Versaii Style Blog

Matt W. Moore x Ray-Ban “Rare Prints” Wayfarer Collection

Ray-Ban has worked with graphic designer and artist Matt W. Moore on an exclusive line-up of Wayfarers. The collection consists of 3 colorways, each coming with a print by the artist, either all-over or only on the inside of the sunglasses. The collection is exclusive to Sunglass Hut and available now. [High Snobiety]

Rock & Republic Files for Bankruptcy

Rock & Republic announced yesterday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The privately held company expects to continue day-to-day operations, and plans to refocus on its shoe and core apparel businesses. The label hasn’t been the picture of financial health for months. It canceled its fall 2010 Fashion Week show and slashed distribution of its makeup line.

The show was always a spendy spectacle, with a plethora of potentially costly celebrity attendees, elaborate sets (which once included an orchestra pit), and sometimes props (which once included guns for the models). And all this for a label whose main thing is jeans — but perhaps the founders believed they owed customers this tomfoolery in exchange for the $200-and-up price tags on those pants. [NYMag]

Did You Know Leona Lewis Owns a Ruffle Clown Collar and a Lace Eye Patch?

Leona Lewis attended Perez Hilton’s carnival-inspired birthday party in Los Angeles over the weekend wearing a black bra top, satin slacks, a clownlike ruffle collar, and a pirate-inspired lace eye patch.

This is a crazier getup than what she typically wears. Did she pull off the look? [NYMag]

Nike ‘Fragment’ All Court Low

Nike Sportswear and fragment design have united once again to work on the Nike All Court Low which are set to be released at select Nike Sportswear Tier 0 retailers in the upcoming month of April. In addition to the two collaboration Nike All Court Low’s Nike will also release two Quickstrike colorways of the All Court. The fragment design collaboration All Court Low’s come in either Navy or Red and feature a solid canvas upper with no Nike Swoosh, the fragment design logo is featured on the insole of each shoe. The two Quickstrike colorways of the Nike All Court Low come in either Golden Harvest or Dark Sage, and both use a soft suede on the shoe’s upper. Pick up all four Nike All Court Low’s at select Nike accounts in the upcoming month of April. [via Warped]

Jessica Alba at The Tribeca Film Launch

Normally one to stick to neutrals one the red carpet, Jessica Alba was clearly feeling blue at The Tribeca Film Launch in West Hollywood. Taking inspiration from the multi-toned eye makeup on the Spring 2010 runways (remember Derek Lam’s rainbow look and the turquoise under-the-eye application at Nanette Lepore?) Jess opted for shimmering gold shadow on her top lids, and metallic blue liner on the bottom. Even her pedi was carefully matched to her printed Proenza Schouler mini. [BellaSugar]

The Guy Who Made Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ Caution-Tape Costume Is Making Tops for Forever 21

Forever 21 is teaming with Los Angeles designer Brian Lichtenberg for a line of graphic T-shirts, the first designer collaboration for the fast-fashion chain. A Forever 21 spokesperson confirmed the collaboration was in the works and said an announcement would be made in the coming months. Lichtenberg’s geometric cutout jewelry designs, draped cotton tops and edgy stage costumes have made him a favorite of the music set, including performers like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Keri Hilson.[WWD]

Alexander McQueen: The Final Collection

The last collection designed by Alexander McQueen before his death was shown this morning in a gilded salon at the headquarters of Francois Pinault. Models walked slowly and solemnly in the sixteen looks to haunting operatic music. Tears welled in the eyes of more than a few spectators, as the audience took in the opulent, detailed McQueen creations with inspirations ranging from Byzantine art and Old Masters paintings to the wood carving and sculpture of Grinling Gibbons.

The show notes ended with the words: “Each piece is unique, as was he.” Two days from now, retailers will be invited to purchase a showroom collection consisting of 160 pieces. (Style.com)