For the woman who’s jetting off for an exotic trip to the woman who only dreams of escaping her blackberry, comes Bradley Scott’s Spring 2009 collection, “Far and Away.”

For The designer’s latest offers a slew of mix-and-match pieces, what Bradley Scott calls “one-stop shopping” for the young, on-the-go fashionista. Continued is his work with innovative and unique fabrics, paired with sensible designs and clean lines that are well-rounded combination of day and night, work or vacation.

The collection includes plenty of versatile white linen pieces, including an of-the-minute high-waisted take on practical wide-leg pants. The highlight and centerpiece of the collection is a meticulously constructed, crop-sleeved jacket made with raffia. Other highlights include innovative fabric combinations such as linen with organza overlaid and quilted.

For Scott, the season was all about creating a series of clothes that could balance “rough and tough” and “gentle and flirty,” while not compromising style or function. Each piece in the collection can be paired with multiple others in the series, a Bradley Scott trademark.

Scott, a Brooklyn, N.Y., resident and native, studied at the prestigious Parsons School of Design. He worked as a merchandiser and designer for the Carlyle Group before launching his Bradley Scott collection for Spring 2008. The label has gained the attention of top luxury boutiques including Searle and 25Park.com, and has been in press included Women’s Wear Daily, Fox News and Allure.

Online: www.bradleyscott.com

The root of ixchel lies heavily in the whimsical paintings of Surrealist art, the witty, sarcastic contradictions of the Dada Movement, and spatial, dark rock music such as Pink Floyd. The feel is neither hard nor soft, dark nor light, masculine nor feminine. To quote Francis Picabia, it “speaks with you, it is everything, it envelops everything.., it can be neither victory nor defeat, it lives in space and not in time.”

ixchel touches on deliberate irrationality, anarchy, and cynicism without completely rejecting classical laws of beauty. Rather, it juxtaposes hard with soft, light with dark, hyper-modern with classic, often using subtle visual puns and trompe l’oeil.

For Spring 2009, ixchel found inspiration at a downtown New York vintage shop- her muse, an androgynous raven-haired woman, cigarette in hand, guiding her black leather boots through aisles of printed vintage silks. Referencing the musical and art historical contexts, the collection includes 1970’s-eque silk jumpsuits contrasted with modern leather pieces and hyper-modern fabrics such as “wet” coated chiffons and shiny, luxe silk nylon blends. The use of trompe l’oeil can be seen in the incorporation of reversed pockets creating an edgy visual “petal” effect as well as the use of printed material as lining which can be seen through the shell fabric and untraditional button placement.

Vassilisa, a luxury fashion label named after classic Russian fairytale heroine, “Vassilisa the Beautiful,” is inspired by myth, history, art and nobility. Designed by Nadja Solovieva, a graduate of Central St. Martins in London, Vassilisa plays on heritage and folklore in an inspiring and stunning women’s ready-to-wear collection.

Vassilisa Spring/Summer 2009 is made from romantic silk and chiffon prints hinting seventeenth century silhouettes. The collection includes dresses, separates, caftans and scarves. Prints are custom made and include delicate chains, romantic floral and ancient lettering in hues of soft blues, oranges, black and white, green and rose.

Based in London, Vassilisa supplies international elite clientele with bespoke designs and limited edition pieces. Vassilisa stockists include Ko Sumai, London and Satine, Los Angeles. The collection has been featured in press including ELLE.

www.vassilisa.co.uk

About JANE MARVEL:

Jane Saidenberg is the creator and designer of Jane Marvel bags. The line, whose catchy moniker was derived from a combination of Jane’s first name and her husband’s stage name, is comprised of 17 styles of fashion forward lifestyle bags that are available in 12 colors and prints.

Saidenberg’s philosophy behind Jane Marvel line was to create a collection of handbags that are chic and eco friendly without breaking the bank. For fashion savvy women everywhere, Jane Marvel bags are a welcome respite from designer duds that cost upwards of $1,000. With Jane Marvel, buyers’ remorse is a thing of the past, since 12 of Saidenberg’s designs retail for $100 or less and two styles even retail for under $50!

Since launching in May of 2008, the burgeoning handbag mogul is receiving rave reviews from the press and public alike, with coverage in print and online outlets such as O, the Oprah Magazine, Life & Style Weekly, Forbes.com, iVillage, Daily Candy, and Fashion Week Daily. The all encompassing collection of vegan bags include satchels, duffels, hanging cosmetic cases, zip pouches, diaper and gym bags, laptop cases, messenger bags, and shopping totes.

Jane Marvel’s wallet is also available in all twelve of these prints!

New York, N.Y. October 10, 2008—Nang Fah Project, Inc. will reach out to sex-exploited women and girls in Thailand, giving them viable alternatives to sex work. Founder and fashion designer Tytania Rose will host the first annual Nang Fah Project Benefit Cocktail and Dinner at the The Asia Society on Thursday, March 5th, 2009 at 6:30 pm. The cocktails and dinner will be prepared by Chef Jonathan Lindenauer, Chef de Cuisine of Bon Appétit magazine. Swiss musician Oliver Rohrbach of Calming Park will be a Guest DJ/Producer for the event. The evening will also feature a silent auction.

Please visit www.nangfahproject.org for more information about this 501c 3 organization.

Tamae Ishii set out to capture the classic, feminine style of Audrey Hepburn’s “Roman Holiday” era, but her latest collection is a presence of its own, a new lesson in effortless chic.

Ishii’s Spring 2009 collection embraces cinched-waist full skirts, classic cocktail dresses and even an adaptation of a pedal-pusher/jodhpur pant — designs, that at the core, are a tribute to the 1960s. Ishii’s pieces flourish with modern-day touches: Swiss eyelet fabric, innovative structural ruffles, bold colors mixed with floral prints, design
elements that are both current and classic.

“I wanted to create fun, flirty and wearable pieces that could be dressed up or down,” Ishii said. Bows and ruffles are her signature accents, which are manipulated in a manner that transforms them from girlish and playful to sophisticated.

The playful feel abounds in the entire series; standout pieces include a single-shoulder eyelet mini dress with a bold rose sleeve detail, an Italian linen circle skirt with a silk organza ruffle detail, and Italian cotton ruffled shorts.

Born in Japan and raised in California, Ishii’s goal is to project an innovative light into the young designer market. A graduate of the prestigious Parsons School of Design, Ishii apprenticed in Italy under master couturier Valentino Garavani. She has also worked for Jean Paul Gautier, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen.

Ishii, which launched in Spring 2007, is carried in retailers including 25Park.com, Nikki Laura Boutique, New York, and Decatur, Los Angeles.

Online: www.ishiinyc.com

In partnership with Vanity Fair Campaign New York, luxury house Lambertson Truex presents two exclusive totes: the “Index of Happiness” and the “Gertrude.” Both bags have been created with the modern sophistication and superior craftsmanship the brand is known for—and are available in limited quantities only to American Express Cardmembers.

The collector’s edition “Index of Happiness” tote features a print based on an original mixed-media canvas created by contemporary American artist Donald Baechler. The print is the background to one of Baechler’s paintings, and was chosen for the timeless versatility it conveys—a quality that accessory designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex identified in their own work.

The limited-edition “Gertrude” tote, named after patron of the arts Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, is created from super-fine woven canvas and trimmed in natural vacchetta leather. Color-blocked in three rich hues—navy blue, espresso, and saddle—the bag is highlighted with contrast stitching. The interior boasts an embossed silver leaf “Love is Luxury” signature. A classic, refined bag created in true Lambertson Truex tradition.

The totes were unveiled at the Vanity Fair Campaign New York party at the Lambertson Truex flagship store on Madison Avenue. Available exclusively by American Express Cardmembers to purchase, the “Index of Happiness” retails for $1,000 and the “Gertrude” is available for $120. Fifteen percent of the bags’ proceeds will be donated to the Whitney Museum of American Art’s Photography Program, Collection, and Special Exhibitions.

The “Index of Happiness” and “Gertrude” totes are available at vfcampaignny.com now through October 31, 2008.

We know your work -week calendar is packed! Verrier’s Fall collection makes sure you look sophisticated and fashionable no matter what’s on your calendar.

The Monday morning staff meeting…

The Tuesday new business presentation…

The Wednesday client lunch…

The Thursday meeting with your boss…

The Friday evening drinks with friends …

In it’s third season, Heidi Handler’s, Lovenia collection drew inspiration from a variety of luxurious perspectives…”the surreal light of Nice at twilight.” for inspiring her to line pale pink mousseline with gold silk charmeuse for a ruffled cocktail dress to the volume of Cristobal Balenciaga’s gowns from the late 1950s which evoke the ease and elegance found her light cashmere dresses. “I continue to explore the drop-waist, ‘good-time girl’ proportion of the Roaring Twenties, but am also drawn to the movement of longer dresses with draping and pleating details,” says Handler. “For me, they evoke nights of dancing in grand ballrooms.” As for whom she pictured when whipping up these billowy confections, Handler says: “I looked to the cool confidence, the ethereal beauty and the femininity of Jean Harlow and Scarlett Johansson.”

Timeless silhouettes are a Lovenia hallmark, as is Handler’s selection of the best European fabrics: Cashmeres and linens from Italy, silks and laces from France, and cottons from Switzerland. Combining couture fabrics such as quality American tailoring, and fresh silhouettes that are at once feminine and architectural. Stand out bodies included a silk-net ruffle tier dress and Strapless gown with pleated bodice in blue gray cotton gauze and white cotton batiste underskirt. With an emphasis on quality and originality, Lovenia’s dresses are pure glamour with a modern and effortless sensibility.