Filed Under: Once Upon a Time…

… And the rest is history. Chanel creative director, Karl Lagerfeld directed this darling black and white short about how the fashion empire started, with a seaside, hat stop in Deauville. Lagerfeld cast the face of the brand, Kiera Knightley as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel and his other muses, including Stella Tennant, Saskia De Brauw and Lindsey Wixon pop up in the supporting ensemble. The film give us a glimpse in Coco’s beginnings, a spectacular way to honor 100 years of Chanel.  

FILED UNDER: Bookmarc x Krink

We never thought markers could be very exciting, but this video for Marc Jacob’s Bookmarc’s collaboration with marker brand Krink has us daydreaming about our inner writer-slash-artist. The small collection consists of three unique writing utensils, from fine ballpoint to a squeezable paint pen available in a range of bold colors. If you’re interesting in these high quality quirky markers, you can buy online or at Bookmarc locations.

FILED UNDER: Face Scream Backpack

If you happen to have $957 to spend on an accessory (because we all do, right?), consider this lambskin backpack which has a unique, creepy-in-a-good-way touch, thanks to a screaming face molded into the leather. The item is handmade by Konstantin Kofta in Ukraine exclusively for ØDD New York. The collection includes a “no bottom” clutch, “squeezed” handbag, and a “spined” backpack.

FILED UNDER: Pork Pie Hats

Men’s fashion magazine Fantastic Man has picked this pork pie-style hat from Japanese brand Engineered Garments as an unexpected choice for men’s accessories this summer.

FILED UNDER: GlamDogs

Are dogs the new cats in the world wide web? Well maybe that’s a little extreme, but we’re definitely taking note of the increase in high-fashion pooches. 

Sources: Refinery29, Acne, DIS Magazine

Filed Under: Part 2

The suspense was almost too much, but Louis Vuitton released part 2 of their video series, The Art of Packing, just in time for summer. A year after the debut of part 1, we finally know how to elegantly place our jackets, skirts and scarves into our new Louis Vuitton Zephyr suitcase. Only thing missing… a vacation!

FILED UNDER: Uniqlo in Nature

Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has made a name for itself for simple, clean designs and affordable prices for staple clothing items. They’ve just recently released a capsule collection of cool men’s t-shirts in collaboration with National Geographic, who are celebrating their 125th birthday. From lions and elephants to science and culture, we’re thrilled to see some of the magazine’s iconic images on these tees. The shirts are on sale now.

FILED UNDER: Miu Miu Rasoir Shades

This season’s it shades are definitely Miu Miu’s acetate Rasoir Sunglasses, which remix the iconic cat-eye shape by cutting off the bottom of the frames.

FILED UNDER: Couture

SO obsessed with this couture spread from Vogue Paris May 2013, styled by Emmanuelle Alt and photographed by Inez and Vinoodh. Freja Beha Erichsen dons pieces from Gaultier Paris, Zuhair Murad Couture, Iris Van Herpen Couture, Valentino Haute Couture and more. Freja is most definitely back!

FILED UNDER: Wakami USA

We are always excited about discovering new brands that are socially conscious and give back. The latest trend among teens and adults are these fun handmade bracelets from Wakami that have been popping up everywhere from Kitson to Loehmann’s. Made by women in remote areas of Guatemala and using ancestral weaving techniques, the colorful fashion accessories label has partnered with Comunidades de la Tierra to create sustainable income-generating opportunities for people in isolated areas of Guatemala. An exclusive sale of Wakami’s products ends tomorrow on Hautelook.com.

FILED UNDER: Summer Style Inspiration

Loving the looks from the FOAM Magazine photo shoot by Eric Guillemain featuring Jessica Hart. What do you think about the decadent jewelry for summer? Love it or leave it? 

FILED UNDER: Ms. Frizzle the Style Icon

When we came across this slide show, we couldn’t believe that we never saw the connection. With big, bold and out-of-the-box prints everywhere this year, turns out Ms. Frizzle, teacher of millenial children book series and television show The Magic School Bus, was way ahead of her fashion times. She loved to rock collared (sometimes of the Peter Pan variety), long-sleeve printed dresses that coordinated with her lesson of the day—meaning frocks of bees, dinosaurs, and sea life! Age of Innocence, Sea Punk, and Tropical Cool trends all in one closet? A+.