Wal-Mart: The Next Target?

We narrowly missed getting into the Ashish N Soni show at the tents in Bryant Park*, but I've gotta say, I would've loved to check out the show that took place high above Times Square — staged by the house of Wal-Mart, which is now advertising in Vogue. While I highly doubt that the chain is approaching the fashionable heights of, say, Target (they still sell some truly unfortunate mom jeans), I did find a few non-horbz items on their website:



This is probably the most fashion-y item on the website. I daresay it's rather cool, and I may even purchase it. Capelet sweater, $24.94.



I'm actually tempted to purchase this cute short-sleeve velvet blazer, $16, which comes in chocolate, black, and plum. Is velvet in? It's gotta be, right? It's always sort of in for fall, isn't it? This'd be a good transitionary item...I'm really into little jackets these days.



Box-pleat tweed skirt, $19.57. Not bad, not bad. This'd look all professional with a nice pair of boots and a slim-fitting turtleneck.

Bubble skirts have got to be out by now, but for those of us still hanging on, this taffeta number is more sophisticated than the usual jersey version.

And that's about it for the things I personally would wear. There might be more merch in stores, though. I wouldn't know; haven't set foot in a Wal-Mart more than twice in my life. Any readers out there seen this stuff in person?

* While we are not reporting from Fashion Week, the good folks at Coutorture are doing a bang-up job. Julie, head Coutorturer, even had the balls to snatch a video interview with Anna Wintour. There's also an interesting interview with Times fashion writer Cathy Horyn about fashion blogging.

Buy Our Junk!

Come to our stoop sale. If you live in New York.

Saturday, June 9.

11 - 4

First Place between Smith and Court.

You'll see us.

We ONLY have cute shit.

And yes, a MUCH more exciting and inspired post tk, k?

Deuce, Deuce and a Half

While taking in some Sunday tennis at Arthur Ashe, I became insanely jealous of the amazing gear Polo had generously provided for the grounds folk. Never before had ballboys and girls and line judges been so handsomely appointed. For those of us who aren't lucky enough to have our own little knee pad at center court, Ralph's allowing us the privilege of buying our very own U.S. Open gear for a modest price. I'd write more, but I'm too busy trying to scrounge up 90 bones in my couch cushions to get my hands on one. As a wise man once said, it's not the velocity of your serve that matters, it's how good you look during water breaks.

Murr T. Sez: Table the Label!

Prepare to trip your face off without the aid of hallucinogens with this mind-reeling, spit-take-inducing clip of Mr. T hosting a fashion show. Drink for every blatantly gay overtone!

Clearly a Don't!

Where to start...I understand that people want to wear backless tops and dresses, but there are just some things you can't wear unless you are a six-foot model with no breasts, and even then, you should probably forgo the cleavage-bearing styles. I, for one, absolutely must wear a bra, and so backless styles are forever out. This is sad, but not as sad as this misguided chick who thinks clear bra straps solve the problem. They absolutely do not. The bra does not become invisible. Therefore you can still see it; therefore it might as well be red. Ugh. This blows my mind. Don't do it, people!

The British Are Leaving!

Unfortunately, unless you really hurry, it's probably too late to catch the the "Anglo Mania" exhibit at the Met, which closes tomorrow. Focusing on "tradition and transgression in British fashion" from 1976 to today, it shows both fancy period dress and punk stylings from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Galliano, and more. I finally made it up there today, and it was, in a word: cool, especially in contrast with the rest of the stuff in the Met. Photography was not allowed and I was feeling obedient, so here are some photos snatched from various Flickr members who are obviously punkr than I am:















It was also incredibly crowded and stuff, so maybe you should just enjoy those pictures and let that be that. Cheerio, mates! (I'm full-blooded British, so I'm allowed to say that.)

Footwear Fashion 2006. Fall-Winter Tendency.

Interesting footwear tendency comming up this fall-winter. Cardinally new fashion is going to occupy the world. Interesting footwear designs will be causing joy to our eyes.

Look out for boots with laces, stud eyelets, knee boots, crocodile boots, wearable pirate/highwayman cuffed boots that stop at the knee, boots with fur cuffs, boots with fur up the sides, moccasin slouch boots with ikat and Inca designs, boots with grommets and biker buckles, Shearling and fur topped elegant boots. As for me such boots are very comfortable and womanly.




Suede boots come in in rich brown, leather boots in metallic effect with chocolate, bronze, copper or pewter tones. Skin textures such as pony skin are also relevant. Some kind of cowboy style is very fashion.







Alternative and extremally modern boots. Country style is very comfortable and fashion at the same time. Beside, woman's legs look very delicate in such boots.