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Williamsburg Changes its Stripes: Paul Smith Lands on Grand

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Doggie Bag: Kate as Viv, Tom Interviews Karl, and Fuck the Recession

Lily Cole graces the home away from home for "unique looking" models. Look, we like Nabokov as much as the next guy, but this cover leaves a bad taste in o

by Gabriel Bell

Let’s Hear it for the Boys: Lanvin + Acne Yields a Menswear...

As we reported way back in June, fashion's bow tied teddy bear, Alber Elbaz of Lanvin, is taking time to inject some high-end love into downtown sweetheart

by Max Berliner

Vintage High-Waisted Jeans

The old styles are still the best...they just don't seem as exaggerated as the new high-waisted designs. These are incredible......

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In Our Veins: BLOODLINE NYC’s Interior Design Boutique

The retail offspring of an American jewelry designer and a French translator at the United Nations BLOODLINE NYC, which features Japanese raw denim, Mongol

by Gabriel Bell

Mi Amore: Monn’Amur Takes it to The Street

Designer Friedia Niimura has bounced around the world, appeared on a Japanese game show and been in a punk band. With a resume like that, starting up her o

by Max Berliner

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London Fashion Week —Pete Miszuk...

Cruelty-Free Chic: Olsenhaus’ Vegan Footwear

Typically when we think of vegan garments (shoes in particular), we think "oof". Not that we aren't animal friendly, but vegan shoes are probably the goofi

Biofeed Me: I See Your True Colors

The medical and fashion industries don't often find reason to collide, but this biofeedback bracelet is helping to make it happen. Courtesy of Yanko Design

by Max Berliner

Between Friends: Marc Jacobs Taps Gal Pal Sofia Coppola to Design...

We all know that Marc Jacobs loves a collaboration over at his French-based day job, Louis Vuitton. His past endeavors have included Japanese artist Takash

All The Young Dudes: Oak Announces Its New Menswear Collection

We couldn't help but notice that Oak updated their blog yesterday and announced the debut of their first full menswear line! Sure, they've been dabbling wi

by Max Berliner

Wednesday Events: Nick Cave, Gilbert and George, Let’s Watc...

Money may be hard to find in these desperate times, but hey, it's a for Obama, and student tickets are a hell of a lot cheaper. Jazz For Obama Like there i

by Allison Sparkuhl

Come Sail Away: Petit Bateau Opens Concept Flagship

Petit Bateau, the cult children's clothing store, now has something to offer everyone in the family starting October 28 with the opening of it's new home c

by Max Berliner

Sales of the Day: Sirens & Sailors and Built by Wendy

New York Built by Wendy Sample Sale Built by Wendy's seasonal sample sale starts this Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October 5, at their Williamsburg b

by Lisa Dionisio

On the Edge: Fringe Shows Up On and Around the Runways

Fringe—we thought we knew ye. After a full summer of seeing you adorn hipster moccasin booties and gladiators alike "Western style", we thought we had yo

by Nicole Schlomann

Stick Up Design: A Post-It Note Art Slideshow

In our continuous quest to supply our readers with the latest, greatest, and, sometimes, the least expensive, we stumbled on a slideshow of perhaps the mos

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On the March: Russia’s Army Hits the Runway

It seems that lately, all we've been hearing from Russia is bad news. Well, we here at Refinery29 are happy to report some good news from our Eastern Bloc

by Max Berliner

Quick Fix: ShopFlick Rich Redesign

Just when we thought the internet was the final frontier for shopping, Ralph Lauren went and introduced a phone store to the public. Now, the internet is o

by Nicole Schlomann