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It seems--if you're excited to take on the "Nicholas K woman" title this season, based on the collection that hit the runway earlier this week--you're a little outdoorsy, a little bit rock 'n' roll. You like ten-gallon hats and shearling ...

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Decidedly retro, whimsical, colorful and crafty, the Creatures of the Wind Fall 2012 collection backs designers Shane Gabier and Chris Peters' current status as ones to watch. For one, they're not afraid to take chances--but they do it in such ...

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A truly-wearable collection from head to toe, the Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 lineup could have been boring--if not for the leather pieces. While the luxe-leather bunch included a slicker-look jacket, burgundy flares and surprisingly-cool capris, a definite standout ...

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A bit regal, a bit military-inspired and undoubtedly masculine-feminine, the Gary Graham Fall 2012 collection is a highlight among those we've seen thus far. While lacking a bit in novelty when considering the individual parts, the combination of the pieces ...

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While maybe an odd choice for a sacred couture show (no intricate beading? a mega-platform?), the block-like, black platforms that laced up the models' legs on the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2012 Couture runway were arguably among the seasons' best. Image ...

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Though I'm not usually a fan of hair that is "complicated", the over-the-top, "sci-fi" styles that played out during Copenhagen Fashion Week Fall 2012 were decidedly covetable. Faves in the mix were the mohawks-out-of-ponytails at Spon Diogo and the double-twists-plus-loopty-loops ...

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Chloe has recently re-released its covetable "Susan", a studded leather bootie loved by such street style icons as Erin Wasson and Kate Bosworth. While back in black, I am loving the cream alternative, now available at Barneys--so much so that ...

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With styles shown by a number of designers within collections that span through September (including Chloe Resort 2012, Prada Spring 2012 and Prabal Gurung Pre-Fall 2012), the bomber jacket is arguably one of the smartest investment pieces of the year. ...

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A collection that appears both inspired by equestrian wear and ready for the street, the Givenchy Pre-Fall 2012 lineup--more than any other--has me chomping at the bit for the launch of the Fall shows. I blame the boots. Seemingly riding ...

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The ad campaign for Swiss label Akris' Spring 2012 collection is characteristically minimal and feminine. To me, one of the greatest elements of the luxury brand is the perfect fit and overall effortlessness of its pieces. The woman who wears ...

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Ready-to-wear designers' choice go-to for runway accessories, acclaimed designer Nicholas Kirkwood has undoubtedly maintained his reputation for creating architectural and innovative shoes with his Pre-Fall 2012 collection. Heavy in multi-colored glitter and bright trim reminiscent of that seen at a ...

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Heavy in bermuda shorts, flippy skirts and matching outfits, the Mulberry Spring 2012 Pre-Collection provides further evidence that achieving the next, "it" look in fashion will involve much more effort and creativity than in seasons past. The bloggers and fashion ...

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A fusion of traditional, handmade shoemaking techniques and 3D-print technology, the 8-style "A Wrong Mongrel" collection by Ross Barber was a highlight in the recent London College of Fashion graduate expo. Intended for men for the Fall 2012 season, the ...

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Any room I've ever lived in has been the victim of my collaging obsession. Like many others, I love how mixing different photos together can result in a new mood or emotion. However, my collage skills were put to shame ...

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The "Tawny" shoe by Jeffrey Campbell combines some of my favorite trends of the moment. Its studs and curved heel were, without a doubt, done well--but, it's the suede in the style, and that's all over this season, that is ...

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When it came to their Spring 2012 collection, CO|TE designers Tomaso Anfossi and Francesco Ferrari decided to take things lightly. The Italian duo based their design concept around the “lightness of being”, which resulted in such clever details as a ...

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A menswear label situated in that oh-so-sweet spot between overdone and overly-understated, LA-based Comune consistently gets it right. The creatives behind the brand recently teased their expanded, Fall 2012 collection with a video that features a number of their core ...

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While many designers opted for a dark, monochrome palette for Spring 2012, Mandy Coon experimented with color--and, not one to pile poppy brights into her collections, it certainly made an impact. In fact, I was so distracted by the fact ...

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It's always entertaining to watch the seasonal runway shows, and guess which trends will catch on. While many crash and burn, a lucky few thrive--and are rapidly accepted into mainstream fashion. For Spring 2012, I certainly didn't bet on pleats--but, ...

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The the result of a footwear collaboration between Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte and Nicholas Kirkwood is quite possibly the most complicatedly-beautiful shoe I've seen. With intricate beading, an architectural heel, pony hair, cutouts and a foldover cuff, it ...

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