Photographed by Mario Testino and styled by fashion editor Tonne Goodman, Karlie Kloss gets dirty on the farm in clothes by Marni, Chloé, Yves Saint Laurent, Isaac Mizrahi, Balenciaga, Donna Karan, Paul Smith and A.P.C.

Paul Smith knows menswear best, so why would you expect anything but androgyny in the man’s Spring 2010 women’s line? Smith sent a plethora of suits, ties, button ups, oxfords, slacks, blazers and cardigans down the runway in a vast variety of colors and prints. Want a solid, hot-pink suit or a royal-blue checkered cardigan? Well, Smith certainly covered all bases and made sure to hit those not terribly feminine, but lady-like none the less, draped, tied and wrapped dresses and blouses. Colorful and cooky, but oh so beautifully constructed.

GALLERY: RUNWAY: Paul Smith Women Spring 2010

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Paul Smith is helping to cure nostalgia with his very late 80’s/ early 90’s, Wes Anderson film inspired Fall 2009 Jeans collection. Featuring male models Ash Stymest, Jethro Cave and Stuart Jones, Paul Smith Jeans Fall 2009 is obviously for the flashier gentleman who isn’t afraid of a little fun and color. While I can live without men in neons and acid-wash denim, It sure is nice to see some tight jeans paired with bulky knits and duck-printed button-ups!

Via The Fashionisto.

Can’t go wrong with Paul Smith. So standard and such a classic.

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Paul Smith Spring 2010 RTW Collection

via WWD

Seems like the Parisians are also feeling the loss. Paul Smith danced down the catwalk to Thriller yesterday as a little tribute to Michael Jackson. Expect much, much more of this and a couple of Michael Jackson “inspired” fashion collections to be hitting to runway hags everywhere come next season.

QUICKLINK: LDNfashion: Apparently, MJ’s absence is being felt in Paris, too. Paul Smith danced down the catwalk to Thriller to take his bow this afternoon…

Damn Paul Smith came to play for Spring 2009! The latest Paul Smith Jeans collection is insane! Purple lace ups, green boat shoes, and Cheap Monday looking polka dot pants have this collection looking not only unique, but trendy as all hell. I’ve always been impressed by Paul Smith’s use of color, and this collection doesn’t let me down (or make me look dumb). The collection does look a bit Marc Jacobs-ish, but that isn’t necesarily a bad thing.

Gallery: Paul Smith Jeans: Spring 2009 Collection

via The Fashionisto

To put it very bluntly, I don’t take bright colors very seriously. A strange notion, I know, but doesn’t it always seem that the girls starving for attention or fooling their way through life wear the hot pink and lime green? Well, thanks to Paul Smith Women’s Fall 2009 collection, I have a newfound appreciation for the bright and bold. Tastefully intertwined in a collection of classic English khaki trenches, a variety of houndstooth tweed pieces, voluminous floral dresses, floody knickers and horizontal striped sweaters, Smith added eccentric splashes of bright color to spice up a timeless stock of garments. Though Smith claims his collection was designed sans an inspiration, I find his vision very obvious: standing out while fitting in. 

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Paul Smith Women Fall 2009

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Paul Costelloe opened London Fashion Week with a collection that incorporated muted colors and definitive shapes, a practice the designer is known for.

According to The Catwalk Queen, “Costelloe’s silhouette was chunky at the neck and shoulders, flaring out directly below to above the knee, resulting in a slightly 60s swing effect. Fabrics were primarily brocade or knit, and the colour scheme went from grey and gold through to rust, hot pink, red, metallic gold and silver, finally fading into black.”

LINKAGE: London Fashion Week begins! Paul Costelloe A/W 2009

My favorite fella in fashion (sorry Daniel Saynt) Jethro Cave recently met up with photographer Heidi Slimane and stylist Nicola Formichetti for a little go at a few snapshots. The results are amazing. The fresh face in men’s fashion has been spotted all over the runway in the past couple days, including Paul Smith and Gareth Pugh.

Gallery: Jethro Cave Shoots With Heidi Slimane

Courtesy of: Nicola Formichetti

Holy shit Paul Smith is a f*cking legend! The man is absolutely incredible simply in the way he is able to stack pattern, on top of pattern, on top of pattern, and on top of all of it he throws in bright and vibrant colors too. He manages to blow my mind every time, and I have a strange feeling that a good handful of these pieces will find their way to a little someone called Chuck Bass. I can’t even say enough good things about this collection. Enjoy all you fashion mavens!

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Paul Smith Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: Men’s Style

Paul Smith linked up with Lomography to produce the new Lomo Fisheye 2 camera with the trademark Paul Smith striped print on it. The camera is really cool and old school looking. The camera retails for a mere $150. I don’t know why there were so many cool cameras out today, but I feel the need to post them all! 

Thanks to Acquire for the image

Here are the upcoming Spring collections from the big names in fashion.
Thanks to The Fashionisto for the images

Paul Smith is opening a discount shop in Williamsburg where prices on everything will be slashed by 30 percent year-round.

280 Grand St., nr. Havemayer St.,

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

(718-218-0020);

Sun.–Wed. (noon–7), Thurs.–Sat. (noon–8).

Men's Style #10: Clear Sunglasses (Paul Smith $315)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Skip clear and definitely skip wayfarers. Go with something a bit cooler and more subtle for Fall. (Karen Walker $170 via Gargyle)

Men’s Style released their 16 essentials for Fall, well I have decided to put my two cents in and chose ten of their items that I think suck. Their options are too safe, too old man, and just plain old boring. Not only am I going to give you some damn good alternatives, I’ll tell you where to get them and save you some cash too. All the links to buy the items are at the bottom.

Men's Style #2: Hiking Boots (Rachel Comey $380)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Who goes hiking in New York City? Try these higher, yet comfortable boots for size. Tuck your pants into them, or wear your pants over top. It's called versatility people (H by Hudson $235 via Urban Outfitters)

Men's Style #12: Braided Belt (Bally $140)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Two is always better than one, so try this double buckled belt. I think I wore a braided belt in elementary school and hated it then. (All Saints $88 via All Saints)

Men's Style #1: Patch Pocket Suit (Steve Alan Cooper $800)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Lapels are all the rage when it comes to suits these days. Simple outline on a standard grey suit (CNC $829 via Revolve Clothing)

Men's Style #7: Knit Beanie (Meg Cohen $140)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Why spend so much on something so simple. Go cheap on an item like this, not only will know one know the difference, they won't care (American Apparel $16 via American Apparel)

Men's Style #8: The Cricket Sweater (Flippa K $225)

Fashion Indie Recommends: How old are you that you are wearing a sweater like that? Don't get old too fast go with this cool shawl collar sweater (Julian Red $210 via Oak)

Men's Style #15: Micro Print Shirts (Pringle of Scotland $550)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Go polka dots. They aren't micro, but they aren't a bold blatant pattern (Comme de Garcons x H&M $TBD via Nitrolicious)

Men's Style #4: The Camel Blazer (Brooks Brothers $2,100)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Double breasted jackets aren't doing it for me. Like a said, lapels people! Try a cool knot jacket! (Scotch and Soda $240 via Revolve Clothing)

Men's Style #16: The Long Pea Coat (Unis $795)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Go long and tie it off. Commit to the full trench coat and be sure to get one with a belt so it doesn't look too baggy (Filius $450 via Refinery 29).

Men's Style #13: The Bubble Vest (Gap $68)

Fashion Indie Recommends: So this may be a bit more expensive, but undoubtedly worth it. This cool drooping neck sweater allows wearers to rock a cool sweater, or pull it up and over your head into a hood (reference image below)(Unconditional $278 via Oak)

Pictures courtesy of:

Mens Style, Oak, Refinery 29, Revolve Clothing, American Apparel, All Saints, Nitrolicious, Urban Outfitters Garglye

Despite his strength existing mostly in the menswear department, Paul Smith’s Spring 2009 collection for women was probably one of his most coherent yet! Gathering inspiration from an exhibition of British Orientalist art, Smith experimented with voluminous cotton pants and dresses, floral silk chiffon prints and layered petticoats. As an experienced menswear designer, the tailoring of Smith’s coats, jackets and pants was impeccable. Maybe womenswear is your forte after all!

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Tracy Reese is taking an additional 10 percent off merchandise already marked 40 percent to 60 percent off. Through 8/24. 641 Hudson St., nr. Gansevoort St. (212-807-0505); Mon.–Wed. (11–7), Thurs. (11–8), Fri.–Sat. (11–7), Sun. (noon–6).

Flight 001 is taking 30 to 75 percent off carry-on bags, gadgets, and other travel accessories from Orla Kiely, Y-3, and Paul Smith. 96 Greenwich Ave., at Jane St. (212-989-0001), 132 Smith St., at Dean St., Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-243-0001), and 58 Fifth Ave., at Bergen St., Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-789-1001); call for store hours.

ShopRobertson.com has 30 to 70 percent off apparel and accessories from Mike & Chris, Geren Ford, and Vegas & Mia. The Madrid slingback wedges by Dolce Vita are down to $32 (originally $108).

Thanks NY Mag.

Another season, another installment of the most popular venues for runway shows. Show venues these days are every bit as important as the collections to the statement a designer makes, and a prime opportunity for fashion house to showcase their creativity.

Raf Simons at Lycée Buffon

Paul Smith at the Carrousel du Louvre

Dior Homme at the Jardins de l’Observatoire

Prada

Fendi

Dries Van Noten’s vintage cars

LV at Palais de Tokyo

Hermes at Couvent des Cordeliers