December 2009
New Lines: Marc Jacobs x Victoria Beckham and Lacoste
It seems the future holds a collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Victoria Beckham. Talks of a fur-laden line is said to be in the works for next year. Both Jacobs and Beckham are known for their impeccable sense of style so we can’t wait to see what they come up with. Also buzzing is the new accessory line Lacoste plans […]
Galliano Dives Head First Into Menswear
Galliano has finally taken his luxe fashion line into menswear territory. The new diffusion line is a 2010 treat for the boys, and will be priced much lower than his contemporary designer line (and certainly, lower than Dior). While we’d really love to see a budget Galliano line for the ladies (Target, H&M, a little […]
Bulgari Gems for Your Face
Bulgari recently announced Julianne Moore as the face of their latest campaign, “Eccentric Charisma,” photographed by Mert and Marcus. While the actress has an unarguable glow, we’re sure anyone would if covered in emeralds, gold and Bulgari baubles. If the diamonds and pearls featured in the campaign aren’t accessible this year, Bulgari’s bottled the next […]
Moufarrige Out, Lohan Still In?
Mounir Moufarrige is now former CEO of Ungaro. Moufarrige made headlines when he appointed the troubled Lindsay Lohan to a role as creative adviser for the French fashion house. Emanuel Ungaro, founder of the eponymous label, has not been involved in design since 2005, but recently voiced his displeasure calling the Lohan helmed collection a […]
May I Introduce My Double…
Money sure can’t buy real friends, but the Japanese latest robotic revolution will allow those lonely bank accounts to purchase an exact likeness of any friend (or themselves) in the form of an android! It’s been less than a century since Fritz Lang flirted with the idea of a robotic clone in the movie Metropolis, but […]
London Times Ranks 50 Best Design Blogs
Hot off the presses! The London Times just ranked the 50 best design blogs. What did it take to make the list? Well, according to their site, all the blogs that made the cut combine “a strong identity with original content.” Some of our favorites made the list – including the ever colorful and stylish coco+kelley, the always […]
Quick Kitchen Fixes
If you’re planning on making a Christmas feast this year (but want to avoid the mayhem that traditionally accompanies said feast), then it’s time to arm yourself for battle with a well-oiled and organized kitchen. Of course, if you have a teeny tiny kitchen and tons of stuff, organizing is no easy feat. Luckily, Design*Sponge has come […]
80s Pop Stars to Perform in Space
You may like your 80s Pop Stars in neon colored leggings, sporting unruly manes, and saying things that are, like, totally awesome – but we here at Signature9 like our retro rockers intergalactic. Yup, as in, like, totally, in space. Lucky for us, Virgin’s eccentric CEO, Richard Branson, is making our dreams come true. For the past […]
The Answer to Your iPod Winter Woes
It is a truth universally acknowledged: no matter how much you love the songs in your iTunes library, the minute you hit shuffle, you’ll end up skipping pretty much all of them. Usually only at the moment you’ve stuffed your iPod deep into the recesses of your bag (how does it get so lost in a purse […]