Rumour: Alexander McQueen Designing For Target?

I know, I know! Its just a crazy rumour at this point but not one but two (!) reputable sources today have said that "whispers" are flying that fashion heavy weight Alexander McQueen is aboard to design a capsule collection for Target under their women's 'Go International' label. Past designers for apparel have included Jovovich Hawk, Rogan, Paul & Joe and coming in October Jonathan Saunders! Subversive did a line of jewelry in the spring and Botkier currently has a line of handbags in the stores.

Radar: Super Fertile

Super Fertile is a stunning line of jewelry by Kali Arulpragasam, M.I.A 's older sister. And its perfect for those of you are politically minded and like your accessories to speak for you. Her summer collection called Tourism (Terrorism affects Tourism) features over size gold and silver plate necklaces (chestplates actually) and earrings that depict imagery of  nine war torn countries: Iraq, Afghanistan, Columbia, Haiti, Lebanon, Central African Republic, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Israel. "I wanted to create a positive tourism poster for the most dangerous countries we cannot visit" explains Arulpragasam. "It was a duty and a mission to design a necklace showing the precious beauty of these nations...a proud identity. These necklaces are to be cherished as are these nations." Each piece is made by hand. Some of the necklaces take three weeks to make and run about $900.

Michelle Williams Is Perfect For Boy

Band of Outsiders is probably one of the best men's clothing line that you have never heard of. Designed by Scott Sternberg, a former CAA agent with no fashion background, the label has a cult-like following particularly in Japan. His aesthetic has been described by Tim Blanks as full of "Nantucket nostalgia" with design details that border on "fetishistic specificity". Think short, slim shirts and jackets, tailored silhouttes and quality construction. Totally something Jason Schwartzman would wear. 

Lucky for us ladies, he has introduced a full collection for A/W 08 of preppy basics called Boy.The designer asked Michelle Williams to star in his look book because "Michelle is beautiful, cool, low maintenance, funny, sweet, talented, smart and curious". Check out the complete collection here. Oh and the shoes featured in the picture above? A collaboration between the designer and Manolo Blahnik.

Cancer Is A Fungus

I haven't made it a habit to post things like this here before, but this is a subject that is close to my heart and I think, is worth your time to watch. In this clip via Know The Cause, Italian oncologist Tullio Simoncini, M.D. talks with Doug Kaufman about the results of his research into the causes of cancer and successful treatments using only sodium bicarbonate.

Radar: Nat-2 Shoes-Two Pairs In One!

Reminiscent of the soles on Chuck Taylors, these patented 2-in-1 kicks from Nat-2 of Munich are a travelers best friend. After four years in development and with the flick of a zip, the upper of the shoes are easily removed revealing a pair of sandals beneath. The uppers can be stowed in your purse or pocket. Available in a variety of styles (there's even a deck shoe) and fabrications (vinyl, cotton, leather) Nat-2 will be at Pool trade show in Las Vegas later this month, so expect to see them in a store near you soon. In the meantime you can get them  here with international shipping!

UPDATE: These innovative shoes have 'inspired' legions of fans like Raf Simons who released a shoe suspiciously similar for A/W 08 the blog Shoetonguez reports. 

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Source: The Rut.