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Whyred: Spring Dresses to Gush Over
It’s rare that I see a Swedish design that I don’t love, and these dresses by Whyred are no exception. I want them all…now! You have to do some work to find the label started by these former H&M designers on American sites, but ...
Gaga for Sebago’s Dockside Shoe
I’m kind of going GAGA over the Sebago’s Dockside Shoe. For the 40th anniversary they’ve teamed up with Colette and LA MJC for a 3-series shoe. I’m very partial to the Colette version, but i’d take all of them. The shoe...
Pegleg at Opening Ceremony
I stumbled upon this collection of exclusive garments produced for Opening Ceremony by New York- based Pegleg on Hyperbeast. Even though I’m not the hugest fan of color, I instantly fell in love with these bold designs, which are definitely m...
Ghost Patrol Pencil Sets
These pencils are the work of Ghost Partol, a self-taught illustrator straight out of Melbourbe, Australia. He creates art on and with whatever he can get his hands on, and I’m glad that pencils are cheap because these are downright enchant...
LA Event: Threadtrend & Le Bohemian Chic
Threadtrend has partnered up with Le Bohemian Chic, an Echo Park boutique, for LA Fashion Week. The store will be carrying some of Threadtrend’s favorite designers, such as Geronimo Collection, Kidviskous and Love Birds. We are throwing a part...
Ay Dios Mio! Xochico’s Pan Dulce Line
Ay Dios Mio! This is almost too much to take. Check out this Pan Dulce loot from Xochico! They’ve got coin purses, cushions, key chains, makeup bags and “fuzzies” that you can hang from your rearview mirror. Pan Dulce decor?! ...
Asos Goes Designer
ASOS, the UK’s biggest independent online fashion retailer, just launched The Designer Store. You can get the best of designers like Eley Kishimoto, Acne, Pringle and more. Check it out. –Valentina. Posted in Consume This, Fashion News ...
Sample Sale: Built By Wendy
Built by Wendy s having a sample sale, and there’s stuff as cheap as $10! Guy stuff too, and it’s only online –Valentina : : : : : : : : : : : Posted in Cheap Cheap, Consume This, Designer Spotlight Tagged: Built by wend...
Reconstruction: Lois Lane Vintage
Lois Lane Vintage reconstructs vintage pieces, “tailoring and tweaking” pieces from the 1940-80s and making them present-day pretty with new necklines, buttons and whatnot. Pieces are gathered from London to New York, and while I don...
We Fall Hard for Frozen Pea Accessories
I was just introduced to Frozen Pea Accessories the other day, and I kinda fell hard for a lot of the stuff on the site. The line was created by Alberta May Poon, who started Frozen Pea in 2006, and after interest grew beyond friends and local shops...
Film Spotlight: Europa
The film pick of the week is the Criterion Collection’s version of Lars Von Trier’s Europa. In the U.S., it was released under the name Zentopa and is regarded as one of Von Triers’ crowning achievments. The film is shot in black an...
Opening Ceremony Online. Finally!
Hey ladies and gents, the time has finally arrived: Opening Ceremony is online! Just in time for the recession, I know, but still I’m a big believer in buying a few quality pieces rather than loads of crap. And, believe you me, plenty of the...
Our Hearts Flutter for Love BIRDS by Loren Rochelle
Love BIRDS is the work of up-and-coming LA-based accessory maker Loren Rochelle. Here at Threadtrend, we’re totally infatuated with her intricate and vivid feathered hair pieces and necklace charms, and we know everyone will be wearing them soo...
Gregory Alexander: Jewelry with a Metal Edge
Check out the new Los Angeles-based jewelry line Gregory Alexander. The futuristic designs are made with copper, aluminum, and silver. Sometimes incorporating more than one metal to create a fashion-forward line that finds inspiration in both the pa...
Get Those Tights Pronto: Vera Wang Lavender Label Fall 2009
A Threadtrend reader wrote to ask where she could get tights like the ones featured in Vera Wang’s Lavender Label Fall 2009 collection. Funny she should ask because I’ve recently had trouble getting my hands on tights since stores are pu...
Betsey Johnson Opens the Archives
When I was in high school, they opened a Betsey Johnson store at the local outlet mall, and I was super excited. My mom would pretty much set me loose in there, letting me stock up on the previous season’s markdowns. It was heaven. I remembe...
Sale: Creatures of Comfort
Creatures of Comfort is having a winter sale, and there are still great deals to be had. These Grey Ant jeans, for instance, are only $78, which is a far cry from their original price of $196. There’s also a few Rachel Comey and Vena Cava piece...
The Reptile Walet by Comme de Garcon
I was browsing the web, and I saw this reptile leather wallet by Comme de Garcon. If you’re looking to get a new hot wallet this is available at Oak, and a Comme de Garcon wallet is always a fashion staple. –Mikey Source Posted in Consu...
Big Sale at Oak
Ladies and gentlemen, OAK is having their 405060 sale, and there’s still cute stuff to score. Check it out. –Valentina Posted in Consume This Tagged: 405060, oak nyc, sale ...
Dior Homme Sunglasses Go Sci-Fi
Dior Homme goes way into the future for their 2009 spring/summer sunglasses collection. They look like something out off the set of a sci-fi film set in the post-apocalypse. The shades come in white, purple and black, and they are available now at ...
Jeremy Scott for Adidas Originals
Jeremy Scott is set to launch his second collaboration with Adidas Originals. The collection will be released February 1st and will range in price from $120 to $250 for a pair. The shoes will be available in select boutiques and a month later at ...
Read This: The Clash by The Clash
While I was out Christmas shopping, this book was in a lot of store fronts, and it kept catching my eye. I’ve been obsessed with The Clash I was 12, so I’ve seen it all when it comes to books about “the only band that matters,&#...
KITSUNE & Pierre Hardy Make a Shoe Baby
I’m kinda going crazy over the above shoes. They looks so hot, and blue seems to be really in at the moment. These are from a collaboration with Shibuya sur Seine KITSUNE and Pierre Hardy . If you happen to be in France, you can pick these up a...
New Year’s Resolution: More Feathers?
So, I’m thinking I’d like to start in with the feathers next year. Perhaps this Pluma feather hairband would be a good place to begin. –Valentina Posted in Consume This, Designer Spotlight ...
Hayden-Harnett for Target
The time has come–you can now get the Hayden-Harnett collection at Target. I haven’t seen them in person, but the photos are seductive enough. Super vintage-y. Plus, they only go as high as $49.99. I like this giant clutch (it comes w...
The People’s Shoe Makes Us Wish We Were Santogold
I stumbled upon The People’s Shoe blog and discovered these one-of-a-kind kicks. They were made for and given to the one and only Santogold (who I guess now goes by “Santi” due to a lawsuit). I must say I’m quite jealousR...
LA Event: Revolve Clothing Sale
Revolve Clothing is having a huge sale starting Friday at 9am. I’ve also heard that with any purchase, you get $100 off coupon that’s good for any $200 purchase at REVOLVEclothing.com. –Valentina Posted in Consume This, Events, ...
Complexgeometrics Makes Me Want to Buy Something
I have to admit, with the everything that’s going on in the world right now, I’ve been a little eh about shopping and consuming and such. With things so uncertain and everyone so freaked, it just seems weird to say, fuck it, “I need...
Comme de Garcons for H&M: Some Instructions
I guess you know an H&M capsule collection is a big deal when your local news feels the need to give instructions for it. Our local NBC station reports that the Comme de Garcos line will hit the Beverly Center and Sunset Blvd. H&M locations ...
Finally, an A-Line Purple Skirt
At a certain point, J. Crew stopped making only chinos and started making the best classic pieces in the best colors ever. Like this purple a-line skirt. I’ve been gunning for this exact thing forever, but could never find one for some inexpl...
