TWISTED KNICKERS

The boys at Chelsea FC will be clad in Dolce and Gabbana for the next three years. Not too shabby. The designers were hired to create custom three piece suits and a special range of pieces for the team’s various events. They’re also redesigning Chelsea’s director’s lounge and the club’s main reception area. This is going to be GOOD.

The Italian designers have signed the three year deal with the club, meaning players such as John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole will be dressed in exclusive suits created by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

The blue suits are teamed with dark blue shirts, and a matching tie, while casual clothes including blue denim jeans have also been gifted (all colors representing the historic team colors). The boys will also receive a D&G carry-on travel bag to tote around all the goods they just scored.

In addition to the players receiving suits, managers, coaches and other male staff at the club will also get formal outfits while women will receive a pair of black high heels and a matching-coloured trench coat.

Player Daniel Sturridge said: “Dolce & Gabbana are top class designers, everybody knows them world-wide and it’s beneficial for the club that we have a brand on the same level as we are.”

The Pretty Green Carnaby Street temporary store will be opening tomorrow on Friday 30th July. Liam Gallagher’s line, Pretty Green, has continued to impress the London locals over the course of its last three collections. The gist of the line? A combination of high production values and classic looks spun with street-style acumen.

We like the option on the website for the US market, including free shipping. Know that a line referencing high production values will show in full force when you click your shopping cart button. At $70 for a tee and $900 for a blazer I may be so bold to ask that Liam deliver it and sing a tune at my door.
The jackets ($175) and hats ($30) reflect great style and may be a bit more accessible to a wider market.

Our favorite piece is the Khaki Parka #1 (Cotton; $490).

Brand: Ann Taylor Loft
Product: Essential Tank

Ann Taylor Loft is my go-to place for classic, essential pieces. The clothes there may not be cutting edge or terribly original, but they ARE of good quality and very reasonably priced. Besides, sometimes you want a basic, button-down, white shirt the way sometimes only a dish of plain old vanilla ice
cream will do.

Recently I picked up a few of their skinny strapped essential tanks, and I’ve been living in them all summer. Made of super-soft cotton, the tanks fit beautifully and wash very well. They look great worn alone or layered. Best of all, they are only ten dollars each. Visit the website and feast your eyes on the wide range of neutral and vibrant hues. Oh, and get this: FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING (for a limited time only).

Cut Costs Cuties!
Gemma

7/27–7/29 Diesel Warehouse Sale
Over 10,000 pieces of discounted men’s and women’s apparel.
Place & Time: 220 W 19th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl.; T–Th (10–6).

7/27–7/30 Bing Bang
Jewelry is 35 to 75 percent off at the Bing Bang sample sale. The Vivienne choker is $99 (originally $355), the Fleurette stud earrings are $65 (originally $150), and the Egg bangles are $20 to $75 (originally $45 to $75). Place & Time: 153 Lafayette St., nr. Grand St.; T–F (noon–7).

Through 7/31 Daryl K
Shirts, dresses, shorts, skirts, and more are up to 40 percent off at Daryl K.
Place & Time: 21 Bond St., nr. Bowery (212-529-8790); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

Through 7/31 Opening Ceremony
Clothing, shoes, and accessories from Alexander Wang, Patrik Ervell, Chloë Sevigny, and more are up to 70 percent off at Opening Ceremony.
Place & Time: 35 Howard St., nr. Crosby St. (212-219-2688); M–S (11–8), Su (noon–7).

Through 7/31 Agent Provocateur
Select lingerie is up to 50 percent off at the Agent Provocateur summer sale.
Place & Time: 133 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-965-0229); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

Through 7/31 Lulu Guinness
The spring 2010 and past-season handbag collections are 30 percent off at Lulu Guinness.
Place & Time: 394 Bleecker St., nr. 11th St. (212-367-2120); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

Through 8/1 Aloha Rag
Merchandise from Thakoon, Martin Margiela, and Alexander Wang is up to 80 percent off at Aloha Rag’s summer sale.
Place & Time: 505 Greenwich St., nr. Spring St. (212-925-0882); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

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Please hold onto your lovely hats while we step out for a bit of a hiatus.
We’re collecting our thoughts in Cairo, with a few stops along the way, and will be back in full form in no time. Twelve days to be exact.

We’ll miss you!
XO