In New Hands a New Look

Ever since the two creatives behind Opening Ceremony took over at Kenzo, it seems they are spreading to reach a new audience. With a new vibe for the season, I am definitely intrigued by all the new things they are doing. I knew they had been collaborating with Vans to put together a sneaker line, but it looks like they are now on to snap back caps with New Era, and boy is it looking great. I would love to get my hands on the white cap and a pair of the green vans. Hopefully this new look and feel to the brand isn't too far from what people know Kenzo to be though. So tell me what you guys think.

Move Over Anna

Carine Roitfeld

For those of you who didn't know, it was announced last September that French Vogue Editor-in-Chief, Carine Roitfeld, will be starting her own magazine coming out this fall. I have been waiting on edge to hear any further news about this and it's finally here. The magazine will be called CR Fashion Book, after her own initials of course, and will be coming out this September. It is to be sold mostly in Europe, with some distribution in the states and Asia, and for appropriately £6, which sounds like a great deal to me. CR will also be a quarterly publication, which intrigues me. I seem to be more drawn to the one that come out less often. I am very excited to learn that a documentary film will be coming out alongside the magazine about the woman behind it all. It should include interviews from industry creatives and designers, and show a candid view into Carine's professional and personal life. I always loved these types of films and I think it's about time this French heavy weight gets more public sight as well.

Take a look at the first mock up for the magazine

Rihanna for Armani Once Again

Rihanna has joined forces with Armani Jeans yet again to put together a great collection infused with her own personal style. This time the collection comprises of a denim jumpsuit, a pair of jeans, a pair of jean shorts, 2 t-shirts, a black tank, and a leather jacket. Let me know what you guys think of the items.

Another One?

So big, big news hit just this morning that H&M will be doing its newest collaboration with the amazing, queen of street style and fashion icon, Editor-at-Large of Vogue Japan, Anna Dello Russo. Together they will be putting out a range of accessories, with jewellery, sunglasses, shoes, bags, and even a suitcase. Some blogs are already saying that they believe this newest collaboration, coming out Oct. 4th in 140 stores and online, will be the biggest and fastest sell out for H&M.... but I don't know.

Blue is Simple

Today is the day; the unveiling of the awaited Snowdon picture book!! To celebrate the great work of the legendary photographer, Lord Snowdon, Acne has put together a coffee table style book filled with 60 of his beautiful portrait pieces. With a majority of heavy weight design houses producing picture books all about their designs and legacy, I admit it's a bit of a breath fresh air to see Acne putting together something like this.

Olympic Pop-up

So it seems Opening Ceremony is finally leaping over the pond and hitting London up for it's first European venture, with plans to open a pop-up store in Covent Garden right before the 2012 Olympics. The store will be filled with the retailer’s own ready-to-wear and accessories as well as collections from designers including Kenzo, Maison Michel, Toga and Rodarte.