It only takes a quick stroll through any fashion-forward boutique to realize that designers and retailers are still in the throes of body-con mania. What did we wear out at night before thigh-grazing hems and Lycra blends became de rigueur? You won’t find the answer on the red carpet, as starlets the world over are [...]

While most H&M collab launches are early-morning affairs, for its much-hyped Jimmy Choo collection, the retailer threw open the doors of its Fifth Avenue flagship—newly redesigned and renovated, by the way—to an invite-only crowd on Friday night. Not, mind you, that any evening manners were in evidence. At 7 p.m. sharp, throngs of young women [...]

Having already dabbled in sequined dresses, blazers, and shorts, I’ve been on the hunt for new ways to incorporate a dash of sparkle into my everyday look. By the time Miuccia Prada debuted her version on the Miu Miu runway, bejeweled tights were something of a Fall ‘09 micro-trend. I love the idea of embellishment [...]

Phillip Lim’s new shoe collection recently hit the sales floor of his Mercer Street boutique. I’m head over heels for the entire line, but these shiny gold brogues especially captured my heart. They’d look amazing with a cuffed wool pant and crisp white shirt, or even a floaty skirt and wool tights. The only problem? [...]

How great is it that sweatshirts are considered high fashion this season? The runways were ripe with examples—Isabel Marant paired hers with flirty skirts and studded boots—but we’re loving Gap Body’s heathered raglan pullovers. They have a slim fit and sleek neckline, and they’re only $29.50. I’ve already picked up two of them.
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Is it just us, or have recent red carpets been a sea of banded body-con frocks, strong-shouldered sequin minidresses, and other paparazzi-provoking looks? While we’re not immune to the appeal of a little (or even a lotta) va-va-voom, we have to applaud Amber Valletta for striking a blow for originality with this Etro wrap gown. [...]

Style.com’s Top Ten New Models feature went live this morning. But this season, our rundown of the breakout stars from the Spring 2010 runways was harder than ever to finalize, owing to standout performances from so many new faces. And so we’d like to offer honorable mentions to the following girls, who we’ll be looking [...]

As the man who made Brooks Brothers cool again several years ago, Simon Kneen knows a thing or two about freshening up classic American brands. In his role as creative director for Banana Republic, he’s aiming to bridge the company’s original incarnation as a travel-themed retailer (remember when its stores used to feature Jeeps and [...]

After 28 years of upping this country’s elegance quotient, Venezuelan native Carolina Herrera made her American status official, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen this morning. If you run into the designer on Seventh Ave., be sure to ask her to list the 13 original colonies and the amendments that make up the Bill of Rights [...]

Of the bevy of paparazzi darlings—Mary-Kate Olsen, Freida Pinto, Alexa Chung—who turned up at Burberry to close out London fashion week on a high note, few drew the flashbulbs like Victoria Beckham and Emma Watson. The two Brits worked radically different frocks. Posh was prim and ladylike in a black Spring 2010 look from her [...]