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One Stunning Metallic Top, Two Ways to Wear It

As we inch closer to Spring, we're looking for new ways to add a refreshing touch to our cold weather looks.

As we inch closer to Spring, we're looking for new ways to add a refreshing touch to our cold weather looks. Metallics, as seen on Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, and Burberry runways, are an easy way to add instant shine to any look. Here, we're highlighting Estéban Cortazar lamé t-shirt, and showing you how you can easily wear this look from day to night. For a casual off-duty day, pair it with a textural tweed jacket, white jeans, and wedge sneakers for look that's high on cool factor and comfort. Once the sun drops, keep in line with the same color palette but switch out the jeans for a ladylike skirt and finish off the look with a sleek blazer, boots, and eye-catching arm candy. Like what you see? Shop every piece below.

Shop left to right: Vanessa Bruno tweed moto jacket ($330, originally $660), Ralph Lauren boyfriend jeans ($76, originally $151), Isabel Marant Bayley suede wedge sneakers ($640), Esteban Cortazar stretch lamé t-shirt ($260), Alexander Wang Jill cutout booties ($825), Karl Lagerfeld crepe blazer ($125, originally $310), Carven boiled skirt ($168, originally $420), ASOS two-pack hex cuff bracelets ($32)

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See Esteban Cortazar's Ad Campaign For Colombian Retailer éxito

It's been a while since we've heard about former Ungaro creative director Esteban Cortazar.

It's been a while since we've heard about former Ungaro creative director Esteban Cortazar. We miss him! The last time, he was designing for Colombian retailer éxito. We already saw the Fall '10 lookbook, now it's time to witness the pieces in action in the ads starring model Hanne Gaby Odiele. They're standout shots — some light and ethereal, some badass black and white. See them all now!

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Will Giles Deacon Be Able to Singlehandedly Pull Ungaro Out of Its Funk?

>> Cathy Horyn traces the faltering house of Ungaro and the resignation of former Ungaro CEO Mounir Moufarrige (the man responsible for hiring Lindsay Lohan), in the latest T magazine.Three designers left under Moufarrige's reign, starting with Peter Dundas; tension reportedly built between the two when Moufarrige interfered with the creative side, Horyn reports: "The stylist George Cortina, who worked at Ungaro with Dundas, said, 'It was the worst experience I can remember,' recalling a 2 am scene when he warned Moufarrige, whom he found rearranging Dundas’s show lineup, that he would be thrown out a window if he continued meddling."

>> Cathy Horyn traces the faltering house of Ungaro and the resignation of former Ungaro CEO Mounir Moufarrige (the man responsible for hiring Lindsay Lohan), in the latest T magazine.

Three designers left under Moufarrige's reign, starting with Peter Dundas; tension reportedly built between the two when Moufarrige interfered with the creative side, Horyn reports: "The stylist George Cortina, who worked at Ungaro with Dundas, said, 'It was the worst experience I can remember,' recalling a 2 am scene when he warned Moufarrige, whom he found rearranging Dundas’s show lineup, that he would be thrown out a window if he continued meddling."

Moufarrige also said that Anna Wintour approved of appointing Lindsay Lohan »

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Absolutely Fabulous

We kicked the week off with the fun-filled Teen Choice Awards.

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A Closer Look at Esteban Cortázar's Collection For éxito

It's official: we can't get enough of Esteban Cortázar's cheap and sleek collection for Colombian retailer éxito.
Pictures of Esteban Cortázar's Collection For éxito Collection

It's official: we can't get enough of Esteban Cortázar's cheap and sleek collection for Colombian retailer éxito. Now that you've already checked out the runway show, zoom in on the complete look book for a closer look at the greatness. It's hard to believe the perfectly draped and tailored separates are affordable (éxito is a retail chain in Latin America). So, while we try to finagle a way to get our hands on the collection — maybe eBay? — enjoy the amazing eye candy!

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Link Time!!!

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Esteban Cortázar Resurfaces With a New Collection at Colombiamoda

It was a sad day in fashion history when Esteban Cortázar left Ungaro, but the designer is officially back in the game showing a collection at the Colombiamoda fair in Colombia.
Pictures of Esteban Cortazar Collection at 2010 Colombiamoda

It was a sad day in fashion history when Esteban Cortázar left Ungaro, but the designer is officially back in the game showing a collection at the Colombiamoda fair in Colombia. For Fall '10, the designer showed off his street chic aesthetic and created a mix of cool girl offerings in the way of tailored leather shorts, leopard print minidresses, and body-con suiting. Furthering the fresh vibe were cute cutout dresses, loose button-up shirts, and utility pants. Definitely a more casual luxe approach compared to his work at Ungaro, but we see potential for a major comeback. What do you think?

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It's Official: Lindsay Lohan Out at Ungaro

It was a media doozy last year when fashion darling Esteban Cortezar left Ungaro, and the house hired Lindsay Lohan as its "artistic advisor."

It was a media doozy last year when fashion darling Esteban Cortezar left Ungaro, and the house hired Lindsay Lohan as its "artistic advisor." Now, one questionable Spring collection later, the celebrity designer has confirmed she is no longer with the fashion house. When asked why she wasn't present at Ungaro's Fall '10 runway show this week, Lohan responded, “Because I don’t work for them anymore. There's legal things going on; I can’t really discuss it." Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah also commented stating, "She's not involved in this [Fall '10] collection." Looks like it's the end of the road for Lohan and Ungaro — are you surprised?

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The Best and Worst of Ungaro

It was a tumultuous year for the house of Ungaro.
The Best and Worst of Ungaro

It was a tumultuous year for the house of Ungaro. It started off strong with wunderkind Esteban Cortazar as its creative director. The designer left nothing to the imagination during his tenure at Ungaro, creating hit after hit. Sadly, things headed south when the house decided to enlist Lindsay Lohan as its artistic advisor. Consequently, and with much drama, Esteban resigned from his post and left Ungaro at the mercy of Lohan and chief designer Estrella Archs. The rest is fashion history. Take a walk with me through the best and worst of Ungaro . . .



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Alexander Wang Takes His Spring 2010 After Party to a Gas Station

>> Alexander Wang may have changed up his collection's look for Spring 2010, but he's not about to lose his street cred.

>> Alexander Wang may have changed up his collection's look for Spring 2010, but he's not about to lose his street cred.  He partnered with Katie Grand and LOVE, rented out a Mobil gas station last night, and brought a crowd — which included Trish Goff, Daphne Guinness, L'Wren Scott, Erin Wasson, Vanessa Traina, plus fellow designers Esteban Cortazar and Gareth Pugh.

Despite the fact that the station's gas tanks were drained yesterday afternoon and the venue drenched with nonflammable suds, cigarettes were verboten; nicotine-dependent guests were constantly reminded with "Please stop smoking!" announcements. To take their minds off those forbidden cigarette, there were performances by both Courtney Love, who told the audience she received (ironically) a carton of cigarettes and a pair of shoes to play, and Santigold; plus guests had a free run of anything in the station's convenience store: Bee Shaffer took advantage of the candy aisle.

Alexander, for his part, seemed to be enjoying himself — he chatted up Lily Donaldson and Frankie Rayder, got down with Hanne Gaby Odiele (below), and jumped onstage and into Courtney Love's arms during her performance.