Swedish pop star Lykke Li poses for Bodkin, an eco-friendly line out of Brooklyn started by Samantha Pleet and ex Nylon editrix Eviana Hartman.

Loving the utilitarian chic of new bag line Fleet Ilya.

A preview of Mike & Chris's women's shoe line for spring 2009. This gladiator wedge is INSANE.

Sabrina Dehoff's new collection of colorful rope jewelry. I've been seeing a knot trend in jewelry forming lately. Dare I call it KNOTcouture?

Swedish label ACNE is launching a collection of men's boxers, briefs, tanks, and pajama pants for fall. A pair of pajama pants even has a convenient little condom pocket. Now that's one smooth bedroom trick.

Hypercolor is back. Time to welcome the return of another '80s staple: Acid Wash. Way into Karen Walker's more painterly, almost tie dyed take on the trash-tastic classic.

A roundup of designers who are embracing pearls—and some of their faux counterparts—in a really fresh way. [Ed.note: for more on the designer of the piece shown, Emma Franklin, check out posts #223 and #234 ]

A look at Lanvin's new collaboration with Acne Jeans.

17 wet and wild bikinis for women, including this hot little number from Insight.

New men's line Conference of Birds has the hard-edged quality of American workwear with the polish of British tailoring.

A collaboration between United Bamboo and For Office Use Only, these are coolest Post It notes I've ever seen. No Contest.

This colored-pencil-shaving-inspired jewelry is a knockout by new UK line Desaya.

A roundup of 26 spring carry-alls for the ladies—whether it's every day to the office or out into the hot, hot night.

The new Paris-based designer Jasmine Santanen perfectly pairs prettiness with elegance in her spring collection.

I've been seeing stars lately (no pun intended) but my favorite from the astral trend comes from Swedish designer Rika. This canvas and leather tote is just, well, stellar.

New UK lingerie line Bela's Dead offers up a sexy vision of the afterlife. The designer collaborated with Finnish illustrator Klaus Haapaniemi to create the unique pieces.

Danish designer Pernille Engbirk's androgynous new line.

An awesome new multi-function felt iPod holder from Austrian favorites Working Class Heroes.

Here's the two-tone shoe from aforementioned Shipley & Halmos vid post. It's a new line called Heutchy, designed by Sam Shipley's childhood friend (they had a T-shirt line when they were 13), Wells Stellberger. Beautiful stuff.

Loving this amazing graphic duffle bag by Aussi line LIFEwithBIRD. In punched up, lightweight canvas, it can seamlessly go from work to after-hours party to weekend getaway, all without missing a beat.

Cult-favorite line Mike & Chris just introduced their collection of handcrafted jewelry to complement their chic West-Coast-born apparel. The whole line is based on a road trip up the Cali coast.

Urban but effortless new NYC-based line JF and Son. Love the little mini with the fade at the top. So fresh and modern.

Incredible accordian pleat skirt by new line Harlan Bell. Just discovered this line and amazed by the spring collection (and the wood-grain blouse for fall).

YMYL introduces a new accessory that takes your iPod undercover. Unisex Holster From Your Music or Your Life