The ridiculousness that IS Karl Lagerfeld will now most unfortunately make its attitudinous way over to a Steiffed stuffed bear. For some ungodly reason famous stuffed toy purveyor, Margarete Steiff and company, have developed a bear personifying supreme twat, Karl Lagerfeld. It will be released in New York at Neiman Marcus next month for $1,400. Yeah, that’s way too much to spend on a brat but just think of all the nightmares it will inspire…hopefully it will come with a list of Karl’s unBEARable quotes like the ones about him hating kids and birthdays.
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So much for the Army of M.E. asking if you would rock black lips because the pre-order for the YSL lip gloss that culminated in making one of the strongest moods to head down the runway last season is already sold out. The A/W ‘08 YSL show was, upon first look, my favorite show of all international fashion weeks. The subsequent ensembles that followed the first look were like the building of the world’s most enormous fashion-gasm. I think anyone who would wear any one of those looks would not only inspire my gaze but likely result in my approach with praise. Although on the runway from head to toe it was all absolute perfection, in my opinion, the details above the neck were not exactly suitable for 
every day and every one. Eye-blocking bangs are not only impractical for those of us not wanting to fall on our face, but unattainable as one slight breeze would ruin the entire effect. And, of course the black lips that inspired this -I can’t say I’m opposed, but I wince at how it will translate amongst the fashion masses. I opened my mind to the idea unexpectedly when my 2 year old daughter got some of her dark marker on her lips. The constantly-seeking-the-new woman I am prevailed over the mom in me who would freak over the mess, quickly wiping her stained lips. Her dark lips looked amazing -making her eyes and face pop. Except for her auburn hair, she is the complete opposite of me with fair skin tone and blue eyes -this leads me to think this stain is best done on such light complexions. It will be interesting to see the horrors and thrills this pre-order madness results in amongst the tables at Waverly and gallery openings around NYC. Click HERE for product details on the Pur Black Gloss at the YSL site.
On sale today are some amazing t-shirts to benefit the people of burundi. I’ve always loved her mom Isabella, but it seems Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann is positioning herself to be the next Angelina Jolie -perhaps far surpassing saint Jolie. Elettra is not only gorgeous and has all the right friends, but she is electrifyingly charged about helping the world and those less fortunate. Aside from her Biomedicine studies soon to commence at the London School of Economics, Elettra found time to commission some of her friends to assist in another cause hailing from Africa. Upon learning that once the sun went down, the lights went out in the hospitals of burundi -leaving operations and births to be performed by head lights- Elettra was told it would take only a half a million dollars to change all that. The result is a collection of t-shirts by Chris Benz, Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Rogan, Giambattista Valli and House of Diehl. There are limited edition with only 100 of each and all the proceeds go to this charity. Please click HERE to learn more and purchase a tee (they are all really nice). The Army of M.E. adores these collaborations!
“reduce me, seduce me, dress me up in Stussy” -it’s a line…from a song…guess? (hint: it could get a little Tricky)
That’s right, the Stussy Chapter Store on Wooster is now closed for good. I was stunned, and feeling much older than I am, when I read it’s been there 10 years because I can easily remember back when it first opened. The label once primarily coveted by the Brits, made a bold move to open in Soho but the shop was always well-received. Whether it was with my man-of-the-moment or male friends visiting from another country, it was a staple stop during our shop crawl. You know you’re in a men’s shop when you find yourself walking up the stairs to the second floor realizing a section of the floor is perforated and those at the check-out counter just below can look up and see right up your skirt. It will be missed, the free shows and all, but don’t fret because another Chapter Store is said to be opening. With the current starting price of Soho commercial real estate upwards of $50,000/mo. we understand the need to break out once the lease is up.
Our favorite online haunt, Highsnobiety, has a comprehensive first look at much of the interior of the re-modeled Colette in Paris. We covered this whole story when the lifestyle boutique closed less than 2 months ago. The final result, unsurprisingly, looks amazing! There is a Tee Box and a sneaker wall…to read all about it and see their amazing photos click HERE .
(Courtesy of Style File)
Available beginning tomorrow at Alife Rivington are these glasses that are not just another Wayfarer look-alike. Italian sunglass-maker Retrosuperfuture and Alife collaborated on these sunglasses which come in red, blue, purple and the black pictured here. Like all Retrosuperfuture glasses, they have Carl Zeiss lenses (that’s right, it’s not just something to look for when you upgrade your digi camera at B&H) and like all things Alife they’re limited edition. You better arrive early! Alife NY: 158 Rivington Alife LA: 451 N. Fairfax Ave.
Opening two nights ago was White Star which is owned by Sasha Petraske of Milk & Honey/Little Branch fame. The concept here is quite different. No table service, no secret, regularly changing phone number to call and make a reservations -just a straight-forward bar with a penchant for absinthe and something against cocktails. No fancy infusions here, just a marble bar serving apertifs, beer, wine and (legal) absinthe (that’s one of our favorite words to say, say it, you’ll see) neat or on the rocks. Members of the Army of M.E. stopped by and loved it -they said it was packed but somehow not annoyingly so (we suspect it was the absinthe that took the edge off) even though it’s quite small. Also the fault of the spirits were their hideous photos so we had to steal this one from Eater. The full house lights don’t do the clandestine atmosphere justice -the only light is usually that of the Moroccan white star fixtures hovering over the bar for which the bar is named after. According to Eater, Petraske has taken over the space next door and is already prospecting expansion. What makes the place truly special is that Petraske is behind the bar, not figuratively, like the many establishments who have commissioned him to curate their drink menu -it seems Sasha must have missed tending bar since that’s where you can find him at White Star. 21 Essex (near Hester).
Yes, that’s right, we are covering something about J. Crew even though we haven’t bought anything from there since our days at university. After seeing a sneak preview of the interior, we couldn’t help but like it. It’s J. Crew’s first men’s shop and it pays homage to American workwear in a very, um, intoxicating setting. I’d be really upset about this since I used to constantly meet people at Liquor Store Bar, when I lived around the corner. But since moving out of Tribeca I have completely forgotten about the place until now. Given the changes to that neighborhood since I left, a bar like Liquor Store didn’t stand an un-yuppie-fied chance. And how appropriate that a store like J.Crew move in. The interesting part is that they retained the bar and bathrooms in the newly incarnated retail spot -along with the whiskey bottles. J. Crew is actually great for basics and a great alternative to American App…can’t mention it here since the Army of M.E. have an official embargo on that brand. But this shop will offer more than the usual J. Crew wares -there will be specialty pieces from the men’s collection, Globe-Trotter luggage, Thomas Mason shirts and a section of vintage items like first-edition books and vinyl LPs. Yeah, J.Crew is not that cool on its own, they did commission Andy Spade (of our favorite Jack Spade) for the aesthetics and selection of goods. Also, should you require some skills to pull off your new preppy, cultured look, the store will soon sponsor a series of workshops based on the new book ‘What a Man Should Know’ by Andy Spade and his business partner, Anthony Sperduti. No, it’s not all the lowlife stuff you already know like how to get in a girl’s apartment in under 2 mins. -saying you have to pee just about solidifies that she’ll not only never see you again but she’ll tell everyone she knows how lame you are. These are the skills you need to attract a woman you want in your life longer than one night -like learning to play chess and order wine. I know one step at a time -first we need to get you out of that gimmicky streetwear label-branded tee and trendy florescent shoes. J.Crew Men’s Shop is at 235 W. Broadway at White.
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