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John Varvatos Fashion Show Photos Spring-Summer 2014

John Varvatos Spring 2014 JOHN VARVATOS Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2014 Milan Fashion Week – Menswear A return to elegance. This is how John Varvatos sums the spirit of his spring/summer 2014 collection. "Modern men want to dress up again. Still, they do not want to feel stiff,” says the designer. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS “I imagined a nonchalantly dressy wardrobe for today's men, mixing day and night, refinement with an edge and sophisticated ease. While working on this collection, I was editing images for John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion, my book that is being published in October. Rock 'n Roll sartoriality has always been central to my work. This collection allowed me to strengthen my roots

Prada Spring 2014 Direct from Milan: Mens Style Spring 2014 Runway Trends & How to Wear them... Ok guys, some of you want to put their peacock feathers on and we have some men's style from Milan, from everyday to avant garde. Spring 2014 Mens Collections saw the city up its ante on style with a dozen or so incredibly strong outings, chock full of inspiration for now. In all, classic tech sport apparel met romanticism for a duality that wasn't unnecessarily intellectual, but instead full of wearable, great items. Think rethought and repurposed sweatshirts, bomber jackets, shorts, and t-shirts that were fresh, and easy on the wear. >>MORE STYLE TIPS: Runway Trend Cheat Sheet Fall 2013 Bomber Jackets- Doubled-up

Left: Sid Vicious, 1977. Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph © Dennis Morris - all rights reserved Right: Karl Lagerfeld (French, born Hamburg, 1938) for House of Chanel (French, founded 1913), 2011. Vogue, March 2011. Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph by David Sims.

Every once in a while f-a-s-h-i-o-n takes itself way too seriously and fails to remember the heart + soul that is the inspiration for its being. There, I have said it. I wanted to love PUNK: Chaos to Couture at The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. But when you take the grit out of a movement and distance it from its authenticity, what's left are derivative pieces which, when standing alone, are lost in the vapor that is a hot flash of fashion. Sanitizing iconic punk style to what could be a Broadway musical version for the matinée fashion set. Are you for real? Where's the chaos? Where's the historical appeal? A "replica" of the CBGB bathroom attempts to set the mood.

How they make lace... from then to now with an inspiring road-trip uncovering the history of lace With wedding, prom and formal season about to commence, we bring you our very own Parisian ex-pat who set about to uncover the rich history of lace. From styles evocative of the Victorian era to the modern day romance of Kate Middleton's spectacular lace wedding dress, there's plenty to take inspiration from for the season ahead. >>MORE: Make lace modern along with these must-try trends Follow Richard as he travels to the city of Calais, long known to be the hub of the finest lace making center the world over, as he uncovers time-tested techniques and takes in thousands of varieties. >>Discover: What

I'll Have What She's Having: Classic French chic by way of can't go wrong black + white I love a trend that is age-appropriate for everyone, has endless mix and matching possibilities, is striking and classic, and never goes out of style. Hard to find? Not when you consider the endless appeal of classic French Chic black and white, the classic tried & true color combo that never gets dated. Look at the inspiring Paris street style ladies pictured here to easily tell that the better than basic closet constants, look revived, refreshed & oh so easy to pull off whether you are 20, 30, 40, 50 or beyond. >> DON’T MISS MY FREE FRENCH CHIC GIFT TO YOU: Download Passport to French Chic & receive regular

Matte red lipstick for the love of color, a runway look you could STEAL right this minute… I don't know about you, but there sure are days for me when a quick swipe of makeup is just what I need to look alive. Crazy on the go days with no time for makeup and plenty of desire to glam it up and not scare children with a pasty looking face. I've got a quick beauty solution. And, it's a catwalk trend that is super affordable right now. BTW: You also saw a red lip on almost c'est chic lady when we covered Paris Fashion Week street style , but now you can take the inspiration further from the catwalks of Marni and

How to wear sophisticated pastels a la Paris street style

I'll Have What She's Having: Dusty Pastels & Make-Up Neutrals have dominated trend reports over the past few seasons: Learn How to Wear Sophisticated Pastels to get in on the action... While pastels and timeless neutral tones are nothing new, its more than safe to say that they haven't looked this refreshed and rethought since their heyday in the 90's. And maybe that's exactly part of the reason that pastels seem so fresh as they make for a great alternative to the heavy blacks and omnipresent saturated colors of the last decade. >>RELATED: How to wear pastels and look chic not chintzy- look at Tilda Swinton & Marion Cotillard for style ideas But how to wear pastels well after Easter Sunday

I'll Have What She's Having: A tunic top so chic you'll want to wear one on one of your trying days How to wear a tunic and look chic, not beachy... stay tuned. We're still a buzz with inspiration from our street style coverage of Paris Fashion Week and one look at this p-y-t has us lauding the tunic and its versatility. Here at FoS, we've long turned to trusty tunics to conceal our mid-sections, most notably with skinny bottoms. >>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring 2013 Here, a decadent print makes an original statement, especially when paired with slimming black and low-key accessories. But also take note of how

I'll Have What She's Having: The perfect way to welcome Spring in Crayola color coats that would make any tulip jealous. Crazy colored coats seen at Paris Fashion Week had us a buzz with sartorial envy as they signaled a chic and on trend way to welcome the warmer season ahead. >>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring 2013 And in a tried & true shape, everything from a peacoat to a car-coat looks fresh in hyper hues that work to highlight the silhouette and fall of a beautifully constructed coat. The trick here as often is, is to stick to elegant options that boast a sense of polish as this is

I'll Have What She's Having: The pizzaz to wear mixed prints with a classic balance like our lovely lady above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Yes, bold and OTT mixed messages have been big trends on many a runway, but what make's this woman's otherwise quirky prints look so elegant is that everything is quintessentially ladylike. >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style From a structured lady bag to her foundational coat casually placed over her shoulders, the attitude of everything present is pitch perfect and fine tuned. >> RELATED: How to wear mixed prints and patterns She's got all the elements of refined daywear down pat, and that's how a purple bag, tropical printed pants, a floral

We've got the inside scoop on Paris Haute Couture show…. Our Paris insider Richard Nahem, got up close & personal with his iPhone to take these exclusive pics for you. The stunning retrospective spans 150 years of haute couture with over 100 outfits selected from the 20,000 plus Musée Galliera collection. The Paris Haute Couture Exhibition presented by Swarovski at the Hotel de Ville/City Hall spans the history of haute couture in Paris from the late 1800s to the present time and designers include Chanel, Christian Dior, Worth, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Poiret, Lanvin, Vionnet, Patou, Molyneux, Rochas, Nina Ricci, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Grès, Balmain, Carven, Givenchy, Cardin, Courrèges, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lacroix, and Alaïa. Sketches, photos, and accessories are also exhibited. >>RELATED: FASHION

Ya know I love a good freaky outfit from time to time. Wacky fashion and its wearer, when done right-- as a fashion performance piece-- is pretty incredible. It puts a smile on your face and let's you appreciate people who live their life as their art. But, then you get those wackadoodle show ponies who have the chutzpah to put on anything odd and outlandish for some extra attention. Really, there are a few kinds of out there: the wacky fashion that has you roll your eyes, those who just wanna have a little fun & the kind that has your eyes popping out in jaw dropping amazement. Richard Nahem takes us to the later. - S.H. >> MORE: Wacky Scary,

Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 runway highlights and video: Fantasy time! Dream a little with designer Sarah Burton's regal & romantic couture level outing for Alexander McQueen. And if you or someone you know is about to walk down the isle, do more than just dream a little and take note. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The friendly spirit Sarah Burton brought with her to the helm of Alexander McQueen created a lofty foundation for the designer to continually go full throttle with her collections. And Fall 2013 was without a doubt beyond haute couture with its meticulous attention to detail, flawless execution, jaw-dropping realization and ornate excesses -all done in heavenly white none the less. And festooned with

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John Varvatos Fashion Show Photos Spring-Summer 2014

Mens Style Spring 2014 – How to Wear Milan Fashion Week Clothing Now

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s PUNK: Chaos to Couture at The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Do you want to see the history of lace making? Virtually visit the Lace Museum in Calais, France

Are you looking for something ageless that never goes out of style? Try classic French Chic black + white

No time for (much) makeup, try a matte red lip a la Marni

Paris Street Style Trend Report: How to Wear Sophisticated Pastels

Style Savior: Try A Statement Tunic To Save The Day + How to Wear It

Don’t Ya Want To Go Bold? Crayola Colored Coats Ring In Spring

This is how you wear mixed prints paired with classic à la Paris Fashion Week Street Style Trend

Dresses to Dream About: The Paris Haute Couture Exhibition

Would you wear this wacky fashion? SEE ARRRGH! Monsters in Fashion in Paris

Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Backstage Photos + Video – Paris Fashion Week

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