Check out this cute stop-motion campaign video, directed by Quentin Jones. This is certainly an interesting way to generate buzz for the latest Victoria Beckham project, Victoria by Victoria Beckham; a line aimed to appeal to a younger demographic. We love the brightly colored, 60s style shift dresses and cat prints in her spring 2012 collection!

H&M has just released their Marni for H&M campaign video, directed by Sofia Coppola. What a perfect match! Marni’s founder Consuelo Castiglioni, H&M creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch, and Style.com’s Tim Blanks talk about the new collection.

NYFW is less than a week away (which we are still having trouble wrapping our minds around) and designers will all come together under one roof in Lincoln Center in New York City to showcase their new Fall 2012 collections. To get a jump start on what you can expect from some of the biggest and best to show, here’s sketches a few of the designers have conjured up to reference their inspirations for their new collections. Enjoy! Who are you looking forward to seeing this season?

FFB: Who is Joi French?
Joi: I’m an ex-corporate American and former stylist turned designer.  I’m originally from Newark, NJ and Brooklyn, NY.

FFB: Pure EDGE is what we see when we go through the collections from ‘In Pirate we Trust’. How imperative is it in a collection especially in a jewellery line to be bold?
Joi: I think for my line it’s very imperative to be bold because that’s my aesthetic. I look at my line as wearable art, so it’s to be noticed as you walk into a room or down the street. It’s meant to start a conversation.

FFB: Explain the origins of the brand name ‘In Pirate we Trust’.
Joi: That is my overall company name, it means you trust in my brand. The jewelry is specifically called Pirate Romance. I wanted something catchy and also it’s a nod to one of my favorite clothing lines, Romance is Born.

FFB: We believe the pieces in the collection ‘In Pirate we Trust’ scream confidence! How important as a jewellery designer that your collectionhelps a woman exude confidence?
Joi: I think first you have to be a confident woman to wear my collection because it will definitely attract even more attention!

FFB: Explain your collection being inspired by your favourite cartoon JEM.
Joi: JEM was one of my favorite cartoons as a child. I was obsessed with the fashion, the songs, and Asia’s blue hair! I wanted to incorporate those colors, funky-ness, and the idea of transformation (synergy) into the jewelry.

For more information and to shop pieces from the In Pirate We Trust, Pirate Romance collection– visit the official website by clicking here.

We’re simply loving the new spring looks from Zara, as usual! The popular fast fashion retailer continues its trend of the floral explosion with several variations of floral print blouses, shorts, trousers and the like. You will also find fused into the collection: separates in both nude and metallic palettes as well as a few dainty patterned blouses, shorts and trousers. Does this collection tickle your fancy lovies? What say you?

Beginning Boutique is an Australian based online boutique that stocks budget friendly (and trendy) clothing & accessories from various Australian designers including: Anu, Karen Walker, Bec and Bridge and many more. The boutique has recently launched their latest lookbook entitled “Indian Summer” and it is sure to leave your yearning for the spring and summer months to hurry and arrive.

P.S. – Beginning Boutique is also currently running a Facebook contest for one lucky fan and one of their friends for a $250 voucher to shop your heart away at the boutique! Sweet. Good luck! Click here for the link to their Facebook page for your chance to win!

A little bit of fashionable comedic relief to end your hump day! Presented by none other than Uncle Karl in a hilarious interview that he does with — himself for Net-A-Porter.com.. Enjoy!

FFB: Who is Cynthia Kio?
Cynthia: Cynthia Kio is a fun loving and passionate African designer who manages to incorporate her culture and traditions into her design aesthetics.

FFB: Describe your brand in 3 words?
Cynthia: Elegant, classy and Afrocentric

FFB: How important is it for you as a designer to stay true to your self and keep you designs looking fresh and innovative?
Cynthia: I think that is the first step to being a designer. That is what makes me unique and stand out from other designers.

FFB: Describe your decision to specifically focus on the African culture in regards to your designs.
Cynthia: African Fashion has always been around but there has been this mentality that it has to be made a specific way and the clothes can only been worn to specific African events. My goal with my design is to break out of that box. Moreover, reflecting African culture in my designs gives me a leaway to connect to my heritage.

FFB: We love the intricate patterns and bold colors in your designs. How important do you think this aspect in designing is when you bring out a new collection?
Cynthia: I get most of the inspiration for my collections from these colors and patterns. African fashion is usually represented with bright colors and multiple patterned fabric and working with these is what defines my brand.

FFB: What can we expect from you and your brand in the future?
Cynthia: I intend to spread to other part of the world and have more people appreciating my designs. Expect to see more creativity and better quality designs in the future.

For more information and to purcahse pieces from EMUA, visit the official website by clicking here.

Elizabeth Olsen for ASOS Magazine March 2012 Issue | as shot by Todd Cole

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