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James Jeans Sale @ Billion Dollar Babes

Ellesse is Calling All Artist for the CREATE TENNIS ART Competition

Ellesse is celebrating its 50^th anniversary by kicking off a design competition CREATE TENNIS ART with uber cool illustrator and typographer Si Scott as part of the jury. The iconic Italian sportswear brand is now unveiling two new collaborations, with textile print superstar Kate Gibb and Greek animation genius Babis Alexiadis. 

Kate, an internationally renowned silk screen artist that has worked for the likes of Dries Van Noten, Stussy and Adidas, created a silk screen print influenced by vintage images of tennis players. Babis, an award winning animator who has created pieces for the likes of BBC, created a quirky animation featuring hand-stitched characters which took over 100 hours to create. 

The deadline to enter the competition is May 10^th’. All you have to do is create a piece of art or design to commemorate the ellesse 50th anniversary inspired by the brand’s Italian heritage and sporting roots in tennis. You could win €4,500 and be sent to the ellesse 50^th anniversary event this summer in Rome where your work will be on display. An opportunity you shouldn’t miss... 
The categories for the competition range from fashion and textiles, right through to fine art, sculpture, street art, graphics and digital.   

Bergdorf Goodman: The Good Event

Lindsay Lohan in Degaine

After a very public breakup, Lindsay Lohan has been spotted getting a little retail therapy in a pair of Degaine shorts. Degaine has been making a splash with celebs. Having been seen on the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, it was only a matter of time before it was spotted on young hollywood. The jeans look good, Lindsay, however, could use a sandwich. 

Meet Paige and Score OPI

DSquared Radio

Hot off a successful musical collaboration with Britney Spears Circus Tour, the brothers of DSquared aren't ready to stop the music just yet. 

On May 5th, Dean and Dan Caton will launch their Sirius radio show called Dean and Dan on Air: Style and Stereo. The show will consist of their favorite music, interviews, news and of course fashion. It's sure to be a lot of fun. 

The Relaunch of 1969 at Gap

Gap creative director, Patrick Robinson, is continuing in his mission to return the iconic American brand to its position as a leader in denim. After a year and a half in the making, Gap's design team, under the leadership of Robinson, revamped the entire 1969 collection to come up with a denim line that would be competitive against premium brands that retail upwards of $150. The line includes an extra long bootcut, skinnies, boyfriend jeans and other popular trends. We wanted to make Gap denim relevant and cool again," says Robinson at Monday's, April 20th relaunch. The line will debut in stores Fall 2009 and will retail at a recession-friendly $69. 

Denim Delux by UK Vogue

UK Vogue online has just posted their guide to Spring denim. We've got it covered, but we like to see what other people think. ;-)

Uh Oh...Seven Sues

Denim giant 7 For All Mankind is suing mad. According to New York Magazine, after sending out several cease and desist letters, they are suing InDesign Apparel and Oleg Cassini for copyright infringement. It seems the apparel manufacturer was creating a line with an identical back pocket embroidery, the business card of most denim labels. Seven is seeking millions in their suit, specifically $150,000 per work infringed. Sometimes it pays to just be original. 

Erin Wasson x RVCA.com

Good news. Erin Wasson x RVCA Spring 2009 collection is now available at RVCA.com for those who can't find it at a store near you. A preview of the recession-friendly, extremely wearable brand was shown during NY Fashion Week last September to good reviews. Can't wait to see it on the streets.