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feature · July 31, 2009 · 0 Comments

Marcus Lupfer Launches Yet Another Collection For Topshop

Knitwear designer Marcus Lupfur's most recent capsule collection for Topshop hit shelves this week. The German-born designer began producing small capsule collections for Topshop back in 1999--just a year after he launched his own namesake label, which today sells to the likes of Net-a-Porter and Colette. Lupfur is also currently the creative director of Armand Basi One, a family-owned knitwear brand from Barcelona, Spain. As for his Topshop collection, this week's release includes oversized knits decorated with pineapples, parrots and half-opened mouths. The fine gauge cotton yarn sweaters all retail for $170.

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Shopping: Draped Skirts Do All The Work

feature · July 31, 2009 · 1 Comment

Clockwise from top left: Balenciaga Fall 2009, Donna Karan $895 @ Neiman Marcus, Yigal Azrouel $465 @ Joan Shepp, BR Monogram $125 @ Banana Republic, Alexander Wang $378 @ OAK, Silence & Noise $48 @ Urban Outfitters

Thanks to Nicolas Ghesquière, a draped skirt is at the top of everyone's fall must-have list. His Fall 2009 collection for Balenciaga revealed numerous examples, each one more glamorous than the next. Luckily, there are plenty of styles on the market for fall. We especially love the jersey renderings, sent out by contemporary designers like Alexander Wang.

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Fashion In 50 Seconds 07/31/09 Vintage Balenciaga, Anna Wintour Disses Reality TV

feature · July 31, 2009 · 1 Comment

Le Bon Marché in Paris to sell vintage Balenciaga.

Stefano Pilati will show at London Fashion Week with Tanya Ling.

LVMH makes lower-priced Givenchy shoes.

Louis Goldin teams up with Ballantyne.

Anna Wintour hates on reality TV.

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feature · July 30, 2009 · 0 Comments

Get Ready For Gilt Fuse, Launching August 12th

Off-price online retailer, Gilt Groupe, announced this week a new site in the stable, called Gilt Fuse. The new e-commerce site will function similarly to the original Gilt Groupe--the main difference being the price point. Gilt Fuse will feature sale items from contemporary designers, like Kova & T, BCBG, Plenty by Tracy Reese and CC Skye, making their average price point hover somewhere around $150. Will the move splinter their customers in too drastic a way or will both sites grow to be even bigger in the coming season? In speaking with the chief executive of Gilt Groupe, Susan Lyne, The New York Times reported that "of its 1.2 million members, more than half are in their 20s, and of that group, about 250,000 visit the site twice a week or more and never make a purchase." The statistic proves a very strong case for the launch of Gilt Fuse, presumably those 250,000 visitors will find the lower price point makes all the difference.

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Shopping: Dark Paisley Dresses

feature · July 30, 2009 · 0 Comments

Nanette Lepore $348 @ Bloomingdales, Marc by Marc $550 @ Net-a-Porter, Etro $1,245 @ Bergdorf Goodman

When the fall color palette starts to feel dull, try a rich wintery print to enliven your wardrobe. We love the look of a romantic paisley frock worn with black tights and ankle boots or platforms. Throw over your investment outerwear--perhaps a 1940's-inspired coat or a brave statement fur--and you'll stand out in the sea of black and navy.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 07/30/09 Rad Houran is a Rad Man, Givenchy Redux

feature · July 30, 2009 · 0 Comments

Rad by Rad Houran is . . . rad.

Hussein Chalayan is skeptical about model designers.

Footwear brand Charles Jourdan is back with Alexandra Neel designing.

Ricardo Tisci delves into a capsule collection called Redux.

Changes at Salvatore Faerragamo — Cristina Ortiz is out, Massimiliano Giornetti is in.

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Topshop Launches Fall 2009 Trend Report

feature · July 29, 2009 · 1 Comment

Looks like it's trend report time--Style.com, Net-a-Porter and Topshop all launched their fall shortlists this week. Topshop, like the others, favored trends that complemented their brand identity. Translation? Structured minis, sequin-overload, harem trouser-love and some serious footwear. Check out their six fall call-outs below.

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Shopping: Trust Your Animal Instinct

feature · July 29, 2009 · 2 Comments

Clockwise from top left: Stella McCartney $1,145 @ Net-a-Porter, Balmain $2,990 @ Net-a-Porter, Diane Von Furstenberg $300 @ Net-a-Porter, Harem pants $50 @ Topshop, Christopher Kane $346 @ My-Wardrobe.com, Kate Spade $259 @ Zappos Couture

Whether it's an animal print or a print of an animal, this fall designers are triggering our animal instincts. Go for unabashed renderings and pair them with basic items like jeans, leggings and t-shirts. Our favorite offering so far? Diane Von Furstenberg's velvet a-symmetrical dress is elegant, on-trend and retails for a very reasonable $300.

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