Fashion Schmashion

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Peter Som's New Masculine-Feminine Collection

Peter Som says he drew inspiration for his F/W '12 collection, which showed earlier today at Milk Studios, from the "masculine and feminine, hard and soft, textured and smooth" style of screen sirens Marlene Deitrich… Read Full Story
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John Bartlett Gets Dirty With His New Collection

Standing on risers made of reclaimed wood, models in John Bartlett's fall collection presentation had their faces smeared with dirt. Some were barefoot, some were wearing rubber boots, and all appeared to be just off… Read Full Story
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Mr. Mickey Chats with Creatures of the Wind About Nude Photos and Their New Collection

Ed note: Technical difficulties prevented us from posting this video yesterday, so just pretend that when Mr. Mickey says "today" he means "yesterday." Sad face.Designers Creatures of the Wind are a favorite of Mr.… Read Full Story
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Tim Coppens on His New Drive-Inspired Collection

Leave it to genius menswear designer Tim Coppens to find chicness in unfashionable inspirations like men's hockey uniforms and athletic wear for his F/W '12 collection. Also inspiring his new line? Moody car-chase drama Drive,… Read Full Story
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There Will Be Rag & Bone

The post-industrial, post-Edwardian punk of Marcus Wainright and David Neville's imagination was on full display earlier this afternoon as they presented their Rag & Bone F/W 2012 Collection at Pier 57. For some reason, as… Read Full Story
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Cynthia Rowley's World: We Want In.

Cynthia Rowley's world seems like a whole lot of fun. The designer's sporty femininity and feel-good vibe run fluidly from her life into her collections. Here are five reasons why her workwear-inspired F/W 2012 runway… Read Full Story
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The Kills Whip Their Hair Back and Forth at The Boom Boom Room

Last night, Fashion Week's braver souls -- the types who can run around all day from show to show, and still have some energy left in them to make it a concert that began at… Read Full Story
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Kimberly Ovitz Is a Big Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Fan + More From Her F/W '12 Show

If Kimberly Ovitz could dress anyone, who would it be? "Lara Croft from Tomb Raider," Ovitz disclosed backstage after her show Wednesday. "She's awesome. I'd put her in one of the black, long dresses." That's… Read Full Story
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Libertine's Bold, Bedazzled F/W '12 Collection

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It was all in the details at Johnson Hartig's Libertine show last night, where he debuted a F/W '12 collection featuring floral prints, wool check coats and delicate bead work galore. Check out Greg Scaffidi's… Read Full Story
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Fashion Week Happenings, Shindigs and After Parties: A Guide

Just because you're not Nicki or Anna doesn't mean you can't partake in fashion fun this week!New York Fashion Week officially starts tomorrow and even if you're not able to attend any shows, you can… Read Full Story
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Honor's F/W Line Inspired by a Preppy Boy's Semester Abroad Romance.

Yesterday at the Honor show, designer Giovanna Randall wooed the crowd -- Alexa Chung, Derek Blasberg, Shailene Woodley and Kristen Chenoweth included -- with her bold colors, eye-catching, layered print frocks and sophisticated takes on… Read Full Story
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NUMBER:Lab -- 3 Elements That Will Help You Brave the Elements

It was all in the sporty details at yesterday's runway show of Luis Fernandez's NUMBER:Lab collection. This sportswear-inspired gear had a not-your-average-trip-to-the-gym feel, with a mining theme that was brought home with models that walked… Read Full Story
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Richard Chai F/W '12: Behind the Scenes

Richard Chai had the luxury of debuting his Love show yesterday on the first official day of New York Fashion Week, a time when heels are still high, air kisses are doled out liberally and… Read Full Story
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Padma Lakshmi and Susan Sarandon Love Them Some Costello Tagliapietra

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Robert Tagliapietra and Jeffrey CostelloFashion's bearded partners in crime have done it again. The former CFDA honorees pulled out all the stops for another stunning presentation of all that they do best. It's a good… Read Full Story
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Duckie Brown Cranks Up the Volume

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Duckie Brown's F/W '12 collection, which showed earlier today, was all about playing with volume, size, and big, bold prints. Baggy, voluminous pants were standouts as were brightly colored plaid overcoats. An oversized wool sweater… Read Full Story
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Alexa Chung and Derek Blasberg Share Fashion Week Survival Tips Backstage at the Honor Show

With all of the hubub surrounding the official start to New York Fashion Week today, it's easy to forget that the fashion crowd has seven more days of breathlessly rushing to shows, sprinting in fashionably… Read Full Story
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Marc Jacobs Made South Park T-Shirts

"I'm not fat, I'm just big boned!"-Cartman, South Park  Now fashionistas can judge this claim for themselves with Marc Jacobs' new T-shirts featuring a naked Cartman along with his fellow South Park residents Randy Marsh… Read Full Story
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Lyndsey Butler Premieres Her Leather-Heavy Line Veda at The Hole Gallery

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Last night, designer Lyndsey Butler premiered her playful, leather-heavy collection for Veda in The Hole gallery's graffiti-filled cellar. Downtown dignitaries like artist Jeanette Hayes and DJ Chelsea Leyland swung by to show their support, while… Read Full Story
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Shailene Woodley Sits Pretty at Honor, Her First Ever Fashion Show

Scanning the front row crowd at the Honor show this afternoon at The Studio Lincoln Center, it was clear many eyes were fixed on Shailene Woodley.  The actress, recently nominated for a Golden Globe for… Read Full Story
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Cat Eyes and Low Buns at Rachel Comey F/W '12

For fall, Rachel Comey suggests keeping it simple. Makeup artists edged the eyes. A thin, black line was attached to outer corners and lips were kept glossy. To update this look, break out your paddle… Read Full Story