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Calling All Bensimon Sneaker Heads!

If, like us, you love Bensimon's casual chic sneakers but aren't sure where to find these French goodies stateside, look no farther than the brand's newest endeavor - their very own US-based blog! There are...
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War and Peace with Nikicio's Latest Collection

Singapore-based designer Nina Nikicio just sent us images from her latest collection, entitled War: Crossing The Fine Line Between Love and Hate, and we are as usual instantly smitten with the simple elegance of...
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To Dye For: Ombre DIYs

In the April 2009 issue of Teen Vogue, the Enchanted Soldier story styled by Havana Laffitte features a gorgeous blue dip dyed Burberry trench coat. Dip dyed or ombre garments are literally dipped into one...
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Heading to Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones at the V&A

At this new exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museum which just opened during London Fashion Week, star milliner Stephen Jones curates a collection of over 300 hats from as early as 600BC, including stunning...
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Electrify Your Wardrobe with Topshop's Leather Platform Shoes

These sculptural leather and metal platform shoes from Topshop are sure to make a statement no matter what outfit they are paired with. The dramatic heel and bold shape can we worn from day...
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Taking the Silk Road with Moleskine

I've been using a black leather Moleskine planner for years, but this summer I might have to finally make my notes in living color! These special edition notebooks were made especially for the Van Gogh...
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Play Time with Reebok's Jukari Fitness Program

Me holding on to the Flyset post-workout!This spring, Reebok is partnering up with Cirque du Soleil to introduce a fun and exciting new gym workout called Jukari Fit to Fly in select venues across the...
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Dries Van Noten's Precious Metals

As any regular Fashion Crush reader might know, I'm a sucker for sleek statement accessories, and this necklace by uber-modernist Dries van Noten definitely speaks volumes. The rounded metal coils and rings are woven masterfully...
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Runway Recap: Phillip Lim Gets Groovy With A Mod Collection

"This brave new world's not like yesterday; it can take you higher than the Milky Way." - "Street Life" by Bryan Ferry Once Kayne West and his lady friend sat down in the two empty...
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Now Presenting: Urban Warriors at Ideeen

"Fascinated by mysterious scenes of deep ocean, Ideeen presents its fairyland." Tapered skinny pants and jeans were paired with gorgeous, elaborate jackets at this low key but high-impact presentation in Greenwich Village. Tie dyed denim,...
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Now Preseting: Twinkle by Wenlan's Retro Mix

At a chic if crowded presentation at the Classic Car Club in lower Manhattan, surrounded by amazing vintage cars, Wenlan Chia showed her Fall collection for Twinkle by Wenlan. Inspired by "timeless chic in a...
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Runway Recap: Soft Angles and Sharp Lines at Jeremy Laing

It was great for me to see the likes of blogger Susie Bubble and writer Lynn Yaeger sitting front row at Canadian designer Jeremy Laing's fall fashion show this weekend, as well as a number...
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Now Presenting: Cashmere Lives at Koi Suwannagate

In a sunny and intimate hotel suite at the Morgans Hotel in midtown Manhattan, L.A.-based designer Koi Suwannagate proudly gave me a personal tour of her pared-down and beautiful Fall 2009 collection. This season, Koi...
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Runway Recap: Sleek City Girls at Cushnie et Ochs

The monochromatic, neutral palette at the Cushnie et Ochs show in the New York Public Library's Celeste Bartos Forum was anything but dull--the slinky silhouettes and varied texture added enough interest to keep me interested....
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Bold Beads from Antik Batik

I'm usually a little wary of overly decorated accessories, but this beaded and embroidered Antik Batik purse is so vibrant and beautifully constructed that I'd be willing to make an exception. Add in the leather...
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We Can All Be Connected with Common Threadz

Cute graphic t-shirts are always in fashion. But imagine if every limited edition, eco-friendly t-shirt you buy can actually feed an orphan in Africa for a month - perhaps even the young child who designed...
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Spellbound by Madness's Latest Collection

The latest look book from our favorite Indonesian style collective madness landed in my inbox a week ago, working me into a frenzy with its portentous opening statement: "We cast a spell on you." A...
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The Meaning of Sunglasses and Other Ideas

As someone who is lucky enough to spend my working days surrounded by clothes, I always try to read as much as possible about the cultural role and meaning of fashion in my spare time,...
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My Favorite Fashion Week Invite (So Far!) For Fall '09: Bodkin

As the official wrangler of tickets for the Fashion and Accessories team here at Teen Vogue (and unofficial wranglers for some of my favorite directors in other departments), I get to see hundreds of invites...
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Fresh Blooms: Liberty Florals are In Season Once Again

One of the most wearable and accessible trends for Spring (as seen in the View, Index, and Spree sections of Teen Vogue's March issue!) is the return of the Liberty floral print, first popularized by...
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Sporting Chic with Cooperative Designs' Ball Bag

I never thought I would consider sporting a spherical purse, but there is something so adorable about this athletic colorblock bag from London's Cooperative Designs. The smooth pieced leather surface is reminiscent of both a...
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Hussein Chayalan Retrospective at the London Design Museum

I'm always up for a trip to London, which is one of my favorite cities in the world. But now I will have to make room for a visit before May 17, which is when...
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Deka Ray's Spring Collection Has All The Right Angles

As a designer, Eugenie Huang Selway looks beyond fashion history and the work of her contemporaries for inspiration. "The french graphic novel artist Moebius, Miyazaki's Nausicaa Valley of the Wind with its bright colors and...
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It's Showtime!: The Countdown Begins to Fashion Week

I can't believe it, but it's less than one month until the start of another fashion season! The shows for women's Fall ready-to-wear collections will start in New York City on February 13, then our...