We just came across some brand new photos of Jimmy Choo‘s latest line of sneakers.

The complete collection consists of a slew of leather and snakeskin kicks in several colors and two different cuts. According to Nylon they’re patent leather, matte metallic leather, or snakeskin, and available in high top (“The Tokyo”) and low top (“The Miami”).

While this is a first for the luxury shoe brand, it is consistent with their efforts to provide every demographic with a fitting shoe.

While the shoes are not stylistically stunning, they are definitely artfully designed. The new Choo’s are not necessarily shutting down the sneaker game, though they are a welcomed alternative to the played out Prada Linea Rossas that have dominated the designer athletic footwear market for a while:

The Choo sneaker debuts this summer, and each pair will sell for about $600. G Things indeed.

For those of you who like to travel through the airport like a celebrity – fashionable bag and big shades – or at least like paparazzi is snapping you, (Don’t front, I know this isn’t a stretch)  Prada is introducing a multi-colored saffiano for work and travel.  From trolley cases to briefcases, the function is of quality and innovation, while maintaining style.  Available in a wide range of colors on May 14th…you’re sure to turn some heads while breezing by to your gate.  Ladies and gentlemen, we’re now boarding.

Love how Rihanna can toughen up the girliest garbs?  Gear up with these five fascinating accessories to create the hard meets soft look that the Princess of Pop/R&B pulls off so well.

Award-winning illustrator James Jean is dreamy. His art is an OxyContin cloud in a clear winter sky. The fluid lines, vibrant color and fantastic subject matter combine melancholia and poetry. Fashion designer Miuccia Prada was so inspired by Jean’s work that she used his art on dresses for her Spring/Summer 2008 collection and has displayed his pieces in her flagship stores across the world. This winter Jean returns to personal projects, culminating in his first solo show on January 10 at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York.

GIANT: Do you work from home or a studio?
James Jean: The studio is part of my home. I have a door I use to shut away distractions such as pets and women.

What’s your typical day like?
JJ: I start around 10 [am], work like hell until 10 [pm]. I’ve worked longer, but I’m trying to have more fun and some social time.

What made you aware that you needed some downtime?
JJ: The long fingernails and jars of urine tipped me off. Your work can be wistful.

What’s the happiest you’ve ever been?
JJ: I’m even-keeled; one guy actually said I always seem sedated. I don’t have highs or lows. I’m focused—like a laser beam.

How do you work?
JJ: I plan everything out and have a sketch to work from, but there’s also a lot of improvisation. The last 20 percent of a painting is the most important. This involves destroying what’s there and coming up with some new idea or element that creates that final feeling of magic.

Bring back ’80s punk with ankle high-heels, a pair of black lame leggings, and a hip-hugging mini’s. The bootie is back and bigger than ever. And with lush suede, exotic skin, and laces-up options to choose from, you’ll need more than one pair. Check out my top ten for this winter.

Fashion shows used to be just that, fashion shows. But nowadays, in our celebrity-obsessed culture, the stars are almost more prominent than the clothing being presented by the designers. The models are barely memorable anymore. And is that is not enough, the parties and soirees have become even hotter thanks in part to the turbo boast of celebrities. Just look at the recent the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. It was a Who’s Who of hip hop, Hollywood and high-society. Check out some of the highlights through the red carpet mania and strobe lights. Which celebs rocked it best? Let us know.

Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend hosted a cocktail party at Barney’s New York for Andre 3000′s clothing line Benjamin Bixby. Attendees: Genevieve Jones, Veronica Webb, Vivica A. Fox, celeb stylist Phillip Bloch.

LL Cool J launches a new clothing line with Sears at a cocktail party at The Bryant Park Grill. Clearly the ladies love cool James and so does everyone with a digital camera, video camera and camera phone. Funk Master Flex kept the music hot while the fans swarmed and swooned over LL.

Jay-Z hosts an Artful Dodger party and fashion exhibit in a The Chelsea Art Gallery. Attendees: Beyonce Knowles, Maxwell, Ashanti, video director and photographer Anthony Mandler, Universal Mowtown’s Sylvia Rhone, choreographer Fatima Robinson.

Herve Leger by Max Azria shows at the tent in Bryant Park and delivers the goods with a finale of bandage swimsuits worn with shades and high heels. The Hottness!!! Attendees: Joy Bryant, Leonor Varela, Kate Mara, Maria Sharapova.

Estelle performs at Calvin Klein’s 40th Anniversary Party.

Russell Simmons’ Argyle was a front row extravaganza. Yo paparazzi, watch the shoes, I have three more events tonight!!! Attendees: Aubrey O’Day and D. Woods of Danity Kane, Bow Wow, Angela and Vanessa Simmons, Mel B., Sean Paul, Warner Music Groups Kevin Liles, Bethann Hardison, choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson.

Prada’s “Fallen Shadows” Party in Soho. Flashing lights, velvet ropes, red carpet, rockin’ music and an eclipse of stars: Attendees: Kanye West, Jessica Alba, Robin Thicke and wifey Paula Patton, Cassie, Zoë Saldana, Perry Farrell, Heather Graham, Ne-Yo, Claire Danes and more…

Dean and Dan Caten or DSquared2 launched their new fragrance Wood on the rooftop of their accessories show room over looking Manhattan and the Hudson River: Attendees: Marc Jacobs, Zoë Saldana, and Ryan Leslie.

Tommy Hilfiger’s front row was hot and so was his collection shown at New York’s Lincoln Center. Attendees: Michael Pitt, John Legend, Hillary Swank, Diane Kruger, Mark Ronson, Daniel Merriweather, DJ Cassidy, O’Neal McKnight.

Kimora Lee Simmons closed fashion week with a bang at the Roseland Ballroom and a sizzling after party at the newly renovated and posh Plaza Hotel. GIANT was a sponsor! KLS was cozy with her man Dijmon Hounsou and keeping it ab fab!!! Attendees: Maxwell, Serena Williams, John Legend, Andre Leon Talley, Teyana Taylor, O’Neal McKnight, Denise Rich, LeToya Lockett and Evan Ross.

New York Fashion Week got a dose of La Dolce Vita on September 9, 2008 when the luxury brand Prada presented a blowout party at its Soho Epicenter.

The occasion was to celebrate Prada’s new art project: an animated short film entitled “Fallen Shadows.” The music was pumping and the paparazzi bulbs were flashing as Kanye West, Jessica Alba, Cassie, Robin Thicke and Perry Farrell came out to celebrate. Starlets Paula Patton, Zoë Saldana and Heather Graham even wore Prada to the party. DJ Heidi and DJ Jeffrey Tonnesen from The Box keep the party moving with electronica sounds as guest mixed and mingled with the glitterati. The anima film “Fallen Shadows”, is an extension of Miuccia Prada’s love of art and culture. Prada consistently develops experimental projects in art, film, architecture and sound design. “Fallen Shadows”, much like Prada’s high-tech fashion, is an innovative combination of futuristic vision and soulfulness

To peep Prada’s “Fallen Shadows” click onto prada.com.