MC Hammer wouldn't be caught in these puppies (Photo by Idhren)
• Zac Posen, beloved by stars for his red carpet numbers, is reaching out to Lower East Siders (read: hipsters) with Z Spoke, a more affordable line of clothes to be sold at Saks Fifth Avenue this spring. The clothes, which Posen describes as “minimalist and utilitarian,” are priced from $78 to $675, a steal compared to his namesake line, where a gown can fetch $12,000. With any luck, Z Spoke will be available on Saks’ Web site, which ships to Canada. [WWD]
• Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have designed a collection for the famed British jeweller Asprey. The proceeds from the collection—mainly serpentine items, like coiled snake rings and necklaces—will be donated to Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, a charity that works to educate youth war victims. Jolie picked the snaky theme because she sees serpents as protectors; we bet Jennifer Aniston can think of a different reason. [BBC]
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This collection of rings by the Italian jeweller Demaria is called Antagonista for a reason: the stones are set upside down, exposing the cut for a fierce, thorny look. At $3490, these gems are more in the price range of an ultra-edgy engagement ring—the 18 karat white gold version is set with white diamonds, and the brown and black ones ($2750) are darkened with a rhodium finish—but they’re also perfect for all the single ladies who aren’t afraid to flash their inner Beyoncé.
