For the newest installment of its Real Fantasies video lookbook series, Prada casts its Fall 2012 collection in the neon glow of a distant future that takes its design cues from the past. Models — cast as "genetically perfected clones" — stalk around environments created by layering images and videos on top of each other, while ominous music plays in the background. One male model is seen wringing his hands while sitting on top of the world; later on, a woman pulls a wad of cash out of her purse and hands it to another woman in front of an ornate staircase. It's strange, yes, and thought-provoking, too.
All the Fall 2012 Ad Campaigns
Fall 2012 ad campaigns have arrived, and with them comes a stunning array of visuals from some of our favorite fashion houses. Among the standouts: a whimsical Where the Wild Things Are-themed Mulberry shoot featuring Lindsey Wixson; a bewitching segment by Marc Jacobs featuring Magda Laguinge, Marie Piovesan, Marte Mei Van Haaster, Ros Georgiou, and Tati Cotliar in ghastly makeup; and a futuristic spread from Givenchy featuring Saskia de Brauw and styled by Carine Roitfeld. Also in the mix and of note: Chloe Sevigny's reprised role as the face of Miu Miu. All those — plus more to come as they arrive — in the slideshow.
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7 For All Mankind
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Akris
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Alberta Ferretti
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Alexander McQueen
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Alexander Wang
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A.P.C.
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AX Armani Exchange
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Balenciaga
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Bally
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Balmain
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Barneys New York
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BCBG Max Azria
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Belstaff
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Bottega Veneta
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Brian Atwood
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Bulgari
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Burberry
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Burberry Black Label
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Calvin Klein
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Calvin Klein Jeans
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Calvin Klein Underwear
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Calvin Klein White Label
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Carolina Herrera
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Carven
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Céline
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Chanel
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Chloé
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Costume National
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David Yurman
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Diane von Furstenberg
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Diesel
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DKNY
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Dolce & Gabbana
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Donna Karan
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Dsquared2
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Edun
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Eleven Paris
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Elie Saab
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Emilio Pucci
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Emporio Armani
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Escada
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Etro
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Fendi
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Ferragamo
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Giorgio Armani
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Giuseppe Zanotti
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Givenchy
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G-Star Raw
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Gucci
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Gucci Forever Now
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Hermés
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Hugo by Hugo Boss
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Hugo Boss Orange
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ICB
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Isabel Marant
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Jason Wu
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Jean Paul Gaultier
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Jil Sander Navy
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Jill Stuart
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Jimmy Choo
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J. Mendel
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Juicy Couture
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Just Cavalli
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Karl by Karl Lagerfeld
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Karl Lagerfeld
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Kenzo
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Kurt Geiger
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Lacoste
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Lanvin
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Leon Max
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Liu Jo
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Loewe
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Longchamp
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Louis Vuitton
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Maiyet
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Maje
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Mango
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Marella
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Marc by Marc Jacobs
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Marc Jacobs
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Massimo Dutti
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Mauro Grifoni
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Max Mara
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Max Mara Studio
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McQ
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Michael Kors
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Miss Dior
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Missoni
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Miu Miu
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Moncler
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Moschino
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Mulberry
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Net-A-Porter
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Nicole Miller
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Nina Ricci
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Oscar de la Renta
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Pablo
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Paul & Joe
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Pour La Victoire
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Prada
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Pringle of Scotland
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Proenza Schouler
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Rag & Bone
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Ralph Lauren
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Rebecca Minkoff
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Reed Krackoff
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Roberto Cavalli
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Sonia Rykiel
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Sportmax
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Stefanel
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Stella McCartney
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Theyskens' Theory
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Tom Ford
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Tommy Hilfiger
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Topshop
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Tru Trussardi
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Trussardi Jeans
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UU Uniqlo Undercover
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Valentino
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Vera Wang
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Versace
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Versace Jeans
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Vivienne Westwood
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Y-3
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Yves Saint Laurent
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Zara
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Zara TRF
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How Many People Saw the Met's Schiaparelli and Prada Exhibit?

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Despite its glamorous and well-attended welcome party, the Metropolitan Museum's Impossible Conversations: Schiaparelli and Prada exhibit pulled in 339,838 total visitors — just over half the number of people who came to see Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty last year.
While the McQueen exhibit — which set a Costume Institute record for attendance with 661,509 visitors — would have been a tough act to follow for any museum show, Impossible Conversations still didn't do as well as some past shows. The New York Times notes, for example, that the Met's 2001 show about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis drew 559,902 visitors, and the 2005 Chanel exhibit drew 463,600.
It may not have the numbers on its side, the Schiaparelli and Prada exhibit does have one edge on other Costume Institute shows of the past: it inspired the comeback of an entire fashion brand. Schiaparelli is expected to relaunch with accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, and some clothing in February 2013.
Watch: Prada's Fall 2012 Campaign Video

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It's all but a game. At least it is in Prada's just-released Fall 2012 ad campaign video, where models Anne Vyalitsyna and Magdalena Frackowiak face off in a surreal game of chess. Watch as every move they make has life-sized consequences for fellow models (or pawns?) Elza Luijendijk, Iselin Steiro, Madison Headrick, and Vanessa Axente. Lensed by Steven Meisel.
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5 Celebrity-Approved Ways to Wear Your Bikini With a Skirt
We are always looking to Tinseltown's trendsetters for new ways to work our seasonal staples, and recently we noticed a few celebs styling their bikinis with sweet skirts to create the perfect Summer pairing. Rihanna donned a palm Rio bikini with a white crochet skirt in St.-Tropez, Gwen Stefani showed her wild side in an animal-print L*Space number with an aztec All Saints maxi, while Whitney Port mixed prints like a pro in a floral Nanette Lepore top and layered earthy mini in Vegas. Cruise through to see what other stars have been spotted working this trend, then shop their looks for yourself.
Miley Cyrus Works a Floral Halter Dress With Converse Sneakers
Miley Cyrus strolled hand in hand with fiancé Liam Hemsworth, pairing a floral halter dress with high-top Converse sneakers ($55) and rock-chic accessories in Philadelphia. Her side-scroll Prada shades ($304) and studded Valentino bag ($1,995) added a touch of edge to her ladylike dress, while a bevy of gold adornments — Jacquie Aiche body chain, horizontal cross necklace, and flashy watch — injected the perfect amount of bling. Score Miley's exact kicks, shades, and bag to work with a floral halter, or style them with cutoff shorts and a tank for a no-fuss weekend look.

See How Celebrities Work Espadrilles Into Their Wardrobes
As the weather heats up, celebs embrace sunny staples including flirty skirts, cutoff shorts, and resort-like espadrilles. Busy Philipps styled her two-tone Lanvin espadrilles with a bold tropical dress in Beverly Hills, Alexa Chung wore her classic espadrilles with a not-so-classic denim overall dress, and Krysten Ritter chose a pair by Aldo to complement her floral Dolce & Gabbana dress in Las Vegas. Espadrilles work well with everything from dresses and skirts to jeans and shorts, so see which other trendsetters have been rocking the Summer trend, then shop a few pairs for yourself.
Miranda Kerr Blossoms in Casual-Chic Floral Pants in NYC
Miranda Kerr stepped out in NYC, accessorizing her casual-chic ensemble — Céline cropped floral pants and a long-sleeved striped t-shirt — with tortoise Prada cat-eye shades ($245) and her signature burgundy Louis Vuitton duffel ($3,950). The model has proved her love of florals time and time again, but this mixed-print look, complete with nude d'Orsay pumps, stands out for striking the perfect balance between relaxed and chic. Work a striped tee and floral pants to channel Miranda's latest effortless NYC look. Wear it with flats for a day of running errands, then swap the flats for nude pumps for a posterrand dinner.

10 Fresh White Celebrity Bags to Carry All Summer!
Summer is the perfect time to embrace white, including white sunglasses and white jeans. And we can't forget about fresh white handbags. Celebrities like Jessica Alba, Rachel Bilson, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have already added white purses to their repertoire, so now it's your turn. Check out 10 stars carrying various different white bags, then shop exact and similar purses to freshen up your Summer style.
Prada Resort 2013
Athletic-inspired pieces with a 1970s bend made up Miuccia Prada's Resort 2013 collection. Shown on a high-gloss, starkly lit runway (the same one Prada used for her Men's Spring 2013 collection a few days later), these racing-stripe tanks, wide-bottomed trousers, colorblocked furs, and banded polos would have felt right at home on a luxed-up version of Bjorn Borg's court — right down to the striped sweatbands and square gym bags that finished each look.




