I know.. I'm obsessed with pleats. This knife pleated dress by Stella McCartney just does it for me... though I'm not sure how i feel about how the dress looks totally different from the back.

Cool pleating on this Proenza Schouler top

The coolest and most luxurious suitcase around...and it's been that way for more than 100 years! Globe-Trotter is a must!

hello, dream bag. love the graphic '70s hexagon in the goes-with-anything palette... plus it's big enough for an everyday bag. yes, please! by Hayden Harnett

Toy Me has some new pieces ~ like a macho arm, robotino, and some glasses to hang your glasses from!

Bespoke Hermes bags ~ with the right amount of $$$ you too can have your own custom bag. This is the Cameron ~ mens tote/messenger bag

Freddy & Ma black leather bowler bag on sale!

On silly gifts to get your men-to-be used to grooming rituals, this Shaving In The Tub set is pretty funny

Bittersweets has managed to one up her incredible vampire bands.... by adding a diamond to their bite. Introducing the Vampress.

Missoni lattice belt - it looks like quite the sculptured torture device of a cage - yet strangely drawn to it

An amazing slouchy hobo by MIke & Chris is at the top of my Christmas list this year!

Mint Jodi Arnold // Strapless Pouf Dress

Crazy Fern Spur boot by Georgina Goodman. That heel is pretty nuts!

Beautiful limited edition pieces from West Coast designer, Seed Clothing!

velvet tank dress that's Grecian without being antiquated. so cute! by Myth & Ritual

The new Diesel online store has just opened, with the biggest single range of products including many fashion show items.

Brooks Salzwedel (a notcot fav for his layered resin belts and artwork) has launched Shane, jewelry that has the tiniest resin masterpieces hidden in woody metal pieces... Click to see inside that log.

Lovely almost melancholy Tapas dress by Twinkle by Wenlan

Unique but easily wearable Girl Crush coat by Twinkle by Wenlan.

Cute "Alabama" flats by Chloe (Looks like they just added a strap & buckle to the style previously seen as post #789)

G-Star always has great utilitarian, urban-minded looks. G-Star black jacket, $198 @ S|Sense.

I'm all about the elbow-length glove, and this pair by Sonia Rykiel is really fun. $105 @ Otte.

Erin Fetherston is known for her fantastic coats and this one is no exception. We feel like we’re floating through the cosmos with the abstract heart pattern in this ethereal coat.

Cool bag from the C'N'C Costume National SS08 collection

Tannis Hegan Bags available at mooncruise* gallery. Simple and Stylish!

Apolis Activism is quickly becoming one of my favorite menswear labels, and they definitely take the prize for favorite trio of fair-trade loving brothers. Cashmere crewneck sweater, $264.

North Face's new 845 Collection is where "Artistic design meets extraordinary performance." And these sleek silhouettes for men and women can actually withstand all kinds of insane unexpected weather.

Zoe Lee's Mena Boots are killer in person and are definitely worth checking out online or in the Te Casan store on West Broadway...Limited edition!!

Super excited to learn about the launch of Neil Barrett's much anticipated secondary line Black Barrett. Available only in Japan, for now.

According to the folks at Oak, this men's boot by ymc is "a slim belted ankle boot for the dandy punk in everyone."

Very cool tie neck dress by United Bamboo. "drop waist is gussied up with a structural manipulation of pleating and tucking while the skirt flares out from the release of this treatment."

A streamlined mac trench for the guys by Oliver Spencer

Very ladylike coat by Mayle (on sale!) Looks great with the collar up

Wow. How's this for a pop of color in fall/winter? I like the simple but bold print on this Marc by Marc Jacobs Night Blossom silk twill dress. (I'm noticing a lot of MbyMJ's apparel is looking more sophisticated right now but not "old")

I still continue to be surprised at Frye's non-cowboy-ish offerings, like this Clementine skimmer. These look a lot like a pair of Calvin Kleins I own (which are getting beat up.. these could replace them?)

Love how the sequins on this dress by Yaya Aflalo don't appear to be super shiny, and give it just kind of a sheen like leather. The racerback also gives it a nice twist

I think I'm just really drawn to asymmetry... Chunky Fisherman's cardigan by Les Prairies Des Paris. Looks so comfy yet not sloppy

3.1 Phillip Lim also makes an Inspector Coat for women! (The men's version was seen as post #1162) Neat zipper details

Givenchy // Metallic leather ankle-strap sandal.

Fascinating what your lipstick can say about you ~ Stacy Greene does an photo exhibition on just this subject.

Who knew that Chloe made baby clothes? And cute ones at that.

Women’s shoes made from recycled skateboard decks! via Kris Lovett from over at notcot.org

Cool high collar cropped jacket by Cassette

Wow. Even Phillip Lim has started a kids line...