Introducing The Horse...

We would like you to meet the latest addition to The Grand Social family, organic footwear designers, The Horse. 

The label was born from the concept of marrying the highest quality Italian leather with classic designs and ethical and organic materials and production. 

Their new online store features the label's debut collection, featuring men's and women's leather lace-ups brogues and summer sandals, made to last with the finest leather.

SHOP THE HORSE COLLECTION HERE

Above her: Dorothy in Purple $219 SHOP NOW
Him: Charles in Brown $219 SHOP NOW

Charles in Grey $219 SHOP NOW

Arthur in Grey $249 SHOP NOW

Joan in Brown $179 SHOP NOW

Dorothy in Purple $219 SHOP NOW

Dorothy in Black $219 SHOP NOW

Charles in Black $219 SHOP NOW

Joan in Black $179 SHOP NOW

Happy New Year!

From all four corners of the globe, The Grand Social team wish you all a very happy new year!

Lots of love,

The GS Family

Spring 2010 Hits The Celebrity Circuit

Celebrities have been out in force in the Spring 2010 collections at premieres, award ceremonies and galas all around the world since the collections began showing in September, so we thought we'd have a look at who wore what and who looked best...

Who: Alexa Chung
What: Jason Wu Spring 2010, New York Fashion Week
Where: CFDA Fashion Fund Awards, New York

We have to admit that we love Alexa Chung and wish she was our friend.  Of all the British 'It' girls, she is most certainly the most deserving of the attention and we're yet to see her in an outfit we don't like. 

We love her in this cherry red cocktail dress from Jason Wu.  A great move to ditch the black belt, the lipstick is a perfect match, her hair looks cute and we love that she broke with convention and teamed the dress with simple black ballet flats - very chic.

Who: Sienna Miller
What: Balmain Spring 2010, Paris Fashion Week
Where: Premiere of her new Broadway play 'After Miss Julie', New York

Sienna, you've really let an amazing dress down here.  The priviledge of being the very first person to wear a piece from the new  Balmain collection comes with it great responsibility, and Ms Miller has really let the team down. 

She has had the logical thought that when dealing with such a standout dress she should keep everything else simple.  Unfortunately, in this case, her idea of simple has equated to total blah.  Much like in The September Issue when she's trying on the amazing couture gowns infront of Anna Wintour with scruffy hair and no makeup but this time she's actually at a public event. 

Granted it's hard to be put up beside Abbey Lee, but we would have loved to have seen her team the dress with a smokey eye, nude lips, tousled hair and a pair of killer, killer heels.

Who: Kate Bosworth
What: Alexander Wang Spring 2010, New York Fashion Week
Where: Scream Awards, Hollywood

Kate Bosworth is looking totally hot in this Alexander Wang military hued cutout mini-dress.  That colour is mighty tricky to pull off, but Kate succeeds by pairing it with a subtle red lip, leopard heels, a sleek do and a glowing tan.

What: Proenza Schouler Spring 2010, New York Fashion Week
Where: MOCA Gala, Los Angeles

Again, looking very good, like the tousled hair and the sharp black shoes and clutch.  The only fault with the look appears to lie in the design of the dress, we can see this because it appears to also be causing Carmen Kass some issues, that being the mysterious saggy granny boob bulges on both lovely ladies.

Who: Chloe Sevigny
What: Miu Miu Spring 2010, Milan Fashion Week
Where: MOCA Gala, Los Angeles

Chloe looks totally cute in this little jewel encrusted top and skirt ensemble from Miu Miu.  Good choice of shoes, good hair, beautiful sun-kissed complexion and killer legs.

Who: Natalie Portman
What: Proenza Schouler Spring 2010, New York Fashion Week
Where:Gotham Independent Film Awards, New York

Love, love, love Natalie Portman.  Unfortunately, this dress isn't really right for her.  It's certainly not disastrous, but with her petite frame she is much better suited to a silhouette that cinches her waist.  We love that she's trying an edgier label than we're used to from her, but there were other looks from the collection that would have worked better on her.

Who: Blake Lively
What: Marchesa Spring 2010, New York Fashion Week
Where: Where The Wild Things Are Premiere, New York

It feels like Blake Lively is partaking in a little bit of theme-based dressing with the big feathered skirt at the premiere of Where The Wild Things Are.  She's so close to really pulling this off, if she could just push those cascading curls behind her shoulder, then this would look quite amazing.  With the curls, it's feeling just a little bit too Dolly Parton.

What: Dolce & Gabbana
Where: Sherlock Holmes Premiere, Los Angeles

Dressing up to match the film again?  Ok, now it's getting a bit much.  By taking away the lining of the skirt and adding a head of voluptuous blonde curls, Blake looks like she's dressing as a brothel Madame in the hope Guy Ritchie will cast her in a Sherlock Holmes sequel.  Cleavage + uber short + sheer black lace = too much.

Who: Demi Moore
What: Lanvin Spring 2010, Paris Fashion Week
Where: Freedom Awards, Los Angeles

Demi Moore is a freak of nature.  Or, let's be honest, she has a freaking amazing plastic surgeon.  She looks fantastic in this sheathed Lanvin design.  She has rightly chosen to leave a little something to the imagination (Blake Lively take heed) and show less leg than the catwalk version.  Her hair, makeup and accessories are all perfecto.

Who: Rihanna
What: Marchesa Spring 2010
Where: American Music Awards, Los Angeles

Wowza.  That is one hell of a dress. On the wrong person this could look totally naff, but Rihanna makes it her own and gives it a thoroughly modern, edgy feel.

The GS Pop-Up Extended Christmas Shopping Hours

Haven't even begun your Christmas shopping?  Never fear, we have extended our hours at the GS Pop-Up store, so we're now open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am-4pm. 

We have just landed the bec & bridge high summer collection in-store, plus we've got heaps of perfect Christmas gifts like 2 by Lyn & Tony jewellery, JORDY rings, Deadly Ponies bags and heaps of great printed tees for those hard to buy for guys.

The GS Pop-Up Store
Shop 7.08a, Level 7
MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place, Sydney
9233 7996

WIN FIELD DAY VIP DOUBLE PASSES

Are you freaking out because you still don’t know what you’re doing to bring in the New Year?  Well, we have 2 x VIP double passes to Field Day 2010 to give away! 

What better way to start the year than spend New Year’s Day dancing the day away to The Presets, 2manydjs, LCD Soundsystem, Architecture in Helsinki and Major Lazer Soundsystem with the luxury of air conditioning, private bathrooms, canapés and a private bar and lounge area? 

To be in to win just tell us in 25 words or less which Field Day 2010 artist you are most excited to see and why. Winners will be announced on Monday 21 December.

Find out more at the Fuzzy website.