Vagabond Freshman Class Round Up

"Best Attendance" -- Chanel Boucle Trouser

"Class Flirt"-- Valentino Chinoiserie Shirt Dress

"Class Clown" -- Giorgio Armani khaki silk gilet

"Most Popular" -- Gianni Versace Pique Blazer and Bermuda Short Set

"Most Likely to be on Broadway" -- Norma Kamali Denim Dress

"Teacher's Pet" -- Paul Smith Nubby Wool A-Line Skirt

"Most Likely to Still be Working on Their Degree in 6 Years" -- Ralph Lauren Purple Label Skirt

"Most Artistic" -- Faux Bois Abstract Knit Sweater

"Most Likely to Succeed" -- Valentino Plisse Cocktail Dress

"Most Athletic" -- Norma Kamali OMO Sport White Cotton Jumpsuit

"Cutest Couple" -- Vivienne Westwood Cotton Skirt Suit

COMING SOON: New Arrivals at Vagabondnyc

Here's a quick sneak peak at some of our latest vintage scores that are set to hit the site in the next few weeks.

Channel the glorious logo mania of Ab Fab's Edina Monsoon in this bold 80's era Norma Kamali OMO racer back jumpsuit.

Make a sensational move in this romantic 90's era cocoa chiffon dress from Tom & Linda Platt.

Finding that elusive sweatshirt that's comfy and at the same time stylish just got a bit easier with this must-have 80's Norma Kamali top that boasts a curved shoulder line and a sweet nipped waist.

Kind Of Blue

Blue and its countless iterations - navy, cobalt, sapphire, cerulean, aquamarine, azure, electric, royal, turquoise, midnight, baby, robin's egg, indigo - the list goes on -- is possibly one of the most universally flattering colors. The most variable, versatile and dynamic of hues, blue ranges from organic, soothing, delicate, to florid, electric, and intense and is capable of evoking emotions and memories both superficial and sublime. It is best used sparingly in certain cases and in other cases can serve to anchor a look or act as canvas to prints. Navy together with nudes & the ubiquitous makeup shades were a popular pairing for spring 2010, replacing hard blacks and metallics as a designer neutrals of choice.

Here V offer some of our favorite pieces in blue:

1.The Chloe Baseball Tee. Cadet Blue-$158

2.The Alaia Skirt. Aqua-$376

3. The Kamali Velvet Snap Top. Yves Klein Blue-$152

4. The Oscar De La Renta Silk Button Down Maxi Dress. Navy-$268

Accessory of the week: 80's Norma Kamali Pumps

From the 80's come our latest Accessory of the Week, these vibrant burnt red suede Norma Kamali pumps that have a demure cone heel, Indian style pointed vamps and decadent metallic gold scroll embroideries. After all, the easiest trick to heightening everyday glamor is through the use of gilded or embellished accessories.

80's Norma Kamali Red Suede Indian Heels-$108

Smart Buy: 90's Norma Kamali Pearl Blazer

With our incessant ranting on the need for cleaner, more sober palette cleansers, we were more than floored by Phoebe Philo's smart collection for Celine S/S 2010 and equally pleased to see some of our other favorites from Stella McCartney to Chloe also propose practical yet sophisticated offerings that had undertones of one our favorite times, Minimalism. And with that recharged enthusiasm comes our latest Smart Buy, this chic 90's era Norma Kamali blazer that's been given a crisp treatment thanks to Kamali's signature "paper" technique. With its lustrous pearl hue, classic shape, and simple spare composition, we think this is one of the sharpest buys you can make at the moment. Consider it a smart alternative to the classic black blazer for work and think of how smart it will look with everything from nautical navy wide-leg trousers to next season's must-have leather shorts.


90's Norma Kamali Pearl "Paper" Silk Blazer-$188

The Inevitable Return of 30's & 40's Silhouettes

With the recession right up in all of our faces, it came as no surprise to see the recent Couture offerings we saw in Paris referencing 30's & 40's shapes considering that that time too was a very trying, special time of glamour against all odds. And looking back at fashion history, early 80's American sportswear also heavily, however optimistically, referenced those difficult times, and this 80's era Norma Kamali dress is a prime example. It has that bodacious, yet restrained 40's shape with strong shoulders, a nipped waist and a flirty a-line skirt but the strictness of the cut has been softened by saccharine sweet polka-dots and a plunging cowl-neck.

80's NORMA KAMALI Dotted Cowl-Neck Dress-$328