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Shoes

See All the Shoes From Kenzo's Fourth Shoe Collaboration With Vans

Kenzo's Humberto Leon and Carol Lim just presented their Fall 2013 collection in Paris, and now they've got another reason to celebrate: the fourth edition of their collaboration with Vans.

Kenzo's Humberto Leon and Carol Lim just presented their Fall 2013 collection in Paris, and now they've got another reason to celebrate: the fourth edition of their collaboration with Vans.

The new collection of shoes features three lace-ups and three slip-ons, all covered with multicolored prints inspired by the spots of the clouded leopard, which the design duo used in their Spring 2013 collection for Kenzo. Prices for this collaboration aren't known yet, but all of the shoes in the two brands' last partnership retailed for $125.

Whatever the cost, the new shoes will be in Kenzo stores and at retailers like Opening Ceremony, Collette, Lane Crawford, and IT Hong Kong come April 1. Get a look at the all the shoes here in the gallery.

Photo courtesy of Vans

Makeup

Ooh La La: Alber Elbaz's First Cosmetics Collection Is on the Way

For his very first foray into makeup, Alber Elbaz has teamed up with Lancome to produce a line of cosmetics that will debut globally on June 15.



For his very first foray into makeup, Alber Elbaz has teamed up with Lancome to produce a line of cosmetics that will debut globally on June 15.

"Alber Elbaz is, without a doubt, one of the world's most influential fashion designers," said Lancome International president Youcef Nabi. "His sense of luxury, his vision of femininity and that hint of audacity resonate perfectly with the new values of the Maison Lancome."

Lancome announced the collection on Monday by posting a teaser video created by Elbaz and Pascal Dangin of Box Studios to its YouTube page. In it, illustrated women sitting in the front row of what appears to be a fashion show are seen greeting each other, sending text messages, and cheering in delight for an unseen something coming down the runway. But what will the collaboration look like? That might not be known until the next video.

Mac

All Eyes on Carine Roitfeld's Collaboration With MAC (Update)

MAC has finally released images of the products included in its highly anticipated collaboration with Carine Roitfeld.
Carine Roitfeld MAC Collaboration

MAC has finally released images of the products included in its highly anticipated collaboration with Carine Roitfeld.

Roitfeld's beauty signature is a dramatic, smoky eye, and the MAC collection mirrors that look with dark eye shadow, bold brow colors, and nude lipstick. The editor didn't just decide on the color palette — she advised MAC on everything from the package design — which includes the same handwritten initials that appear on her new magazine CR Fashion Book — to product names.

Roitfeld also stars in the collection's ad campaign, shot by Mario Sorrenti. A look at the collection here in the gallery.

Editor's Pick

Louis Vuitton's Collab With Yayoi Kusama Hits Tuesday

Marc Jacobs will continue his series of artist collaborations by working with Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for her whimsical dot motif.
Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Collaboration Pictures

Marc Jacobs will continue his series of artist collaborations by working with Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for her whimsical dot motif.

On Tuesday, two days before a retrospective of Kusama's work opens at the Whitney Museum in New York, Louis Vuitton will deliver a collection informed by her signature decoration to its stores in the United States. It will be in stores around the world on July 19. Kusama's signature dots will appear on everything from trench coats to pajamas and jewelry. Another assortment of products, combining Vuitton's monogram leather goods and Kusama's "nerves" design, will arrive in October.

Jacobs met Kusama in Tokyo in 2006. Their relationship led to Louis Vuitton providing financial backing for a retrospective of her work at London's Tate Modern museum earlier this year. Jacobs called the collaboration an extension of that support.

"Her energy is just endless," Jacobs said. "For many people who don't look at art or go to galleries, or maybe they're not aware of Kusama's work, there will be a new venue, a new place to see this work and to come to appreciate it through the eyes of Louis Vuitton."

The last time Jacobs worked with an artist for Louis Vuitton was his collaboration with Takashi Murakami in 2003. He also worked with Stephen Sprouse in 2001.

Kusama's influence can already be seen in Jacobs's work — his newest fragrance, after all, is called Dot. Take a look at his collaboration with Kusama — and Kusama's own work — here in the gallery.

Makeup

Exclusive! Apple and MAC Team Up For MAC² Makeup

Girl geeks will soon be a-twitter about the news that cosmetics giant MAC is releasing a limited-edition makeup collaboration with Apple.

Girl geeks will soon be a-twitter about the news that cosmetics giant MAC is releasing a limited-edition makeup collaboration with Apple. In news revealed exclusively to BellaSugar, the collection of lipsticks and eye shadows — MAC², get it? — coincides with the 10th anniversary of Mac OS X and the iPod, and is launching today, on the 35th anniversary of Apple's founding.

"Like Apple, MAC likes to think different," said MAC public relations associate Donna Scherzo. "Their commitment to innovation and design pairs perfectly with MAC's tradition of pushing boundaries." Scherzo spoke at a top-secret launch event in Cupertino, which brought beauty experts and engineers together. Makeup artists offered guidance on creating three different looks, while engineers provided lessons on Objective C programming basics.

Full collection photos and more info this way.

Gap

Pierre Hardy For Gap Spring Collection Available Next Week

Gap's spring collaboration with Pierre Hardy is a welcome diversion from our unproductive obsession with the retailer's fall collection of lace-up boots (not in stores until August).

Gap's spring collaboration with Pierre Hardy is a welcome diversion from our unproductive obsession with the retailer's fall collection of lace-up boots (not in stores until August). Until then, this lineup will definitely do. Featuring go-with-everything denim and nude wedges ($110) and a flat espadrille that will only set you back $65, all four styles will be available online and in Gap stores next Monday, May 10.

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney to Collaborate with Morrissey on Vegan Footwear Collection

Following news of designing a clothing line with Leona Lewis, Stella McCartney told reporters at her Mayfair store illumination party last week she is currently working on a collection of leather-free footwear with former Smiths frontman Morrissey.

Following news of designing a clothing line with Leona Lewis, Stella McCartney told reporters at her Mayfair store illumination party last week she is currently working on a collection of leather-free footwear with former Smiths frontman Morrissey.

‘We are still in the early stages, but the shoes could be launched next year," said McCartney.

Handbags

Collab Mad: Joy Gryson Handbags For Target

In April of this year, Target will be releasing a line of faux-leather handbags designed by Joy Gryson.


In April of this year, Target will be releasing a line of faux-leather handbags designed by Joy Gryson. Gryson, who has designed for Coach and Marc Jacobs, had enough it-bag experience to catapult her own line, Gryson, into mass popularity. And everyone knows, once you become an 'it' designer, Target will come knocking on your door. The Gryson line for Target introduces the Bottega Veneta-like woven leather that Gryson uses in her own collections, in a sophisticated palate of hunter green, black, slate blue, and white.


Photo from Gryson Fall 07/08, a likely resemblance to those appearing in the Target collection (tempting, isn't it?).





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Music

Kanye West and Chris Martin Collaboration Coming Soon

I was excited after merely hearing rumors about a Kanye West and Chris Martin collaboration, so now that the news has been confirmed, I have very high hopes for this interesting (and handsome) partnership.

I was excited after merely hearing rumors about a Kanye West and Chris Martin collaboration, so now that the news has been confirmed, I have very high hopes for this interesting (and handsome) partnership. According to NME, West and Coldplay's Martin are teaming up on a track called "Graduation," which will appear on West's third album, due out in September.

Also called Graduation, the new album is West's first since 2005's groundbreaking Late Registration. Martin already honed his hip-hop chops on "Beach Chair," a track off Jay-Z's Kingdom Come, and Kanye, of course, is no stranger to collaborations, remixes, and other musical dabbling. Let's just hope his song with Martin is better than his somewhat unnecessary remix of T-Pain's "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" — though I think it's hilarious that he references "Run's House." To hear Kanye's latest remix, read more