GoldSign

Adriano Goldschmied's GoldSign label has teamed up with J.Crew for a jean-ius capsule collection. And today, you can shop the two new jean styles and a skirt — in five denim washes and two wool-denim washes — online, in 11 J.Crew stores, and from the J.Crew catalog, with prices ranging from $198 to $288. Although, don't expect to see any superskinny jeans in the first-ever capsule mix. Inspired by Norma Jean Baker and the all-American pinup girl, Goldschmied says that he "wanted to go back to what beauty was at that time, curvy and classic, which is also very fitting for what J.Crew represents." With a clear nod to a vintage aesthetic and classic silhouettes, we're ready to style our own pair with a relaxed white tee and pointy-toe pumps.

Rachel Bilson was spotted taking a bundled-up walk in NYC's SoHo neighborhood wearing the perfectly cozy Fall outfit. She started with a white tee, threw on a knit sweater, then topped it all off with a double-breasted navy jacket. On bottom she cuffed a pair of Goldsign cuffed boyfriend jeans ($288) and sported taupe suede ShoeMint booties on her feet. Rachel's mini tan saddle crossbody bag added a pop of rich color, while her silver aviator sunglasses lent cool edge. Re-create Rachel's latest ensemble for your next cozy city stroll by shopping similar pieces below.

While strolling the streets of NYC with Suri over the weekend, Katie Holmes wore this J. Crew floral button-up blouse ($150) with a pair of wide-leg lightwash Goldsign jeans, creating the perfect '70s-inspired daytime look. She finished her ensemble via oversized square metal sunglasses, off-white shoes, and a tan bag. While we love the way Katie styled her floral blouse — here are similar wide-leg jeans by Marc by Marc Jacobs ($228) to re-create her outfit — it would also look fabulous with a pair of black shorts or a denim skirt. You can also dress it up with leather pants and killer heels for night, or tuck it into a pencil skirt or wide-leg trousers for a more professional feel at work.

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• Artist Mari Kasurinen has created a Karl Lagerfeld doll inspired by My Little Pony. [Racked]
• Yesterday the salaries of Condé Nast's staffers were revealed. Today, it's all about Hearst. [Fashion Etc]
• J.Crew's newest partnership features a pair of jeans from Goldsign. The five-pocket Jenny jean was inspired by a pair Norma Jean Baker wore in the 1940s. [T Magazine]
• Stella McCartney will endow a scholarship at Central Saint Martins. Winners have to avoid using fur and leather during their studies and will be given a one-year contract to work for McCartney after graduation. [Vogue UK]
• The 82-year-old model who Alber Elbaz cast in Lanvin's Fall 2012 ad campaign is a New York native named Jacquie Murdock, who dreamed of working in fashion as a teenager. "From a very young age, I wanted to model [and] to go to Paris. The opportunity was not there at my time for women of color," she says. [Fashionista]
• Leandra Medine of Man Repeller says she's very gradually expanding her blog into a destination website. "I want women to come to Man Repeller and feel smart and get something funny out of it and just feel good," she says. [Teen Vogue]
• Former South African President Nelson Mandela debuted his clothing line 46664 with a party at the South African consulate in New York this week. [Stylelist]
• The commercial for Lady Gaga's upcoming fragrance Fame has been released. [Styleite]

Rachel Bilson showed up to her Nylon and American Eagle cover party in a look that made us all a little envious. Her style-setting ways continue to inspire our looks; this one in particular is the perfect blend of statement pieces and easy basics. Her metallic Vanessa Bruno jacquard blazer shows off a little glitz while 'laxed Goldsign jeans and a sheer black tee balance out the sparkle. To take her look to the next level, Rachel shows off her styling skills, countering her on-trend fedora with a luxe Miu Miu clutch. Looking for the same effortless-cool event style? Shop our editors' picks to channel Rachel's style.

Kate Middleton rocked a Western ensemble while attending the Calgary stampede with Prince William in Canada. Kate looked the part in a printed Alice by Temperley blouse, Goldsign bootcut jeans, and brown suede boots. To top off her Wild West look, the duchess donned a tailor-made Smithbilt cowboy hat and gold leaf earrings. Although Kate's exact top isn't available online, we found a different gaucho blouse that she sported during her Canadian vacation. Shop now to get that button-down with her exact denim and other similar items.

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This season, the sexiest pair of jeans you'll own is the flare leg. Need proof? Just check out a couple of Fashion Week's chic street-stylers and a few of our favorite celebs — Olivia Palermo, Heidi Klum, and Rachel Zoe — all rocking their respective versions of the flare. It's a little more '70s rocker than the wide-leg, and we love how it hugs in all the right places. For now, play up the retro vibe with a shaggy fur topper, or play it down with something sleeker; then, when warmer weather hits they'll look just as cool with a floral tank or a boho top like Heidi's.

From left to right: street style, Olivia Palermo, Heidi Klum, Rachel Zoe, street style

Street style photos courtesy of Greg Kessler

>> While we already discussed all the out-of-the-box denim possibilities come Spring, we've yet to talk about finding the essential pair of jeans. Lucky for you, we sifted through a ton of options and found the best around — think cropped and flared, white skinnies, and lightwash trousers — that are sure to carry you through Spring and well into Summer.