Just when we were needing some jolt of energy today, we stumbled upon Ponystep's tribute to Calvin Klein's underwear revolution. Shot by Brett Lloyd and styled by Nicholas Formichetti, the pictorials for the homage are so sexy that they got our hearts racing faster than three cups of coffee. Don't believe us? Check them out ponystep.com.

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Marc Jacobs is in a West Village state of mind in New York as the label signs another lease on Bleecker Street. (WWD)

Paco Rabanne is plotting a fashion comeback that may come "the form of licenses." (WWD)  read more »

What’s Wrong With Vogue” is the title question of Cathy Horyn’s Sunday’s New York Times’ piece on Vogue Magazine and Anna Wintour. The rumors have been swirling for a few weeks now on the dethroning of AW and the crowning of Carine Roitfeld of French Vogue to replace her. It reached such a fever pitch that many were anticipating an announcement by year’s end stating just that. It seems that everyone was out to test AW’s nuclear constitution and declared open on her and the magazine.  read more »

2008 ended on a blistering note. As the year came to a close, pangs of uncertainty underscored every conversation. Retail was reeling from deep discounts (Saks, Bergdorf and everywhere else), runway shows were being shuttered (Vera Wang, Marc Bouwer), and companies began closing their doors (Tracey Ross, Kira Plastinina). There’s no denying that we’re living in an unprecedented period. The economy is not as flushed as it has been in recent times and the carefree living we’ve come to accept is no longer so carefree. But I must say among my network, the general forecast is optimistic.  read more »

Nomenus Quarterly is one of our favorite art / fashion magazines. We've profiled the high end rag before, and its new issue is out now featuring works by a diverse creative crew including fashion label Costello Tagliapietra, artist Elizabeth Peyton, and Vogue's Sally Singer. Check it out at nomenusquarterly.com.

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Despite the cutback of big name designers this upcoming New York fashion week, smaller labels such as Ohne Title and Cushnie et Ochs forge on. (Fashionista)

 This year Kira Plastinina was dubbed as a teenage fashion mogul, but now, her eponymous company has filed for bankruptcy (WSJ)  read more »

Andrea Lieberman, stylist to the stars, will launch a fashion line called A.L.C. (Fashionista)

The Lanvin and Acne collaboration is revealed. (Fashionista)

Jason Wu is expanding his empire to include a capsule collection and fur line. (Refinery 29)  read more »

Despite the economy, celebrity clothing lines "just keep on coming" such as Mischa Barton's headband range. (WWD)

According to Fashionista, Alexander Wang may do a makeup range with Shu Uemura. (Fashionista)  read more »

In an interesting article entitled "Local Color: Shopping at Hometown Designers," Wall Street Journal contributor Christie Binkley chronicles the rising trend of "shopping local" for designer fashion and accessories. The movement closely mirrors the organic/local food movement, which has taken the country by storm, by promoting the many benefits of supporting (and fueling) local businesses.  read more »

Next year will mark the 90th anniversary of famed fashion glossy French Vogue and the magazine is making sure to do all the necessary prep work to make 90 fabulous.  read more »