New Site

As a loyal and dedicated reader of this blog, you probably remember that we went to New York this past February for a conference and to sneak around Lincoln Center during Fashion Week.  Our trip gave us a lot of time to discuss Les Deux, and we ended up agreeing upon changing the site's name to Galactic Noise.

So why the change?

Well, to begin with, we have to admit that Les Deux isn't all that creative of a name.  At the blog's inception, the moniker was quickly chosen simply as a reflection of the fact that there were two writers (also, Katie is basically fluent in French, but that's a different point).  Also, if you do a quick Google search for "les deux" about 175,000 results show up for various cafes, nightclubs, real estate businesses, etc., etc.  The name is also associated with some other fashion endeavors as well as blogs, and while none of them have a huge amount of notoriety, we have to admit that others may have had the name first.

And, why Galactic Noise?

After racking our brains for weeks trying to come up with a unique and fitting title with every possible combination of words, fashionable and otherwise (Think grunge, bohemian, sequins, and southern fit together?  Yeah not so much...), we decided to think outside of the fashion box.  It was then that we came up with the new name, and hang in there with me, because there is a valid connection.  As we understand it, galactic noise is something that comes from outer space, but we can still hear it here on Earth.  And in a way, that is what we are.  We're very far from the fashion capitals of the world, but we still have opinions on the industry, and we are making them heard.  You may argue that a Google search on "galactic noise" yields about twenty times as many results as the aforementioned one for "les deux," but these are all science-y, and as far as we are aware, there are no blogs with the title of "Galactic Noise."  So it's ours now.

Will the only change be the name?

For now, yes.  While we're constantly making efforts to improve our site's layout and cohesiveness, to be perfectly honest, we've got busy lives outside of blogging.  We have classes to attend, crappy jobs to be present at, and parties to go to, people.  So for the moment, don't worry, because there likely won't be anymore changes.

Getting to the point...

The site formally known as Les Deux at http://lesdeuxxx.blogspot.com is henceforth Galactic Noise located at http://galacticnoise.blogspot.com.  If you like Les Deux, we encourage you to come to our new site and follow us on Bloglovin' or Google Friend Connect, and if you really like us, tell your friends!

First Look at Bhldn

Here they are: the much anticipated pieces from Urban Outfitter's newest venture, bridal line Bhldn.  The dresses will range from $1000 to $4000, which seems a little steep for contemporary bridalwear, especially considering the fact that Vera Wang's gorgeous collection for David's Bridal is priced $1400 and under.  At any rate, the dresses are really pretty in their own quirky, Antho/Urban sort of way.  Bhldn's e-commerce site will launch on Valentine's Day, and the company plans to open two to three free standing stores in 2012.  It will also sell such wedding accessories as head pieces, flower garlands, cake toppers, and shoes, among other things.  The brand plans to expand into providing photography, catering, and florists, and aims to make dresses for other special occasions as well.  A spokesperson for Bhldn said, "We've taken the DNA from Anthropologie.  I kind of think of Bhldn as the sophisticated older sister."

source, WWD

Karl Lagerfeld Returns to Design at Hogan

The top selling item, sneakers, from Lagerfeld's original Hogan line

According to WWD, Karl Lagerfeld has signed on to do a second collection for Hogan after the incredible success of his first line for the company.  Honestly, between doing Chanel, Fendi, K by Karl Lagerfeld, and photography for various projects, I don't know where the man finds the time.  Apparently, the items this time around will fall into one of two classes: sporty or urban.  The collection is set to be unveiled on March 4, during Paris Fashion Week.

New York, New York

Exciting news from Les Deux: we're going to NYC during fashion week.

After receiving an email from Independent Fashion Bloggers about their NYFW Evolving Influence conference featuring Lazaro and Jack of Proenza Schouler (!), Jax and I decided that it was about time we got ourselves up to New York to at least see what fashion week is like in the city that never sleeps. While we won't necessarily be attending any shows, I can guarantee that we will do our best to sneak into them. Even taking away the possibility of conning our way into a show or two, both of us are thrilled by the prospect of seeing our most influential role models live, in person (think Freja Beha, Tavi, Crystal Renn, ADR, etc.). We officially bought plane and conference tickets yesterday, and I'm personally still giddy with excitement. You've still got about a week and a half before we're up in New York, but start getting excited for some fashion week coverage (hopefully with pictures).

J. Crew Sale On Sale

Check it out:

J. Crew is offering 40% off sale items through tomorrow with the code "MUSTHAVE". I've been flipping through their sale section this morning and there's a lot of good stuff marked down pretty cheap already. If I hadn't recently adopted the unfortunate resolution to stop dropping so much cash on clothing, these would be just a few of the items on a priority shipping route to my dorm:

 From left to right:

Bonfire Cardigan - $118  $99.99

Weatherby Short Boots - $250  $199.99

Ultra-Knit Pant - $45  $29.99

And those prices above are without the extra 40% off.

I know I've sworn off impulse buys, but those Weatherby boots are almost too good to resist. Plus, I've had my eye on them for a few months now. Ugh, stupid resolutions...

Lanvin for H&M?!

JAX

    X    = ?

So, H&M is set to release a new designer collaboration for the fall, but they're releasing teaser videos to make the consumers guess who it will be with.  Initially, it was speculated that the brand was either Bottega Veneta or Carolina Herrera.  Rumors have turned now turned to Lanvin's Alber Elbaz, as reported by WWD.  I don't usually get overly excited about collaborations, because they're so common and often so cheaply made (does anyone remember the gross red leather jacket Zac Posen made for Target?), but I've got to hold out some hope for Mr. Elbaz.  The release date is September 9th, and it's sure to sell out fast.  Alber, please, please, please have made something that's just like a more affordable version of your Fall 2010 RTW collection!