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    Saks Fifth Avenue Hosts Contemporary Accessories Breakfast In NYC

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    Adriana Nova on Oct 21, 2009 12:25 PM PDT
    Bagels and lox might be many people's preferred morning meal but on Thursday, October 15, the menu was bagels and Botkier as Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a special contemporary accessories breakfast for bloggers at their Fifth Avenue flagship store. New pieces from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Chan Luu, Rebecca Minkoff, and Belle by Sigerson Morrison, among others, were just some of the tasty choices on order. Beyond the inspired idea of collectively featuring shoes and handbags to compare and contrast each designer's work, what the event also helped highlight is how very heavily labels are relying on accessories to carry them through a tough fall and winter: the vast majority of the pieces were both well-designed and functional. Take, for example, Kooba: gone are the whimsical, unwieldy shapes of seasons past, and in their place far more structured, wearable silhouettes in subdued yet elegant colors. There were pops of color within the resort pieces, of course (a patent neon orange Rebecca Minkoff was a fave), but even those items retained a classic sensibility that makes it clear this is a time when people are looking for quality investment pieces that will go the distance in their closets. Practical materials such as rubber, thick leather, and viscose abounded yet no one scrimped on style--and everything remained at a reasonable contemporary price point. Take a look at the slideshow for some of the standouts.

    Contemporary Sample Sale Site Gilt FUSE Launches Today!

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    Lisanne Silverman on Aug 12, 2009 12:15 PM PDT
    Sample sale websites make for wonderful online window shopping, but how often are the deals actually good enough to scoop up? Not often enough, if you ask me. Until now! Gilt Groupe has just launched Gilt FUSE, a contemporary (and much more affordable) sister site. Just like the original Gilt, it's by invitation only, but if you're already a Gilt member you're all set to shop on FUSE as well! Sales run for 36 hours and items are deeply discounted- we're talking $200 and $300 tops and dresses for way under $100! Today's sales include Modern Amusement, Kova & T, and Generra- what are you waiting for? Head over to Git FUSE before these sales end!

    Which Whitney Art Party Look Gets Your Bid?

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    Lisanne Silverman on Jun 20, 2009 9:18 AM PDT
    The Whitney Contemporaries Art Party And Auction held last Wednesday at NYC's Skylight left me with two burning questions- one, isn't every Whitney party an art party? And two, what was up with Hana Soupkova's dress? In case you weren't already aware, the Contemporaries are a group of art patrons who support the Whitney's dedication to up-and-coming talent and innovation. They're also granted full access to the NYC art scene-- not such a bad gig. The event was essentially a who's who of the dynamic New York social scene, with Lydia Hearst and Tinsley Mortimer mingling amongst the likes of model Hilary Rhoda and actress Camilla Belle. I've narrowed down the most noteworthy looks to a mere three- read on to vote and let us know which look get your bid! Photo credit: PR Photos

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    Calling All Design Enthusiasts: The Stockholm Furniture Fair ...

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    T Field on Feb 4, 2009 9:16 AM PST
    From February 4 to February 7, the Stockholm International Fair will host the Stockholm Furniture Fair, featuring exhibitions of modern design as well as a number of guest speakers and seminars. The show will feature seventeen designers, from well-established names to young talents, from traditional modes of construction to state-of-the-art technologies. You can't miss 'Riot,' a lamp designed by Janne Kyttanen as part of the FOC (Freedom Of Creation) collection which uses Megaman energy saving recyclable bulbs. Other highlights include Angela Staps' floating lamp shade Los 1, in which the lamp shade levitates above the bulb, and Marieke Staps€™ Soil Lamp, in which an LED light is powered by the metabolism of biological life in the mud. Special guest speakers include Ineke Hans, whose famous creations incorporate the training of a designer with the aesthetics of a sculptor, and trend analyst Li Edelkoort, known both for her research and her role as a consultant to companies such as Coca-Cola and Estee Lauder. Can€™t make it out to Stockholm for the fair? Look through the slideshow to see some of the most compelling and inspiring creations in Stockholm, and the future of design.

    Move Over Ikea! H&M Debuts Their Own Home Collection

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    Anna Yu on Dec 1, 2008 3:06 PM PST
    The Scandinavians are at it again! While those of us in America were in a tizzy over Black Friday sales and holiday gift shopping, H&M released their new home collection in Berlin, Germany. If you haven't had enough of the modern home styles of Ikea or CB2, take a look at H&M's bold bedding, towels, and pillow covers. Based around four sub collections- design, nature, classic and youth- the entire collection will launch online in February 2009 and will be available for sale in Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria. No word yet on if and when they'll be available in the U.S., but stay tuned to the Hive for updates, and in the meantime, click over to racked.com to see more pictures and details about the collection.
    Tags : modern , ikea , home , h&m; , contemporary

    Stylehiver Spotlight: FlikFlik Finds Treasures For Your ...

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    Caitlin McNulty on Sep 25, 2008 2:29 PM PDT
    Some days the perfect dress or even my favorite pair of shoes can't pick me out of a style slump! Days like these I open up the old jewelry box for a little added elegance--a vintage necklace to bejewel my drab shirt or a pair of shiny dangling earrings to give my aura a little extra sparkle always seems to do the trick! Meet Stylehiver FlikFlik, a new hiver that has already created quite the jewelry box here at the Hive! From vintage finds to contemporary pieces with a modernist's touch, FlikFlik has all the jewelry to add that extra flair to your look! I'm already pining over these Rockoko Sailor earrings to pair with my favorite LBD! FlikFlik calls her own style "funky elegance" and with this great mixing and matching of vintage and modern, I'd have to agree! Check out some of my got-to-have gems from FilkFlik's Hive in my SLIDESHOW!
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