Two New Things to Give Thanks For

This might be a little shallow, but we indulge from time to time. Of course we all have things to be thankful for this season, whether it is our family and loved-ones, good health or a recent recovery, the beauty and bounty of nature and the goodwill of most of us. But we're also pretty excited by two new items we've launched on our website today!

First is the exquisitely subtle metallic Rizzo motorcycle jacket in Bronze, which has arrived just in time to replace the black Rizzo, which sold out almost instantly:


Second is the to-die-for Hudson Triple-Strap Satchel in mouth-watering Bruciato, a classic and eminently useful shape in a rich holiday color, perfect for hot cocoa weather, turkey, and later, mistletoe:


P.S. Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? We're now offering gift-certificates in any denomination that are good on-line and at our Brooklyn design:shop.

Gift Guide Preview: Gifts for the Geek

Not sure what to get for yourself, your mom, your friend, your significant other? Well, we're about to launch our gift-guide for the holiday season, with loads of ideas that are categorized by price, staff picks, and by personality -- looking for the perfect gift for your favorite fashionable geek girl? Well here they are.

P.S. Look for the icon on every product page to start making and sharing your own wishlist for the season.

Styling Contest: Win $1,000 Gift Certficiate

Polyvore.com and Hayden-Harnett have teamed up to present a fabulous contest, and you could win $1,000 gift-certificate to haydenharnett.com.

Polyvore is a the new website that allows you to put together your favorite items, and show off your styling skills. We think some of the best stylists out there can be found on Polyvore.com. Create an outfit using Hayden-Harnett's classic designs and you could win a $1,000 gift-certificate at our online store. 2nd prize is a $200 gift-certificate, and the 3rd prize is $50.

Would you rather accent an outfit with one of our great handbags, or wrap yourself in one of our printed dresses? You decide, and the community votes. The contest is open for two weeks, and thereafter, the winner will be decided. Good fashion, and good luck.

Hayden-Harnett <3's Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys, the dynamic singer, songwriter, pianist, record-producer, actress, philanthropist, author, and all around hot babe, was recently spotted during a taping of "Last Call with Carson Daly" performing in our Edie Sheath Dress in Ruby. Well, about all we can say is "wow" -- talk about stunning. The episode is slated to air during the Thanksgiving holiday, on November 22nd. Perfect time for us all to give thanks for Alicia Keys.

Three Chord Fashion

The Ramone Studded Cuff brings me back to the dawn of the New York punk scene, to a time when I wore a similar bracelet with leopard print T-shirt and black Levis. It's hard to believe it now, but at the time punk rock was still shocking. You could easily recognize like-minded people who were dressed as outrageously as yourself. The music was the glue. The Ramones had stripped rock'n'roll down to its three-chord roots and re-invented the three-minute song after a decade of twenty-minute guitar solos.

I was thrilled when I entered art school in 1978 and found this burgeoning music scene in progress. A scene as scary as it was invigorating. I loved the Ramones, and to this day they have remained my favorite band. That Hayden-Harnett has come out with the Ramone Cuff, the Joey, the Ramone Demi and the CBGB studded belt to their Fall collection is a very welcome tribute to a great era in fashion and music.

--John Comito (john @ haydenharnett.com)