a wool/cashmere jacket and jumper by Stella McCartney for Target

This is definitely getting outta hand, but I’m luvin’ it (haha!), here comes another collabo with Stella McCartney , this time for Target . Wow she’s really trying to get her name “out there”, first the news broke out about her collabo with LeSportsac and now Target, I wonder what’s next? But don’t get too excited unless you’re an Australian women, this collection is exclusively for them! What about all of the non-Australian residents…sigh I really hope it will hit all the Target stores…who knows!

SMC has created a limited-edition, 42 piece collection for Target, prices range from $39.99 for a t-shirt to $199.99 for a trench coat (very reasonable pricing). The Target range will include a trench coat, tailored jacket and pants, shirts, a day dress and an embroidered cocktail frock. I’m getting kinda bored with everyone doing the trench, I know trench coats are a staple in the closet but still. The best trench I got was from her collabo with H&M , I have both colors hehe. The collection will go on sale in selected Target stores nationally starting March 12th. We’ll just have to wait patiently till we get more news about this collection. via The Daily Telegraph

If you happen to be in L.V. tomorrow night roll through to the UNDFTD grand opening party and show some L-U-V! It’s at the Bellagio …so swanky!!

An opening reception for Greg "Craola" Simkins will be held Thursday February 1st, 7-9:30 pm, at FIFTY24SF Gallery , located at 248 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117.

Gallery hours are Tuesday thru Friday 12-7pm / Saturday and Sunday 1-7pm

Lily Allen’s album Alright, Still is finally available for US fans to purchase! If you still haven’t heard of Lily after all the buzz in 2006 then check out her myspace . She is talented, fun and has mad style! Watch out Gwen and Fergie, Lily Allen is making her way to the US! Thanks to MTV she will also be on tour in the states in the following cities:

February 5 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda Music Box
February 6 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
February 8 Chicago, IL Metro
February 10 New York, NY Webster Hall
February 12 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
February 16 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
February 18 Boston, MA Axis

Check out the latest and greatest newsletter to come from out of Europe: The Clones . These days having a worldy view of the fashion industry is a must! The Clones are bringing the heat with a new weekly news drop about the dopest looks and hypest events.

The first issue is definitely on point! The Clones are keeping it fresh, keeping it street, and keeping it hot! I can’t wait for the next issue to drop. Get ready for The Clones and sign up for the newsletter now !

While visiting The Glamorous Life , I checked out The Clones , a new blog Mama was reporting on. While checking their scene I came across Andrea Crews . Check for yourself what a talented gal she is…I am most in love with her recycled fashions, finally someone doing reconstruction right!!! MUAH!

Photography: wwd

What do you get when you put German accessories brand MCM and U.S. streetwear clothing label Married to the MOB together? An exclusive classic patent leather tote with MOB labeled front and back with MOB’s signature lip-shaped tag hanging from the handle. This tote is sold exclusively for one season at Colette and is priced at $1000.

For all the MOB fans, don’t be disappointed, Leah has big plans to launch her own handbag collection over the next two seasons and she is preparing for her debut denim line in NYC at the end of March. I look forward to see what’s up next, especially the handbags…

It’s all about the collaborations nowadays, everyone likes to get designer stuff at an affordable price. After the successful collaboration Stella McCartney had with H&M , she has joined forces with LeSportsac to release a series of 30 to 40 styles of limited edition bags to be launched in Spring 2008. The bags average at $200 to $250, the deal lasts up to 18 months and is renewable. This collection only sold at selective high-end department and specialty stores worldwide, including three Stella McCartney boutiques (NY & LA), and only five LeSportsac stores, no worries if you’re not near one, they will be available for purchase online. I can’t wait to see how this collection of bags will look like, hopefully its something fresh!

OMG! Where have I been the past few days? Unfortunately, not in Paris. The Spring Couture shows have been going on and the pieces are incredible. It’s all about the details and trust me no expense is spared on these collections. My favorites are Chanel (big surprise), Dior, Christian Lacroix and Elie Saab.

Chanel

Staying true to the Chanel aesthetic we’ve come to know and love, Karl Lagerfeld was able to put together another impressive show. The first few pieces were plays on the Chanel tweed suit and "basic" (for Chanel) black and white pieces. He then had pieces with feather details that were beautiful and airy yet didn’t make you look like Big Bird. The accessories were awesome - from the leather gloves to the really wide hoops (metal, feather covered and multi hoop), to the shoes . . . I saw many many items that I would love to have and mash up with some streetwear.

Dior

Wow. John Galliano is always theatrical but this seasons collection, inspired by the Opera Madame Butterfly, was utterly breathtaking. This is one of the most beautiful collections I’ve seen in a long time. It’s exciting to see how a designer interprets his inspiration and makes it his own. I’m not sure where one would wear these pieces but they’re the kind that you’d expect to see in a Museum. No detail was missed, kimonos, obis and geisha makeup were abundunt. Some of the pieces actually looked like origami. The folding and draping is exquisite. Sigh. I want one of everything.

Christian Lacroix

Flowers, flowers, flowers. Christian Lacroix seemed to be inspired by the most ubiquitous of spring symbols - the flower. Whether it was floral print fabric, flower appliques or reshaping the lady as flower - it was all beautifully done. All types of flowers were represented from roses, peonies, violets, marigolds, and geraniums. Again, not the most wearable stuff, but oh, so pretty!

Elie Saab

A lot less theatrical than his counterparts, Elie Saab’s show was one award ceremony dress after another. That doesn’t make them any less beautiful, just a bit more grounded in what women are actually wearing. Inspired by the "colors of dawn over Beiruit" I loved his color palette and particularly liked his bold use of color on the gowns. He then brought in a bit of glitz which was very reminiscent of the Studio 54 look - which is fine by me!

More pictures of the collections after the jump . . .

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A new blog in effect!!! CutenessBurger.com is run my the hotness steak sandwhich duo of Ben Mayorga and Maria Gillespie!!! (Really they are the hotness and my fav couple of 2006!!) Reporting on street fashion around the world, this globe trotting duo live the sweet life traveling and taking pictures of things and people that they find "cute"…not a bad gig, right? If you ever wondered "What will happen to all the hipsters when they grow old and grey?" they have the answer and they found him in Tokyo, duh?! enjoy!