Designers these days are always trying to find new ways to get their names out there. Viktor and Rolf became household names thanks to H&M. Stella McCartney spoke to an entirely different market with her collection for LeSportsac. Lela Rose boosted her name with Lela Rose for Payless. This however, I have not seen…

The special edition HP notebook is scheduled to come out next year. it will weigh less than a pound and be small enough in size so it can be carried as a clutch. The exterior of the computer has a red and purple peony print that matched those of Tam’s Spring 2009 designs. The notebook will also come with wallpapers, screen savers and other icons designed by Tam.

The truth is, when I think of brands, I automatically associate a look or style to them. Chanel, Chloé, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein…can you picture them? When I think of Gucci however, my mind goes blank. What is the look of Gucci? Do they have a signature suit? A girly look? American country? Nothing. Nada. Zilch.

Don’t get me wrong, the collection definitely had some great pieces; the boyish suits, cute kaftans, nice prints and some elegant dresses, definitely a very sellable line. But it’s Gucci? Where’s the drama? Where are the more editorial pieces? Where is the “omph”?

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It’s been a year since the mischievous scenes of Gossip Girl have started appearing on our TVs. While many tune in to indulge in the glamourous lives of the Upper East Siders, follow the wild parties and applaud the wicked plots, there are some that watch it more so for the fashion. From the established, high-end names of Gucci and Chanel to the neo-contemporary ones such as Alice+Olivia, Alexander Wang and Tory Burch, designer names pop up in almost every scene!