CONFIRMED: Kate Spade New York Launching Lower-Priced Line, 'Saturday'

This summer, we brought you the news that Kate Spade New York was about to launch a new brand called Saturday—a line "more casual than anything [Kate Spade] has done before," according to then-secret sources. Well, today we can confirm that Kate Spade is, indeed, launching a new label called Saturday—and that it will hit stores this spring and, also, will be awesome.

According to a statement released by the company just after midnight this morning, the new lifestyle brand will include clothing—dresses, outerwear, denim, casual separates, knitwear, and swim—accessories including bags, jewelry, timepieces, shoes, and eyewear, as well as beauty products, home goods, and tableware. Prices will range from about $25 for home products to $30 for jewelry, $50 for watches, and an average MSRP of $90 for clothing items.

"Through ongoing research, we saw an opportunity in the market to engage a new customer base—one that aspires to be a part of the Kate Spade New York brand," said CEO Craig Leavitt. "Kate Spade Saturday is born from the core values of Kate Spade New York, but is realized in a new and exciting way for this younger customer."

Kate Spade Saturday will launch in Japan this February at saturday.jp and at a brick-and-mortar store in Tokyo. The brand will launch in the United States online at saturday.com in the spring. Look for a sneak peek at the products (before spring officially hits) on fab.com in 2013!

How excited are you to get your hands on lower-priced super-cute Kate Spade New York fun stuff! We are so excited! Tell us what you're most excited about in the comments, below. Is it the apparel or the shoes (the shoes!) or maybe even the handbags?

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Azealia Banks Is Boycotting Dolce & Gabbana's 'Corny, Racist' Spring Collection

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Dolce & Gabbana's spring 2013 collection was controversial the moment it hit the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week in September, thanks to the designers' repeated use of Blackamoor-inspired and imperialist imagery. While many D&G devotees are willing to overlook to the problematic racial implications of the collection, there's at least one celebrity who has taken a stand against cultural appropriation and exploitation: Up-and-coming rapper Azealia Banks.

For those not in the know, Banks, a Harlem native, is probably the best thing to happen to lady rap since Missy Elliott — and she's not afraid to say what she thinks. In a series of tweets on Sunday, Banks wrote: Definitely boycotting Dolce & Gabanna. Whoever designed that racist a** Dolce and Gabanna collection needs a swift kick in the mouth and a big d**k up the a**. I really hate when people do corny, racist things then try to justify it as "art." It's all just really unnecessary. the clothes in the collection were fine without all the "black mammie" imagery. Banks has become a fashion darling since the release of her mixtape Fantasea earlier this year. Her song "Bambi" soundtracked the Mugler show in Paris in January, and she also hit shows in Milan and London last month.

A few hours after she called out Dolce & Gabbana, she threw another Italian luxury label some Twitter love: "Purchased my first Gucci Item today. so weird, i have stuff from all the other houses but finally made a gucci purchase. the shoes r boss!"

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CAPSULE: Here's a Cute Video Full of Awesome Outfit Ideas!

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Every season Capsule—one of the biggest and coolest trade shows held in New York, Paris, Berlin, and Las Vegas—showcases a mix of collections from high-end contemporary brands and directional downtown-ish designers.

All sorts of edgy-meets-quirky looks and super-slick brands like YMC, Sperry, Chinti & Parker, and Mark McNairy were just featured at the women’s spring 2013 show—and we've got an exclusive sneak peek of some of their most stylish pieces!

If you're looking to spruce up your style with a little urban attitude this season, check out these five fun outfit ideas—straight from the Capsule trade show—that you can still wear this fall:

Pattern Play:

Spring or fall, a printed shirtdress is a fun, no-fuss way to showcase your personal style. We love this version for its simple-yet-statement-making pattern—plus a drawsting waist flatters every silhouette!

Quirk Alert:

Multi-colored hearts put a quirky spin on the classic polka-dot sweater. To toughen up cutesy pieces, just add leather for an instant a dose of downtown edge.

Take a Mint:

Mint can be extra-feminine or indie and urban, depending on how you style it. To lift the pretty pastel pieces from their sweet status, try complementing them with contemporary patterns in coordinating hues.

For more outfit inspiration, check out all the looks from Capsule's Spring/Summer 2013 designer video below:

 

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Look of the Day: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen attended the WSJ. Magazine's "Innovator of the Year" awards last night wearing a label close to their hearts—their very own, The Row.

As per usual, the twins were attached at the hip, looking enviably sleek. Ashley Olsen went for a long, loose-fitting, black V-neck dress from The Row's spring 2013 collection. Mary-Kate Olsen tried something a little bit more tailored, sporting the twins' spring 2013 navy blue suit. She couldn't escape her usual drapery, though, and wore a long matching scarf up front.

What do you think, did these girls knock it out of the park? Look at the rest of the pictures below, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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The 'House of Style' is Back!

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It's baaaaack! House of Style, the legendary supermodel-hosted fashion MTV talk show of the late-80s and early-90s—previously fronted by industry luminaries including Cindy Crawford, Shalom Harlow, and Amber Valetta—returned to the super-small screen this week with a debut episode hosted by models Joan Smalls and Karlie Kloss.

Even though I was to young to fully grasp the concept/definition of what style was when this show was originally HOT back in the day, but now that I know what I know, I'm Here For It!!

Check out the 9-minute premiere episode—which was shot at Paris Fashion Week—right here:

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Solange Covers ELLE South Africa!

WOW! Solange is WORKING!

Solange is becoming the mixed pattern queen, and taking her talents ALL over the globe! Making every trip count, while Solo was in South Africa shooting her latest visuals for "Losing You", she also shot her cover for ELLE Magazine South Africa!

For the shoot, Solange assisted stylist and fashion editor Asanda Sizani with picking out pieces by South African designers that most suited her style. They chose tons of mix and match patterns and the yellow cover was chosen in post production to fit her ‘sunny personality’. According to the feature writer, who interviewed Solo:

My interview with her was an incredible experience. We sat in her penthouse at 15 on Orange on the Thursday night and chatted while she had her nails done. It didn’t feel like a formal interview at all, and we chatted our way through the points I wanted to cover. The sense I got throughout the interview was that she is a real person; a young mom who is doing what she loves.

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Toya Wright in BCBGMAXAZRIA + Our Red Carpet Interview!

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Thursday night reality star and boutique owner Toya Wright co-hosted Kontrol Magazine’s 3rd Annual Masquerade Charity Fashion Show with social media personality Tami Reed. During the show she debuted her own highly anticipated fashion line label Adori. Guests included celebrity hair stylist Derek J., fashion designer Reco Chapple, LaTavia Roberson (original member of Destiny’s child), the group Blaque, and more.

For the affair Toya paired BCBGMAXAZRIA’s $468 [modified] Runway Luca Dress with Christian Louboutin Lady Daf Pumps. The bold red frock features a round neckline with cut-out keyhole detail to the bust, sheer panels at the skirt and back, and side slits. Toya’s hair is by Mahogany Morgan and face is beat by Jennifer Ferriola.

See My INTERVIEW With Toya Here:



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Solange Attends The Premiere Of ‘Everything Or Nothing’ In Nicholas Kirkwood

Fresh off of a trip to Milan’s Fashion Week and releasing a brand new video for ‘Losing You‘, Solange Knowles hit up the premiere of ‘Everything Or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007′ yesterday evening in New York City. The fashionable Knowles sister walked the red carpet in a pink blazer and shorts combination, paired with Nicholas Kirkwood printed slingbacks and a Charlotte Olympia Union Jack clutch.

Cute, right?

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Shoe of the Week - "Mirror" by Gianvito Rossi

Black, brown, and beige are great for daytime, but if you're looking for one stunning nighttime shoe that'll go with everything this fall, consider these mirrored metallic Gianvito Rossi gold pumps ($563 at Luisa Via Roma). After all, gold is the new neutral—right?

The 110 mm tall pointed-toe pump features a low-cut rise—for just a peek of toe cleavage—and a mirror-finish calfskin outer and inner. Wear with head-to-toe black, all your gold jewelry, or even a bold colorblock.

If you love the gold pump look, but want to see other options, check out these option for under $50. 

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Dwyane Wade is Launching His Own Performance Sportswear and Footwear Brand, 'WADE'

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Is this goodbye Nike? Basketball superstar Dwyane Wade has inked a deal with Li-Ning, one of China's top sportswear production companies, to launch his own performance clothing and footwear brand, WADE. As part of the deal, Wade will wear two pairs of Li-Ning sneakers at two pre-season Miami Heat exhibition games being played this week in China against the Los Angeles Clippers. 

WADE will debut apparel and shoes at retail stores in China this year and throughout the United States in 2013.

"I first visited China in 2008, when I competed in the Beijing Olympics, and was deeply moved by the country's genuine passion for basketball," Wade said in a statement. "I have been blessed with an opportunity to make an impact on the game in the United States, and I look forward to now being active with the sport on a more global level." 

What do you think about Dwyane Wade launching his own brand and saying bye-bye to Nike? Tell us in in the comments section, below.

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Kontrol Magazine's "Masquerade Ball" Fashion Show!

Last Thursday night (I know I'm late with this post), I was able to work the red carpet for Kontrol Magazine's "Masquerade Ball" Fashion Show & Charity Event!

Thursday night reality star and boutique owner Toya Wright co-hosted Kontrol Magazine’s 3rd Annual Masquerade Charity Fashion Show with social media personality Tami Reed. During the show she debuted her own highly anticipated fashion line label Adori. Guests included celebrity hair stylist Derek J., fashion designer Reco Chapple, LaTavia Roberson (original member of Destiny’s child), the group Blaque, and more.

I was able to catch of with a few of the celebs on the Red Carpet!! Check out their interviews!!

Photos By: "Photos By Tawanna" - PhotosByTawanna@gmail.com
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Toya Wright - (BET's "Tiny & Toya" - "Toya: A Family Affair")


Jacob Latimore - (R&B Singer)


LaTavia Roberson - (formerly of Destiny's Child)


Tammie Reed - (of "Talking With Tami")


Reco Chapple - (Celebrity Designer & BRAVO TV's "The Fashion Show")


Brandi D. - (from Blaque)


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