Stella in Soho

After eight months of relocating and designing her new spot, Stella McCartney has made the smart choice of switching her flagship store in the Meatpacking district to the laid back, trendy Soho.

McCartney and her design team have decided to take many of the features from the original store to make the Soho store seemingly alike. The 5,200-square foot, two-level Greene Street spot is decorated in McCartney’s signature lavender tones. On the first floor, you can find her latest pieces from her newest collections, including handbags, shoes, and accessories. Children’s clothes, Adidas by Stella McCartney (her latest workout attire line paired with Adidas), and lingerie are on the bottom floor.

Text Jordan Bossman 
Sources Stella McCartney, WWD

The Shoes Of Our Dreams Hails From Spain & A Place Where Heels Don't Hurt

After walking miles of city blocks on a shopping expedition ending in SoHo, we were pulled into the Camper Flagship store on Prince Street by a very knowledgeable industrial design friend. Camper is a store that features a bold selection of shoes for men and women in all styles and shapes. We were seriously perplexed at how strappy wedges could be ultimately so comfy.

Introducing a Camper... a company that really needs no introduction because of its ancient roots that began as a family business more than 120 years ago. These techniques and knowledge transcended time as the business was handed down from father to son. Long story short, the first Camper store took root in Barcelona--a city we love for its hip residents.

At Camper, it's obvious it's more about shoes. The company has perfected the way they make shoes, making design, comfort and style on top of its to-do list. We seriously love these shoes--go to one of the many global locations and try some on. Camper locations can be found in Aberdeen, Albany, Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Miami, and several other U.S. cities.

NYC Street Style: Opposites Attract

Living in New York City I am constantly surrounded by style and stylish people. Everyone uses the sidewalk as if it is their own personal runway, it is amazing how nice someone will look just to get groceries.

This trendy pair were spotted in SoHo. I loved how the two had opposite styles and were shopping together. One girl was in a more casual menswear inspired ensemble, high waisted denim shorts complete with suspenders and a fun graphic tee. The other girl was in a feminine floral dress topped off with a lovely pale pink necklace. Something about their contrasting styles make me really like these girls outfits a lot more than if they were separate. I wonder what they bought on their shopping spree!

Text Taryn T. 

Tippety-Top Obama Shop

Alright so...I'm performing my tri-daily (is that a word?) ritual of searching for blog topics. I mean I could just say that I invent fashion news but I'm a truth-sayer so I won't. I'm here to tell you all about what you need to know in what's going on in the world of style. And apparently as of 6:58pm on Thursday, April 9th 2009 the only thing worth talking and/or knowing about is...TOP SHOP! OMG if I see another fashion story chronicling Top Shop and it's new opening in SoHo, I'm going to quit writing. No, I wont. That's a lie. But see, there's that story that's flooding mass media along with Michelle Obama's wardrobe whilst visiting the shriveled Queen. Ok, so Top Shop first, then Michelley Belly.

So Top Shop. I get it. I worked for H&M once upon a time...and was obsessed (and still am pretty much) so I get it. HUGE. Amazing. However, Top Shop is just another H&M, another Zara, another...what's another high fashion discount couturier? I don't know but think of it and that's what it's JUST LIKE!

The fashion is typical: trendy. Nothing spectacular. Funky printed shift dresses, bold primary colored strappy heels, cut-off denim shorts, and a wait-in-line from Broadway to Ave. of Americas (and back around to Houston). Oh and Kate Moss' fashion line is being sold exclusively here. I'm picturing Kate's clothing to be basically mirrors and razor blades, and white. All white. And nothing above a size 0. In fact, size 0 is the biggest size available. Aside from the mass amounts of parties blazing for the first ever Top Shop being opened in America (with special appearances by everyone from Jay Z to Michelle Trachtenberg) there is nothing to talk about that can't be said for H&M. So let's talk about Michelle Obama.

Um, why? All I've been hearing about is Michelles AMAZING wardrobe while she and Barrack (our President by the way) paid homage to Great Britain and did a shoe-shuffle-tap-dance for the starkly white Queen Elizabeth. Needless to say, I was deeply disappointed. I mean, her most 'amazing must-see' outfit was a cardigan. Seriously, google 'fashion news' (and read Daphne's recent post) and you will find nothing but Top Shop and Michelle Obama. I expected more from us, world.

I just have nothing to say except this week in fashion is a dead end. Snuggle up with CHAOS and go back to bed because you're not missing anything out there. Peace.