That’s right, Jeffrey Campbell is doing a sale of their shoes in limited quantities with members only purveyor Beyond the Rack. The best part of this news (aside from the sale part) is that Beyond the Rack is Canadian, so they ship to Canada.
The Jeffrey Campbell x Beyond the Rack sale will take place on [Thursday] February 18th, so mark your iCals and get your payment methods at the ready.
Remember, Beyond the Rack is members only…
get your invite via demiCouture NOW!
Forget flowers, if you’re going to observe V-day then there is only one obvious gift idea: his and hers Doc Martens.
Come on, how awesome would that be! You can stomp on scenesters, keep your walking sticks dry and look generally awersome.. like there’s even a choice to be made. If you’re going to fall for this Hallmark holiday, you may as well get something that’s actually awesome and capable of long term use.
demiCouture picks (sale prices reflected): patent red tartan ($92), pepto pink ($92), patent red croc ($92), vintage rub-off leather ($100) and the super fun red pascal ($88).
It’s official – the 3D movie trend has migrated to the runways of Burberry.
Burberry’s next upcoming FW 2010/11 runway presentation will not only be streamed live globally, but it will be like you’re there.. except probably wildly under dressed. Bookmark live.Burberry.com before you forget – this is where the show will be streaming live.
There will be live streaming parties if you happen to be in New York, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo and Los Angeles (detail below).
NEW YORK - 3D live streaming event at Skylight studios
PARIS - 3D live streaming event hosted with concept store, colette
DUBAI - 3D live streaming event at The Address
TOKYO - 3D live streaming to La Fabrique for ”Burberry Night”
LOS ANGELES*- 3D streaming event hosted by Tina Brown, editor of The Daily Beast
*All events except for Los Angeles will display in real time
I can hardly believe it, but Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week FW10 is only a few short days away!
For those grounded in their current spots and dependent on the good ‘ol Internet to keep them appraised of the goings on, this is the list of events demiCouture will be covering at NYFW. The list will be updated if coverage changes, though the below are confirmed:
It’s going to be a busy time – stay tuned!
There are two shoo-ins for SS10; nudes and florals. Thanks be to Topshop, who has created the delightfully vintage looking floral messenger bag.
Cross body bags of this sort are ideal for the city stomper; you have the practicality of a hands free bag, and ample storage space for all your needed on the go items.
This bag is not leather, but for a rate of $55 the cost vs. quality exchange is acceptable. With PVC, we know the bag will be waterproof and will be vege-friendly – positive points for some.
While we all swear up and down our fast fashion purchases will last us years, we all know that most of them will end up piled in a corner after the season ends.
Hurrah, materialism!
For all those still in threadlove with Christopher Kane’s animals and post-apocalyptic clouds, we’ve got a new piece of woven meat for you – enter the Kane child face print shirt ($285).
The focus has shifted from photography to illustration; these are an incredibly refined version of the hipster loved pen doodle shirts that have taken off in the last few years. This shirt is a piece of art, with the image created by a very talented [albeit unknown] artist.
If colorless is more you game, there is a black and white version of the doll face tee ($285), and a tank version ($265).
All the vintage sale madness went down yesterday, and it was incredible. I sold out most of the items within 2.5 hours, and got to meet some awesome people.
To those asking if there is going to be another sale, there will likely be. Above all else, thank you to everyone who came out and thank you to W2 for hosting the sale.
In a move that magnifies her age and immaturity, Tavi has been quoted as stating she will “wearing some more hats”, and “if you happen to be sitting behind me and you’d like to be able to see, just ask.” How kind.
These are the basics, people. Let’s get it straight this year!
LYNNSteven is the newest addition to the Gastown fashion family, and you’re going to want to see what’s in store.
LS carries labels not found anywhere else in the city, is incredibly lit and laid out and features a very unique change room made from a cylinder of books. You can find LS beside the entrance to historic Blood Alley, but where history ends another era of Gastown style has begun.
Oh, and there’s a few choice sale items in store right now – tell Nicole I sent you!
The photos below are property of myself [Victoria Potter], and are not for usage under any purpose without written consent. Thank you!
REMEMBER, this sale is THIS Sunday!!
I’m re-posting this piece as a reminder, because I know you will be upset if you miss out. It’s going to be a fun party; awesome music, photos, and [of course] crazy deals.
See you Sunday,
-V
***
This Sunday is the mental vintage sale at W2 (112 West Hastings) View Map
There will be beer, and more importantly the best vintage in Vancouver for the best prices. Seriously. I have 7 massive garbage bags filled to the busting point with handpicked pieces.
There is clothing for dudes, ladies, andros, and accessories and shoes for everyone in between. If you’re a ladies’ 10, you’re in extra luck because those are the kicks that I’ll be selling from my own collection.
I’ve been acquiring this load for the better part of a year, and since I have a thrifting addiction I have far too much stuff. TAKE IT OFF MY HANDS!
Even if you’re skeptical of shopping used clothes (silly people), come by and check out W2, Woodwards new community center where the sale will be taking place. W2 is an art gallery, a venue and a space for people to get creative – you’ll want to know where it is, and what goes on there.
Whilst going through my daily dose of Wiki-knowledge, I stumbled across Matthew Grey Gubler’s page.
For those not in the know, Gubler is the guy that plays Spencer Reid on the show Criminal Minds, and before he got into acting he was a legitimate runway model.
Check out the snaps below; all I can say is not bad, not bad at all.
The Outnet has received a new crop of freaking amazing pieces; dresses I would punch someone in the crotch to acquire.
Feast your eyes on this Anna Sui sequined organza dress; at $392 it’s 70% off, utterly stunning and seasonless. For the Vivienne Westwood fans chomping at the bit, the Atlantic Sunday dress is $368 (60% off). Without a doubt the prize piece is Manoush’s embellished silk and satin dress at $179 (75% off) – the stars, and multi shaped sequins make this the supreme party piece.
Other worthy mentionables include the the red See by Chloé trench ($228; 65% off), slouched leather Marni bag ($494; 65% off), jacquard Lela Rose skirt ($166; 80% off), Antik Batik crop vest ($132; 60% off) and the ever loved aviator style Gucci sunnies ($144; 65% off).
Louis Vuitton has released a new bag, a trash bag.
This is the Raindrop Besace, named for the waterproof plastic the bulk of the bag is made from. This bag is tagged at a massive $1960, and appears to only be meant for holding papers since the plastic looks . Perhaps Marc could look into partnering with GLAD to get a little ForceFlex® into the design.
While I want to say I hate this creation, I can’t… perhaps I’ve been conditioned by all the vagrants in Vancouver.
It’s that time, folks!
For those (such as myself) that wait till Aritzia has a sale like this to swing by, your bell is finally ringing. Aritzia has slashed select FW09 items from 50-70% off, which means that starting today utter madness will ensue.
I suggest you drop by Aritzia’s new location in Pacific Centre; it’s as extensive at the Robson location, but indoors.
As the opening day of NYFW creeps closer, invites are being sent out along with rejections to the most popular runway shows.
The costs of runway presentations have been headliners within the last year, especially with the credit crunch still menacing the world’s economies. Designers are downsizing their shows; they are cutting guest numbers, changing their locations (many to off-site), and taking other cost cutting measures.
One thing producers haven’t done to cut costs and keep the presentation’s integrity intact is axing paid celebrity front row bench warmers. The majority of these visitors (Kanye, Emma Watson, Lily Allen, Dita von Teese) are there for the art and would [likely] show up, paid or not.
It’s the butts in the seats which are only there to get press that can be done away with; the average tabloid reader couldn’t dream of purchasing an off-the-runway piece, thus investing in these faces is pointless. Give their seats to buyers, editors, stylists; you know, the people who will push the brand into the public’s hand.
A secondary bonus would be allowing more public seats to the shows; while the average runway voyeur will never make or break a brand, you never know what the person in the back row may be capable in time.
Celebrity bribe price sheet:
A-List
Rihanna ($100,000 or more)
Beyonce ($80,000-$100,000)
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen ($80,000 each)
Julianne Moore ($60,000)
Maggie Gyllanhal ($60,000)
Chloe Sevigny ($60,000 or more)
Jennifer Lopez (circa 2005: $80,000; circa 2010: $30,000)
Lindsay Lohan (circa 2006: $60,000; circa 2010; UNINVITED)
Colin Firth (pre- A Single Man: $5,000; post-A Single Man: $15,000)
B-List
Blake Lively ($50,000)
Leighton Meester ($40,000)
Hillary Duff ($40,000)
Other Gossip Girl cast members ($25,000 a piece)
Jared Leto ($25,000)
Cliven Owen ($10,000)
Kristen Bell (unpaid, though airfare, makeup and clothing are provided)
C-List
Kim Kardashian ($35,000-$50,000)
Amanda Bynes ($25,000-$30,000)
Eliza Dushku (unpaid, though airfare, makeup and clothing are provided)
For all of you holding out for some freaking incredible trousers that are twice as trendy, and three times as blindy – your search is over.
Topshop Premium has released a nude shade of their sequin hareem trousers, and they are everything glimmer lovers have been waiting on. While the trousers are a sizable $160, the sequin detailing is incredible.
If you’re less into ultra trendy nude shine, Topshop has thunder sequin trousers in the same cut on sale for $50.
The very buy worthy Jeffrey Campbell version of the Solea Samira ruffle buckle combats is back!
These boots are really two designs in one since the ruffle buckle can be detached. When you think of it that way, two boots for $166 isn’t too terrible.
What a contemplation, and right before NYFW when I’ve resolved not to buy anything! What a torture.
After the laughable failure that was Vancouver’s Fashion Week’s last public performance, VFW’s administration has decided to give the event new life as the Vancouver Music & Fashion Festival.
There is no official website, but their Facebook page states that after ‘overwhelming success for the past 14 seasons’, this fuse event has been created. This producer must be medicated, since it has been years since Vancouver Fashion Week has produced an event that wasn’t a complete embarrassment.
After past performances, I’m incredibly skeptical that the VMFF will bring together the ‘truly eclectic mix of music, fashion and beauty’ they claim. The last season I bothered to show up to was SS09, and the talent was not to par; at that event models showed shearling coats while wearing FUggs, insulted survivors of 9-11, featured flea market design, had bulging models in lingerie and assaulted us with the design talent of Marc Ecko.
With that rich history, one can only imagine what delights the VMFF has in store for us.
The latest rumor surrounding NYFW is that the guido fist pumpers of hit TV soul drainer Jersey Shore have been demanding to have entry to various Fashion Week shows.
Make no mistake, these GTL preoccupied youngsters are actually demon youth. If you happen to see any of these youth alone or in group, don’t attempt to speak to them or look into their eyes as they will hypnotize you into being obsessed with gym, tanning and laundry.
Interventions are available; we have holy water. We can help you.
If you missed out on Topshop x Christopher Kane’s leggings and love the mesh and eyelet style, you have another option at Forever 21.
F21 has just released these leggings; they feature multiple eyelets up the leg line from ankle to waist, and run at $24. While you cannot compare the two at quality or design levels [detail], this is a decent layering piece, especially for the price.
Consider these F21 leggings as less of a statement piece than the Topshop x Kane ones, wear something loud and aggressive over top, and you’ll be in the visual clear.
demiCouture | © 2007-2009
