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She & Him play Los Feliz, and I review the show.

Susie Bubble dazzles at Fashion156.

The Floral Jumpsuit principle. Explored.

The Met Costume Gala ‘08. Some reflections.

Carin Wester Spring ‘08 Lookbook.

Are we going to get a real model on this year’s ANTM?

Feminine clothes top the list of wants for Spring/Summer 08.

-Valentina

Here are some of the top stories on Threadtrend this week:

Steve Madden rips of Balenciaga with this yuck of a shoe.

Tom Ford gets banned in Italy for this ad.

Topman and Wonder Workshop give us the Rock tee.

Walmart messes up Op, calling on Rumer Willis and Pete Wentz for help.

Vogue Italia shoots an all-Black issue. Let’s hope it’s not a passing fad.

The Coppolas pose for Louis Vuitton. Who doesn’t love a Coppola

We thought we’d take it back to where it all started for the New Kids with “Please Don’t Girl” this week. I used to watch this video non-stop when I was 11 and think lustful thoughts. Watching it again, I notice that it’s filmed in Brooklyn and Coney Island, which is weird since everyone knows that the majority of NKOTB are from the tough Dorchester streets of Boston. Two, I love those models, and if I remember correctly, the short-haired one was on the cover of Sassy magazine once. Lastly, Donnie is wearing overalls with a giant D on the front–like a baby.

–Valentina

Okay, now on to our fave internet thingies this week:

• Vain and Vapid has pics of Isabeli Fontana playing Amy Winehouse in Vogue Paris.

• Schmashion has crazy lazy jumpsuits to delight you.

• Fashion Project weighs in on the Barney’s t-shirt recycling publicity stunt.

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Now, here’s what you missed if you weren’t paying attention.

For whatever reason, this Mischa Barton post was very controversial.

We try to find the gems among the coal at LA Fashion Week. Because we care.

Justin Giunta is having a good month.

Christie Turlington is back at Chanel, and she looks like a woman.

Here’s a denim recommendation for you.  If you want one.

Say goodbye to schlumpy blazers. Get a slim one.

Raven Symone is as disgusted by her outfit as we are. EW!

Baby, it’s breezy. You  need a windbreaker!

Richard Chai at Target. Pretty exciting.

Dolce & Gabbana release the limited edition gold shoe. We anticipate not affording it.

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Old Navy is serving up something new, but is it just the same old junk?

Yup! That’s Marc Jacobs, and yup, that’s a red purse.

Because sometimes you just want to jump in a time machine and go to Canada.

Ugh! Why do cool things have to cost so much money?

Topshop goes tribal with Jonathan Saunders’ new “boutique” collection.

You gotta wear something on Valentine’s Day. Why not be a lady for once?

Tie-die. Hmmm…we’re considering it.

We’re looking ahead to men’s Fall 08 Fashion must-haves.

We love what Kate Hudson wore to the SAG awards. In fact, we love the whole Balmain Spring 08 collection. 

Threadtrend is always here for you, here are the highlights of the week:

We got the goods on Bay Area shopping: Momoca and Official Tourist.

Zodiac Boots are up for grabs on eBay.

Monogrammed prints go too, too far with this Louis Vuitton Buick (?).

A hair dress?! Why?

Oh Yohji Yamamoto, why have you soiled this Dr. Marten?

And what’s the meaning of this Louis Vuitton yuck, Pharrell Williams?

Goi-Goi brings back the 24-hour party people vibe of the Manchester Scene.

It was “hommer time” at Dior Homme’s Fall 2008 men’s show.

Armani Prive gets geometric for Spring 08 couture.

It was all dew drops in the garden at Christian Dior’s Spring 08 couture show.

Marc Jacobs before and after. Which do you prefer?

This week felt fashionably dry for some reason, but we soldiered on and brought you the best of the best. Here’s what you missed (oh, and get a subscription already):

Kate Bosworth shocks and amazes in February’s Vogue. Sultry.

The “models” are back in town. Here’s the new Top Model cast of, uh, characters.

Get some wood. I’m talking about jewelry from UM Projects, you dirty birdy.

The right duo won on Project Runways’ Avant Garde/Ready to Wear challenge.

Kirsten Dunst poses for Miu Miu. Very circussy.

Hong Kong Fashion Week 08 gets a little a lot experimental.

Beauty is the geek: Dolce and Gabbana goes nerdy chic for Fall/Winter 08.

We’ve got the roundup of Men’s Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 08.

Chukka boots make their way back into our hearts.

Manish Arora makes us yearn with his Pop Art Spring ‘08 collection.

Hey boys, time to get nautical for Spring ‘08 but, like, in a cool way.

We went to the Pooltradeshow Loop party. And we have the pictures to prove it.

No, that’s not a street urchin scaring Kelly Osbourne. It’s Amy Winehouse.

Topshop unveils Boho Tech, and it’s totally wearable.

This was an amazing week for Threadtrend. The word is spreading, and lots of you signed up for subscriptions. We love it, and you will be rewarded because we have some exciting developments on the horizon. Stay tuned.

Here’s what the buzz was about this week:

Vintage Vogue and Sassy live on at Paper Pursuit.

Claire Danes’ Shopgirl wardrobe makes her more palatable.

It’s 1990 and your parents won’t buy you Dr. Martens, try Monkey Boots.

Can’t afford Jeremy Scott? Buy the same sunglasses at a thriftstore.

The new Marc Jacobs ads starring Posh debuted and are shockingly witty.

We’re all up in the Teen Scene: Saleisha gets her cover and Teen Vogue goes all out for Spring.

Dr. Martens vie for a place in our Spring wardrobes.

Project Runway’s Christian acts human for once. It only took a prom dress.

We know what’s hot and what’s not for men this Spring.

Zip it! Check out his sophisticated zipper jewelry from Kate Cusack.

M.I.A. has facial hair in the new Marc Jacobs ads. Viva La Revolucion!

Spats: fun to say and your new perfect accessory.

The sad tale of a lost Hermes scarf.

Jennifer Connelly’s new Balenciaga ads are out. She’s wearing that dress heard ’round the world.

Miss Bruno makes its way into our hearts with chic handmade scarves.

Ladies and gentleman, meet the new karate shoe.

Ellen Page wins us over with her spread in Los Angeles Times magazine.

Are you still not reading Threadtrend obsessively? Get with it! Look at SOME of what you missed:

As usual, Posh confuses and scares us with her look. This time she gets all  kabuki on our asses.

Poor old Johnny Ray. He never had had the chance to channel Dexy’s Midnight Runners with this overall ensemble.

We’ve been thrifting again. Check out are amazingly stylish and inexpensive finds.

Project Runway took it to the candy shop this week.  Is anyone else bored?

Ay, mamasita! Does Jennifer Hudson look hot or does Jennifer Hudson look hot?

Feeling like a Spartan? Bakers (yes, Bakers!) has gladiator shoes to war over.

Najwa Moses’ Salte accessory collection dazzles us. We want to join her Hollywood Set.

This Penguin trench coat makes us yearn for Spring and $200.

Have a good weekend.  See you bright and early Monday morning.  

Here’s a little holiday treat, the best of this week on Threadtrend:
Ashlee Simpson tries for Gwen Stefani, but ends up with herself and her dumb “Outta My Head” video.

Miu Mui channels the harlequin. We gush.

Some shoes are just better than others. Like these Vialis pumps.

Hey guys, raise your hand if you love J.Lindeberg. Or just check out ASOS.

Giving the bold shoulder. Will the 80s style edge its way back into our lives?

You want comfort and style, you say? Well, try Sweet Tater already.

Your artsy side wants stuff, too. Ours does at least.
Nobody told us Marc Jacobs and Harmony Korine were attached. This explains everything.

Forever 21 has some Art Deco necklaces that would inspire F. Scott Fitzgerald.

It’s just Chanel, haters.

Spring will bloom, and you’ll probably go to H&M if you see these clothes.

Colonel Sanders never looked so good. Bill Blass inspires with pre-fall.

Target scores Rogan. Our hearts soar with hope.