Monthly Archives: June 2010

‘Fleece’ by Brooks Brothers Sneak Peek

As many readers are more than tired of hearing aware, our LogoPhobia can be triggered by something like the item seen above, and in the case of Brooks Brothers, we are off the grid a bit sensitive to the topic, borderline hysterical concerned that logos on sweatshirts are merely the first step on a slippery slope. A slope that this company has judiciously avoided in most respects. Continue reading

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World Cup Fever Hits the Prepatorium

Hello-Hello, welcome to a wacky and somewhat frenzied Friday!  Does everyone have World Cup Fever? It seems to be everywhere today, from Trafalgar Square… To Sydney. The excitement is evident in gestures big… And small. There are fashion statements. With … Continue reading

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Makeup in a Magic Wand? Also, Pets in the Dorm

We leave you with one last tidbit from the Times, a story pointed out to us by The Queen Mother; with apologies to our Facebook Fans, we offer “Colleges Extend Welcome Mat to Students’ Pets”. Continue reading

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Lady Diana’s Dre$$ & Gucci Goes Young

Gucci’s new Childrens line debuts June 24; it will include apparel, accessories, shoes and sunglasses. (Because there aren’t enough logoed sunglasses available for the Young Miss and Master at your Palace.) We cannot resist part of StyleList’s take on the upcoming collection. Continue reading

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Target’s Next Designer, Party Pix & “Preppy Meets Parisian”

Hello-Hello! THIS JUST IN: The next designer collaboration for Le Boutique Targét will be with British bag maker Mulberry, a Princess favorite. Below we show several bags from this season’s Mulberry lookbook. Women’s Wear Daily reports the collection will launch … Continue reading

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