Be Cool Like Chloe

At last Chloe Sevigny, queen of avant-garde style, is set to release her own line of "alterna-chick" clothing. She's teamed up with Opening Ceremony to create a small collection of quirky, timeless pieces. In this video from Style.com she talks about the collections influences and previews a few of the pieces.

PS the title of this post is an homage to one of my favorite (now defunct) fashion blogs.

My Favorite Cover of the Month

I'm not an Agyness Deyn sycophant like many of my blogosphere counterparts. I'm not inspired by her haircut or her tomboy style, but I must admit that the girl is flawlessly beautiful. And anyone who can maake mud look gorgeous is alright in my book.


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Fashion Week Faves: L.A.M.B.
Gwen Stefani is her own best spokesmodel. This dress could be my favorite piece in the collection. Houndstooth is oh so chic. The theme of the 2007 L.A.M.B. collection was naughty school girl meets English sophisticate. In a swirl of plaid and knee socks, the celebrilabel has taken a turn for the legitimate.

This seasons pieces are decidedly more wearable, than those previous. That's what makes this collection so successful. Finally, the powers that be have learned how to toe the line between creativity and accessibility which is essential for a burgeoning label.

Gwen has finally learned how to focus her often schizophrenic style influences.

Loved the plaid

First Look: Elizabeth and James

Known for their eclectic fashion sensibility, the Olsen twins have not one but two clothing lines: the ultraluxe The Row, and the slightly more accesible Elisabeth and James (named for their non-celebrity siblings). The latter has just hit the interweb via Neiman Marcus, and I must admit that most of the collection is pretty solid. Though some of the pieces look like they were plucked directly from the undoubtedly expansive closets of the sisters (which may or may not be a compliment), a few of the pieces are fresh and inspired.


This jacket, however, is utterly heinous.
However, some of the lines more unorthodox pieces work. The hoodie dress perfectly toes the line between hipster cool and seductress sleazy, and though they are completely inpractical, I am a fan of the cut and design of the cocktail shorts.

Question of the day

Is Marc Jacobs trying too hard or is he even trying at all?