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Silk has a new look; it's more relaxed but hardened with tough details. This new silk utilitarian twist is more wearable and comfortable. Silk tops, jumpers, pants, and accessories have been updated with drawstrings, zippers and cargo pockets to lend a simultaneously chic and casual look. Gianfranco Ferre (left) went casual-lux with this zippered grape silk mechanic pantsuit. Now, buying silk Read more
Remember when I said wearing the same dress to the same event shouldn't happen? Well, it did again! Singer Katharine McPhee and actress January Jones both wore Rory Beca's green silk tie dress to Tao Nightclub's second anniversary party in Las Vegas. Katharine decided to go bare-legged and flirty with pointy gold pumps, while January chose a more funky look in navy blue tights and matching Read more
Selena Gomez joined a bevy of other AMA beauties in channeling the style of a bygone era. She went with Veronica Lake waves, soft focus makeup, and a pearlescent champagne Giorgio Armani silk dress complete with fringed tie at the waist. Selena is always appropriately dressed, and her best ensembles often pay homage to the Roaring '20s. But did this look hit a high note, or do you find the young Read more
Opulent, silky prints ruled D&G's final runway show — and if you've ever wondered how to wear a scarf more than 10 different ways, this is it. For Spring 2012, Dolce & Gabbana's younger line showed us endless ways to adorn ourselves in silky, luxe prints — halter-tied flowing dresses, mini shorts, tunics, button-downs, wrap skirts, and even silk scarf-wrapped platforms and bags. Read more
"Afriluxe" is the term Michael Kors used to describe his Spring 2012 collection in show notes. It was a languid, very luxurious show that cited artisanal textures and raw textures as inspiration. Linen tunics and serapes, ponchos, sarongs, and caftans were styled with thick leather belts and strappy gladiator flat sandals. The season's most popular jacket, the anorak, was done here in silk. Read more
Rachel Zoe claimed to be "still terrified" about showing her Spring collection to editors and buyers during Fashion Week, and we can't help but wonder why — America's most famous stylist cum designer has cornered the market on vintage glamour, and her latest collection proves it. Full-length silhouettes delivered plenty of glam factor via sheer mouselline fabric, sequins, and lamé. There were Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Flowers, dresses, friends, yummy food, cake, and dancing. What’s not to like about weddings? Well, just one little thing: its drain on our bank accounts. Getting married is a big deal, and you want to be there to celebrate with your friends. But that often entails shelling out for an engagement gift, a shower present, the Read more
It was a textural mix 'n' match at Rachel Roy, whose looks seemed inspired by the street style just outside Lincoln Center. There was something for everyone — wool and lamé pants and mongolian wool vests for the bohemians, floral silk chiffon dresses for the romantics, matte charmeuse dresses for glamazons, and a cashmere blazer and tie-neck blouse for the working sophisticate. It was Read more
Walking into the crowded room for the Suno presentation, it was as if there were two worlds: one being the hypercrowded room of fashion insiders sipping the gratis dark 'n' stormy cocktails and plotting the evening's plans; the other was a peaceful, frozen-in-time world of Suno Fall. Models stood against paneled walls wearing layers of printed silks, textured knits, and apron dresses that hinted Read more
Sadly, Friday marked the end of my five-part series on festive party dresses. But don't worry: TeamSugar's Fab Finders are still hunting for some fabulous frocks for you to choose from! Leading the pack was this week's Fab Finder of the Week, SanD13, who found about a dozen great dresses. Here are the picks of the week from her and other TeamSugar members. BCBG Max Azria Tulle Party Dress, $328, Read more
