style notes: alexander wang resort 2010

alexander wang - purveyor of instant fabulousness and back-to-basics fashion - remains a strong favorite of ours season after season. last spring, we had huge crushes on 5 key pieces from his collection. this spring is no different. in fact, we're loving a whopping TEN pieces from his resort 2010 collection, and here they are [please click CONTINUE READING below to see the full post]:

the perfect blend of statement-making and "i didn't really put much effort into this" fashion. between the sequins, draping, attention to detail, and palette, we're thoroughly loving it all - hook, line, and sinker.

any pieces stand out to you?

xo

paying attention: the NY Times//designing to an afro beat

[l-r: SUNO NY spring/summer 2009; rodarte spring 2010; na'vi, a character from the movie AVATAR]

in october 2009, we blogged about an article from the New York Times titled "putting african style on the page." once again, the NYT focuses on africa's influence on mainstream culture in a recent piece titled "designing to an afro beat." we're glad africa is slowly but surely getting its due recognition.

read the article here and view its accompanying slideshow, "the in continent", here.

xo