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Paris's New Couturiers, Prada's Big Stars, and the British Fashion Council's 2013 Nominees

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


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

  • Maison Martin Margiela and Alexis Mabille are the newest fashion houses to be awarded official haute couture status. [Style.com]

  • Roksanda Ilincic, Mary Katrantzou, Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto, and Emilia Wickstead are the 2013 British Fashion Council/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees. [Fashion Etc]

  • Holiday shopping procrastinators, you are not alone. A recent SOASTA study revealed that about 54% of Americans will do their Christmas shopping between now and the 25th. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • According to Philip Treacy, there's nothing more British than an outrageous hat. "I make hats for very conservative English women who think that my hats are normal. I like being a hat designer in England because it’s part of the culture." [AnotherMag]

  • The next big collaboration: A.P.C. and Kanye West? [Complex]

  • Donna Karan's new Facebook App lets users try their hand at celebrity styling. [WWD]

  • Kate Moss proves what a pro she is in a behind-the-scenes video from Stuart Weitzman's Spring campaign, shot by Mario Testino. [People Style Watch]

  • In other ad news, Prada has tapped Hollywood actors Benicio Del Toro, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harvey Keitel, and Dane DeHaan to star in its Spring 2013 mens campaign. [Telegraph]

  • Vice has acquired i-D Magazine with big plans to revamp the magazine's website. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • Louis Vuitton has a new CEO. Starting tomorrow the CEO of Bulgari, Michael Burke, will take the top job at Vuitton. [Fashion Etc]

  • Victoria Beckham will launch ecommerce next Spring. [Vogue UK]

  • Attention Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl may be over but the style will live on. Designer Eric Daman says that it was industry fixtures like Kate Moss and Anna Wintour who inspired Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf's signature looks. [Teen Vogue]

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  • Celebrity Style

    Celebrities Showcase 6 Fresh Ways to Rock Polka Dots Now

    We've spotted celebrities working their polka dots in fresh new ways, and we can't wait to follow their lead this Summer.

    We've spotted celebrities working their polka dots in fresh new ways, and we can't wait to follow their lead this Summer. Michelle Williams styled her spotted A.P.C. tee with pineapple-print Joie shorts in LA, Jessica Alba went boyish in a polka-dot Lovers + Friends top and slouchy Current/Elliott chinos in NYC, while Keira Knightley opted for a black-on-red look with a black polka-dot blouse and red shorts in NYC. Whether you're looking for something new to punch up your work wardrobe or you're on the hunt for a print that fuses well with classic pieces, check out five celebs rocking spots, then shop their looks — including exact pieces — for yourself.

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    Stella McCartney's Underwear, Dolce & Gabbana's Fainting Spell, and Karlie Kloss's Summer Plans

    Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



    Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

    • Stella McCartney will introduce a collection of lingerie next month made of organic cotton and recycled metal (for the rings on the bra straps). "Feeling constricted by one's underwear just isn't my thing; you need to rely on the quality," she said. Bras will cost $55, and panties will go for $26. [T Magazine]

    • Dolce & Gabbana's debut showing of couture — or, more appropriately, Alta Moda — was so intense that several people actually fainted during the festivities surrounding it. [The Cut]

    • Now that couture week is over, Karlie Kloss is looking forward to a family trip to Denmark. "That's where my grandparents are originally from, and I just booked for the entire family. We're meeting relatives we never met," she said. [Page Six]

    • Jason Wu dispensed a piece of advice to aspiring young designers during a breakfast talk this week that everyone should follow. "Sometimes you just need a good night of sleep," he said. [WWD]

    • Chloe Sevigny says she has trouble getting designers to lend her dresses. "Aren't I one of the top searches on Style.com, for crying out loud?" she said jokingly in a recent interview. "How hard is it to get a f*cking dress from Valentino?" [Out]

    • APC partnered with Nike to refresh its classic Dunk and Air Max sneakers. The reissued shoes will be available in APC stores and online at the end of August. [Refinery29]

    • Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender are on the cover of the August issue of W magazine. [Design Scene]

    • Banana Republic partnered with Virgin America to outfit the airline's 1,200 flight attendants with new uniforms in a palette of gray, black, and orange. The uniforms will debut on Aug. 8, and travelers will be able to purchase pieces inspired by the uniforms during their flights. [Fashionologie Inbox]
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    Kate Moss Turns 38, Giles Deacon Creates iPad Prints, and Tommy Ton Snaps Pitti Uomo

    >> Today's stories and more — here, in our daily news roundup.


    >> Today's stories and more — here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Kate Moss turns 38: A look at the supermodel's best bad-girl moments
    [Stylecaster]

  • Peek inside a Teen Vogue editor's New York apartment [Refinery29]

  • Moda Operandi’s founder talks strategy, Taylor Tomasi Hill, and average transaction price per customer
    [Fashionista]

  • Giles Deacon on his new iPad prints [Elle]

  • Alberta Ferretti: semi-celebrity meets demi-couture
    [Telegraph]

  • Tommy Ton's street style: the photographer hits Pitti Uomo [GQ]

  • Grace Coddington, Scarlet Woman: former husband Willie Christie unveils his intimate portraits of Vogue’s creative director [Nowness]

  • French swimwear line Tooshie teams with A.P.C. for capsule collection [T Magazine]

  • Target's new design collaboration thinks local, ships national [Racked]
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    A Look at APC Fall 2011, Now Available Online

    >> Jean Touitou's buffalo-checked and croc-loafered Fall 2011 APC collection just hit the label's website, and we've got the lookbook, complete with a close-up look at accessories and a couple of Venetia Scott-shot ads featuring Aline Weber.
    APC Fall 2011

    >> Jean Touitou's buffalo-checked and croc-loafered Fall 2011 APC collection just hit the label's website, and we've got the lookbook, complete with a close-up look at accessories and a couple of Venetia Scott-shot ads featuring Aline Weber.

    2011 Summer

    Summer Style: Why Madras Is Perfect to Wear Right Now

    As far as prints go, madras has earned its stripes as a preppier staple.
    Madras and Plaid Clothing: Shop the Look

    As far as prints go, madras has earned its stripes as a preppier staple. It makes us think of New England Summers and looks fresh and seasonal on our button-downs, bikinis, and even sneakers. Madras also has the benefit of being one of the more breezy fabrics that looks just right when it's been appropriately rumpled, and let's just say August is our month to be appropriately rumpled. Click through to shop our madras picks, many of which are on sale.

    Editor's Pick

    InCase A.P.C. Collection

    Summer is the perfect time to break out your denim shorts, so why not wrap your electronics in the same fabric?

    Summer is the perfect time to break out your denim shorts, so why not wrap your electronics in the same fabric? The latest collection coming from InCase, A.P.C., does just that — crafted from fabric that was made to look like salvaged denim with a luscious leather trim, the plain iPad Book Jacket ($100) and MacBook Sleeve ($80) are the perfect accessories for long Summer days at work. There's also a sweet graffiti-style version, but unfortunately for us, it's not available outside Asia just yet. Check out more images of the awesome collection in the gallery!

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    What to Wear: Meeting the Parents

    This moment is simultaneously glorious and nerve-racking: your relationship is serious enough to merit a meeting of your love's parents, but that means you have to impress the two people who can say you're worthy or not worthy.
    What to Wear: Meeting the Parents 2011-06-16 03:30:05

    This moment is simultaneously glorious and nerve-racking: your relationship is serious enough to merit a meeting of your love's parents, but that means you have to impress the two people who can say you're worthy or not worthy. We've put together five foolproof outfits to make sure you make the right impression. Click our slideshow to see.

    Celebrity Style

    Celeb Style: Michelle Williams

    While jetting between NYC and LA, Michelle Williams showed off her sweet travel style.

    While jetting between NYC and LA, Michelle Williams showed off her sweet travel style. Without sacrificing comfort for fashion, the actress layered a utility jacket over a printed A.P.C. floral top ($135), then added a pair of seasonal white skinnies. To finish, we'd just throw on a pair of easy flats, like these leather espadrilles ($275), and a bucket bag like Michelle's. Just click the items above to shop a similar style.




    Visit CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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    Plaid Pieces Don't Have to Stay in Your Checkered Past

    Plaid may be known for being a Fall staple, but it can work just as well for Spring.

    Plaid may be known for being a Fall staple, but it can work just as well for Spring. Put away your thick flannels — look for lightweight checkered pieces in a bright color combo, or pair your plaids with fresh white denim to make them Spring-ready. If you can only take plaid in small doses, try a chic pair of slip-on sneakers, or a straw fedora with a fun plaid ribbon. Click the items below to shop now.