Shop Share And Compare - On Your iOS Device

It seems like Apple is considering getting in to the emerging trend of combining fashion and technology. On Thursday, the iDevice maker extraordinaire file two patents - one describing a virtual closet with social connectivity, allowing "friends to see each other's Virtual Closets, recommend outfits to one another, recommend fashion items to buy, recommend fashion items to get rid of, recommend outfits to wear at a particular event, share and borrow each other's fashion items, or can otherwise suitably provide a social networking environment through the Virtual Closet," according to the patent application.

The other is geared towards high-fashion, describing "an integrated [app] available on an electronic device [that] can provide information for promotional and invitation-only events, allow a user to browse and search through fashion items, recommend fashion items to purchase based on outfits desired by the user, check for the availability of particular fashion items, and view or providing ratings or reviews for stores or fashion items."

With Gilt Groupe popularizing the concept of invitation-only online sales, Apple could really be on to something. After all, clothes are all about social expression and with the ubiquitous nature of iDevices, these two seem like a match made in heaven! I can't wait to see what these patents turn into - in the mean time, check out NY Mag's list of Top Ten Fashion Apps here.

Apple Developing Social Fashion Shopping Technology - Information Week

How To Mix High And Low Fashions

Check out this great clip on NBC New York! You don't need to wear designer clothes head-to-toe to get a great look...

Style expert Constance White shows how to pull off mixing designer labels with chain-store basics.

The Streamlined and the Fantastical Meet

From the haunting beauty of Ricardo Ticsi’s creations for the house of Givenchy, to the more demure cropped looks donned on the runway at Valentino, Fall Couture 2010 seemed to be where modern reality and wild musings shared the same creative consciousness.

This season included silhouettes that were derived from experimental layering, like those seen at Alexis Mabille, and dramatic draping as observed at Christian Dior. Designers emphasized textiles as well. Sumptuous organza, structured gabardine and beautifully crafted Chantilly lace were all on display.

Here is a sampling of some particularly striking designs:

An embellished skeletal-like gown at Givenchy

A dramatic and demure cropped look at Valentino

A well layered suit ensemble at Alexis Mabille

Simple cut-out elegance at Bouchra Jarrar

An Edenic creation at Christian Dior

Bold ruching at Elie Saab

Classic and modern at Chanel

A structured and whimsical look at Jean Paul Gaultier

A profusion of sequins at Armani Prive

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L.A. Times Finds Endless Closet Space In Cyber Closet

Wooo! The L.A. Times wrote us up in their blog on Tuesday!

"Trying to stay well-dressed is hard work, especially when you open your closet door and out tumbles an avalanche of wire hangers, stilettos and a precariously placed box that clocks you in the head.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have an infinite closet and a valet to handle it all for you?"

Yes it would!!! And that's what Garde Robe is here for =)