Something strangely compelling at those Raf Simons outfits. And the men’s collection for autumn and winter 2010 is no exception. Raf Simons is a self-trained fashion designer who started his career with furniture and industrial design. He works in Antwerp, Belgium. Raf Simons is also a creative director of Jil Sander. And develops also seasonal special collections for Fred Perry.

www.rafsimons.com

The Bon Appétit Café will take over various locations in the lobby of Avery Fisher Hall—located at 64^th and Columbus—to create a location for food lovers, fashionistas and New Yorkers to meet, eat and rejuvenate.

“Taste is the touchstone of both food and fashion, so Bon Appétit is delighted to bring these like-minded crafts together for a remarkable week of inspiration, entertainment and fantastic food,” says Carol Smith, Vice President, Publishing Director, Bon Appétit.

The Bon Appétit Café at Lincoln Center will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. for breakfast, featuring extraordinary coffee and pastries from Michael Laiskonis (Le Bernardin), Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito (Baked NYC) and Christina Tosi (Momofuku Milk Bar).

Bon Appétit will then host a grab-and-go café from 11:00 – 3:00 p.m., where celebrity chefs will headline the menu with specialty soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. The café will feature recipes from the chefs like Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo), Cat Cora (Bon Appétit Executive Chef), John DeLucie (The Lion), Emeril Lagasse (Emeril’s, NOLA, Delmonico’s Steak House), Marc Murphy (Landmarc, Ditch Plains), Missy Robbins (A Voce), Bill Telepan (Telepan)

In the evening, a chic wine bar will highlight exquisite small plates featuring recipes from Mario Batali’s Otto and Daniel Boulud’s restaurants, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.”

For the latest information, www.bacafe.com

Severine from Nairobi send us a sneak peak from her new collections Bakitabu and Matuu.

“Severine Devailly’s garments are ethically produced, which means they have been produced with respect for people, such as reasonable work hours, no child labour , a fair living wage… This also means encouraging crafting and artisans by creating products that have been crafted using artisan skills, which preserve the perpetuation of tradition.

Her designs are “Euro-Afro” because of the ethical material  “shiny kikoi” from Kenya used with fresh and funky ideas.  Each of her designs are also named by different streets, areas or road of Kenya.”

www.severinedevailly.com

Just for a quick check. This winter men have to love italian style in their outfits. Yes, not so bad thing as far as I’m concerned or what do you think? Just a glimpse; above is the Dunhill’s new collection for A/W 2010 by Kim Jones. Very classical and very italian by nature. Trousers very narrow and up tight and same for the jackets.

And just to address the point same goes for the next summer as seen it in the Pitti Uomo’s 2011 trade-show in Florence below by Haider Ackermann. Maybe even more italian. And maybe not so bad thing either…

One of the leading Dutch fashion designers Alexander van Slobbe has a very unique touch in his works. Orson + Bodil has a new collection with Bureau Europa with extreme minimalism and a touch of a grey and slender bureaucracy.  Provocativeness is always welcome when made with thought and a classy touch.

www.orson-bodil.com

Alessia from My Beautiful T-Shirt reached us and said: “My product is a 100% Made in Italy and certainly noteworthy not only for its refined materials but also being unique thanks to its patent, that makes it strong and inimitable in the international market.”

www.mybeautifultshirt.com

Little Black Dress has a new collection by Greta T. named “Welcome Aboard”. Nice hand bags.

www.littleblackdress.it

You always need to have some elegance in your touch if you try to make some good looking swimsuits, especially bikinis. Crystal Jin clearly has it.  Founded by Crystal Eley, this savvy, women’s contemporary collection rethinks suits and cover-ups for an elegant, modern lifestyle. Her new 2011 collection  just showcased in Mercedes Benz Swim Week in Miami.

“I was inspired to create a collection that celebrates the high style and fashion forwardness that are symbolic of New York City.  As always, I included my philosophy of global glamour and designed pieces that can easily transition from day to night”, said designer Crystal Jin Eley.

www.crystaljin.com