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There's something intriguing about a black jacket that has a hint of shine, like this DKNY Embellished Trim Wool Jacket ($504). It's totally classy and sassy at the same time — a modern Coco Chanel would wear it well. Since most modern Coco Chanels are budget conscious, I hunted down a less expensive version that is twice as nice. To see the look for less, read more Read more
Club Monaco just released its Fall lookbook filled with two-toned tweed blazers, printed trousers, and plenty of pretty blouses to take you into the chillier months ahead. The collection, inspired by Linda McCartney’s Life in Photographs, the leading male characters in the Silent Generation, and block-print patterns from Jewish-French artist Sonia Delaunay, focused on tailored pieces with a Read more
Rooney Mara is "excited to be unrecognizable" in her new extensions "I want to marry my new Chanel jacket," says Ginnifer Goodwin Jewels from reclusive heiress go for a cool $21 million Cynthia Nixon opens up about her battle with rosacea Why Selena Gomez dresses for her fans Madonna hints at a men's fragrance next Cameron Diaz recalls her inaugural trip to Paris Couture Week The Read more
Elizabeth Olsen was out in NYC last night for the premiere of her new film Silent House at the AMC Loews theater at Lincoln Square. She wore a Balmain sequined jacket, paired with Piaget jewels. Elizabeth spoke with reporters on the red carpet and also posed for photos alongside the movie's directors Laura Lau and Chris Kentis, as well as her costars Eric Sheffer Stevens and Adam Trese. The group Read more
Get ready to get regal — Milan Fashion Week brought the glitz and glamour for Fall 2012. Italian designers played with opulent materials, from brocade to lace and jewel embellishments, for the upcoming season. Dolce & Gabbana turned out models in rich textures in a palette composed of white, black, and gold, while Prada opted for oversized jewels on everything from trench coats to military Read more
Vanessa Bruno's 2012 Fall collection was all about the cool girl, which will surely please fashion insiders like Alexa Chung and Hollywood darlings Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth. Just what did the French designer have in store? A heavy helping of patent-leather pants and skirts paired with her signature tailored blazers, jewel-tone silk lace dresses, and gorgeous metallic finishes on structured Read more
Nicolas Ghesquière showed off a sporty Space Age collection for Balenciaga's Fall 2012 collection, comprised of baggy metallic pants, sheer dresses, and boxy structured coats. "We imagined this Balenciaga Inc. company [in the '80s] and then we started to identify the functions the staff have and the clothes they would wear — the space-age sweatshirt girls were the spies infiltrating the Read more
For Bottega Veneta's Fall 2012 collection, Tomas Maier showed us his take on wearable luxury, highlighting sleek suiting, sharp coats, and an impressive batch of evening wear. “The look is covered up and the materials are virtually impenetrable, yet the effect is powerfully physical,” said Maier. Day wear focused on tailored coats, cropped trousers, and skirt suits featuring brooch-adorned Read more
Peter Dundas showed off his signature sex appeal for Emilio Pucci's Fall 2012, crafting a decadent line in fur, sheer, and rich leather detail. It was a little like sensory overload at Pucci — that's not to say that it wasn't all done with perfect precision — there was just a lot to take in. When Dundas isn't honing his craft on ultrasexy evening wear — full-length, figure-flaunting gowns Read more
Frida Giannini featured a decadent array of dark hues and velvety textures for Gucci's Fall 2012 collection. Inspired by 19th-century romanticism, Giannini created lace-up blouses, sheer tulle Oscars-worthy gowns, and billowy capes. With a color palette that was mainly comprised of black and purple hues, Giannini played up the textural component via velvet, feather embellishments, and jacquard Read more
