When Du Juan is standing at your side, it’s almost impossible to go wrong.

Frequently spotted out together, usually hand-in-hand despite the rumors that they are only stuck together because of their agent, Philip Huang and Du Juan have something going when it comes to style. With their fingers on the pulse of what’s new and now, it is hard to look away when these two are in front of your eyes.

At Shanghai’s Elle Style Awards, Philip decides to square off against Mark Ronson, and arrives at the event in the very same Fall 2009 glittered blazer as the DJ. Though Huang turns things up a notch by swapping out the runway’s visage print legging/pant for a basic snug black. All whilst Du radiates (and channels Rihanna) in a Gucci Fall 2009 dress.

Warning us of their soon to come style takeover…In April, when Burberry celebrated the grand opening of the a store and collaboration with actress Maggie Cheung in Beijing, Du and Philip made their first public outing together dripping in Burberry.

Keeping it plain and simple, wearing the essential “model uniform”, Philip keeps things comfortable in a basic white tee, black jeans, and shoes. Then livens things up with a Burberry Spring 2009 cardigan that features a textured placket. While Du goes all out, also in Burberry Spring 2009.

Power couple in the making or just really close friends? You decide.

Have you ever fallen in love with something that you’ve seen come down a runway, only to later develop an extreme urge to have it? Well worry no more. Seeing that the virtual shelves of our favorite online stores are constantly being restocked with the latest in all (most) of your runway delights, I’ve decided to keep track.

Show: Kris Van Assche Spring 2010
Item: Draped Linen Jersey Shirt
Price: $ 689.00 | £ 350.24 | € 331.67
Features: “Cowl draped insert with concealed classic collar, single button cuff closure, logoed enamel buttons with concealed front closure, extended hem insert, small slits in sides, slightly transparent”
Where to Buy: Luisaviaroma.com

Already spotted out in runway looks from both Dior Homme and Yves Saint Laurent, it’s no surprise at all that Kanye West has now hopped aboard the Balmain train. Sadly, the Balmain Homme train.

Launched only back in January, at the height of his newfound career as creative director at Balmain, Christophe Decarnin launched Balmain Homme. A line of clothing for men that parallels his womenswear looks that you can hold responsible for making Shoulder pads, ripped denim, and bleaches stains cool again. Even though there was a lot of buzz and excitement before the 10 piece Fall 2009 collection came about, once seen, it drew in mixed reviews. More bad than good. Leaving me and surly many others to wonder, will anyone actually pay for it…?

Which is where Kanye West comes in. Getting in some last minute Christmas shopping in at Barney’s New York in Los Angeles, the rapper (on the road to redemption) was seen sporting an oversized version of a graphic print Balmain Homme Fall 2009 tee. Which just so happens to be the same t-shirt he wore after leaving the Jay Leno show back in September (for those of you keeping track). Making for a move that I’m sure makes Decarnin’s Parisian heart tremble with excitement.

For those of you intrested, the printed white version, shown in the Balmain presentation, is now on sale at Antonioli.eu. Priced at $235.00.

How does this make you feel?

Not only do Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photograph the Gucci Spring 2010 campaign, the duo has also taken up the task of capturing Riccardo Tisci’s acid trip prints and high contrast colors.

Shooting a cast of Givenchy regulars, all no strangers to the house’s Paris runway, last season’s bowl cuts and bedroom get swapped out for a basic studio and interesting widow’s peak (on Simon Nessman). Which may or may not remind you of Eddie Munster…

Below I count 2 women and 4 men. Though the campaign supposedly features a cast of 3 men.

Can you spot the tattooed missing link? *Update – it’s Eduardo Calero*

Great news for you readers in Japan! Why-lip.com has now updated their online shelves with Milan and Paris’ Spring 2010 collections. Featuring everything from Givenchy’s tartan shorts and gladiator-style high trainers, to Gareth Pugh’s shredded knit sweaters and multi-zip jackets. Some of which can already buy with a 5% discount.

On an Interesting Side Note – The seemingly bottle blonde modeling Gareth Pugh’s latest collection on both Why-lip.com and Lusiaviaroma.com is none other than…*drum roll please*…Pugh’s boyfriend Carson McColl (who you might remember from Jak and Jil). Interesting indeed.
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Though we’re going  have to wait a little bit longer for the latest from Paris, it’s certainly worth your time. As Bruno Pieters steps down at Hugo by Hugo Boss to focus more on developing his own line, and Roland Mouret plans to display a 15-piece collection of men’s tailored clothing and separates, I wouldn’t miss out on Paris fashion week if I were you.

I’m already excited to see what Riccardo Tisci, Raf Simons, Juun J., and my other usuals have in store. Let’s just cross our fingers and hope that Christophe Decarnin has finally gotten the memo.

Thursday - January 21, 2010
10:30 – Alexis Mabille
11:30 – Issey Miyake
12:30 – Francisco Van Benthum
13:30 – Juun J.
14:30 – Louis Vuitton
16:00 – Gaspard Yurkievich
17:00 – Jean Paul Gaultier
18:00 – Smalto
19:00 – Dries Va Noten
20:00 – Julius

Friday – January 22, 2010
10:00 – Junya Watanabe
11:00 – Blaak Homme
12:00 – Yves Saint Laurent
13:00 – Rick Owens
14:00 – Walter Van Beirendonck
15:00 – Kris Van Assche
16:00 – Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus
17:00 – Cerruti
18:00 – Givenchy
19:00 – Tim Hamilton
20:30 – John Galliano

Saturday – January 23, 2010
10:00 – Boris Bidjan Saberi
11:00 – Kenzo
12:00 – Miharayasuhiro
13:00 – Ann Demeulemeester
14:00 – Tillmann Lauterbach
15:00 – Dior Homme
16:30 – Ute Ploier
17:30 – Dunhill
18:30 – Damir Doma
20:00 – Hermes
21:00 – Raf Simons

Sunday – January 24, 2010
10:00 – Bill Tornade
11:00 – Lanvin
12:00 – Wooyoungmi
13:00 – Songzio
14:00 – Rynshu
15:00 – Romain Kremer
16:00 – Qasimi
17:00 – Paul Smith
18:00 – Agnes B

Note: The schedule is subject to change, so check back for updates.