Obey Summer 09 Collection

Obey’s summer ’09 ladies line has crash landed on to their website, with a look that screams contemporary chic rather than just pretty tees and hoodies. Obey are best known for stepping over the ‘safe’ boundaries with their distinctive graphic designs that often hold political views, and messages to raise awareness for specific movements (Obama HOPE and PROGRESS print anyone?) Obey are highly commended for these prints and tees, but you know us ladies also appreciate the softer touch that are seen with the summer drop of city basics and streetwear staples!

Obey’s spring 2009 drop left a great impression on us with their collection of stunning jewellery and accessories (ahem…Chanel-Esq. “Working Girl” Laptop bag), making us yearn for more. Now that their summer collection, phase two of SS09, has launched on the Obey Web Store, the wait is over.

Obey has come through with their perfect-for-the-beach/city-strolling dresses in the form of the “Summer Sunrise” and also “Summer Eyes” dresses – just throw it over the bikini yo! Come twilight, replace the ‘summer in the city’ look and reach for the “Touch & Go” 100% silk charmeuse racer-back cami, with the cute chain heart charm. The rompers are still present and doing its thang with Obey’s summer drop, just as it did with the spring loot, now welcoming the “Phasers” romper to the familio. And, Obey wouldn’t be Obey without some graphic print t-shirts. The lightweight tri-blend “Party with the Posse” tee will most definitely bring the heat for summertime.

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Any python-print loving lady will be charmed by the sight of Betsey Johnson’s new line of Snake Charmer handbags.  The totes are actually made of python-printed leather (not snake skin!) which is why they cost between $295-$365 - much more affordable than genuine python bags.

The Snake Charmer collection includes a clutch wallet, a hobo style bag, a medium sized tote, and a large tote. They come in subtle colors like ivory and blush, perfect against the exotic pattern and heavy chain, and black detail.  These bags are glamorous with a bit edge and are definite attention grabbers. It’s easy for snake skin to be passed off as tacky when applied incorrectly but Betsey Johnson does what she knows best and makes quirky work.  The pieces can be found in the online Betsey Johnson shop and on Zappos.com.

Irish designer Orla Kiely, known for her trademark leaf pattern, has created a new and affordable designer home ware line for Target set to launch this February. Orla’s work is unique and immediately recognizable. Her designs are colorful and have an optimistic spirit to them—right up Target’s alley!

The new Orla Kiely Target collection will include tumblers, mugs, serving trays, dinner plates, storage crates and totes, placemats, napkins, floor and seat cushions, and some lovely aprons!

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One of the booths that we were most excited to stop and see was LeSportsac. We love LeSportsac and we were so excited to see what new goodies they have lined up for Spring/Summer 2009. LeSportsac was founded in 1974 and, since some time has passed, the brand is preparing itself for a new generation of loyal fans. They’re offering more prints, more silhouettes and more options in exclusivity and price-point. Some new silhouettes they’ve added is a yoga mat bag (my prayers answered!), laptop cases and covers, totes, belt bags and cosmetics bags. In addition to lots of new prints, LeSportsac is coming out with patents for those of us that like our bags shiny.

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We have been long time lovers of 31 Corn Lane and it’s always fun to visit the ladies and see what’s new and exciting! Spring 09 is an offering of Little House on the Prairie inspired bags and jewelery. Ditsy floral prints paired with rugged raw denim and rope detail handles are reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilde. The fun twist to the collection is the “lil Hood on the Prairie” aspect with two finger rings and big old gold hoop earrings…loving it! See more of the Spring collection and Fall 08 after the jump! Read the full story

Betseyville bags by Betsey Johnson are adorable and fun and she does a great job of picking a theme and having it follow-through the details of the bag. Each theme is cuter than the next, and her newest collection of bags is called “Call Me” (think Blondie). The bags feature fabric printed with telephones, telephone cord and the words “call me.” The details are great including signature glitz and glam with studs, metallic leather, sequin kisses and my favorite, the “telephone cord” that’s attached to the bag. I can almost hear the phone ringing. The collection consists of purses, a weekender, totes and cosmetics bags. I wish they had made a cell phone case! Haha!

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INKS is a mix of the inspirations and influences of Pamela Mena, a 23 year old up and coming talent, pursuing to shape her own identity into a world full of expression and freedom.

INKS embodies a love of independent punk, rock music, technology, street art, and design. It bears a fusion of Pam’s works in graphic art, alongside Queens, NY to Daytona Beach, FL fashion sensibility. With the hallmark hot pink and gold printed totes, handmade by Mom, INKS expresses a very eclectic, “chill mode” style.

Pam’s motivation and inspiration comes from street artists like Bansky, and her sister Toofly, whom she collaborated with on graffiti walls during the summer. She began making personal stencil works in early 2002 on various found objects at home and on the street. Her stencil work has been featured in books like Stencil Pirates, and online sites like Wooster Collective.

You can cop and rock INKS Totes at Toofly NYC Shop, as well as Hi-Five (NYC), All the Right, (NYC) and the INKS myspace page.

Nanospore and Ronald Kurniawan will be releasing their new tote designs for the first time this weekend at Nucleus in Alhambra, CA. To celebrate this event Nucleus will be hosting an artshow in their gallery to showcase some of Nanospore and Ronald Kurniawan’s other amazing works. The artists will be there for signatures, doodles, and chit chat. And there’s more!

-These bags will not be available anywhere else till weeks after the show
-All other totes by theoutfit will be on sale on the night of the show. (Angry Little Girl, Artist Series)
-Purchase a bag and any store item you can put into that bag will be 10% off. This includes already discounted items.

Raffel Prizes:

1st Place: A tote bag of choice + a Nucleus shirt of choice + $20 gift card
2nd Place: A tote bag of choice + $10 gift card
3rd Place: A Nucleus shirt of choice + $10 gift card

September 29 - October 1
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 29
6:00 pm - 10:00pm