Ok now you definitely know that the economy and the lack luster retail sales has fashion’s elite scrambling around town to lure back in fading fashion enthusiast. But at what cost? As you already know, next months kicks in full swing with New York Fashion Weeks festivities, parties, and everything in between. But what has everyone buzzing around town has to the Fashion’s Night Out – which will feature more than 700 designers, brands, & retailers slated to invade NYC all on September 10th. But where I am stumped and confused is why is Anna Wintour making her way to Queens. According to THE CUT, Wintour will be joined along side Michael Kors – who will both be signing Fashion’s Night Out T-shirts at the Macy’s in Queen Center for the first 50 customers. I’m quite sure over-the-top Wintour junkies will hop the train just to see what …

You have those “Damn, I wish I won the damn lottery” moments? Yeah, you and me both – and even while I attempt to swear off notions of materialistic dreams…..you can’t help but to marvel at all things that are out of reach of your grip. Especially when you spend countless hours browsing the internet. Last week, thanks to my computer totally dropping dead right before my eyes – I resorted to an ongoing conversation via blackberry with a few of my online BFF’s. And while the topics of handbags came about, I had to naturally put my dibs in on Chanel. Second to Hermes, I think everyone woman wants to grab a piece of that iconic staple piece…..hence the classic 2.55! It’s like a necessity if you ask me. Then again, aren’t we all programed to think this way? I’m saying…have you stopped dead center of Times …

The tail end of the summer is working into full swing. With the anticipation of Fall festivities waiting in the wings for many New Yorkers, some of us are wondering what the Winter trend forecasts have in store for us – H&M is prepping up to get us (ladies) in party mode. Envision a sexy collection donning skirts, dresses, sequin jackets, sexy accessories & lingerie. Last weekend, I had the chance to breeze through my local H&M spot only to stand full view of some cool items. Though I wasn’t itching to actually purchase anything….my list has culminated into a long one. Check out what’s set to hit H&M racks this winter. More after the jump!

When you think of Longchamp, you can’t help but to automatically match the brand itself with the likes of Jeremy Scott. And once again we can look forward to yet again another cool collaboration with the French handbag brand. This time around Longchamp is celebrating the 20th anniversary of ANDAM (Associate Nationale pour le D’veloppement des Arts de la Mode), which promotes emerging French and international fashion talent. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary celebration – the creative collaboration is being jump started with three previous winners of the prestigious ANDAM Fashion Award. Which would include; Jeremy Scott, Charles Anastase, and the design duo Bless who were all selected by ANDAM to create limited edition Le Pliage bags. Bringing fourth their eclectic sense o f style – each designer created fun & yet practical pieces to the limited edition line up. The collection will available in Longchamp …

As though we weren’t all tired of seeing the plaque of businesses coming under the steel toe of the current economic state, we can add Escada on the list of big body names to fall victim to the bitch we call recession. According to WWD , Escada AG officially filed for insolvency at the Munich district court on yesterday. Escada hasn’t been the only luxury brain looking for finanical stability, Prada has also been scrambling around to get their line of funds in check. Seeing as though German law doesn’t have Chapter 11, WWD reports that insolvency is the closest resolution to bankruptcy. Womens Wear Daily reports also state:
Escada employs 2,300 people, 600 of them in Germany. The fashion house noted the company’s subsidiaries both in Germany and abroad are not affected by the insolvency proceedings at this time. However, in individual cases where subsidiaries are guaranteeing the fulfillment of …