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Fred Perry's Huge Collab, Matthew Williamson's New Knits, and Alexander Wang's JT Mention

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.


All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Matthew Williamson has teamed with heritage brand Ballantyne on a knitwear capsule for both men and women. [Vogue UK]
  • Angela Missoni left her label's Fall 2013 men's show early to avoid the barrage of reporters waiting to ask about her brother's disappearance. [On the Runway]
  • Fred Perry is celebrating its 60th anniversary by inviting 60 personalities — from designers like Raf Simons to publications like i-D Magazine — to create unique takes on Perry's iconic polo shirt. [Style.com]
  • Even from an early age, Wren's Melissa Coker found inspiration in '60s style. [Fashionista]
  • Speaking of retro fashion, Cameron Silver of Decades believes that buying vintage hones a collector's eye: "I love the idea that someone might be wearing something that is sixty years old and still look totally current," he said. "True vintage fans generally understand this and even learn to buy modern clothing much more intelligently." [AnotherMag]
  • Swatch has acquired Harry Winston for $750 million. [WWD]
  • Net-a-Porter's sales have risen 55 percent since last year. [Telegraph]
  • Alexander Wang is mentioned in Justin Timberlake's new single, "Suit & Tie." [YouTube]

Celebrity Style

See How Celebrities Work Espadrilles Into Their Wardrobes

As the weather heats up, celebs embrace sunny staples including flirty skirts, cutoff shorts, and resort-like espadrilles.

As the weather heats up, celebs embrace sunny staples including flirty skirts, cutoff shorts, and resort-like espadrilles. Busy Philipps styled her two-tone Lanvin espadrilles with a bold tropical dress in Beverly Hills, Alexa Chung wore her classic espadrilles with a not-so-classic denim overall dress, and Krysten Ritter chose a pair by Aldo to complement her floral Dolce & Gabbana dress in Las Vegas. Espadrilles work well with everything from dresses and skirts to jeans and shorts, so see which other trendsetters have been rocking the Summer trend, then shop a few pairs for yourself.

Celebrity Style

We're Crushing on Keira Knightley's Florals (and Her Guy's Fourth of July Spirit)

As evidenced by Keira Knightley, your sundress will look even more seasonal if your man slips into a patriotic palette à la Keira's fiancé for the Fourth of July.

As evidenced by Keira Knightley, your sundress will look even more seasonal if your man slips into a patriotic palette à la Keira's fiancé for the Fourth of July. Still, in the absence of a street-styled male companion, Keira's floral-print Wren dress would look just as sweet for the upcoming holiday. Keira donned a full-proof Summer style formula with just four easy pieces — a standout little dress, sweet sandals, a crossbody bag, and a pair of cool cat-eye shades. The results? A look that's as effortless as it is pretty — slip into the same breezy dress and accessories with our picks below.

Shopping

Shop It Now: Wren x Clare Vivier

Two of Los Angeles's favorite style mavens — Melissa Coker of Wren and Clare Vivier — have teamed up to create the perfect Summer-ready tote, now available online.
Clare Vivier For Wren Spring 2012

Two of Los Angeles's favorite style mavens — Melissa Coker of Wren and Clare Vivier — have teamed up to create the perfect Summer-ready tote, now available online. Priced at $350, the fully reversible shopper flaunts the best of both brands' worlds: one side comes in supple, vegetable-tanned leather (à la Vivier's signature clutches and bags), while the other features the cool celestial print showcased in Wren's Spring 2012 collection. In two rich leather hues — cognac and emerald — it's just the thing to capture a little breezy West Coast charm.

Click through to see — and shop — pics from the limited edition collaboration now, as modeled by actress Allison Miller and photographed by Closet Visit's Jeana Sohn.

Wren

Watch Tavi Gevinson Sing and Play Guitar in Wren's Fall 2012 Film

>> In Wren's dreamy Fall 2012 film — directed by Sarah Sophie Flicker and styled by Lulu Editor in Chief Leith Clark — Tavi Gevinson performs a haunting rendition of Dory Previn's Beware of Young Girls.



>> In Wren's dreamy Fall 2012 film — directed by Sarah Sophie Flicker and styled by Lulu Editor in Chief Leith Clark — Tavi Gevinson performs a haunting rendition of Dory Previn's Beware of Young Girls. "We went into the project with this new wave sixties vibe, and since Tavi has been going that way naturally with her own style, she immediately came to mind," Wren's designer, Melissa Coker, explained of the film's retro look and feel. Watch Tavi play guitar, sing, and wander forlornly through the woods — all while wearing Wren's charming Fall 2012 collection (which includes a collab with moccasin-maker Minnetonka) — right here.


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Wren Summer 2012 Lookbook

>> Get warmed up for the new season with Wren's just-released Summer 2012 lookbook.
Wren Summer 2012 Lookbook

>> Get warmed up for the new season with Wren's just-released Summer 2012 lookbook. Styled by Giorgia Tramontano and photographed by Closet Visit's Jeana Sohn, the collection is brimming with exactly the sort of chic and breezy separates one would expect from the California-based line: dip-dyed eyelet frocks, paper-bag-waist skirts, sequined box jackets, and punch-hued shorts. The collection doesn't hit stores and wren.com until May, but you can peek the whole assortment — modeled by Ingrid Sophie Schram — right here, in the slideshow.

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Wadrobe Your Winter With Wren and PopSugar Shop

Let us introduce our latest obsession, Wren.

Let us introduce our latest obsession, Wren. Named after Jenny Wren, a dressmaking character in Charles Dickens's classic Our Mutual Friend, Wren is the brainchild of designer and founder Melissa Coker. With years spent making her way up the ranks of the fashion industry at design houses like Helmut Lang and magazines like Vogue and W, Melissa brings the perfect pedigree of experience into every piece she creates. This is exemplified with her gorgeous Fall 2011 collection, which is filled to the brim with exuberant prints, bold colors, and stunning silhouettes. We're certainly fans, but don't take our word for it. Just ask Reese Witherspoon who oft favors Wren's drool-worthy skirts, or Alexa Chung who loves the leopard-print coat. Celebrity fans aside, there really is a lot to covet. We're eyeing this cool contrast cardigan. How about you?

Visit PopSugar Shop to buy now.

Celebrity Style

Reese Witherspoon's Go-To: Wren Skirts

There's more than one common denominator among Reese Witherspoon's casual cute looks.

There's more than one common denominator among Reese Witherspoon's casual cute looks. Aside from the peep-toes, wedges, and knits, Wren skirts are also a constant for the sweetly styled actress. She's been spotted out and about in LA giving the brand's flouncy skirts a summery spin. At the start of the Summer, she channeled on-point seasonal style in a sunny yellow version and gray tank, then opted for a polished on-the-go vibe in a neutral-hued Wren mini. Her latest plays perfectly to high Summer with espadrilles, a beaded necklace, and a light, stripey Wren skirt to tie it all together. What we've long-loved about Reese's signature style is its casual, and still pulled-together vibe. The key is outfit versatility, and Reese's Wren minis are perfect for changing up a look by adding a cardigan, tee, or tank, and simply changing up her footwear. Want to get your own? We're loving Wren's tie-dye version ($149, originally $249), to wear now and into early Fall.

Photo Courtesy of Wren

Celebrity

These Nautical-Chic Striped Dresses Make Us Want to Set Sail

Just when we thought we couldn't get enough of the striped-tee trend, three stylish celebs showed their stripes in nautical-inspired dresses.

Just when we thought we couldn't get enough of the striped-tee trend, three stylish celebs showed their stripes in nautical-inspired dresses. Alexa Chung styled hers with black tights and a chic trench during London Fashion Week, Sarah Paulson donned a thicker, slouchier stripe at last month's Independent Spirit Awards, and newly coiffed Brooklyn Decker paired her fitted French Connection frock ($84) with ballet flats and a black tote. Each lady puts her own spin on the piece and proves that an LSD — little striped dress — can make for a simple, flattering, and totally classic look. Check out the pieces below — and get shopping!

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Emmy Rossum

My girl crush on Emmy Rossum was just cemented by this glamorous ballerina ensemb she wore last night at the American Museum of Natural History's 2010 Museum Dance.

My girl crush on Emmy Rossum was just cemented by this glamorous ballerina ensemb she wore last night at the American Museum of Natural History's 2010 Museum Dance. Though her sexy black sparkle top and white skirt are actually a Luca Luca dress, this look can be easily achieved with a frothy white tiered skirt and sexy black tank. Black satin peep-toes, a fun black satin clutch, and killer Stephen Russell layered necklaces complete the perfection.