Street Style NY, Milan & London

• Street Style in NY, Milan and London
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• - Leather jackets continue to be a key garment on the Milan streets
  - Styles are not as structured as in previous seasons
  - Leather pencil skirts and T-shirts are key pieces to watch for
  

• -Military influences seen on jackets and trousers
  -Leopard print
  -longer-length skirts and layering
  
  

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-Turned-up ankles lend a casual edge to tailored trousers
-The style looks even more directional when there is added volume in the leg
-Reinforces the masculine vibe seen on the street

Natural and Organic Awards 10

The leading event for its industry, the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show took place at London's Olympia on April 11 and 12, and was attended by more than 8,000 trade buyers from around the globe.
The Natural & Organic Awards were made up of 17 categories; winners were voted for by visitors to the show's New Product Showcase, which took place on April 11.
Carsten Holm, MD of show organisers Diversified Business Communications, said: "Despite the economic difficulties we have experienced over the past year, we have seen more innovation and new product development in the natural and organic products industry than at any time I can remember, which makes the achievements of this year's winners even more impressive. While we continue to have many challenges ahead, the entrepreneurial spirit and passion that have been so evident this year will ensure that our industry continues to thrive in the years to come."
The winners:
Best New Natural Beauty Product: Butterflies Healthcare Ltd - NATorigin Pencil Eye Liner
Best Organic Facial Skincare Product: Botanicals Ltd, Rose & Camellia Cleansing Melt
Best Organic Bodycare Product: Botanicals Ltd, Mint & Tea Tree Foot Balm
Best New Packaging Design: Evolve Beauty
Best Organic Retailer: SeaSalt Ltd
Best Organic Baby Product: Lulu & Boo, Baby Bottom Balm
Best New Sports Nutrition Product: MuleBar - MuleBar MegaBite Hunza Nut
Best New Food Product: Triano Brands Ltd - Mamma Cucina Cheesecake
Best New Non-Food Product: Mohdoh - Mohdoh Wellbeing Products
Best New Organic Food Product: Pukka Herbs Ltd - After Dinner Organic Herbal Tea
Best New VMS Product: Natures Aid Ltd - Immune Support +
Best Shell Scheme Stand in Show: Booja Booja
Best Space Only Stand in Show: Viridian
NAHS Retailer of the Year: Natural Health, Natural Health, Welwyn Garden City
Best Organic Textile Product: Seasalt, T-Shirt
Best Independent Retailer: Better Food Company, Bristol
The Natural Products Outstanding Achievement Award: Patrick Holden
Attendees included independent retailers, wholesalers and distributors, supermarkets and multiple buyers, and specialist and organic shop owners looking to source natural, organic, biodynamic, fairtrade and artisanal products, and local food and drink.

A little taste of Italy

Italy

Milan's new costume museum

Palazzo Morando Costume Moda Immagine

According the WGSN Don't miss:

Via del Governo Vecchio/Via Coronari for the best vintage in town

• Nora P for beautifully restored interiors in an imaginative space


• Mia/Mia Market the interiors store and separate cafe are a must-see for design inspiration
  
• Super-cool jewellery at I Hate Dario, R-01-IOS and Delfina Delettrez


• Zou Zou and Misty Beethoven for lingerie


• Paris for a cutting-edge selection of brands


• Nuyorica is still one of the best multibrand stores in the city


• Re(F) use for recycled accessories by another Fendi heir


• TAD the ever-popular lifestyle concept store


• Campo de' Fiori there are plenty of bars around here for evening aperitivi and people-watching


• Pigneto is a colourful multicultural part of Rome


• Maxxi is architect Zaha Hadid's new contemporay art museum
  
  
  
  Ancient monuments, exquisite food, market places, designer shops.. what's not to love?
  
  So much inspiration derives from Italy. Renaissance, baroque, medieval and contemporary all stirred into one amazing recipe. Italian fashion and designer flourish here. Vintage and specialty stores where ever you turn. Unimaginable landscapes and color cominations.

Where to shop according to WGSN

• "Piazza di Spagna and Va del Corso: The maze of streets here is a must for international designer brands and people-watching


• Via del Corso: Packed with mid-market stores. For more high street shopping, head to Via Cola di Rienzo


• Campo de' Fiori: Romans and tourists alike flock to this area for independent boutiques, vintage and lively bars around this square and on Via del Governo Vecchio


• Monti: This city-centre area around Via Boschetto, behind the Coliseum is worth exploring for its alternative boutiques, vintage stores and dynamic atmosphere


• Trastevere: South of the river, this area has a more bohemian, lived-in feel despite tourists. Artisan and antiques shops are nestled among bars and restaurants
  
• Pigneto: If you're feeling energetic, take a taxi to the up-and-coming area of Pigneto, to find Rome's creative crowd, cafes and a couple of boutiques. The action centres around pedestrian street Via del Pigneto, where young arty types gather nightly "
  
  Opening hours: Generally the following hours apply: Monday 3pm-7.30pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am-2pm, 3pm-7.30pm, Saturday 10am-1pm, 3pm-7.30pm

Looks for Less

Marc by Marc Jacobs leather bag (sold out)

Or Forever 21 faux leather handbag $32

Get this "Paris Charm" top $55

Sergio Rossi Shoes $695

Or these Steve Madden's for $65

cool kicks

What's in store for April 2010

Alexander Wang

Christian Louboutin Rantus Embroidered Leather

Gianni Barbato Life Z1004

Jimmy Choo Tokyo

Fagou

Mcqueen's Last collection

Angels and Demons

Just a few looks from the late Alenxander Mcqueen's last collection.

Inspired medieval Resaissance art, Mcqueen interpreted a modern version.

Couture-like, walking art. So amazing.

PPR, which owns over half of Mcqueen's label, has decided to continue his label, although it will never be the same.

Pierre Cardin: 60 years of fashion

Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin Celebrates 60 Years of Fashion With New Book by Katie Hintz-Zambrano (Subscribe to Katie Hintz-Zambrano's posts)

"Assouline celebrates six decades of Pierre Cardin. Photo courtesy of AssoulineTo fête the 60th anniversary of the House of Pierre Cardin this year, artsy publisher Assouline is putting out a thick new coffee table book,"Pierre Cardin: 60 Years of Innovation," celebrating the French designer. Written by Jean-Pascal Hesse, the 300-page book chronicles Cardin's life -- he was born in 1922 near Venice and raised in Paris -- and career, which included stints with surrealist designer Elsa Schiaparelli and 'New Look' creator Christian Dior before launching his namesake couture label in 1950. Cardin went on to become a fashion icon and helped define the mod style of the '60s and '70s with his signature sculptural, space-age-inspired dresses (which were worn by Jackie Kennedy) and futuristic menswear donned by The Beatles. The business-savvy designer was also one of the first in the industry to see the potential behind licensing the Pierre Cardin brand, eventually slapping his name on everything from accessories and perfume to housewares and restaurants, making millions in the process. (Today Cardin has over 800 licensees.)To learn more about the amazing designer, who, by the way, is part of the reason you're rocking those strong-shouldered blazers and dresses right now), pick up the $120 Assouline tome when it's released on Feb. 15. "

I love Haiti

• We are the world FOR HAITI official video!
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glny4jSciVI

Thrash Metal A/W 10/11

The mood is dark and rock n roll! Bands printed on T's, leather pants and jackets, etc..

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WGSN.com

"Metal tees are a key staple; find inspiration in looking to satanic emblems, horror comics and the horror and gore of B movies. Pentagrams and creepy creatures are classic metal, but think about new updates, such as those seen from Cassette Playa's autumn/winter 2009/10 collection Believe in Flesh + Metal, which plays with digital prints and photoreal images"

"Use armoured-inspired metalwork on shoulders and tubular multi-chains on fringing"

Numéro 110, February 2010

"Resample thrash metal bands and classic badge embellishment for branding and label statements"

angelaboatwright.com

LEATHER!!!! "Leather is a key material for autumn/winter 2010/11. Think about a move on into reptile skin and amphibian-inspired surfaces. Find silhouette and fastening inspiration from motorcycle and fetish styling. Explore digital printing and glossy reptile surfaces for skinny jeans"

Roberto Cavalli snakeskin pants

Borgialli Designs by Michelle