Archive for July, 2008

Over the past year or so (and briefly in 2004), spats have been slowly making their way into the fashion world.

With mega style influencers like Gossip Girl’s “Serena van der Woodsen” (played by Blake Lively) sporting the trend, it looks like it may transition from runways to mainstream this time around.

Another sign the trend will stick? Designers and retailers are beginning to offer spat-influenced kicks with built-in ankle cuffs.

Rachel Bilson was the first to flaunt these drool-worthy Martin Margiela sandals at the Rogan for Target Go International launch last May.

Here are some other styles from Asos, Bebe, Topshop and Nine West:

Want a pair? Along with the above, Etsy has a variety of options. You could also take PunkyStyle’s approach and DIY (pictured below). Loves!

Brief History: First dawned by French, Italian and Japanese military in the early twentieth century, Spats have also been worn by everyone from Scottish men in kilts to metal pourers in the welding industry and even marching bands, among others.

Credits: tFS, Cuffington, Etsy, Telegraph, Coco & LeRoy, Chic and Charming, PunkyStyle

**Updated July, 12 at 1:10 pm

Exposed zippers have been really hot in women’s fashion for the past few months, but now they’re starting to pop up in men’s designs too. Love it!

The Seal Kay and Junk De Luxe sweatshirts above are available at Asos and the green is from Topman (Topshop’s male line).

If you’re in the L.A. area, be sure to check out the Beverly Hills Lisa Kline this weekend for their famous blowout sale.

Deets below:

Nordi’s biggest sale of the year begins one week from tomorrow (Friday, June 18). In case you haven’t had a chance to flip through the catalog, it’s available online here. Check out the pics below to get an idea of what to expect this year.

Savvy (contemporary women)

 TBD (contemporary women) 

Brass Plum (juniors)

The Rail (young men)

Does anyone else see the Gossip Girl resemblence (especially in their teen layouts)?

Photo credits: Nordstrom, Gossip Girl Insider

Wow, this has to be one of my favorite videos right now. It’s for Charlotte Ronson’s Spring 2008 campaign. From a marketing perspective, it’s genius how they’ve created something so unimposing and playful to show off her latest line.

Major thanks to Satin Chic for posting this in the Fashion Spot.