November 21, 2009 - Proenza Schouler sent models down the catwalk with sea green and lavender strands (see gallery).

October 23, 2009 - ...a good amount of whimsy in her dainty but detailed designs. Tiny hands, balloons, strands of hair and a few morbid additions appear in all of the Hairy Socks jewelry and accessories....

October 13, 2009 - ...to the top spot only by the rat-tailed strands of a mullet....

October 07, 2009 - The Atlantis Chandelier by Hudson Furniture Inc.is an elegant and nautical-themed light fixture designed by Barlas Baylar. The chandelier is a graceful cascade of nickel chain with a gloss finish. The strands that hang down add just the right...

September 12, 2009 - ...males of some species of cave Swiftlets secrete to form a nest. The highest quality edible nests only contain the hardened strands of saliva that make up the solid nest....

September 11, 2009 - Along with this potentially-dangerous bedroom piece that has made celebrity waiting lists, Agent Provocateur’s Soiree line includes a “nipple cap” ensemble (if you can call it that) featuring strands of Swarovski crystals.

July 12, 2009 - Worn in multi-strands and reaching far past the waist, chains of various thicknesses add a rock ‘n’ roll edge to any outfit.

July 03, 2009 - In ‘Forest,’ Maria Baranova’s model wears a headband with pink strands of dangling rosettes and a long, white tasseled scarf. It’s a gorgeous combination that would appeal to aesthetes and all lovers of bohemian fashion.

June 29, 2009 - ...this gallery has a range of strands that seem to be making an unfortunate comeback....

June 24, 2009 - ...Lamp devised by Niels Grubak Iversen does just the opposite. The Turbine Lamp’s LEDs are located around the perimeter of the lamp; the turbine-like striations and strands exist to direct the light produced inward, then out into the room....