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Luxury labels in designer fashion and accessories are rolling out their offerings for iPad cases. High end designers are stepping into the technology fashion world. The cases are bold and bright yet stylish and protective. Made by designers, these cases are must have items for any Ipad owner. Check them out.

Doug and Ben Burkman continue to allure with their designs for Spring 2011. Their utilitarian take on classic menswear fused with the relaxed styles of fishermen in Sri Lanka creates an interesting collection of casualty intertwined with individuality.

We’ve already told you of a few of our Fashion’s Night Out destinations (here, here and here), but we couldn’t resist throwing in a few more. Cause after all, you can’t just hit up one party. Whether you’re in the mood to shop, and snag limited edition goods you can’t grab anywhere else, or just hang out at a good-old fashioned party, there’s something for everyone throughout the whole city. Check out some places we’re looking to swing by tonight.

Proenza Schouler’s spring collection prepared women for an aquatic, graffiti-filled, futuristic dreamland. Reptilian prints in fluorescent yellows and turquoise seemed to camouflage baby doll dresses for a technicolored dystopia. It’s no surprise then that the sunglasses had a similar job: providing protection with thick plastic frames, and unexpected colors like navy and red to blend in with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s vision.

Thankfully, going green isn’t just about hemp and patchouli, anymore. Nowadays, designers like Stella McCartney and Lauren Bush are creating pieces that might just make you do a double take into the realms of organic cotton. Whether you’re a strict vegetarian or a leather-and-fur junkie, there’s no denying that some of these picks are more than just good for the Earth—they’re pretty good for you, too.

Polo lovers rejoice: your favorite crocodile has a new collection at Barney’s. An exclusive, three-piece capsule collection of Lacoste menswear is now available at the luxury retailer with versions of prep classics.

Sporty yet sophisticated, the collection boasts a short-sleeved “retro fit” pique polo in shades of cranberry, evergreen and turquoise, as well as classic navy and white ($88), a pima cotton v-neck sweater with tipping ($150, in navy) and a cotton tennis short ($115, white).

Maison Martin Margiela is known for minimalism with a dash of grunge. So it’s no surprise that its new, limited-edition “Replica” sneakers exclusively for Barneys follow that formula precisely. First, the Belgian brand found its inspiration: in this case 1970s GATs (German Army Trainers) worn by West German soldiers and originally hailing from Austria. The classic sports shoes were then reproduced as faithfully as possible, fashioned from lambskin and calf split and fixed with a label explaining their historical origin and time period. The MMM twist comes in with the color, however. Splashed Jackson Pollock-style with red, gray, blue or black paint, the “Replica” trainers are as effortlessly cool as they are quality. Retailing at $435, these puppies aren’t cheap—but then again, the truly covetable items never are.