we’ll get a sneak peek of the new fall bag line – “Inspired by the messengers of NYC – the bike locks, the bike chains and gears.” If you are a fan of Nicole Miller, or a fashion fan in general, I’d definitely recommend that you check it out!