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A recent trip to the SF-exclusive Banana Republic Edition accessories store had me ogling the latest and greatest in jewelry: tassel and fringe bracelets. There was a lot to swoon over, but this newest style really caught my eye. We've seen tassel necklaces before but these bracelets deserve their own category. They're half punk, half deco, all fabulous. Shop Read more
Music festival season is upon us, and with Coachella just a few weeks away, we're showing you the pieces you need to stand out from the crowd. If you've ever wanted to try out crop tops, headbands, cut-offs, and fringe (and maybe all at once), this is your time. These festivals are just as much as about the fashion as it is about the talent on stage, so we challenge you to take it a step further Read more
Busy Philipps (aka Michelle Williams's Golden Globes date) channeled a '60s bombshell-meets-flapper-girl vibe on the red carpet. The actress opted for a fringed asymmetrical gown, then got equally playful with her beauty routine, showing off a voluminous bouffant and pale pink pout. Major drop earrings, bracelets, and a metallic clutch further the vintage-glamour-meets-glamazon feel. Do you love Read more
The Versace for H&M collaboration will drop in select stores tomorrow, November 19th, and there are so many amazing pieces in the line. But don't worry, we've hand-selected our favorites so you know exactly what to snag first! Versace is known for their iconic prints and over-the-top designs (cue Jennifer Lopez at the Grammys in 2000), and the H&M capsule line definitely captures the Read more
For Spring '12, Giambattista Valli showcased a collection fit for parties and red carpet appearances. Fancy sheath dresses were the focal point in his collection, adorned with metallic embroidery and jeweled details. Texture also came into play via white fringe — made to look almost like fur, but without the weight — churned into chic bohemian vests and embellished on dresses. The same Read more
From the looks of things, Olivier Rousteing knows exactly what Balmain is made of. For Spring 2012, the designer showed us what might happen if a Spanish dancer went west — a mix of long, duster-like leather skirts and denim button-ups paired with the label's signature embellishments on body-conscious minidresses, skirts, and slim pants and jackets. Gold embroidery and fringe on white pants, Read more
Most shows wouldn't be able to top collapsing benches, which in turn led to collapsing editors, but such a small snafu couldn't deter the magnificence seen on Balenciaga's Spring runway showing. Staying true to the brand's signature style, Nicolas Ghesquière showed dramatic structure, volume, and space-age fabrics. “I don’t know if oversize is the right term for that type of construction,” Read more
If you were ever looking for the definitive guide on music festival garb, DSquared2's Spring 2012 collection is for you. The show — complete with a wet and muddy runway — showed mud-splattered jeans, models carrying beers, festival bracelets, leather pants, and high-heeled wellies. It was designers Dan and Dean Caten's ode to street style and it was done right mixing influences from around Read more
Moschino's Rossella Jardini took a trip to Spain for the brand's Spring collection, showing beaded matador-inspired jackets, embellished skirts, fringed tops, and toreador hats. Dramatic, high-impact pieces that were tempered with romantic ruffled wrap dresses and lace bias-cut gowns made to flatter the figure. Described by Jardini as "very feminine and sensual but not sexy," the collection hit Read more
It was all about the modern gypsy at Nicholas K's Spring 2012 show today as designer siblings Nicholas and Christopher Kunz sent models down the runway decked out in silken layers complete with long head scarves, nomadic leather platform sandals, and side cornrow braids. For daywear the duo showcased sheer dresses layered underneath glazed cropped ponchos, while nightwear focused on long silk Read more
