the week in news: 31.05.10

It feels as if I'm starting to create some kind of weekly section made up of fashion news. I really don't intend to do so but I love giving my take on some of the things going on at the moment.
This week it was announced that Olivier Theyskens is the new creative director for Theory. It makes me happy that he is going to be designing again but I doubt it will be for too long. He did an amazing job at Rochas back in the day and then again, for a shorter time, at Nina Ricci. Unfortunately, he is known for his very exquisite (or expensive) taste, which ultimately ends in his departure from the house. Now, pair this up with a seemingly affordable brand like Theory and you have a bit of an issue. However, if he can tackle that problem, Theory is in for an amazing makeover.

A bit less exciting but equally stylish is the news that the Olsens are launching an eyewear line for Elizabeth & James. I don't know if you are as sunglasses-obsessed as I am but if you are you'll understand how amazing this can be. Ashley and Mary-Kate are two of the people with the best taste in sunglasses and that can only translate into awesome pieces for their line, like the cat-eye ones above.
I'm off.

[Sources: WWD.com, Fashionista.com, Style.com, NYmag.com, Style.com]