Tired of the old denim and sweater combo? Gwyneth Paltrow offers up a sweet alternative, swapping out blue jeans for a bell skirt. To keep things cozy, she topped her look with an ultra-luxurious Celine knit in a gorgeous Winter white, then finished with gray tights and a pair of covetable Proenza Schouler booties. Looking to make the same chic outfit swap? Shop our editors' picks to channel Gwyneth's easy-femme look.
>> It's a week of double-timers: two Haider Ackermann looks, two Calvin Klein looks, and one model who appears twice. See who's wearing what — and where — in the slideshow.
>> Lanvin, Dior, Balmain, Carven, Rick Owens — the past few days of Paris Fashion Week have been busy ones, so it's no wonder that the backstage mood has been just as high-energy as ever. The ladies of Lanvin played up the mystique with giant fans and new-wave shades; the girls at Dior looked demure in ladylike lipstick and super-sweet poses; and there was plenty of playful frolicking — not to mention an eye-catching array of candy-hued shoes — at Carven. Balmain offered up a dose of rock n' roll glamour with gilded shorts and heavy hardware, while the ethereal vibe at Rick Owens made for lots of ghoulish creeping. All the behind-the-scenes action and more, here in the slideshow.
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There's a reason we all love Guillaume Henry's designs for Carven: they're wearable, chic, and have that perfect twist of whimsy we all crave. The designer delivered just that, plus a mix of colorful Alpines-inspired silhouettes and ikat patterns, for Spring in the way of Lederhosen-like leather shorts, cutout dresses, prim collars, and circle skirts. Leather was utilized to the fullest via swingy skirts, high-waist shorts, and buckle-embellished shift dresses while collar tops were revamped with cropped cuts and cutout details. Meanwhile, vibrant ikat patterned dresses and colorful lace-inset frocks provided perfect partywear options. Needless to say, we want everything from the collection. Read our breakdown below for more details.
Anne Hathaway touched down in NYC for the premiere of One Day wearing two beautiful looks. At the red carpet event, Anne opted to wear a gorgeous black beaded gown from Alexander McQueen's resort collection, accessorizing with gold Christian Louboutin heels and a matching clutch. For the afterparty, the smiley actress changed into a shorter nude lace-embroidered Carven dress paired with metallic gold sandals. Each look shines in its own way, but which outfit do you prefer Anne in?
Let's face it: designer clothes come at a hefty price, and we'd rather pay rent before forking over the big bucks for pricey must haves. That's why we're always on the hunt for a designer deal, and right now is the time to shop. With Fall on its way, a ton of retailers are marking Spring/Summer stock up to 75 percent off, so we combed through the sales and picked out our favorite pieces. Given they're still pricey, these amazing dresses, tops, and bottoms will last you a lifetime. Click to see the best designer steals from Alexander Wang, Carven, Adam Lippes, and Phillip Lim now.
We can't get enough of Guillaume Henry's whimsical creations for Carven, and we're sure you can see why. For Resort 2012, Guillaume drew inspiration from the Alpine landscapes of Bavaria and Switzerland. “I wanted to express the crispness quality of all the things coming from those mountains,” said the designer. The results are impossibly chic, with just the right amount of Parisian flair, via digital print landscape dresses, textured leather shorts, flippant skirts, and the cutest skirt suits. We'll take one of each, please. Check out the rest of his confections in the slideshow. Are you just as smitten?
>> Guillaume Henry debuted his first pre-collection for Carven — for Resort 2012 — during couture in Paris last week. Inspired by the Alpine landscapes of Bavaria and Switzerland — “I wanted to express the crispness quality of all the things coming from those mountains,” Henry explained — the designer worked digital prints of vintage maps and postcards into his signature offering of cropped jackets, high-waister shorts, collared shirts, and cocktail dresses. He also introduced his first swimsuit — a white cutout maillot — and brightly-colored, flat versions of the classic Carven heel with bows on the back.
Alexa Chung's schoolteacher-chic Carven dress that she wore to last night's Burberry Serpentine party in London reminded us of another Alexa Chung moment . . . and another . . . and another. Alexa has a propensity for donning a white-collar look, be it via Chanel, Marc Jacobs, or Vuitton. You know she's cool, so the fact that her style is buttoned-up and plain old, old-fashioned, feels super fresh on her. That said, she wears it a lot. Do you love the look or is it time for Alexa to move on? Click our slideshow to see her looks, and vote at the end to let us know!
