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Versace Rumored to Design For Gaga's Next Tour; America's Newest Fashion Plates

All the bits that are fit to print — here, in our daily news roundup.



All the bits that are fit to print — here, in our daily news roundup.

  • If the rumors are true, Versace will design Lady Gaga's costumes for her upcoming Born This Way Ball tour. [Vogue UK]

  • Burberry just landed in Chicago, outfitting the largest store on the Magnificent Mile with the brand's signature Burberry plaid. [WWD]

  • Move over Michelle, America has two new fashion plates: Malia and Sasha Obama. [NY Times]

  • Fashion vocab word of the day: showrooming (v), the act of visiting a brick and mortar store, seeing an item you like, then using your phone to find and purchase it at a lower price. [Glamour]

  • Trend forecasters report that consumers are growing weary of fast-fashion brands like Zara, H&M, and Forever 21. [Racked]

  • Joanna Lumley's wardrobe from Absolutely Fabulous raised £15,010 (or $23,786 in the current exchange rate) at a recent auction. The sum was nearly triple what was expected. [Vogue UK]

  • Charles Philip, whose slipper designs are favored by celebrities like Jessica Alba and Rihanna, has filed a lawsuit against The Gap, claiming the retailer has not only copied his designs, but even used a similar name for a collection of shoes selling at an 80 percent discount. [NY Post]

  • Ralph Lauren celebrated its Downton Abbey-inspired Fall collection with a dinner and fashion show at Highclere Castle — the setting of the show itself. Carson, the butler, was, sadly, not present. [Ralph Lauren Facebook]

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Joanna Coles's Big Hire; Alexa Chung's New Beau?

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • Laetitia Casta is the star of H&M's Holiday 2012 lingerie campaign. [NitroLicious]

  • Joanna Coles has made her first big hire since becoming the editor in chief of Cosmopolitan. Paul Solomons will join her as the magazine's new creative director after serving in the same role for British GQ. [WWD]

  • A source says Alexa Chung and recording artist Pharrell Williams "looked quite cozy together" at the launch party for Williams's new book. Do we smell a new fashion/music power couple in the making? [Page Six]

  • Natalie Joos is working with New York's Housing Works to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Joos says the most-needed items right now are "toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, cleaning products, batteries and flashlights." [Fashionista]

  • Why hasn't Zara expanded in the United States the way H&M and Uniqlo have? "[Americans] don't fit in the clothes," said an expert on Zara's business. "So why do it? Having to make larger sizes makes production so much more complex." [The New York Times]

  • Maryna Linchuk takes on the role of a modern Lady Godiva in a new video for Interview Russia. [YouTube]
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First Look — Zara Goes Nautical With Its New November Collection

Zara just released its November TRF lookbook filled with slick, nautical-tinged pieces to update your current style mix.

Zara just released its November TRF lookbook filled with slick, nautical-tinged pieces to update your current style mix. To battle the Winter chill, the brand has offered up a bevy of tailored wool peacoats — updated with modern embellishments like gold zippers and beaded cuffs — cuddly oversize knits, printed bomber jackets, and jacquard trousers. In fact, we can't think of a better way to bundle up this season. See our top picks below, then click the slideshow for the complete Zara TRF November lookbook.

  • Looking for the perfect Winter coat? This navy shipman-inspired jacket is perfect for everyday wear, but try draping it (over your shoulders) with an elegant maxi dress for a masculine-meets-feminine appeal.
  • We love the dramatic fishtail hemline and mixed-knit mashup on this oversize cardigan sweater.
  • We'd like to pair this versatile leather and jacquard jacket with dark denim skinnies, pencil skirts, maxi dresses — the list goes on and on . . .
Kid Shopping

14 Finds From Zara Home Kids' New Online Shop

Zara Home launched its US ecommerce site this week, and along with it comes Zara Home Kids, a cute collection of children's bedding, tableware, bath items, and more.

Zara Home launched its US ecommerce site this week, and along with it comes Zara Home Kids, a cute collection of children's bedding, tableware, bath items, and more. We're loving the adorable, affordable line, which has an eclectic, indie feel that any creative kid would love. From whimsical pillows to the cutest clog slippers, check out our 14 favorite finds from the new online retailer.

Interior Design News

A Sneak Peek of Zara Home's US Launch!

Though other parts of the world have enjoyed decorating with Zara Home products since 2003, we can hardly contain our excitement for the US ecommerce launch this week.

Though other parts of the world have enjoyed decorating with Zara Home products since 2003, we can hardly contain our excitement for the US ecommerce launch this week. Beginning on Oct. 9, US shoppers will be able to choose from an assortment of bed, bath, and table linens, furniture, tableware, cutlery, and decorative accessories that reflects the type of trend-driven style its fashion label is known for. With collections ranging from country to contemporary, there's something for every decor enthusiast. Take a look at the products we're most anticipating for this weekend's launch!

Celebrity Style

Work an Oxblood Leather Skirt Into Your Fall Mix à la Kristin Cavallari

Kristin Cavallari may have just had a baby boy, but her sheer stripe BCBGMAXAZRIA top ($85), red leather Veda skirt, and beige ankle-strap Zara platforms showed off her fit figure while running errands in Hollywood.

Kristin Cavallari may have just had a baby boy, but her sheer stripe BCBGMAXAZRIA top ($85), red leather Veda skirt, and beige ankle-strap Zara platforms showed off her fit figure while running errands in Hollywood. In true SoCal manner, Kristin completed her look with a no-fuss ponytail, gold hoop earrings, and her engagement ring. Black leather skirts are abundant in Hollywood, but oxblood is quickly becoming the It color for Fall, which is why we particularly love Kristin's choice. Pair a dark red leather skirt with everything from a printed button-down blouse for the office to this colorful Madewell cardigan ($92) for a cozy date night.


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Zara's October Lineup Has Us Feeling Sleek — and Pretty Sexy

Zara's on-trend mix of sexy details, slick leather, and menswear-inspired silhouettes, adds up to a cool-girl riff on Fall classics that no woman's wardrobe is complete without.
Zara October Lookbook 2012

Zara's on-trend mix of sexy details, slick leather, and menswear-inspired silhouettes, adds up to a cool-girl riff on Fall classics that no woman's wardrobe is complete without. For October, the retailer honed in on the essentials: wooly toppers and sleek coats feature updates that set them apart from the usual suspects — leather sleeves to finish a moto-style burgundy coat or leather-vest-like paneling that would distinguish your topper in any Fall coat lineup. It's not just the outerwear that would set your seasonal look apart. Imagine walking into a holiday party in Zara's cutout cocktail dress for the sexiest kind of entrance, or styling up the label's embellished mini with tights and a classic button-up at the office. Look no further — your chicest, sleekest Fall wardrobe starts right here with the gorgeous Aymeline Valade showing off Zara's latest.

  • Adding this waistcoat would elevate our look on the days we can't muster up quite enough outfit creativity to think beyond our skinny jeans and a basic top.
  • Our latest Fall coat obsession marries the tough-girl vibe of our favorite leather jacket and the understated feel of our favorite classic coat.
  • A little edgier than our average party tops, we love that this one is a perfect composition of leather and lace.
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Zara's Latest TRF Lineup Puts Us Back in a Fall State of Mind

All week the Spring '13 runways have made us long for warmer weather and a bright palette — cue Zara's latest TRF lineup to change all that.
Zara September Lookbook |  TRF 2012

All week the Spring '13 runways have made us long for warmer weather and a bright palette — cue Zara's latest TRF lineup to change all that. With the labels' new moody hues, camo prints, and wooly, cozy textures, we're actually excited for the temps to finally cool. We're envisioning a Fall uniform of black skinnies, topped with one of the collection's cool camo hoodies or oversize leather vests. As always, Zara makes it easy to give your staples a trendier-minded boost — this season that means distressed tweeds, embellished jackets (the kind that give your tees and tanks a touch of the Baroque vibe), and quilted leather. It's a little Parisian, a little rocker-chic, very Kate Moss-meets-Emmanuelle Alt — and all at Zara's TRF lower price point. Read on for our takeaways, then click through to get a glimpse of the full Fall lineup.

  • With all the trendier fare to choose from, this wool coat would lend a classic, menswear-inspired contrast. It's the kind you can wear season after season without worrying if it's "out of style."
  • A little Baroque, and very cool — this embellished jacket would help us get dressed up in a snap.
  • These skinny-fit camo pants make it easy to experiment with the trend. We'll style them up with an oversize boyfriend sweater and ankle boots to test the waters.
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Zara Fulfills Our Fall Wardrobe Fantasies (and It's Only August)

It may only be the second week of August, but we already have inklings of what we'll want to wear come Fall's crisper, cooler days, and it looks something like Zara's latest lineup.

It may only be the second week of August, but we already have inklings of what we'll want to wear come Fall's crisper, cooler days, and it looks something like Zara's latest lineup. Tapping right into the upcoming season's biggest trends, Zara delivers a crop of fit-and-flare peplum tops, ornately, pearl-embellished silky tops and minis, and a metallic sequined jacket right along with a healthy dose of our (new) favorite basics, like biker boots, leather skirts, and rocker-chic tweedy jackets. Truly, this collection is all about the details, from ombré-effect feathered skirts to the tough-girl studs on the shoulders of a classic-fit blazer, Zara pretty much nails that fantasy-wardrobe feel at its shopping-reality price.

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Freja Beha Erichsen Faces Off For Zara's Fall '12 Campaign

The dog days of Summer have us yearning for some cool relief and in comes Zara to the rescue.

The dog days of Summer have us yearning for some cool relief and in comes Zara to the rescue. The trendy retailer just released its Fall campaign featuring one of our favorite faces, Freja Beha Erichsen, wearing a preview of the brand's newest offerings for the season ahead. Shot in black and white, Freja looks every bit as laid back as the effortlessly chic clothes comprised of studded leather shorts, furry vests, printed pants, and slick blazers. Leave it to Zara and Freja to give bohemian wares a sleek edge. We can't wait to shop these affordable pieces for ourselves but for the time being, see the rest of Freja's shots for Zara's Fall woman campaign, and its TRF ads featuring the beautiful Cara Delevingne, now.