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Shop For a Cause: Our Favorite Designers Create Exclusive Pieces For Project Paz

Noria Morales — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:43:38 PST

At a party last night for Project Paz, designers like Thakoon, Eddie Borgo, Phillip Lim, and Yigal Azrouel were on hand to raise money for a cause that looks to eradicate violence in Ciudad Juaréz, Mexico. The pieces, ranging from a colorful studded cuff by Eddie Borgo to a peplum top by Thakoon, highlight not only the colorful culture of Mexico but the artisanal skills and textiles of the country. They also happen to play perfectly into the bold print and modern tribal trends for Fall. Now for the feel-good part: 100 percent of the proceeds from the sales of these one-of-a-kind pieces go to promoting peace in Ciudad Juaréz. How to get your hands on something so exclusive and so positive? Start shopping on L-atitude, a cool, globally minded shopping site that is carrying the entire collection. To see our favorite pieces, and get the inside scoop from designers on their inspiration, click our slideshow.

Trendspotting: The Need For Tweed

Hannah Weil — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:02:41 PDT

If you can't shake tweed's connotations of skirt suits and ladies who lunch, take a look at Hailee Steinfeld, Olivia Wilde, and Chloe Moretz in these trend-driven tweed looks. Fall's call to layer up works perfectly with rich, woven tweed textiles that act more as accent pieces than outfit basics. The tone's a little bookish the way Hailee outfits it in deep berry tones and a complementary white button-down while Olivia's version shows off its modern ladylike appeal on a chic coat. Still, our favorite might be Chloe's incarnation with a buckled miniskirt and neoprene-textured topper - this girl has "next style star" written all over her. The trend is strong on the runway, too, from the masterful, timeless tweeds at Chanel to the mixed-material tweeds at Alexander Wang and the brightly hued versions at Thakoon. Feeling inspired to try the trend? We've culled the best on the market right here - just click our editors' picks to shop.

Rebecca Minkoff Sigrid Tweed Jacket - Sold Out	Moschino Cheap and Chic Ruffled tweed mini skirt - Sold Out
Technicolor tweed jacket - $595.00	Serena Tweed Mini Skirt - Sold Out
Rag & Bone Steer Coat - Sold Out	Thakoon Tweed Full Miniskirt with Belt - $850.00
Bird By Juicy Couture Tweed Biker Jacket with Leather Trim - Sold Out	Rag & bone Lomond wool-tweed mini skirt - Sold Out
Diamond Tweed Velvet Tie Coat - Sold Out	Hybrid Tweed Ski Jacket With Raccoon Trimmed Hood - Sold Out
No. 2 pencil skirt in harvest tweed - $158.00	Markus Lupfer Pleated tweed dress - $675.00
Thakoon Sleeveless wool-blend tweed blazer - Sold Out	Rust Faux Leather Trim Tweed Shorts - Sold Out
Marc By Marc Jacobs Beatrice Tweed Jacket - Sold Out	Rachel Roy Tweed Pencil Skirt - Sold Out
Rachel Roy Tweed Shift Dress - $398.00	Metallic Tweed Short - Sold Out
M Missoni yellow wool blend tweed jacket - Sold Out	360 Sweater Greata Coco Tweed Sweater Jacket - $200.00
Café capri in harvest tweed - $148.00	Anne Klein New York Urban Tweed Dress - Sold Out

Thakoon Spring 2012

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:43:43 PDT

Wow, where do we begin? It's going to take us a little more time to digest the Indian paisley prints, Western motifs, and metallics, all of which were fused together in a seriously eye-popping show. It was super bold, just click on the slideshow to see for yourself, and stay tuned for our full review.

A Celeb-Inspired Search For the Perfect Spring Shirtdress

Hannah Weil — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:35:17 PDT

As evidenced by the styled renditions from Fearne Cotton, Michelle Monaghan, Carey Mulligan, and Rebecca Romijn - the versatility of a shirtdress can't be overstated, and, likewise, overworn. We love how the style gets continually reinvented in everything from a retro, printed, or denim silhouette to the military-inspired variety. Indeed, there's something for everyone to slip into to take you to the office, cocktails, and beyond.

One By Levi's X Opening Ceremony Shirtdress - Sold Out	Thakoon Addition / Gathered Waist Dress - Sold Out
Petite Elastic Denim Shirt Dress - Sold Out	Celeste Dress by Motel** - Sold Out
Motel Denim A-Line Shirt Dress - Sold Out	Ganni Smock Shirt Dress - Sold Out
Proenza Schouler Long Sleeve Silk Shirt Dress - Sold Out	Staring at Stars Gauze Shirtdress - Sold Out
Emma Cook Shirt Dress In Light Bulb Print - Sold Out	Carston Shirtdress - Sold Out
Les Prairies de Paris / Bang Bang Shirtdress - Sold Out	Cacharel / Sleeveless Crepe Shirtdress - Sold Out
French Connection Birds Of A Feather Shirt Dress - Sold Out	Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Shoulder Pleated Shirt Dress - Sold Out
Patterson J. Kincaid Chiffon Ditsy-Print Shirtdress - Sold Out	Spotted Scallop Collar Dress - Sold Out
Rag & Bone Ohara Shirtdress - Sold Out	Vintage '80s Perla Silk Shirt Dress - Sold Out
See by Chloé Plissé Chiffon Shirt Dress - Sold Out

Trend Alert: Bold Tribal Accessories

Noria Morales — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:34:00 PDT

The runways were filled with bold tribal looks - see Proenza Schouler and Thakoon for particularly excellent showings. Until warmer weather hits, we like to limit the tribal look to accessories that can be mixed with sweaters, jeans, and lots of black. Check out our favorites.

Jump on Spring's Nude Trend!

Noria Morales — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:03:52 PDT

The nude trend has dominated Spring style, from the red carpet to runway and editorial. Now it's time for us to really wear the trend. Extra bonus: there are tons of gorgeous nude pieces on sale right now, and they will be perfect to score now and wear this Spring and Summer. So click through our nude selection, all on sale.

Shopping: Seven Spring '11 Collabs to Grab

Noria Morales — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:55:27 PST

Spring is going to be a killer season for fantastic collaborations. Collaborations have become hugely popular and have allowed fashion designers - Derek Lam, the Mulleavy sisters, and Chloe Sevigny among them - to step outside their niche and try something new. From luxury to budget, we've highlighted the top collaborations you should check out and stock up on before they're gone.

Wild Hair Trends We Love From New York Fashion Week Fall 2011

BellaTV — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:24:36 PST

Fabric woven into hair, spray-painted wigs, and '90s grunge: Fashion Week brought out some wild hairstyles. Check out our trend roundup to see some of the most risk-taking - and breathtaking - looks from designers like Betsey Johnson and Thakoon.

Fashion Week Cheat Sheet: Get the Vivid Eye Makeup Look Now

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:00:00 PST

There are just a few more days left of Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week, and one trend that's been going strong is vivid, richly-hued eye makeup colors. Seen on the runways of Honor, Ruffian, Thakoon, Charlotte Ronson, and Yoana Baraschi, the look has featured powerful palettes of bold coral, intense peach, fiery red, and even a little bright purple-pink. Find out how to try the edgy style now when you read more.

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Thakoon

Noria Morales — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:02:58 PST

Imagine Marie Antoinette. Now imagine a Maasai warrior. Then mash them up and you have Thakoon Fall 2011. It sounds crazy, but like green juice it's actually really good. He took classic 18th century styles - peplum waists, breakaway jackets, long trains - and gave them a funky, global vibe via batiks, abstract paisley, and plaid prints. Mixing prints is a Thakoon signature, and highlights here included a striped sleeveless peplum jacket over batik cropped pants and a swirly-print cropped jacket over those same stripes, which had been formed into a chic side-draped skirt. Kudos to Thakoon for taking classically old silhouettes and not only injecting them with a new cultural reference, but giving them a sporty update for modern gals. The result was one of the most original and refreshing collections of New York Fashion Week.

Trends: Peplum, plaids, tribal, layering, batiks, sleeveless jackets.
Colors: Red, blue, yellow, and Thakoon's prints.
Key Looks: The plaid peplum jackets and vest will be a must have next Fall.
Accessories: Pointy-toe booties in red and in one of the funk prints.
Who Would Wear It: Risk-takers and taste-makers; we bet Michelle Obama will be sporting this collection.

Jimmy Choo Lottie patent-leather and raffia clutch - Sold Out	We Are Owls Tribal Scarf in Grey - $195.00
DANNIJO Silver Agate/Vintage Glass Beads Necklace - Sold Out	Tribal Circle Pendant in Coral - by House of Harlow 1960 - Sold Out
Fenton Neon Tribal Necklace, Brass - Sold Out	Isabel Marant Herringbone bead and glass bracelet - Sold Out
Etro Printed silk-satin scarf - Sold Out	Dannijo Cota oxidized brass Swarovski crystal necklace - Sold Out
Proenza Schouler Double Strand Rope Necklace - Sold Out	Behnaz Sarafpour Natural Raffia Fringed Bracelet - Sold Out
ASOS Beaded Wristwear Pack with Multicoloured Woven Wristband - Sold Out	Bettye Muller - CAPRICE - Sold Out
Dolce Vita - Black Donovan Beaded Sandal - $68.00	Giuseppe Zanotti Tribal-Cuffed Flat Sandal - Sold Out
Anya Hindmarch Toco raffia clutch - Sold Out