FLORAL WARRIOR at Vagabondnyc

For this up-coming spring and next fall, some of our favorite designers from DRIES VAN NOTEN to PRADA have not only been mixing prints like mad-men, they also re-introduced the notion of floral prints by adding an elusive edge with very sentimental yet contemporary blooms. It's exceptionally enthralling to see banality parlayed into something so effervescent!

And if you think its just a styling trick, you've thought wrong! Simply because, these aren't your granny's sweet peonies! They've been re-imagined through the canny eyes of globalism and stark urbanity. And we love Dries idea of just over-saturating your self in prints that evoke a refined, artisanal statement. You could mix it with geek like Prada or make it all sci-fi powered like Balenciaga! We thought we'd take a moment and reflect on some of our very own pieces that were inspired by this trend!

Boost Your Wardrobes Power with KEY Pieces

Get ready to romp around this fall in these quirky, hand-picked stunners...

90s VIVIENNE WESTWOOD White Surgical CORSET Top$218

80's Black & Gray Knit Tunic Length Hooded Sweater-SOLD

90's RIFAT OZBEK Black Ribbed Body-Con Dress-$168

60's DONALD BROOKS Mod Little Black Shift Dress-Sold

Tom Ford wants Tom Ford...Surprised?

Tom Ford for GUCCI Cher Dress @Vnyc

It's always a hoot to hear about what Tom Ford is up to. Whether it's humping blow-up dolls, art-directing porno-chic perfume adverts (Estee Lauder's turning in her grave...), or designing monogram slippers in cheetah skin; he's always deliciously outre, self-promotional and absurdly well manicured. Basically, he kind of annoys us... No matter, we recognize what he did for Gucci & YSL. How he injected (and injects) sex into everything. How his best collections projected louche, smoky, powerful femininity.

SEX! SEX! SEX!

In this spirit of admiration without snark we offer an item from one of our favorite TF for Gucci shows. It is a black, pure cashmere, fringed-hem, cut-out gown from his late 90's American-Indian/ Cher collection. It is an exceptional base for layering (Olsen style, perhaps) and, as such, allows you to go from the office to a Holiday party w/o a trip home. In fact, its so versatile, it'll stand up to a consecutive day in the office, since you're likely to have slept at someone elses house the night before.

Get Ready For The Holidays with Stand-Out Pieces @ Vnyc

Join us in celebrating VagaBondnyc.com's 1st year & our newly re-launched site with free shipping from Nov. 26, 2007 to Dec. 25th 2007. Also be sure to check out some of our wonderful new Fall/Winter finds to help you navigate your way through the concrete jungle.

The Chicest New Addition: JPG

Here it is, newly added to our stock: Timeless, signature JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. Timeless is the key here, because it references everything and nothing. Pin-up, goth, super-villain, superhero. Whatever, this item has legs and, like anything JPG, ups your fashion ante.

Boudoir meets the street. Frenchy chic...

In essence, it is an over-sized panel with pooling kimono sleeves connected by a 10in strip across the back. Each sleeve has its own decorative black button - a hollowed out steel globe. One of the sleeves' tips has such a button whilst the other is an eye which makes it possible to conjoin the wings themselves.

Such a badass accessory...SOLD $138.

Booyah!

Accessory of the week: 10/13/07

What better addition to your collection than this cheeky early 90's homage to the genius quirkiness of Franco Moschino. This brooch is, quite literally, a statement maker.

90's MOSCHINO Rhinestone Question Mark Pin $198-Sold