Patchwork denim is back in a big way: we saw the look on the Spring runways from designers like Ralph Lauren, Isabel Marant, and Charlotte Ronson, but rest assured: these aren't your mom's patchwork pieces. The sewn-together look of today may still have that inherently '60s feel, but can also be made more modern with the right accoutrements, like structured separates and minimal accessories. To Read more

Where Spring-to-Summer bag statements are concerned, dull is not an option. Thus, we've rounded up the season's brightest technicolor options for your shoulder candy perusal. These bold bags are nothing short of eye-catching accessories, sure to punch up everything from your beach-going attire to your sophisticated LWD ensembles a few color notches. We couldn't resist Prada's limited edition Read more

Forget statement clutches and jawdropping jewels — the latest batch of red-carpet embellishments come by way of super intricate floral appliqué detailing. Gone (for now) are the days of patchwork and snazzy stitching, we think these gorgeous add-ons add an unexpected element of formal dressing elegance. To prove our point, we've seen Elizabeth Banks rock several versions of the trend, with a Read more

Peter Copping makes channeling the seductive edge of Parisian chic nearly effortless with Nina Ricci's Fall 2012. Set off in rich berry hues and a decidedly darker palette, Ricci is still all woman, only sexier. Where we're given ladylike shapes — cinched waists and full skirts, Copping finishes in sultry sheer, luxe fur, and leg-baring slits or cutout necklines. Tweedy fabrics in the sexiest Read more

Moschino Cheap & Chic channeled some of the more notable psychedelic '60s styles with an updated twist. Our favorite in the mod mix? Patchwork lace — it looks way prettier than it sounds — was pieced together into long-sleeved blouses, pencil skirts, and one totally covetable cocktail dress. Pair that retro vibe with military-inspired accents and an overarching beauty motif, and you've Read more

A month-long sojourn to Bhutan and Nepal seemed to seep into every detail of Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough's incarnation of Fall's It-girl style. Most evident from their travels? The theme of protection, as seen in overpowering woven leather jackets, strong patchwork, and voluminous structured shapes, took hold in both the realm of outerwear and into the more slouched Far Read more

Phillip Lim showed a bookish, workwear-inspired cool for Fall '12 — some of the models even carried briefcase-style clutches down the runway. The designer offered up tapered trousers, fitted blazers, and his signature slouchy yet structured knits, all playing into a pretty, polished glamour that's perfect for the office. The collection was a refreshing mix of youthfulness (bright pops of Read more

To fete our plaid-lovin' mood, we've compiled the most subtle and not-so-subtle ways to rock (and gift) a plaid pattern to perfection. Prep out your holiday presents with a hint of patchwork in the cuff of a cashmere sweater; in a cute, zipper-lined pouch; or on a bold saffron-yellow cape. We have a hunch you won't grow tired of this playful checkered-and-lined trend, especially once you've Read more

With fans like Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Saldana, and Jessica Biel to name a few, it's safe to say Giambattista Valli is a favorite among the red carpet crowd. Lucky for us, the designer teamed up with Macy's and created a flirty collection set to debut Oct. 26. With the impending amount of holiday parties and cocktail hours to attend this season, the line, filled with leopard prints, ruffles, Read more

“I always resented the idea of radical silhouettes or exaggeration being confined to the runway,” said Owens, when describing his Spring collection. “That kind of extremity should be accessible all day long.” That said, wearability was key for Owens, as seen through the simple cotton and leather fabrics he juxtaposed into a '60s couture-inspired line. Long, lean pillar skirts were the Read more