How I Met Your Style is the combined forces of photographers Carmen Chan and Ken Wu, and gives viewers an intimate look at some of the up-and-coming ladies of fashion. Nicole Loher, also known as The Style Student, is an 18-year old fashion student living in Manhattan and climbing her way up the fashion ladder day by day. HIMYS takes a peek into her closet and life, and the result is stunning photographs of a beautiful personality. See the entire post here.

On our most recent trip to the big apple, we ventured into Brooklyn to meet up with the brilliant minds behind the label In God We Trust. Not only were we impressed by the merchandising and use of space in their Greenpoint shop, but also when we were invited back to peek into their studio space, where everything they produce is made. Shana and Holly were gracious enough to let us snap some photos of all the curiosities around as well. If you are up that way, please visit them and see for yourself at one of the three brick and mortar shops (Lafayette, Bedford, Greenpoint). Or, you can meet them at our store in Richmond, this March, when they will be visiting us with a trunk show (more details coming soon).

We caught up with Eric and Christine- the awesome couple behind UNIF- to get some insight on the brand and what they’ve been up to lately. We’re loving the 90′s grunge vibes of our latest pieces from UNIF, and especially love the fearless attitude and spunk that Eric and Christine bring. Click through for the full interview, and see more from UNIF here, here, and here.

We couldn’t help but share this lovely little home visit from Refinery29. San Franciscan Nikki Garcia is the designer of First Rite, is insanely talented, down-to-earth, and well rounded. The self-described “thrift store addict” loads up her sunlit work space with just-right found objects, antiques and vintage finds, and talks about her love for denim, San Francisco, and the woods. Garcia is just about the perfect combination of casual and cool, and seriously adorable. See the entire interview (and her cute kitty!) here.

The Selby has just produced a new video profiling the prolific New York sculptor Tom Sachs. Sachs is a sculptor, probably best known for his elaborate recreations of various Modern icons, all of them masterpieces of engineering and design of one kind or another. In an early show he made Knoll office furniture out of phone books and duct tape; later, he recreated Le Corbusier’s 1952 Unité d’Habitation using only foamcore and a glue gun. He’s a really cool guy.

To Porsche enthusiast out there, the name Singer is nothing new. As Nicholas Maggio, of ATG put it, “Basically, Singer is to 911s as ICON is to Land Cruisers and Broncos.” Singer Vehicle Design is run by creative director Rob Dickinson and was founded in 2009 to explore the creative possibilities seemingly abundant within the vibrant world of the classic automobile. They are dedicated to the passionate study, preservation and optimization of the worlds most respected high speed vehicles. This pictures you’re about to see might hurt.

Remember this? I, for one, didn’t get enough Chloe the first time around, and was thrilled to find that both Part 2 and Part 3 of her “At Home” videos are now available at Opening Ceremony. In these installments, you can take a look at her own personal photos and snapshots from over the years, even more closet treasures, and tons of stories behind the pieces and other little tidbits from Sevigny herself. Click here to see more!

Unfortunately we’re not talking about the adamantium filled superhuman. Instead we’re talking about the makers of some of the most durable and longest lasting boots on the market. If you’re in or around Richmond this Thursday, please come to a very special evening with Wolverine Shoe Co. at our store. We’ll be providing music, food and giveaways from 6-8pm. It’s your chance to get up close and person with the shoe and the company that we’re proud to represent.

As if you needed another reason to love the cute & charming creature that is Chloe Sevigny, you can now look into her stuffed closet and precious pink bedroom- and an adorable new haircut!- thanks to the folks at Opening Ceremony. Click here to see the video!

If there’s one thing we love (ok, there’s lots of things we love), it’s amazing jewelry. And amazing jewelry is exactly what Kathryn Bentley does. The girl behind one of our favorite lines, Dream Collective, gave Closet Visit a look at her home, closet, and studio in Los Angeles, California. Dream Collective is exactly what it sounds like- totally dreamy pieces, inspired by earthy, raw textures and ancient relics. Kathryn’s home and lifestyle are just as beautiful as her jewelry- click through to see for yourself!

In honor of the late Natalie Wood, here’s a little post dedicated to the life of the Russian turned American film star. Born Natalia Nikolaevna Zacharenko she was best known for her screen roles in Miracle on 34th Street, Splendor in the Grass, Rebel Without a Cause, and West Side Story. After first working in films as a child, Wood became a successful Hollywood star as a young adult, receiving three Academy Award nominations before she was 25 years old.

We’re really into coffee these days. Really, we’re into coffee all the time, but we’re really, really into coffee this winter. It’s just so tasty, warm, and delicious. We’re into the science and process behind coffee and what makes each cup so unique. Right now we’re working on a special project with our neighbors across the river that we’ll reveal shortly, but until then, turn your attention to this amazing shop out in Arizona – Cartel Coffee Lab. Hot coffee in the dessert? It works. These guys are taking on a completely new approach to each single cup served. They’re also backing it up with this amazing video that if anything, makes you want a cup of coffee.

Sabrina Tachdjian is the adorable & creative girl behind the unique leather bag line Sabrina Tach. We’re huge fans of her beautiful bags, which are all patiently crafted with materials carefully selected and hand cut from Uruguay’s excellent-quality and environmentally friendly leather. Sabrina was kind enough to give us some insider details on her ideas, inspiration and processes behind her amazing work. Click through for the interview, and see more from Sabrina Tach here, here and here.

There are so many reasons why Leandra Medine, aka The Man Repeller, is one of my favorite bloggers. She’s got a totally wacky sense of style (and the confidence to carry it off) and is funny as hell, just to name a few. According to Leandra, being a Man Repeller means “outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.” She is somehow able to poke fun at the ridiculousness of the fashion industry, and yet gleefully take part in it at the same time. She’s like a breath of fresh air in the gigantic universe of fashion bloggers. Learn more about man repelling (or become a man repeller yourself- I do it all the time!) at Leandra’s blog, and see a girl that is serious about fashion, while never taking herself too seriously.

Matt, the builder, designer and tinkerer behind the brand Wood&Faulk, started out sharing his ideas, thoughts and projects on his blog with its namesake. Wood&Faulk became his chosen moniker after two streets he lived on while living in Kansas,Woodrow and Faulkner. While living there, he learned a lot about working on old houses, building furniture, plumbing, electrical, working on cars, wood projects, metal projects et al. Now, Matt lives in Portland, Oregon, in a 103-year-old house with a little shop in the back, which he is still continually tinkering in.

These pages are from the July, 1968 issue of Vogue Magazine. They were shot in a series of five days in the Arizona desert creating one individual look per day using only yards of un-sewn fabric, furs, ropes and natural elements in the desert. Photographed by Franco Rubartelli and styled by Giorgio di Sant’Angelo. Modeled by Veruschka. Click to see the rest.

By now you’ve most definitely seen the belts, buckles, and cool shit we have from Billy Moore of Cause and Effect. From soaking leather in the water to pounding out copper by hand, Billy’s pieces are all handmade the old fashioned way, and he is known for the authenticity and quality of his work. You can usually find him working in a river or barn in rural Tennessee, but we were lucky enough to catch up with him and get a little insight into his process and materials. Click through for the interview. Photos via Cause and Effect and All Plaidout.

I love a girl that has fun with fashion- otherwise, what’s the point? You will almost always find Joanna Hillman in her trademark Ray-Bans and red lips, looking from the neck down a bit wacky in the best of ways. As the Senior Fashion Market Editor of Harper’s Bazaar, she’s one of the frequently photographed fashion insiders that we just can’t get enough of. She plays with prints and textures, wears shiny metallic pants, and speaks out about dressing true to yourself instead of just following trends- how can you not love her?! Click for more photos of the outlandishly stylish Hillman, and click here to get a peek at her behind the scenes.

Filson continues that “old-time” look in Japan. We’re sure it’s a hit there. Your thoughts? More after the jump.

We absolutely love the amazing bags by Claire Vivier, and took a peek inside the designer’s digs with some help from Closet Visit. Vivier’s closet is actually a small room in her house, filled with art, handmade jewelry, and her coveted vintage finds, and her work space is brimming with projects and inspiration- the kind of studio that really gets the creative juices flowing. Check out her space here!

If you’re like us, you wait all year for New York Fashion Week- all the best dressed people in one place, amazing new collections, and the best internet-watching of the entire year (or people watching if you’re lucky enough to be in NYC)! While NYFW of course is all about what’s happening on the runways, what’s happening in the streets is always worth a second look. Click to check out our picks of the best street style from September’s New York Fashion Week. Photos via Mr. Newton and Refinery 29.

Eric Shulz has a pretty important job. He’s making sure the Red Wing boots that we sell don’t fall off your feet after you kick the day’s ass. Extensive product testing goes into each model Red Wing produces. From impact testing to waterproof testing – not only is your boot going to look good but it’s going to do what a boot is supposed to do: protect your feet. Watch the video for a closer look.

There is a man known as Scott Schuman who run the very popular blog known as The Sartorialist. The Sartorialist is a well selected library of streetstyle photographs from around the world. But of course, you probably already know this. Mr. Schuman has been running this site for some time now, growing in skill, audience and respect. He just sat down for some words on The Talks where he explains how his audience “…is so much larger than everybody else’s that advertisers, well at least American Apparel, told me that I am not in their internet budget.”

Life Magazine has absolutely the best photo archives, and one can easily spend hours searching through historic, cultural and entertaining photographs from all over the world. Here is just a tiny, tiny sampling of the amazing lot of style and fashion-related pictures available in the Life archives. From the earliest fashion pioneers to the awesome 90′s runways, I promise you can find just about everything. Click to see how Life defines style through the ages.

We’re sure you’ve seen a picture of this guy floating around the internet somewhere. He’s a staple in any streestyle blog for obvious reasons. Nick Wooster, the men’s fashion director of Neiman Marcus Group Services (Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman), is pretty much the modle of a sartorial badass. Whether you agree or disagree with Nick, it’s impossible to ignore his knowledge and understanding of the current shift in menswear. He understands with reason how younger men are now more concerned with looking older – and how the importance of quality in products has just hit the top of the checklist.

Our friend Ryan Plett is one of the busiest guys we know, and one of the best dressed. He does everything in style, and his newest project is no exception. Travel Well is a photographic journal highlighting Ryan’s travels all over the globe, the people he meets and the style that catches his eye. The photography is exceptional, and you get a first-hand look into events and experiences that are definitely worth checking out. Visit Travel Well here, and maybe Ryan will visit your city soon.

For all our lovers of furniture out there, may we have your attention please? The Herman Miller Select program (Japan), which releases just one product per year, has just teamed up with House Industries to introduce a limited version of their wire-based LTR table. The entire House Industries alphabet will be individually painted on eighty tables, however not a single one will make it to the US.

It’s official- New York Fashion Week has begun! It’s my favorite week of the year, and I’m over at style.com hitting the refresh button every five seconds for the first glimpses at what’s hitting the runway. One of my favorites so far is Peter Som- Spring is all about being bright and bubbly and having fun, and that’s exactly what this collection is. I love the bright, bold hues and big, quirky prints- especially when mixed together. See the collection in its entirety here.

If you’ve picked up a copy of the very large September issue of US Vogue, or haven’t been living under a rock for most of 2011, then you’ve seen the photos or at least heard about the wedding of the century. Kate Moss’s English countryside wedding was sheer elegance- yet not at all stuffy, and was even called “the rock-and-roll Great Gatsby”. She had sixteen bridesmaids and flower girls, ages two to fourteen and wore a 1930′s-inspired gown by John Galliano. It is absolutely the most romantic and beautiful ceremony I’ve seen in a very long time, and I expect nothing less from the iconic supermodel. Click here for even more photos of the absolutely gorgeous (and celebrity-studded!) event of the year for some serious wedding inspiration.

Officially released in New York on December 6th, the highly anticipated and always notorious Pirelli calendar arrives. If 2012 is predicted to be the end, then the tire-maker has picked the right group of girls to send you fair well. Shot by Mario Sorrenti , the calendar features Kate Moss, Milla Jovovich, Madè Margaret and more. Vanity Fair got a sneak peak behind the scenes, viewable here.

This stunning beauty is Miroslava Duma, Russian It-girl and fashion icon. Mira is a former editor of Harper’s Bazaar Russia, and now works with various other publications in Russia. She is a staple on any fashion blog and especially popular with street style photographers posted outside of major fashion events. She is known for her outlandish good looks, completely killer wardrobe and spunky sense of style. You may also remember her as the best dressed pregnant woman on the planet, as she made headlines for her amazing outfits even while very pregnant with her son. She has long been inspiring outfits of my own, and will continue to- I have yet to find a look on her that I don’t absolutely adore! Click for more photos of the Russian beauty.

Ferrari’s new state-of-the-art assembly line in Maranello might have just turned Henry Ford over in his grave. “The most recent addition to the Ferrari plant, the ‘new assembly line’ is the site of the last stages of a vehicle’s creation. The building occupies over 21,000 square meters of space, divided across two floors into assembly lines for 8 and 12 cylinder cars, as well as a test area, prototype development facility, and offices and meeting rooms. The space was designed by Jean Nouvel himself with a roof of reflective plates and bright skylights, offering openness and light despite the mechanical transport system and heavy technology housed within.”

Today, fashion bloggers have a tremendous impact on the industry as a whole. They cover a wide variety of views on trends, personal style picks & shopping advice, insider tips & tricks, celebrity style, street style from around the world, behind the scenes peeks into the elusive world of fashion, and even the girl-next-door’s take of it all. Click for a short history and huge rise of the fashion blogger.

Surfers really don’t stay in just one spot. You have to go where the waves are, and this new add-on certainly can help. Since the Australians know a thing or two about surfing, Deus Ex Machina came up with a nice addition to their amazing bikes while setting up one of their many new shops in Bali. This bike “The Surf Bike” is based on a Yamaha Scorpio and features a Japanese aluminum tank, handmade exhaust and a removable surf rack for your board of choice.

If you follow any street style blogs, then this face is probably a familiar one. A while ago I noticed Anne-Catherine Frey popping up all over the place and instantly took notice. She is a fashion student living in Paris, frequenting fashion week shows and events, and grabbing everyone’s attention with her chic and edgy haircut, gorgeous face and killer sense of style. Photographer Vanessa Jackman called her an Audrey Hepburn/Mia Farrow/Audrey Tautou/Natalie Portman hybrid and I completely agree. Click for some photos and to see why you should be taking notice of Anne-Catherine, too- and check out her personal blog here!

Adam Cramer speaks the truth, so listen to the man. After you listen to him, take some time and get your hands dirty. Break something just to fix it, because the chances are you can, you just have to put some thought and muscle into it. We’d love to hear your feedback on this.

We were so excited to see the new lookbook from one of our favorites, Jeffrey Campbell- and even more excited that another favorite, Garnett Jewelry, was featured throughout the photos! Click here to see the entire Downtown Girl lookbook with Aimee’s jewelry, and get some insider info with an interview with the designer here. Garnett Jewelry was also recently featured on local fashion website From the Runway to RVA. And be sure to stay tuned for more great things to come from Garnett Jewelry!

I love menswear- a lot. Half of my closet was either intended for a man, or inspired by one. I admire a well-dressed man (who doesn’t?) and their appreciation for function and perfecting the art of layering. And so, without further ado, here are my picks of men’s street style looks from across the internet. Check out The Sartorialist and Jak & Jil for more manly inspiration!

Christine is the cute, spunky and hardworking girl behind UNIF, one of our favorite new brands. Her blog, Christeric, chronicles not only her adventures in personal style, but her travel & experiences and behind the scenes peeks at all things UNIF. We think she’s one to watch in the independent fashion world, and the blog is definitely worth a look!

It’s a rare opportunity to dig into an art gallery’s collection of rare and out-of-print books. But for two weeks starting next Monday, you will have the chance to comb through and purchase a few rare and out-of-print books, signed artist catalogs and monographs, DVDs, posters, collectible show cards, and more from David Zwirner’s annual Pop Up Bookstore.

Rajni Perera’s paintings are all about the delight and dread of peeling back cross-culture layers of meaning. Her work weaves in and out of gender questions and eastern/western cultures kind of a like a Russian doll peels through layers. At the same time her work is fun, very fun. Not just because of the bold colors and subjects but because of the meaning behind her subjects. Squidface & the Meddler give us a very nice interview with the artist if you’re interested. To see more of her work, click on.

We love magazines because they have words, and pictures. Each page has work that went into it, every page number, every header and sub-header, every single flip of the paper brings a surprise. A magazine takes constant work, months and months of work to produce and give us pleasure that lasts merely a few days until we’re on to the next one. We love magazines.

One of the internet’s most respected inspirational and creative design blogs has just posted their release date of July 14th for their sixth installment in print. It’s Nice That #6 has been designed by Philledephia’s finest, Andy Rementer. To get your hands on a copy before they’re gone (and they will go fast), visit here.

Novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director, Norman Mailer’s Brooklyn apartment is up for sale. Inside is very unique last home in New York’s Brooklyn Heights, you’ll find books, photos, art, books, inspiration, books, and more books. What does this cool and quirky “Victorian parlor/yacht cabin” cost you? Oh, just a cool 2.5 Million. Reach deep in those pockets and get yourself a bit of history! More photos after the jump!

Since I’m a true believer in getting dressed out of my man’s side of the closet some days, I think Men’s Fashion Week is just as exciting as its female counterpart. At the wrap-up of Paris Menswear Fashion Week, one of my favorite lines was Acne Spring/Summer 2012. Acne shows us fresh, simple, and a touch of elegance, as usual- and I can’t complain about those male models either. Here are a few of my favorite looks from Acne Men’s SS 2012.

Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest” is a documentary film directed by Michael Rapaport about one of the most influential and groundbreaking musical groups in hip-hop history – A Tribe Called Quest.  Having released five gold and platinum selling albums within eight years, A Tribe Called Quest has been one of the mos commercially successful and artistically significant musical groups in recent history, and regarded as iconic pioneers of hip hop.

Everyone has them, everyone wears them and this will remain. T-Shirts are often like our second skin, our favorite ones telling more of a story than our crazy uncle. France’s So Me have created a short documentary called T-Shirt Stories: a dive into the contemporary counter-culture around the world of t-shirts and the characters that wear them. Click for the video.

Happy first day of Summer! To celebrate, here are some amazing summer photos from the May 1975 issue of Vogue UK. Full of watery blues, amazing 70′s fashion, the wide open fields of Tuscany, and of course, plenty of bikini babes! Images from clever nettle and youthquakers.

Later this week, Los Angeles will kick off their annal design festival showcasing the city as a global design capital. And why not? The cities history includes the birth of mid-century design as well as the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Neutra, Schindler and more. Whether it is world class architecture, the design studios of major auto brands, the creative forces behind entertainment and communications or a boutique studio focused on fashion or product — the design economy in Los Angeles is significant. For more information on the festival, vist it’s official site.