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Joe Fresh Will Open in J.C. Penney Stores
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Just In: Joe Fresh and J.C. Penney Join Fashionable Forces

As part of its major revamp overhaul (including tapping Nina Garcia as its in-house style voice and fashion collection curator), J.C.
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As part of its major revamp overhaul (including tapping Nina Garcia as its in-house style voice and fashion collection curator), J.C. Penney is following suit on the store-within-a-store concept, having just inked a deal with Canadian retailer Joe Fresh. The plan — which reminds us very much of the recent Topshop at Nordstrom rollout — is to open Joe Fresh shops in 683 J.C. Penney locations. Currently, Joe Fresh has six US spots, all within the New York and New Jersey area, which makes this latest development much more exciting and accessible for those of us who haven't been able to snag some of the Toronto-based retailer's affordable fashion pieces yet. While there's no set date for the two-in-one shopping to launch, we can expect it to be soon. "It's going to be exciting. It's bold. It's aggressive," said Joe Fresh founder Joseph Mimran. So, the question now remains, does this newly-emerging trend of a shop within a shop appeal to you? Could this be the future of brand collaborations?

The Most Frequently Asked Fashion Questions
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Our Ultimate Style Glossary — Your Chicest FAQs Answered Right Here!

For all those fumbling moments where you doubted your pronunciation of haute couture, second-guessed the difference between a button-up and a button-down, and wondered where exactly the houndstooth print got its name, rest assured — your style-stumped days are over.
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For all those fumbling moments where you doubted your pronunciation of haute couture, second-guessed the difference between a button-up and a button-down, and wondered where exactly the houndstooth print got its name, rest assured — your style-stumped days are over. We've culled our readers' most frequently asked style quandaries and played fashion detective in order to get to the bottom of this chic set of mysteries. From more logistical terms (like, what is a bias cut?) to sillier subjects (like, how the term sneakers was coined?), we're knee-deep in what's what in the style realm. Click through for answers to your most stylish FAQs — and if you've got another, ask away in the comments!

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How did the houndstooth print get its name? Is there a difference between a button-up and a button-down? What is a peplum silhouette? What do "haute couture" and "atelier" mean? What is an A-line cut? What's the difference between a brogue, an Oxford, and a loafer? What exactly is ombré?
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Kate Moss in Rag & Bone Fall 2012 Ads
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Kate Moss Tapped For Rag & Bone's First-Ever Ad Campaign

Leave it to perpetually cool brand Rag & Bone to make a serious entrance across the pond.
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Leave it to perpetually cool brand Rag & Bone to make a serious entrance across the pond. Not only are the British-bred designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright a day away from cutting the ribbon on their first European store in London's Chelsea neighborhood, they're also getting ready to launch Rag & Bone's first-ever ad campaign — starring Kate Moss, no less. Dressed in dark leather wares, hot pants, and fishnet stockings, Kate effortlessly embodies both the Rag & Bone boys' English heritage and the no-frill ethos they have meticulously cultivated since the line's inception in 2002. Wainwright added, "It was just them on a derelict London street — Kate with minimal makeup and Craig [McDean, the photographer] with a handheld camera and natural light." While tomorrow's UK store opening is certainly higher up on the current celebration docket, the brand's long-awaited campaign is set to appear in the September issues of Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Paris Review, and more. Are you excited to see Rag & Bone's Fall ads?

Summer Fashion-Inspired Decor
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Runway Meets Room: Resort 2013-Inspired Decor

If you're stumped on inspiration for decorating your space, then you may want to simply open the doors to your closet.
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If you're stumped on inspiration for decorating your space, then you may want to simply open the doors to your closet. Fashion can provide a surefire way to style your home; just ask interior and fashion designer Kelly Wearstler. When you change your look with the seasons but your decor is still stuck in a rut, trendy updates for your space are going to be easier than you think. Pulling from the hottest Resort 2013 looks, we have statement pieces for your space this Summer that will make any room runway-ready.

Leather Embellishments Lace Bold Prints Peplum Abstract Sheer
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Fashion News For July 17, 2012
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Link Time: Rihanna to Design Line For UK Brand River Island

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Lana Del Rey in H&M Fall 2012 Ads
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Lana Del Rey Is the New Face of H&M's Fall Campaign

No more speculation necessary: singer-slash-indie-muse Lana Del Rey will be the face of H&M's Fall 2012 ad campaign worldwide — with a second Winter campaign already in the works.
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No more speculation necessary: singer-slash-indie-muse Lana Del Rey will be the face of H&M's Fall 2012 ad campaign worldwide — with a second Winter campaign already in the works. What can we expect from the forthcoming ads? "The mood is very LA noir," said Donald Schneider, the mass retailer's creative director. From the look of it, the spreads take serious cues from Lana's own signature retro-inspired style. We spy a pale pink angora-blend sweater and wax-coated jeans, which certainly prove Fall-worthy and a cool throwback to more nostalgic silhouettes. To top it all off, Lana recorded a cover of "Blue Velvet" for a minifilm that will be released on hm.com on Sept. 19. While this isn't the starlet's first foray into fashion territory — there's a Mulberry bag named after her and she's already graced the cover of British Vogue — it's her first modeling gig and not too shabby a start, at that. Are you excited to see how Lana's old-school vibe translates into H&M's Fall ads?

Resort 2013 Trends
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Your Guide to the Biggest, Best Trends From Resort 2013

Resort came and went — and left a landslide of trends in its wake.
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Resort 2013 Trends

Resort came and went — and left a landslide of trends in its wake. What may have once been a blip on the fashion landscape is now a full-on season in its own right, bringing forth a crop of bold trends to catalogue for the coming year. To make it easy, we're breaking it down inside with a look at Resort's most notable wares. Designers like Prabal Gurung recrafted the peplum for another season, while others, like Proenza Schouler made room for leather in their lineup. The amazing thing about Resort is that just about anything goes — but we've narrowed it down to the top 13 trends. Step inside for everything you need to know.

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Hedi Slimane's First YSL Reviews Are "Resoundingly Positive"
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What Does Hedi Slimane's First Collection For Saint Laurent Paris Look Like?

Yves Saint Laurent — or Saint Laurent Paris, rather — has been presenting Hedi Slimane's Resort 2013 collection to buyers since late June, and so far, the people who have seen the garments called them "very tailored and sharp."
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Yves Saint Laurent — or Saint Laurent Paris, rather — has been presenting Hedi Slimane's Resort 2013 collection to buyers since late June, and so far, the people who have seen the garments called them "very tailored and sharp." The collection is also said to be said to be "significantly more expensive than Stefano Pilati's era."

So, what's offered? There are reportedly "lots of silky, girly tops" as well as plenty of pinstripes, skinny jeans, hot pants, tuxedos, and cigarette pants. Colors range from black, white, and gray to red and fuschia, with sequins and animal prints, as well. Initial feedback to the collection was said to be "resoundingly positive."

Nevertheless, the house is definitely keeping Slimane's first two collections under wraps. In May, the house decided not to show women's Resort 2013 and men's Spring 2013 to the press so that the designer would be free to make his first big fashion statement for the house with his women's Spring 2013 collection during Paris Fashion Week. Buyers were also not allowed to take pictures during the Resort presentation, and the house didn't provide anyone with lookbooks.

On Thursday, WWD released some artistic renderings of the collection, but YSL was quick to point out that the drawings, which were penned by noted fashion illustrator Steven Stipelman, are not official representations of the collection.

"The sketches released in WWD dated July 4, 2012, do not represent YSL Cruise '13 Collection and obviously were not designed by Hedi Slimane," the brand tweeted . WWD has since removed the illustrations.

Find a look at Steven Stipelman's Saint Laurent Paris Resort 2013 illustrations, here.

— Additional reporting by Christina Pérez

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Hair and Makeup 2012
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10 Standout Looks From Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

Although Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is over, there are some beauty looks you won't want to miss from the French catwalks.
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Although Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is over, there are some beauty looks you won't want to miss from the French catwalks. While the shows herald high-on-style looks for Fall, some can be converted for your remaining summertime adventures. From the lime green eyeliner at Dior to the braided bun at Elie Saab, peep the best hair and makeup styles from one of the year's biggest fashion fetes. Be forewarned, though: some of these styles are only for the bold.

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Resort Collections 2013
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Over 250 of the Best Looks From Resort 2013 — DVF, Marchesa, and More!

We eagerly await designers' Resort offerings all year — a lesson in sophisticated albeit easy dressing.
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We eagerly await designers' Resort offerings all year — a lesson in sophisticated albeit easy dressing. For 2013, collections are awash in both brilliant colors and prints from the likes of Diane von Furstenberg, whose offerings are rife with worldly references. Add to that the ladylike fluidity of Issa's looks, a study in minimalist menswear-inspired wares via Chado Ralph Rucci, and Marchesa's luxe evening gowns, inspired by the designers' childhood memories of English garden parties. There's literally something in this lineup to suit the stylish whims of every girl. The latest is a crop of color-blasted, under-the-sea-inspired separates, luxurious sequined dresses done up with French colonial inspiration, and geometric-infused cocktail sheaths and party dresses. We've pulled from each collection to bring you the highlights — just click through for the best of Resort 2013 thus far.

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