The website of this funky French Collective says it all:

Fashion. Art. Activism.

Awesome.

Led by the precocious Maroussia Rebecq, Andrea Crews marries Art and Fashion together through unique designs, one-off collaborations and vintage combos. As you could imagine, the outlets for this type of project are varied and elements of advertising and activism in public space pervade their oeuvre.

Custom vibrators painted as Huey Louie and Dewey, bad quality videos, posters denouncing neon colors: you can count me in!

It seems to be a European thing to do: find like-minded people are form a kick ass creative collective. Enter Nous Sommes Des Soleils, which when translated from French into English means We are the suns – a play on words from the expression “Nous sommes désolés”, meaning We are sorry. A very apt choice of words considering this trio from Stuttgart, Germany, has nothing to apologize for! Adrian, Fabian and Marian (the Three ‘Ians’) chuck art, fashion, words, books and Happenings into a giant melting pot and stir vigorously. Their work is funny, quirky, sexy, bold and not to mention cheeky.

A mix of The Sartorialist and The Selby, newly launched blog The Coveted takes a look into the closets of some of the fashion industry insiders, including Mary Kate Steinmiller, fashion market editor at Teen Vogue, and Keith Pollock, Elle’s editorial director.

(Image via thecoveted.com)

By: Rachel Filipinas

Meet the band t-shirt’s intellectual counterpart: the literary tee. Order one donning your favorite book from Out of Print Clothing, which includes tees and sweatshirts with classic titles such as William Burroughs’ “The Naked Lunch,” J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye,” and Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita” (pictured above). The elementary school bookworm in me is vying for this Nancy Drew printed tee.

By: Rachel Filipinas

This hoodie is bad, in the good way. One look at the appealing compilation of ruched and sheer fabric and you’ll never think of a sexy hoodie as an oxymoron again. Costume Dept. manages to kick the standard black hoodie up a few notches by opting for sleek sheer fabric. Edgy yet wearable, the sheer front also allows you to create your own look determined by what you wear under it. Go modest with a full coverage tank, or get a little wild-child with a mini-shirt or bandeau top. The slouchy fabric perfectly balances the sneaky entry of the peek-a-boo shoulders and open front. The difficulty of combining femininity with a relaxed and easy style is mastered in this piece. Get it here at 80’spurple.com, a California based online fashion boutique.

In his commissioned work Charlie Engman captures the surreal result of a cultural saturated by stunningly ambiguous stylings. Engman, whose clients include, Urban Outfitters, I-D Magazine, Vogue Brazil, Marie Claire China and Collina Strada, photographs edgy fashion within contextually absurd settings outside of the realm of real time, developing striking figural images.
Engman’s own photography resounds a similar tone, as he photographs about the human body– he characterizes his own interest in the body, “Another major interest of mine is the body, specifically it’s dual function as a utilitarian object and emotional signifier, and it is often helpful to think about this functionality through exaggerated poses and extreme physiques…”

This commercial created by Robbin Ingvarsson & Waldemar Wegelin makes Google a virtual closet. It’s cool because it utilizes all the search functions Google is known for but projected on the screen, these girls can try clothes on, sorta. This commercial,  launched in Japan,  is cool because it shows how the versatile the internet really is. It also shows how versatile Google is that it can not only be a wicked search engine but, if you’re bored at home and don’t have any money to buy new clothes, you can just get your fix while it’s projected onto your giant white wall.

2011 will be the year of leather, if Zana Bayne has anything to do with it.

Come January 1st, you can shop the designer’s latest collection at her online store. Her line of intricately crafted leather straps, belts and harnesses can be seen in action on her blog, Garbage Dress — here, the designer herself pairs fierce leather accessories with all-black ensembles.

Check out her lookbook for more inspiration.

(Image via Vogue.com)

Los Angeles shoe designer George Esquivel has always had a big following in the music industry — after kicking his career off selling his classic menswear styles at concerts, he eventually gained clients like No Doubt, 311, and Social Distortion. More recently, a pair of his two-toned oxfords appeared in Janelle Monae’s “Tightrope” music video.

Fashion’s favorite muse Chloe Sevigny partnered up with Opening Ceremony to create a collection for the house’s pre-spring 2011 season. Starting Dec. 13, the collection is available for exclusive an pre-sale online.

The line is signature Chloe but with a flirtier vibe — flared mini-dresses, chunky clogs and boots, patterned tights and oversize sunglasses. Sevigny also partnered up with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation to create line of t-shirts donning her favorite works by the late photographer, who died in 1989 from complications of AIDS.

After six seasons, four years and eight collections, New York based indie label Pepper+Pistol is calling it quits. The label, whose line attracted the likes of musicians like Irish electro-pop singer Roisin Murphy, Natasha Khan of Bat for Lashes, and – I reluctantly add – Tyra Banks (does anyone else remember Tyra’s music video from ANTM?), was founded by fashion veteran Silvia Hillman and textile designer Katrin Wiens.

Proenza Schouler Presents \”Act da Fool\” by Harmony Korine

Harmony Korine’s new short film Act da Fool features Proenza Schouler’s fabulous new collection of clothing. The film–shot in a sort of vintage style–captures a very strong message while displaying a line with just the grace and static tension it deserves. A haunting melody accompanies and compliments the film perfectly.

I’m not that tall myself, but I know that no one will say no to a couple extra inches. I mean, being taller never hurt anyone. And who doesn’t love boots? These platform boots by Jeffrey Campbell are made of pony-hair with a comfy leather interior. They’re also a stunning 9.25″ in height, with a heel of 5.25″. If these aren’t part of your typical outfit and you don’t know how to wear them, pairing them with a skirt and drapey blouse will look great. These run true to size, and if you’re interested you can always check ‘em out here.

If you’re proud of your body, first of all, good for you. Second of all, this is a top for you. It’s a long, sheer top made of chiffon with a camel and black vertical stripe pattern. To mix things up this top also has an asymmetrical hem. Don’t be afraid to wear something see-through like this, just go with the flow and pair it with a pair of platform pumps and a figure-hugging skirt.

This cute sweatshirt is sure to grab people’s attention with its “mouthy print”. Sadly, it only comes in men’s sizes, but girls can wear these too. Grey, and made of that really soft blend of cotton and polyester that feel amazing until after you wash it a couple times which is why you try to avoid washing your sweatshirt (you know you do it too), you can find this sweatshirt here on youreyeslie.com.

It’s possible that by slipping this nifty ring on your finger you immediately become free-spirited and carefree. The oxidized silver-plated base is graced with a majestic brass eagle head that adds an antique aroma to the piece. The turquoise stones and textured feathers that  pour down the sides of the ring showcase Navajo inspiration at its finest. Soar past boring rings with this eagle headed creation by DANNIJO. No need to look too far, you can splurge on the eagle ring right here.

William S. Burroughs once wrote, “The junk merchant doesn’t sell his product to the consumer, he sells the consumer to his product. He does not improve and simplify his merchandise. He degrades and simplifies the client.” While Katie Eary’s Spring-Summer Collection is not junk, it certainly does degrade and simplify the client (or wearer).

Many of us remember watching Saved by the Bell after school, and wishing we had the amazing style they did. Even if it was ten years after the show stopped airing, and you saw a re-run. Oversized t-shirts, large prints layered with other prints, skinny leg jeans, many components that we see in today’s fashion trends.

Who would have guessed that in nearly twenty years Saved By The Bell’s pop culture style would be ‘in’ again. Thankfully, it is.

Erica Domesek is a brilliant craftsman changing the world of Do-It-Yourself. Taking high fashioned, expensive clothing, and making them herself. “I see it. I like it. I make it,” is the motto she works for, the motto she lives by. Being the crafty individual she is, Erica was inspired to write this book, “P.S.- I made this“.

With impending fall chilliness, it’s often hard to harmonize bold fashion and keeping warm. These new peacock tights from Look From London allow your legs to stay protected yet fabulously flaunted, just like the bird whose feathers inspire the design. These eco-friendly and handmade tights will have you strutting your stuff even as the temperature dips, and paired with a minidress or skirt, you’ll want to wear them all year long.