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Chris Benz to Skip Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week Show
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Break Time: Chris Benz Is Skipping Fashion Week, and He's Not the Only One

Chris Benz says he won't show a collection at New York Fashion Week next month, and will use the extra time to focus on the development of his brand.
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Chris Benz says he won't show a collection at New York Fashion Week next month, and will use the extra time to focus on the development of his brand.

"We have received great feedback from the marketplace after just one season," the designer told WWD. "I want ample time to implement all that we have learned."

Benz introduced a contemporary jeans label, called CB Denim, at his Spring 2013 presentation in September. In November, he told The New York Times that he planned to bring his brand and its price point from the designer arena into the "upper contemporary" market. "We were working so hard but not reaching as many fans as we'd like," he said.

But Benz isn't the only designer skipping the Fall 2013 shows: Cacharel announced just last week that it will forgo its show during Paris Fashion Week. There's also been some speculation that Holmes & Yang, the line designed by actor Katie Holmes and Jeanne Yang, won't show in New York because it's not listed on the official Fashion Week schedule.

Stella McCartney Awarded With OBE
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Dita Von Teese's Style Secret and Olivier Rousteing's Golden Hangover Cure

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

  • Dita Von Teese has some wise words to avoid style ridicule: "You can be a juicy, ripe peach, and there's still going to be someone who doesn't like peaches, so you can either submit to someone's criticism of you, or you can get on with the business of being your own amazing self who attracts other like-minded people that appreciate you." [XOJane]

  • Olivier Rousteing's fail-safe hangover remedy begins at McDonald's: "I buy nine nuggets, barbeque sauce, a burger, McFlurry, and potatoes. I swear when you get out of the club at 6 or 7, and you wait a bit till McDonald's opens, that’s the best cure." [Fashionista]

  • Approximately €3.5 million worth of jewelry (or $4.6 million at current exchange) was stolen from Vionnet owner Goga Ashkenazi while she was on vacation in Uruguay with her boyfriend, Lapo Elkann. [Vogue UK]

  • The year 2013 is already off to a good start for Stella McCartney: she's been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services in fashion. [WWD]

  • Meanwhile, Bulgari has been accused of evading approximately €70 million (or $92.74 million at current exchange) in taxes. [Telegraph]

  • Cacharel will not show during Paris Fashion Week in February. [Elle UK]

  • Speaking of collections, former J.Crew designer Marissa Webb will debut her namesake line this month. [SheFinds]

  • A New Year's letter from Hearst Corporation President David Carey revealed that Esquire is poised to announce a "bold new partnership — an initiative that will dramatically expand the Esquire franchise." [Hearst Corporation]

  • Israel has passed a new law banning models with a BMI of less than 18.5 from appearing in advertisements. [The Wall Street Journal]

  • For all the modern gents: The Mr Porter Paperback — The Manual for a Stylish Life: Volume One answers an essential question — what really is the best way to dance at a wedding? [Fashionologie Inbox]

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Cacharel Spring 2013 | Runway
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Cacharel Spring 2013

Designing duo Ling Liu and Dawei Sun showed an exuberant collection of florals for Spring 2013.
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Cacharel Spring 2013 | Runway

Designing duo Ling Liu and Dawei Sun showed an exuberant collection of florals for Spring 2013. The sweet print made its way onto everything from minidresses to Bermuda shorts to swing coats to sheer shirtdresses. Continuing the ultrafeminine theme were dresses with poufy skirts and ruffle details. The color scheme was mostly white, blue, and orange with a couple soft-pink pieces. A few printed pants and oversize blouses made more boyish cameos on the Cacharel catwalk.

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Cacharel Runway Fall 2012
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Cacharel Fall 2012

Cacharel Fall 2012 was a feminine ode to the idea of flight, complete with chic flight suits, aviator caps, necklaces that looked like they had been cut from a plane's wing, and a color palette that reminded one of blue skies and clouds.
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Cacharel Runway Fall 2012

Cacharel Fall 2012 was a feminine ode to the idea of flight, complete with chic flight suits, aviator caps, necklaces that looked like they had been cut from a plane's wing, and a color palette that reminded one of blue skies and clouds. No surprise, then, to hear the inspiration was none other than Amelia Earhart. The contemporary line is beloved for its effortless take on feminine dressing, and this season proved no exception, with plenty of soft dresses and skirts, knit sweaters, and belted coats.

  • Trends: jumpsuits, graphic patterns, 20s, aviation.
  • Colors: baby blue, red, salmon, slate, gray, yellow.
  • Key Look: the jumpsuits, knit sweaters.
  • Accessories: aviator caps, red platforms.
  • Who Would Wear It: Girls with feminine taste, think Jessica Alba and Kirsten Dunst.
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Cacharel Runway 2012 Fall
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Cacharel Fall 2012

>> Cacharel Fall 2012 was a literal flight of fancy — aviator references came via bomber jackets, aviator caps, metal collar necklaces, and one very chic "flight" jumpsuit.
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Cacharel Runway 2012 Fall

>> Cacharel Fall 2012 was a literal flight of fancy — aviator references came via bomber jackets, aviator caps, metal collar necklaces, and one very chic "flight" jumpsuit. However, Cacharel's signature femininity still ruled thanks to sweet knit dresses, flowy maxi skirts, and a baby-hued color palette shot through with red.

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Cacharel: Spring 2012
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Cacharel Spring 2012

Cacharel's easy French charm was on display for their Spring 2012 collection, showing crisp separates, boxy silhouettes, and more fluid, breezy options in lovely abstract prints and a soft palette.
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Cacharel: Spring 2012

Cacharel's easy French charm was on display for their Spring 2012 collection, showing crisp separates, boxy silhouettes, and more fluid, breezy options in lovely abstract prints and a soft palette. We'll be back with our full review, but for now, see all the pics.

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Top Pink Shopping Picks for Spring and Summer 2011
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Get That Rose Glow — Our Top Pink Picks for Summer

>> This season, the quintessential "girl" color gets a much-needed update.
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Top Pink Shopping Picks for Spring and Summer 2011

>> This season, the quintessential "girl" color gets a much-needed update. Spotted on the Spring 2011 runways of everyone from Costume National to Valentino — and in every shade from barely-there pastels to super-bright magenta — pink is definitely the hue of the season. But don't expect to find the bubble gum pop and saccharine sweetness of Summers past — this season's take is unexpectedly edgy and all grown up. Look for pieces with modern, pared-down silhouettes and surprising details: accessories in unpredictable materials; dresses in clean, breezy shapes; and jewelry that walks the line between delicate and tough. Click through to shop our top picks from Cacharel, Prada, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Matthew Williamson and more in the slideshow.


Left to Right: The Row Spring 2011, Celine Fall 2011, Blumarine Spring 2011, Cacharel Spring 2011, Valentino Spring 2011, Loewe Spring 2011, Costume National Spring 2011

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Shop the Best Shorts For Spring and Summer 2011
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25 Covetable Shorts For Spring and Summer

>> Now that we've checked Spring dresses off of our list, it's time to get shorty.
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Shop the Best Shorts For Spring and Summer 2011

>> Now that we've checked Spring dresses off of our list, it's time to get shorty. The latest arrivals include a bevy of cool prints, directional cuts, and cute details. We're rounded up our top 25, highlighting a lace-up confection from Rodarte x Opening Ceremony, a gauzy flowy number from Vena Cava, and exotic patterns from Madewell, for you to add to your shopping list. Believe us, your stems will thank you.

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