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Elizabeth and James‘ Fall/Winter ’12 collection will blow you away…
it’s wearable, affordable, and the accessories were designed by
Jackson Moad (always a plus).

A Few Lessons Learned at Marc by Marc Jacobs F/W ‘12

1. If it looks like fur and feels like fur… it might, for once, NOT be fur.

2. Military is officially the trend for fall. Accordingly, wearing an officer’s hat to work is totally acceptable no matter your position.

3. Metallics look pretty damn cool on men. Especially when paired with earthy, muter-toned suiting. Truth.

4 You know who to blame when you see some downtown chick wearing a communion-style dress this Fall. Especially one in midnight blue velvet.

5. Belting your commander jacket or battalion bubble coat really high on your walmaist will NOT make you look like Bill Hader’s impression of Clint Eastwood.

6. Ponchos are awkward. Especially when plaid.

7. Designers are still putting people in club collars.

8. Men never seem to carry their bags the right way down the runway.

9. With this collection as proof, Elle Fanning is loving life right now.

10. Marc Jacobs is still on his kilt trip.

Peruse the entire collection on NOWfashion here. 

I love a little girl in a BIG suit.
Read my review and view backstage shots of
Jeremy Laing‘s F/W ’12 collection
on Paper here.

Find out why ‘real women’ (does that mean mature?) love them some
bearded bears on Paper here.

photos courtesy of zimbio 

#NYFW F/W ’12 coverage begins now…
head over to Papermag.com for more.

Find last season’s coverage here.

View my The Blonds S/S ’12 report here and
find last season’s backstage pics here.

I’ve noticed ‘caution orange’ (or rather ‘Orange Crush’) on the rise for some time now, but, not necessarily in New York. For Spring/Summer ’12, however, it seemed New York Fashion Week was painted in orangeade. And that’s not a bad thing — the color, most commonly associated with Hi-C or construction workers, is surprisingly easy to wear.

Derek Lam took us to Palm Springs for his version of the eye-popping pigment. Bibhu Mohapatra put his in the form of delicate silk-pleat pants. Alice + Olivia designer, Stacy Bendet, made hers into the essential evening-appropriate belted cocktail dress while Marc by Marc Jacobs lended his take to both sexes with sporty suit versions of the eye-catching hue.

Peruse a round-up of the OJ-inspired color pop of S/S ’12 over at Paper now.

photo courtesy of quentin belt

We always have the best time at The Blonds show. As devoted fan, Kat Graham of The Vampire Diaries put it, “This is how New York fashion should be… enough with trying to one-up Paris. [The Blonds] always have the most fun!” This time, they’ve partnered with Playboy to present a titillating collection of rabbit-inspired looks. “We got to put all our favorite bunnies on the runway. Every piece is a rendition, but, my favorite’s got to be Jessica Rabbit!” one half of the designer pair, Phillipe Blond explained. Guests ranged from Michael Musto, Amanda LePore, and Patricia Field to Porcelain Black and Jackass‘ Bam Margera (perhaps the oddest one out of the bunch). Playboy creative director, Rebecca Szymczak, said the iconic mag is undergoing a branding revamp in North America, and sought out The Blonds to participate. “Playboy and The Blonds have had a love affair with one another for some time now. They love the aesthetic and we love their take on new American couture. We thought what better way to re-establish the fashion lifestyle brand for Playboy than with The Blonds?” A match made in pop-culture heaven, indeed.

Tons of backstage pics to come…