Sass & Bide's latest collections are impressive!

Vilshenko is about fusing eastern heritage of craftsmanship and Russian folklore influences with western couture disciplines. Spring Summer 2011

Formal Education. Black tie has continued to evolve, and the elegance of white tie has never gone out of style. Photo by Blair Getz Mezibov. Styling by Christopher Campbell. Photographed at The Surrey hotel, New York.

Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011 ad campaign by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott .

MAX TAN Fall 2010 collection is minimalistic, monochrome and geometric.

Gorgeous collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Scott Campbell, the Utah Tattoo bag.

Functional Aesthetics by Sabine Seymour ~ another look into the intersection of fashion and technology today!

Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011 Men’s Shoes.

Great looking basic bomber jacket from Carapace. The vegan-friendly jacket shell is made from polyurethane and finished in a pebble texture which makes it a pretty convincing substitute for the real thing.

MaxMara’s Cube coat - a reversible, convertible, collapsible Siberian goose-down puffer that folds up into a zippered tote.

Classic yet modern hand finished plastic sunglasses with rounded lenses and thick temple by Danish designer Han Kjobenhavn.

Amazing and dangerous new Cat Woman Claw ring by Noir for DC Comics. Rhodium or Gunmetal plating with pave set Cubic Zirconia.

Sabine Seymour's second book 'Fashionable Technology: The Intersection fo Design, Fashion, Science and Technology'.

Ever mixes elegant and casual so well, and this "Stebbins" dress is no exception. It's simple, but flows and drapes beautifully. And to top it off, it has pockets!

Amazing texture of fringed leather on these glamourous high heel sandals from Camilla Skovgaard

Bold but elegant print on this silk chiffon "Electra" top from ALICE by Temperley

Gorgeous vintage red Sutton Dress by Seneca Rising. I don't know what I like better...the color or the adorable knot detail. Too cute.

Sofia Straw Wedge Sandal in green! by Gucci

Love the box of these Elizabeth and James Fairfax Limited Edition 24k Catseye Sunglasses

Pointer keeps it simple with these tumbled suede kicks.

L'Agence Sailor Dress - Silk v-neck sleeveless dress with cut out back and ruffle trim. Tie closure in rear.

Theory Bristol Jacket looks so cozy for this rainy dreary LA weather. This leather jacket is fully lined with a removable wool hooded shawl.

Cute gilded Lanvin T-Strap Sandal

Black gold and black star diopside and diamond ring by Lucifer Vir Honestus

Pedro Garcia has mastered comfortable fashion in these cork-footbed heels ...

Bottega Veneta - Woven Leather Pumps

Ziiiro's Gravity and Mercury watches.

One Teaspoon brand's signature is original, quirky, sexy, with a grungey style, like no other. The collections include affordable high end denim mixed with contemporary street fashion pieces. Winter 2010

Chanel Gold Lamé ~ the perfect new years nail polish hue

The Brothers Bray, spin-off company of Billykirk make some pretty handsome and affordable footwear

Valentino Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook.

An affordable way to get the high-fashion point shoulder look by Gestuz

Glittery Gold Halston Heritagse Shirred Shoulder Short Dress

Bag lusting... BURBERRY Studded leather Knight bag

Tempted to go with a Rimowa Trunk for extended trips instead of the usual suitcases... a modern day polycarb version of the steamer trunks?

Made from chocolate wax canvas with soft leather handles and warm brass hardware. The wax finish of this bag grows richer over time, developing a unique patina.

A classic shirt dress can so easily be dressed up or dressed down. I adore this silk swallow print one by Aryn K.

CAMILLA SKOVGAARD Leather and rubber pumps

BURBERRY Shearling-lined ankle boots

Drifter makes basic menswear, but with little touches of style added to make its designs more interesting. This hoodie - with a decorative zipper across its pocket pouch - is a perfect example.

Marie Antoinette is Lusasul's new design. Made in silver by artisans of Taxco, Mexico; this bangle reminds me of the elegant dresses of a lady.

As we countdown to 2011 ~ here's a look back at the top 100 fashionable posts at NotCouture!

Zeptonn's Wellies for Greenpeace are awesome!

Elegant stone cufflinks by Calle dei Dogi Venezia