Khakis used to conjure up images of school uniforms (and maybe our dads), but not anymore thanks to Fall's new twist on this classic staple. Update your cool weather look with our edited batch of crisp khaki pieces ranging from polished pleated skirts to the tailored blazers. Whether you're a student or worker bee, these picks are sure to take you to the top of the style class in no time at all. Shop them all now.
What better way to welcome a sunshine day than with these warm-weather duds? Blair Stubbe clearly has a knack for styling — see how she accessorizes: straw fedora, aviators, gladiators, and a blue-hued Balenciaga elevate this shorts and tee combo to something of a statement.
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I know why I love Zara so. It manages to hit key trends, but in a completely subtle way. Its look books always style the clothes in an unintimidating fashion, and the price point is right on. On the heels of its Spring collection, Summer is more loose, more mature, more minimal (oxymoron?). If you're looking to explore this year's cool khaki, denim mashup, or off-kilter silhouettes, let Zara be your guide. I promise there are a few oohs and aahs in store for you . . .
Spring's military explosion morphed into more than a few desert storm safari looks for designers such as Alexander Wang and Balmain's Christophe Decarnin. Basic khaki staples like the classic trench and the shirt dress have been updated for 2010 with leather and suede paneling (Pringle of Scotland) and body-con cuts (Marc by Marc Jacobs). When it comes to footwear, Balmain's canvas ankle boots are a favorite, along with Alexander McQueen's cuffed version with grommets and Giuseppe Zanotti's army green, open-toe style.
Charlotte Ronson's 2010 collection was girlie and free-flowing with a bohemian desert-motif. Pleated silk skirts, fringed scarves and khaki tunics were accompanied by headscarves and knee-high riding boots. Here are some of FabTV's favorite looks!
It's outfits like this that make me want to just sit back and bask in Look Book glory. Sergeantkero looks ready for Indonesia Fashion Week with her Fab Indo finds. Her floral dress is perfectly accessorized with a belt and tough soles. A khaki blazer is a fresh take — are you over black ones, too? And what cute layered bracelets . . .
Here's what she's wearing:
Dress: Forever 21
Blazer: Gitchy (a local Indonesian store)
Belt: Forever 21
Booties: Belle (a local Indonesian store)
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Tonight is the 2009 CFDA awards — we can't wait to hear this year's winners. For those of us not in the fashion inner circle, we can have a piece of the awards via khakis; Gap's CFDA Design Edition Khakis hits stores and online tomorrow. The ads proved khakis can be fun. Bask in brown with affordable designs by Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, and Albertus Swanepoel. For you luckies in NYC, head to the 54th and 5th flagship at 10:30 a.m. for an instore event where Patrick Robinson, Alexander Wang, Albertus Swanepoel, and Vena Cava’s Lisa Maycock and Sophie Buhai will meet and greet their fans. Lastly, peep this fun interview between '83 CFDA winners Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui — you know you want to know what MJ's current tattoo count is . . .
I was on the fence when I first peeped Gap's latest Design Editions team-up, but seeing its ad campaign has changed my outlook. Shot by Craig McDean, the shots feature models Raquel Zimmerman, Anna Jagodzinska, Arlenis Sosa, and Coco Rocha wearing khaki collaborations from Alexander Wang, Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai, and Albertus Swanepoel. I love the fun, no-fuss fashion angle and the clothes — which retail between $40 - $88 — look cute and wearable.
The plain background allows the cool khaki creations and models' bright faces to take the forefront. Also, notice how each designer is posing alongside his/her designs. That way, we know who designed each item. Effective yet simple. What do you think?
A fuzzy picture doesn't stop me from recognizing style. I've got to give props to jsutt for taking her picture off of a window reflection. She looks like a beautiful tribal princess in her custom-made dress and chunky wooden necklace. Where can I get one of those?
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syako's look reminds me of a Fab look Beyonce wore and I like it! Her frilly lace top goes great with the wide legged khakis and I adore the peek-a-boo sandals.
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