By Robert Khederian

• Julien Macdonald’s sparkling Coronation ballet costumes – Telegraph
• Are these the next designers to watch? – Lucky
• Iconic shots by an equally iconic photographing duo – The Daily Beast
• The latest craze to sweep magazine covers – BuzzFeed
• Janie Bryant’s new reality show – Racked
• Karlie Kloss is naked for Vogue again – The Cut
• 10 surprising facts about Cleopatra’s costumes – AnOtherMag
• Why all eyes should be on Amsterdam Fashion Week – Vogue UK
• How the fashion sweatshirt became so popular – BoF

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By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Who says you can’t wear pink in the Winter? Fall 2013 broke the rules when it came to color trends. Head-to-toe black knocked riotous prints off the runway, while pink, orange, and red warmed things up. Cream and camel provided palette cleansers, while moody moss green and inky sapphire brought sophistication. Click through to see all the ROYGBIV glory or play favorites below.

Perfectly Pink
Outré Orange
Racy Red
Cool Cobalt
Regal Purple
Mossed Out
Slinky Sapphire
Black Out
All in Black & White
Shades of Grey
Snowy White
Creamiest Camel
Golden Age

– Additional reporting by Jennifer Michalski

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By Randy Miller

Swimwear designer Mara Hoffman is dipping her toes into fresh waters when she shows at Miami Swim Week, which kicks off July 18. For the first time, the print-loving label will walk with a Mercedes-Benz Presents title to go along with the bright bikinis and tanned torsos that are sure to appear throughout the collection.

The honor, which is awarded to one designer each season, has gone to such beachy brands as Vitamin A, Trina Turk, and Lisa Vogel. Of the decision to add Mara Hoffman to the illustrious list, Stephanie Zimmer of Mercedes-Benz USA said: “We are honored to welcome her . . . Mara’s unique prints are unmistakable and evoke a very spirited, playful attitude like our Cabriolet.”

That car will debut in South Beach with a paint finish mirroring a print from Hoffman’s runway collection. The one-of-a-kind textile will also pop up at Miami’s Alchemist boutique, which will sell a unique fashion item designed exclusively by Hoffman – should a printed Mercedes be out of your budget.

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By Justin Fenner

David Koral only started his eponymous jeans line Koral Denim a year ago, but he already had a lifetime of industry experience before he launched the brand.

For Koral, denim is a family business. His father, Peter Koral, founded the much-loved jeans brand 7 For All Mankind in 2000, and now he’s working with David on the new venture.

“To say the least, it’s an interesting relationship,” the younger Koral told us in an interview. “If you could imagine, father and son working together in the same office.”

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By Leah Melby

Zuhair Murad’s gorgeous couture creations have been on our radar for awhile now, but then Kristen Stewart attended his recent Paris show in a sheer-legged pantsuit and everything changed. The actress is the latest in his stable of famous fans, with Jennifer Lopez already a huge supporter. Enamored with both his gowns and experience working with bold names, we connected with him to get the inside scoop.

On working with Kristen Stewart: “We first worked with Kristen for the premiere of her movie On the Road when she wore one of my favorite looks from the Fall 2012 couture collection. There’s something very unique about her – her attitude is so raw and unassuming, which contrasts with her timeless and classic beauty. We’ve since dressed her for various events, and when I found out she would be attending the show I was thrilled! This season was based on the idea of light within darkness, which is very definitive of her style. She’s always gravitated toward a chic yet daring look and loves pieces that show a little bit of skin but in an unexpected way. When I saw her in the sheer lace jumpsuit, she looked flawless.”

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By Justin Fenner

Viktor & Rolf, the Dutch guardian of avant garde and experimental fashion, has added a standalone bridal collection to its Resort 2014 offering. It’s called, quite simply, Marriage, and it features six styles that aren’t geared toward traditional brides.

There is, for example, a silk crepe de chine shirtdress whose tail becomes a floor-length train, and a sleeveless jumpsuit with an open back. The other dresses also feature unconventional details, like tiers of irregular pleating. The designers even subverted bows, using them to fill up the back of one of the gowns in this collection.

“We’ve always loved designing bridal wear because a wedding dress is a garment with a lot of meaning and emotions attached to it,” the designers told Vogue UK. “The wedding dress is the ultimate clothing icon.”

A look at their take on this iconic piece, here in the gallery.

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By Robert Khederian

• John Lewis to revive designs for coronation festival – Telegraph
• Your underwear’s answer to The Clapper – HuffPost Style
• Harper’s Bazaar’s Laura Brown interviews Sofia Vergara – The Cut
• Helmet hair might actually be in this Fall – NY Times
• Is Reed Krakoff up for a serious pay cut? – Fashionista
• Loro Piana brothers become billionaires – BoF
• Smythson plans Fashion Week debut – Vogue UK
• Now you can furnish your home with McQueen (sort of) – WWD
• You’ll never believe these objects are bags – BuzzFeed

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By Randy Miller

There’s a new kid on the block – if your block happens to be Crosby Street. Beloved artisanal brand Maiyet has opened its first stand-alone boutique in New York’s shop-centric SoHo neighborhood. Mixing oak floors with black steel, the 2,500-square-foot store is a bold and modern addition to the storied neighborhood. Designed by the Paris-based architecture studio Ciguë, the aesthetic is a tribute to the principles loyal fans have come to know and love about the brand.

“In the Maiyet spirit, the store is a special ode to modern, minimal luxury, and artisanal handiwork throughout the details,” said the label’s cofounder, creative director, and president Kristy Caylor. By the looks of this boutique, let’s hope it’s just the first of many! …read more

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By Christina Perez

“I love things that age well – things that don’t date, that stand the test of time, and that become living examples of the absolute best,” Giorgio Armani has said. At age 79, with his trim figure, tanned skin, and jet-set lifestyle, the visionary designer seems to embody that philosophy.

Whether aboard his $60 million yacht, entertaining friends at one of his nine homes, or kicking back on his private island in the Ionian Sea, Armani knows a thing or two about maintaining the good life – and he should. His business has grown by leaps and bounds since he launched it in 1975. The designer made just $14,000 his first year in business, but by 2012, the Armani empire – which includes everything from clothing to hotels – was worth an estimated $7.2 billion.

In honor of his birthday, here are 79 fabulous snaps that are almost as fabulous as Armani himself.

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By Justin Fenner

London Fashion Week may start on Friday the 13th, but we don’t think any of the designers showing there this season will have bad luck. The schedule for London’s Spring 2014 collections has been reorganized to spread famous designers throughout the week, making it easier for visiting editors and buyers to see brands big and small alike.

For example, Mulberry and Vivienne Westwood will stage their shows on Sunday, Sept. 15 – the same day that relative newcomer Emilia Wickstead is set to show. On Monday, Sept. 16, Tom Ford and Burberry are on the schedule alongside Michael van der Ham and shoe designer Sophia Webster.

The British Fashion Council has published an official schedule, but you can take a look at the shows from London Fashion Week we’re most excited about here. …read more

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By Leah Melby

If you’ve spent countless weekends at a Hamptons estate, wishing you could snap your fingers and have a new designer bag or dress appear automatically, well, you’re in luck. While it’ll still involve your credit card, Net-A-Porter is ensuring Hamptonites will never have another fashion emergency with the announcement that starting today, they’ll offer same-day delivery to nine beachy hamlets, including Sagaponack, Montauk, and Sag Harbor. The magic comes courtesy of StndAIR (the seaplane used by tony hotel The Standard) and costs $25, with orders needing to be placed by 10 a.m. to get in your hands later that afternoon. At the same price as regular express delivery, it’s starting to feel practically practical.

See the items we’d want in our first delivery.

Because it’s not a rare thing for us to arrive on a beach vacation and immediately wish we’d brought a different bikini, this Lisa Marie Fernandez suit ($300) is bold but a guaranteed good fit thanks to its neoprene construction.

Whether you forgot to pack your party shoes or are simply bored by the pair you brought, Net-A-Porter’s new service makes a switch easy. We love Christian Louboutin’s bright platforms ($1,095) for a Summer shindig.

Need a beach bag refresher mid-weekend? We’d click through and purchase this buttery soft Bottega Veneta tote ($4,050) for fashionable schlepping of our sunscreen, magazine stash, and more.

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By Randy Miller

Just call them the class of 2013! For the 10th annual year, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has named 10 deserving finalists, and this year’s crop is a good one. Selected by a committee that includes Neiman Marcus‘s Ken Downing, Reed Krakoff, J.Crew’s Jenna Lyons, and Rag & Bone’s David Neville and Marcus Wainwright (past finalists who hosted the announcement in their New York studio), the labels will be observed and interviewed over the next few weeks, create a special design for Uniqlo (set to be unveiled in October), and participate in an LA fashion show later this year. The list of finalists is filled with familiar names and fresh faces alike:

• Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard of Veronica Beard
• Misha Nonoo of Nonoo
• Juan Carlos Obando
• Dao-Yi Chow & Maxwell Osborne of Public School
• Marc Alary of Marc Alary Jewelry
• Tim Coppens
• Todd Snyder
• Shimon Ovadia and Ariel Ovadia of Ovadia & Sons
• Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin of Tome
• Commodore Jason Jones of Parabellum

“To my mind simply mentioning the likes of such previous winners as Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, Rodarte, and Joseph Altuzarra more than demonstrates just how much the fund has brought to American fashion. This year’s 10 finalists are going to be following in some pretty illustrious footsteps,” said Anna Wintour, who was on hand for the announcement. With so many fashion powerhouses in the past, we can’t wait to see which of this year’s finalists we can one day add to Wintour’s list!

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By Hannah Weil

Poppy and Cara Delevingne have more than good genes in common. The sisters have made a name as fashion fixtures – both on and off the runway. Poppy’s known for her fashion-darling status and an effortlessly eclectic twist on preppy, polished London dressing. And while Cara’s appearances on the Spring and Fall 2013 runways – not to mention countless campaigns and covers – have quickly rocketed her to fashion-world stardom, her off-duty style has proven just as attention-grabbing thanks to bold accessories, cool kicks, and quite a sense of humor.

While it’s clear that fashion runs in the family, each has her own distinct take on dressing. We’re taking a closer look at what makes both sisters’ styles so unique – and even finding that there’s also some common ground. Either way, both sisters have plenty of styling fodder to steal. Click on to see the Delevingnes’ sister act.

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By Randy Miller

You love the way they dress, so it stands to reason that you’d want to wear their clothes. While Taylor Swift, Kate Moss, and Nicole Richie aren’t actually set to loan you their red carpet gear, they’ve been more than happy to collaborate on the sort of designs that fit their aesthetic with the retailers they love.

From Chloë Sevigny‘s ultrapopular Opening Ceremony lines (which continue to show at Fashion Week!) to Lindsay Lohan‘s infamous onetime turn as Ungaro designer and Rosamund Pike’s forthcoming LK Bennett bags, check out the fashionable stars who’ve tried their hand at designing.

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