Amsterdam International Fashion Week: Oilily

Oilily presented their Fall/Winter ’09 collection with lots of gold! Alive with charm, colour, quality, and original prints, the unique collection enables any woman, young or old, to accentuate her own individuality. Rich fabrics, dreamy and surreal graphics stood side by side to create deliberately rebellious but feminine designs. Viennese artists from the early 1900s such as Hundertwasser and Klimt were the inspiration for this collection’s prints, colour palette and decorative embellishments. With just a few fundamental amendments here and there, Oilily’s striking womenswear designs transform into the most beautiful new creations for girls.
The collection ranges from voluminous skirts to snug wool cardigans, as well as eye-catching tops and sophisticated dresses made from rich, dramatic fabrics.

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Hot Summer Fashion Trend Alert: Ombre

imageTie-dye‘s more sophisticated older sister is popping up on everything from summer dresses to handbags, shoes, scarves and even makeup. Ombre summer dresses are pretty and feminine with many sophisticated styles to choose from, while ombre accessories look fab with white denim. Composed elegant styles keep it looking less “Summer of Love” and more Ibiza, Capri or Santorini – suitable for a casual day at the beach, or a chic warm-weather wedding. Click READ MORE to see Fashiontribes’ picks for Summer Ombre Style.

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Kate Moss Fall 2009 Collection Available Now At TopShop.com

imageThe Fall/Winter 2009 Kate Moss for TopShop Collection is now available on the store’s website. With the new collaboration, Moss and TopShop emphasize vintage glamour and smart, grown-up pieces. But don’t worry — there’s still a rock-n-roll element to Kate Moss’s collection, influenced by the best of the ’60s through the ’80s. Blouses and dresses in billowy chiffon are prominent, including this gorgeous Beaded Collar Swing Dress. Simple jersey tops are given a biker chick finish whether adorned with studs, beads or chain details, while eveningwear has an antique feel. Tarnished gold sequins are scattered over a maxi dress, waistcoat, and this cool Antique Sequin Bolero. Head over to Couture in the City for a run-down of some other pieces in the just-released collection!

Project Runway Alum Jerell Scott Launches His Fall Collection With Macy Gray!

imageDon’t you just love seeing Project Runway castoffs rise from the ashes and really do something with their talent? We’ve seen plenty of Christian Siriano in the fashion week circuit, and even some strange Santino Rice cameos on various reality shows.. but now it’s Jerell Scott’s turn. The season 5 veteran launched his Fall 2009 collection at One Take Studio in downtown LA this past weekend over drinks and hors d’oeuvres… and an opening performance by Macy Gray! The intimate venue provided guests with an up-close look at the collection, including an accompanying photo exhibit by E Leon Myers and even an exclusive sneak preview at his upcoming Spring 2010 line. Inspired by indigenous people all over the world, the collection boasted flowing fabrics, bold prints and an undeniable tribal energy that foreshadowed many innovative and promising things to come from the designer! Take a look at the slideshow for some pictures of the event and his collection!

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Hot In The Hive: Light Pillow

imageFinally — the bookworm’s comfy, camouflaged alternative to the book light! This light-up pillow, designed by Linas Kutavicius, can be placed on the floor, on the bed, or even hung up as a unique wall lamp or chandelier! While I’m sure its inner metal frame keeps it from being quite as squishy and cuddly as the rest of your bed linens, its washable cover keeps the lamp soft and safe while you cozy up in your bedroom. Get your own at Generate Design. Just don’t get any crazy ideas about a glow-in-the-dark pillow fight; I’m not certain the fixture is quite that multifunctional…

Price: $189
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Light Pillow to the Hive.