Catherine Malandrino

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Trend Alert: Pleats That Play the Accordion

If you've ever wanted to experiment with pretty pleats, now's the time.

If you've ever wanted to experiment with pretty pleats, now's the time. Accordion pleats are cropping up in unexpected places. They're a classic take on texture, but don't think these pleats signal school girl. They're playful and fresh in other fabrics, like chiffon, à la Jessica Alba in Marc Jacobs, or even a little naughty in leather. Whether you select them as a part of the whole look, or just to experiment with the details, they're modern and femme, and insanely flirtatious.

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Fall Shopping: Softer Military Looks From Prada, Crumpet, and Catherine Malandrino

The military trend gets a softer look in the pre-fall collections with cozy cashmere dresses (Crumpet), cotton corset tops (Elizabeth and James), and draped jersey dresses (Catherine Malandrino) that mix well in spring's utilitarian uniform.

The military trend gets a softer look in the pre-fall collections with cozy cashmere dresses (Crumpet), cotton corset tops (Elizabeth and James), and draped jersey dresses (Catherine Malandrino) that mix well in spring's utilitarian uniform. Hold on to last season's army jackets and cargo pants and sprinkle in some playful new looks like Prada's pre-fall camouflage jacket.

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Dress Me Up! Fall Transition

With Fall around the bend, we're prepping for that semiawkward transition period.

With Fall around the bend, we're prepping for that semiawkward transition period. You know, when it's not too hot, yet not too cold. During this time, Rebecca Taylor, Catherine Malandrino, and Diane von Furstenberg's take on layering is exactly what we're striving for. Lux knits, cozy prints, and kick-ass booties are perfect semicold staples. Want the look? Click on each item to start shopping . . .

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 07/09/10 Anja Rubik For Fendi, Visionaire's Tribute to Alexander McQueen

Karl Lagerfeld's new campaign for Fendi depicts an “Italian couple in downtown New York,” according to Lagerfeld, who cast Anja Rubik and Baptiste Giabiconi for the occasion.

Karl Lagerfeld's new campaign for Fendi depicts an “Italian couple in downtown New York,” according to Lagerfeld, who cast Anja Rubik and Baptiste Giabiconi for the occasion.

Visionaire 58 Spirit, A Tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen is now available for pre-order. The limited edition book includes images inspired by McQueen, each one printed on paper embedded with wildflower seeds.

Lacoste is teaming up with Catherine Malandrino on a capsule collection.

Mario Testino photographed Lily Donaldson, Nina Porter and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Burberry's first cosmetics campaign.

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2010 Fall NYFW Trend: Nomadic Layers

With global warming upon us, it's no surprise designers have embraced seasonless dressing.

With global warming upon us, it's no surprise designers have embraced seasonless dressing. For Fall, all wanderlusters can look forward to nomadic layers. Here we have Rebecca Taylor's sweet and sassy muse, Catherine Malandrino's severe take on luxotica, and Diane Von Furstenberg's cozy coquette. When in doubt, pile it on, and just see where it takes you . . .

See more nomadic layering from NYFW.