We love hearing from Blackbird because we know that whatever they send our way is going to put a smile on our face. The Cashmere Chelsea Sweater by Hyden Yoo has done nothing short of that. It has black and gray diagonal stripes that are quite subtle. It’s knitted with a black double breasted placket and has pewter crested buttons.

Did we mention its versatility? Wear it the collar up, down or unbuttoned. The result’s going to be the same regardless: timeless.

Buy It: $285.99 (sale) @ Blackbird

This holiday season, we’re sure to see some great decorations, especially in NYC. Macys in Herald Square is all lit up and so is Rockefeller Center’s Christmas Tree. We know LV and Saks always have their assortment of decorations for this time of year.

Calvin Klein’s been lucky enough to have Architect Joshua Prince-Ramus of Ramus-Ella Architects design a mini-four-storey house that’s suspended in the air at their 5th Avenue store in NYC. The miniature home’s furnished with tiny versions of CK clothing, accessories and home collections including the furniture line that will launch in early 2009 and weighs in at 1,000 pounds. Not so mini, is it?

Thanks to thecoolhunter

blackbirdballad.com is officially live, marking the beginning of a new era. It’s been requested for years, and now we won’t have to take a flight to Washington to grab those Faliero Sarti scarves we told you guys about. In addition to the the usual clothing and accessories, there are some great sale and gift items that you might want to check out ASAP.

In addition to our usual assortment of clothing and accessories, we have some great sale and gift items that would be perfect for the holidays

Read the full press release after the jump to see what the BlackBird Team has to say about the move.

It seems that the West Village is filled with upscale men’s shops, but that’s not stopping Kesner from joining the festivities. The interior design is as remarkable as the pieces that it carries, and Material Interest made sure we’d get a shot at both.

The bi-level space just opened today and features Art Deco club chairs, a chandelier from 1905 and alot of the color purple. The collections aren’t as pricey as the decor with apparel from Tim Hamilton, Gilded Age, and Patrik Ervell. Parisian label Melinda Gloss, who’s known for suiting and outerwear also joins the mix, along with L.G.R. sunglasses.

We expect to see Kesner make it through this coldest of winters.

More images after the jump.

WWD’s reporting that English design Matthew Williamson is going to be the next guest designer for H&M come the Summer of 2009. He’s known for his Indian influence within garments and will bring those elements into a women’s line that’s set to release at select locations on April 23, 2009. A summer line that will be offered at all H&M outlets is due out in May, which includes a menswear collection.

Are you guys yawning or excited? How many out there are excited because it means some extra spending money via eBay? We know you’re out there.

It’s like a lego set (vivid imagination I have). You can take it apart and put it together in a few different variations. Talk about versatile. Fifth Avenue Show Repair’s duel hoodie has a standard hoodie, but it also packs a wrap-around neck piece and a hidden Velcro attachment.  The 100% wool piece long lean body and ribbed raglan front and dolman back sleeves.

Wear it disassembled or put together. Either way, you’ll definitely turn heads and stay warm at the same time.

More shots after the jump.

The military fad is far from over.  Even long after all our troops come home, this fashion statement will live and for good reason.  Surface 2 Air’s latest sweaters are military-inspired masterpieces.  The charcoal-gray, marled wool sweater pictured above comes with buttons that line the left shoulder, suggesting epaulets.

Buy It: $369 @ Odin, NYC.  odinnewyork.com

The NYTimes has an interesting piece on plaid and how much it’s spread like a wildfire since the “cool kids” wore it during the summer.  Now, it’s gone from the cargos to the vests, shirts, and much more.  We’re definitely not complaining.  We’re paying hommage.  Checkthe images below and definitely take a look at David Colman’s piece in the NYTimes.