Video Lookbook

Alright, so just one more thing before I go on hiatus again (this whole semi-retirement thing just isn't working for me, is it?). I always love looking at New York Magazine's Video Lookbook...it's basically what The Sartorialist would be if he actually featured video. The NY Mag crew camps out in random spots of The City and catches people with the coolest, quirkiest, and most refined style. I wanted to share this with you because (a) it's something I knew you guys would enjoy, and (b) the guy they featured today is who I'd like to be in 10 years.

Feel free to browse through the Lookbook archives, too. They've got some great (and very interesting) characters who just may give you a little mid-summer inspiration.

OMG It's Happening!

The 50-person deep line in front of Topshop at 8:30 am

Let the madness begin! According to New York Magazine, there were only about 50 people in line for the Topshop opening this morning at 8:30. The first shopper arrived around 6 a.m. and employees handed out gift certificates, water, and biscuits to those who were waiting in line. By 9:48 a.m. however, things were beginning to get out of control! "The line is growing fast and now huge," a New York Mag writer reported via Twitter, adding, "we'd recommend only brave, patient types go shop there today." With only about 10 more minutes until the store officially opens, I can only imagine the scene will be more intense than

Obituaries...

When Obedient Sons had reason to jump for joy

Yes, readers, it is with much sorrow and deep regret that I have to announce the fashion industry's most recent deaths (victims, unfortunately, of our evil recession). Remember a few months ago when I introduced you to one of my favorite magazines, New York Look? Well, it's glossy pages don't float and those beautiful shots of Lanvin and Balenciaga weren't enough to keep it above water. New York Magazine is halting production of New York Look indefinately.

Next, CDFA/ Vogue Fashion Fund nominated design label Obedient Sons and Daughters have lost all financial backing and will not be presenting a collection for F/W 2009. This is extremely sad and a real reflection of how our economy is having a devastating effect on small, independent designers who don't have a big business conglomerate (Liz Claiborne, LVMH, etc.) to fall back on. Obedent Sons and Daughters is actually the reason I was able to go to New York Fashion Week this past fall (or at least their PR agency, Nouveau, is anyway), so it's such a shame that they won't be around any longer.

While I do wish this Obituary section wasn't necessary, it doesn't look as though I'll be stopping anytime soon. So, as long as there's a fashion death to be reported I'll be giving them to you. That's all for today. R.I.P