the upcoming exhibition at the Balenciaga Shoes Sale Costume Institute

The countdown to "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," the upcoming exhibition at the Balenciaga Shoes Sale Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, starts today. But just this week, the brand launched lip oils that are already selling out because they're that good. The great Mary Quant, who died yesterday at the age of 93, wrote these inspirational words in her autobiography Quant by Quant: "The Look isn't just the garments you wear. This model with a white leather and mesh upper features a star and inserts in silver-colored micro-crystals. (These are not to be mistaken for tights, either: Leggings cut off at the ankle!). She hand-makes all her pieces, and they're very traditional. The metallic bags shown at LaQuan Smith and Fendi have the same joyful essence and fun appearance as sequins, but with slightly more upscale elegance. balenciagassale.com There are even some iconic rock groups in the mix, too: Blondie, a mainstay of the '70s and '80s, will be kicking off the festival weekend with a set on Friday. These limited edition, numbered LAB sneakers feature a white leather upper and tone-on-tone perforated star. Though they trace as far back as the 14th century, leggings first became really popular back in the late 1950s, when chemist Joseph Shivers created the first Lycra pair. "He really didn't want to model... But I'm healthier now. She and Andreas are here to bring messages to the widest possible audience. For evening, pair it with a heeled black boot to complement the trim or gem-encrusted pumps a la SJP. A unique journey of imagination, intimacy, and never-ending discoveries on the tracks of the Golden Express, reflecting in one collection its warm hues and romantic patterns. Some folks love a swimsuit and cover-up set. Plus, these large cat eyes are designed to fit all face shapes and offer full UV protection. Arguably the most frequent dress requirement to be listed on a wedding invitation, the cocktail code is meant to bridge the gap between day and evening wedding wear. "Looking back, I think we did a great job of restructuring ourselves, and we still have the same number of employees," Ievenko says of his label, which specializes in optimistically prismatic and technical puffer jackets and has even outfitted members of the National Antarctic Scientific Centre of Ukraine.