Shopping Intel: H&M Conscious Collection (with Price Lists)

It's always great to see big companies taking care of the environment. In H&M's latest aptly titled 'Conscious' Collection, we can see how the environmentally conscious high street fashion powerhouse created these sustainable looks with organic cotton, Tencel® and recycled polyester. The collection includes looks for the ladies, as well as kids.

The fabrics are perfect for the Spring / Summer weather, especially since they're all in different shades of white. These are my favorite pieces from the collection - they can easily be blended into our wardrobe and are great for freshening up old looks from last year or so.

This refreshing collection will be up on the racks in all H&M stores worldwide on April 14, 2011. While it may not be as high profile as the game-changing collaboration with Lanvin last year, it's definitely worthy of our support for its cause, the versatility of the pieces and their very affordable price tags! Full price lists in USD (including womenswear and kidswear) and the rest of the ad campaign after the jump!

Style Notes: H&M SS2011 Trend Guides & Styling Sessions

Swedish clothing giant H&M continues to galvanize the fashion world with their seasonal trend guides and exclusive styling sessions!

I'm absolutely loving all the looks Hanneli picked out, but especially the grey and black sweaters with the two contrasting fabrics in the second and last look! They hint a bit of Rick Owens mixed with a bit of Neil Barrett. Mental note: Must buy.

As for the hottest SS2011 trends, we've already spotted them back in December last year from the brand's video lookbook, but it's always helpful to get confirmation from the pros: blue, beige, grey, khaki, and white will dominate; aim for long, loose silhouettes with fabrics that create movements; blazers and uniform inspired jackets continue to reign, but added to the mix are desert boots and leather belts.

Looks like I will have to add some more items to my shopping list! Stay tuned for more on what to wear this Spring / Summer! And as a special treat for the female readers - check out the SS2011 trend guide and styling session for womenswear after the jump!

Zara SS2011 Lookbook

Photo credit: Zara

恭喜發財! Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Wishing all 12 Cavaliers readers a very happy Chinese New Year and lots of purchases, love and prosperity in the Year of the Rabbit to come!

Gossip Guys: Damien Darko

Another week goes by on the Upper East Side, and just like any other week, lots of dramas go down. Friendships and dangerous liaisons alike are broken, mended, and rekindled. As dramas happen, so did the fashionable outfits worn by our favorite Manhattan elites. Let's take a look at what the guys have been wearing this week!

Photo credit: The CW

I wouldn't be wearing this outfit to the first day of work... but I guess attire etiquette is a little different at fashion magazines. Having that said, I'm really feeling this thick knit cardigan Dan Humphrey was sporting in this episode. Grey knitwear has been huge in FW2010 and looks like Dan is, after all, becoming fashion-savvy after having spent all this time on the Upper East Side.

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When Damien Dalgaard showed up in this simple, black on grey ensemble, I was like 'Woah!'. That is, gentlemen and gentlemen, the picture definition of dashing. (Although I'm sure the wind was working to his advantage, too, with the tail of his coat flapping behind him like Batman's cape.) I love the juxtaposition of the structure and formalness of the coat to the softness and casualness of the grey t-shirt. The leather gloves are definite highlights of the look. Now I want a pair of leather gloves!

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Eric is mostly m.i.a. from the show but this week he made a comeback in this very cute grey duffle coat. Not a fan of the checked shirt and blue sweater but the coat really made the look luxe and you can tell this kid's family is loaded.

A Gossip Girl episode would be incomplete without Chuck Bass and Nate Archibald - find out what they were wearing this week after the jump!

H&M Summer 2011 Lookbook

H&M's Summer lookbook has reaffirmed the rule of thumb that Summer looks are supposed to be easy and breezy. The pieces look really light and comfortable. The white jacket and shorts paired with the pink sweater reminds me of Jil Sander's SS2011 collection; and I'm really digging the shorts plus boots combo in the first look!

More looks after the jump!