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The Rhode Island School of Design’s New ‘Cocktail Culture’ Exhibit

Apr 22, 2011 @ 12:15 pm

Have you mastered the art of cocktail dressing? If not, The Rhode Island School of Design’s Museum of Art wants to show you the way via a new fashion exhibit: “Cocktail Culture: Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920-1980.” Running from April 15th to July 31st, the show highlights the art of entertaining—and the chic style that goes along with it! Cocktail Culture boasts over 220 party-ready designs from icons like Christian Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga and Halston. Who said museums were boring? Click through the gallery to view the vintage stunners, or better yet, pay a visit to Providence this weekend to see them in person!

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— Caitlin Petreycik

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The Top 10 “It” Bags of 2011!

Mar 24, 2011 @ 3:15 pm

What are the hottest bags of 2011? InStyle and StyleFind.com asked some of the most influential celebrity stylists in the industry for their must-have bags of the year, and their picks ranged from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga to Jil Sander to Valentino. Check out the whole Top 10 “It” Bag List by clicking through the gallery! As an extra bonus—StyleFind.com is giving away all ten bags starting April 4th! Just register for the shopping site (go to the top right corner to find the Register button), and you will receive an email reminder to register next week.

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Balenciaga’s Dog Accessories

Mar 9, 2011 @ 2:31 pm

Balenciaga is extending its line of covetable accessories to pets! Joining the list of high-fashion labels with pet lines, like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga will launch dog leashes and collars next season, the New York Times reports. Balenciaga’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere‘s inspiration? His chocolate Labrador puppy named Fred (dog shown is not Fred). The items will cost from $275 to $295, and will be available in shades of neon pink, orange, yellow, and green—definitely a fashion statement for any pup in Doggy Daycare.

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— Caitlin Petreycik

Paris Fashion Week: Lady Gaga, Zac Posen, Balenciaga and More!

Mar 3, 2011 @ 6:07 pm

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Paris Fashion Week just kicked off, and we’ve already witnessed Lady Gaga walk down the Thierry Mugler runway, Zac Posen début his gorgeous chiffon and silk evening collection, and blue brows at Balenciaga. That’s just the first 36 hours! Click through the gallery to see all the latest fashion, celebrities, and more at Paris Fashion Week.

— Charlotte Steinway

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Runway Looks We Love: Balenciaga

Mar 3, 2011 @ 3:08 pm

Balenciaga‘s fall 2011 collection was rich with volume and modern florals. Shots of neon could be found in many of the separates, while accessories like strappy statement shoes, structured and puffy woven clutches were predominantly black. Additionally, model Miranda Kerr made her first runway appearance since giving birth less than two months ago! Husband Orlando Bloom sat in the front row to watch her walk down the runway—his mother by his side. Click through to see the entire Balenciaga fall 2011 collection.

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— Violet Gaynor

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2011 Critics’ Choice Awards: Must-See Red Carpet Looks

Jan 17, 2011 @ 4:02 pm

The red carpet fashion at the 2011 Critics’ Choice Awards on Friday night featured a pop of winter whites. Best Actress winner Natalie Portman wore a single-strap white Gianfranco Ferré gown with a black band at the top, and paired it with Fred Leighton jewelry, Stella McCartney shoes and a Christian Dior clutch. Michelle Williams also chose white, her variation being a Balenciaga dress with embroidered floral details. She finished the look with Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and Neil Lane jewelry. Click through the gallery to see all the looks from the 2011 Critics’ Choice Awards.

— Sharon Clott

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Score a Jacket on Decades Two.1

Dec 28, 2010 @ 3:11 pm

The following is a guest post from one of our favorite blogs, Decades Two.1.

Now that we’re in the middle of a winter wonderland, there’s no better time to show off some of our best coats, jackets and wraps on Decades Two.1, a designer consignment e-store.That’s why we gathered a crop of our favorite leather jackets for our latest sale, including picks from Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent (pictured here). Here’s to 2011!

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Score Major Designer Shoes With Decades Two.1

Nov 23, 2010 @ 2:32 pm

The following is a guest post from one of our favorite blogs, Decades Two.1.

Every time we hold a shoe sale, it’s practically pandemonium. Ladies start lining up at 4:00 am to get the best spots and by the time we arrive at 8:30, the queue has already wrapped all the way around the block. (No joke. They bring sleeping bags. It’s like we’re handing out Madonna tickets at the Forum.) But we felt sorry for all our chic clients who couldn’t make the sales in person. So, we decided to hold an online shoe sale on Hautelook, starting tomorrow at 8:00 am PST. We’ve curated an amazing collection of over 150 pairs of shoes from all your favorite designers including Alaia, Balenciaga, Balmain, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin (right), Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Lanvin, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and many many more. After all, if the shoes fit, wear ‘em!