Tweed Off

L'Wren Scott

A beloved fall trend...the grandpa look. Cozy, nubby knits; elbow patches and slouchy pockets; flannel and tweed. Thankfully, with the emphasis on American Sportswear and The Iron Lady, the grandpa look just went from dowdy to dapper in tweed. 

Tweed makes me think of studies with leather chairs, cigars, red lipstick, coffee, literature, and phonographs. All things timelessly sophisticated. We are seeing a beautiful fall trend evoking cultivated, confident, comfortable lifestyles all unified. Fabulous! What does tweed make you think of?

Marc Jacobs

Jet Setter Luxe

This fall we've seen a resurgence of American Sportswear silhouettes and denim on denim. I saw a wonderful title for this next look of fall. It was named The Global Aristocrat, which I find to be so utterly luxurious and decadent. It just sounds expensive. Encapsulating all things fine, this jet setter look includes furs, sequins, leather, metallic embellishments, and a variety of beautiful textiles. 

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Sporty with a Chance of Navy

3.1 Phillip Lim

If there's one thing that gets my blood tingling (and thickening), it's the anticipation of a new season. In the Midwest, we're some lucky ducks who get to experience all sorts of weather, and the wonderful variation of fashion that tags along. 

This fall, we're seeing an assortment of classic looks including inky navy blue, all black, full on winter whites, and crimson. Notice that all of these hues have a very varsity, if not patriotic, association? They're classic colors for college teams, and the U.S. I'm predicting American Sportswear to make a big scene this coming season, considering the Olympics are taking place. A heightened sense of patriotism (along with some fabulous uniforms by sportswear prep designer Ralph Lauren) might lead us to a lovely road of classic American Sportswear. A timeless look for which I'm totally jazzed!

Chloé

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{NYFW} Mercedes Benz...Naeem Khan

I am so loving the monochromatic look from the Fall 2012 collection for Naeem Khan. The reason I love neutral colors is the attention is on the great patters, cuts and detailing with all the sequins & beading. The lace gown is especially attractive, along with the pants! Amazing pants in this collection!

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{NYFW} Mercedes Benz...Venexiana

I am so obsessed with the first & second look. All of the rich hues, elegant, evening gown silhouettes, and detailing. So darkly mysterious and glamorous.

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{NYFW} Mercedes Benz... RUFFIAN

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{NYFW} Mercedes Benz...Diane von Furstenberg

It is an already well known fact: Diane von Furstenberg can do no wrong. A designer goddess, the creator of the wrap dress, DVF consistently creates bold, beautiful designs for women. I am so enjoying the burgundy fuchsia (the it color for fall), the teals, yellow and bold black & white prints. What is your favorite look? Have you noticed the incorporation of patent leather on the runway a lot? I love it. The handbags in this collection are also fabulous. 

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{NYFW} Mercedes Benz...Tibi

The Fall 2012 Runway collection from Tibi is sleek & simple. I'm really enjoying the bird print of the origami  style skirt and the simple collared blouse. The metallic gem hues are bold but not aggressive. 

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