Spring 2013

If his front-row presence at the Fall 2013 shows in Paris wasn't indication enough, it's getting clearer that the industry loves Frank Ocean. Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg verified that affection by casting Ocean in the brand's Spring 2013 Polaroid campaign.

Ocean posed for the images in looks from the brand's Spring 2013 collection at the Los Angeles Times building earlier this month. Four of Sternberg's shots were released Wednesday, but the brand plans to unveil a total of 23 images on its Instagram and Tumblr accounts in the coming days.

The singer joins a roster of stars including Michelle Williams, Amy Adams, Jason Schwartzman, and Andrew Garfield, among others, who have posed for the campaign in the past. A look at the first batch here in the gallery.

Photos courtesy of Band of Outsiders.

Along with the retailer's Coachella-ready Divided wares, H&M is launching The New Icons, a collection inspired by its campaign models, Joan Smalls, Liu Wen, Lindsey Wixson, and Daphne Groeneveld. And, as you may have guessed by the source of inspiration, the clothes prove just as cool as the ladies wearing them. With a rocker edge that reminds us of Givenchy-meets-Joan-Jett appeal, and a romantic Americana slant that's more Ralph Lauren in the '90s, the latest batch of H&M clothes offers up an easy "road map" for emulating a similar brand of cool-girl styling. We're particularly drawn to the silver-embellished black vest, cream-colored ruffle lace miniskirt, and the drawstring bucket bag both Smalls and Wixson show off in the campaign. Here's your first look at The New Icons collection — available in stores in early April — right this way.

William Wegman, the photographer best known for his surreal images of Weimaraners, has partnered with Acne for a seven-photo "portfolio" starring the elegant pooches. Modeling shoes, hats, and printed suits from the Spring 2013 and Resort 2013 collections, the dogs pose on pedestals and white boxes, their expressionless faces leaving plenty of room for interpretation by the viewer. "I'm a big fan of William Wegman's work, its beauty, witty humor, and intelligence, but also what it says about identity and culture," Acne creative director Jonny Johansson explains of the collaboration. "I always thought it would be interesting to work on a project together. The outcome is beyond all expectation."

Source: Courtesy of Acne.

Alice Dellal reprises her role as the face of Chanel's Boy Bag with a brand-new campaign for Spring 2013. Posing with a white horse and a hot horse handler (model Jake White), Dellal plays the part of modern equestrienne perfectly, her trademark shaved hair and punk-rock vibe contrasting with her preppy cardigan-and-tie-blouse ensemble nicely. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld at La Ferme de la Chapelle in Fontaine-Chaalis, the images also call to mind the famous photos of Coco Chanel riding horses with Boy Capel. All the campaign images — plus a look at all the newest Boy Bags — here.

Hudson Jeans' Spring 2013 lookbook is out, and it's chock-full of inspiring Spring denim styling tips. The coolest part? You can snag your favorite pairs right on the spot. Inside, you'll find a variety of eye-catching pieces with black and white stripes (a huge Spring trend), florals, zebra print, ripped finishes, and studded embellishments. So if you're in the market for new jeans, you definitely don't want to miss this.

Starting today, Joe Fresh clothing is available in JCPenney stores around the country — and on jcp.com — making the affordable Canadian retailer's wares that much easier to access. Prior to this two-part launch, Joe Fresh was only shoppable in the New York and New Jersey areas, but with the start of this partnership, it's slated to be sold in up to 683 JCPenney locations nationwide. The contemporary, on-point pieces range from $4 to $249, and from the look of this Spring '13 lineup, there's something for the preppier girl, the breezy dress-wearing style-setter, and the more polished 9-to-5 sophisticate. Click on for our favorites, and then shop the collection straight from the source.

Among the myriad reasons we're crushing on new kids' line Indikidual: most pieces are truly unisex, they're beyond stylish, and the pieces are so soft and comfy that your kids will love them as much as you do! Made for kids 3 months to 7 years old, the English-Swedish brand just released its second collection, full of bright, whimsical graphics printed on organic cotton. Each piece is designed to be mixed, matched, and layered, encouraging your kids' sense of creativity and style, and each is nicknamed after inspirational "indikiduals." While the brand isn't based in the US, it ships worldwide for just $9, so you have no excuse not to encourage your little one's "indikiduality" this Spring! Keep clicking to check out our favorite pieces.

Source: Indikidual

Now that the Fall 2013 shows have wrapped, we can finally turn our attention to more pressing matters: what to wear this Spring. Lanvin's latest batch of accessories, which have just arrived at the brand's stores and at the flagship online, may be just the thing.

Made up of tough-chic jewels, bags, and shoes (the same ones that accented the house's strong-shouldered runway collection last October), these are pieces that certainly showcase Alber Elbaz's "clever game between classicism and modernity" — but they won't go unnoticed either. The new Platform Pump, for example, features a sky-high heel, pointed toe, and comes in green, black, and iridescent python, while the Partition shoulder bag features a serpent chain strap, stone, metal, or wood hardware, decorative screws, and calfskin textures like croc or brushed metallics. The new Oracle jewels are also major statement-makers; in the form of geometric cuffs and brass breastplates that shine like mirrors, they're especially head-turning.