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Take a Note From Fall TV’s Best-Dressed Casts

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:43:31 +0000

As we empty our closets of summer clothing to make room for fall pieces, we’re looking for all kinds of wardrobe inspiration. Some of this season’s television shows, both old and new, have some of the most covetable wardrobes we’ve seen to date. Three with vintage style and one modern cartoon brimming with narcissism, here are four of our favorite fall TV shows with the best-dressed casts.

What: Boardwalk Empire, Season 2

When: September 25th, 9 p.m.

Where: HBO

Trends to look for: Fur, beaded flapper dresses, red lips, Marcel waves, three-piece suits, cigarette holders, long pearls, cloche hats, fascinators and watch fobs

These Eryn Brinié & Kai-aakmann Collections (Almost) Make Me Wish For Fall

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:09:57 +0000

The first thing I thought when I walked into the Eryn Brinié and Kai-aakmann preview at The Ace Hotel was “this is the outerwear I want for fall.” And although I want spring and summer to last a lifetime, we have something good to look forward too once the wind turns chilly again. Kai-aakmann showed fall 2011 collections for both men and women, boasting tons of leather, shearling, lightweight knitwear and borderline-sheer shirts. A matching bomber jacket for men and women was a key item and looked amazing on anyone who put it on. Eryn Brinié’s womenswear fall 2011 collection was graceful and pretty, incorporating classic silhouettes with modern design details. Grecian-inspired draping was combined with big shoulders on dresses and blouses, creating a strong, ladylike silhouette. Outwear was military-inspired, including forest green parkas and double-breasted wool coats. Click through to see photos from the preview and highlights from both collections’ lookbooks.

Kai-aakmann Fall 2011

Eryn Brinié Fall 2011

Vintage Military Inspiration for Elie Tahari Men’s Fall 2011 Collection

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:32:37 +0000

A striped vintage military blanket was the main piece of inspiration for the Elie Tahari Men’s Fall 2011 line, a collection full of handsome fabrications, exceptional details and a masculine, neutral color palette. Outerwear is a key element, featuring coats with removable linings and leather design details. Updated military influence comes through in contrasting stripes, mandarin collars and brass hardware. Luxurious fabrics like cashmere and ultra-soft wool look warm and sophisticated. The navy blue wall surrounding the model presentation had a burnt orange stripe painted across, a nod to the blanket of first inspiration. Suiting is clean and classic, the perfect essentials for any man wanting to look polished.

CONTEST: Win A JNBY Trench From Lookbooks

Alex Chodak — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:34:10 +0000

If fashion is clothes in the context of a moment in time, then style is about taking that moment and making it your own. Military looks are huge. Right now Lookbooks.com is asking for your best para-military look and you could WIN a fabulous trench from JNBY.

Go to LookBooks.com and upload your pictures to Streetstyle–tag JNBY–and you too can be ready for spring in style!

Celebrate Hanukkah With Anne Frank and a Machine Gun

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:56:13 +0000

aleXsandro Palombo dresses Anne Frank in a camo bodysuit and matching thigh highs for his latest Humor Chic illustration.

LINK LOVE: Humor Chic

SPREAD UM: Clement Chabernaud’s Bolshevik Revolution

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:30 +0000

Clement Chabernaud gets tough in Fall’s down and dirty militaristic fashions for GQ Style Russia. Lensed by David Roemer, the usually epicene Mon. Chabernaud looks rugged and just a bit menacing in camoflauge, a bit of shearling, wool tops and shorts, a great pair of fingerless leather gloves…and Mickey Mouse.

Rather than coming off costumey or fetishistic, the military theme is explored in a really fun, fashionable and easily imitable way. Just go to any Army and Navy store, get a pair of combat boots and a camo jacket then slab on some eyeliner and you’re ready for an editorial.

LINK LOVE: yvymag.com

COLLAB: Nigel Cabourn For Opening Ceremony

Hillary Frazier — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:08:02 +0000

Nigel Cabourn brings 1940s war-inspired fall gear to Opening Ceremony this season. These outdoorsy flannels and long coats are classics, and would make a great addition to any fall wardrobe. Check out the rest on Cult, or in the gallery below.

LINK LOVE: Swaplife