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The marriage of Boho and Classic, right this way: Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: Classic, with a touch of bohemian, true sportswear is what Rachel Zoe delivers at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York in a warmer palette of nudes, camels, black, gold, creamy white (a color that keeps popping up for Fall 2013), and soft grey. Every model is like a mini Zoe herself as she designs for herself so you know it's going to have integrity and never waver. Luxe fabrics, impeccable fits, glam jewelry, and polished hardware give the collection a very expensive vibe for the well dressed, contemporary woman. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Collars make a big showcase here in coats, blazers, button down shirts,

Chado Ralph Rucci fall 2013 Chado Ralph Rucci Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: The collection always comes as a palette cleanse from the ohh-la-la of New York Fashion Week with its homage to the purest state to the attention of detail, meticulous construction, and timeless silhouettes that flatters a woman of every age. This season's collection by dollops of rich violet best demonstrated in what first appears as a black cashmere turtleneck worn with a Duchesse satin skirt, pictured above, yet in those two perfect pieces of truly casual elegance is an unerring respect to refinement by way of intricate draping to transcend what first appears as simple to an extraordinary level of precision. Chado Ralph Rucci fall 2013 Artisinal techniques and hand-work

Custo Barcelona fall 2013 Embellishment is king (as usual) at Custo Barcelona Fall 2013 , but this season it takes to another level for standout coats, rich textural mixes, and emphasis on bold shoulders, cuff and hems… yes, the small details that crate a huge impact. Custo Barcelona fw13 Menswear and womenswear together and both feature "patches" in a variety of ornamentation in architecturally rounded silhouettes. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Custo Barcelona Fall 2013 >>MORE: Custo Barcelona What I liked the most, and the takeaway to add to your wardrobe, is the impact of coming clear neutrals like red, black and grey. Notice in the details of the image above how understated texture and pattern creates a more interesting and alive feel

ICB by Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 ICB by Prabal Gurung 2013 Runway Review: The ICB by Prabal Gurung line has finally made it stateside with it's debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. With Gurung at the helm you certainly can't go wrong and the collection is perfect for a wide range of women as long as modern minimalism and clean style are your taste. Lots of black and grey, with injuections of a brilliant clear blue, blood red, and the occasional gigantic print. The silhouettes are very wearable and flattering - you can choose to show off your shape or go more oversize and slouchy - this versitility is what will allow this line to reach women in their twenty's through

Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Runway Review: Not surprisingly, Carolina Herrera delivers a stunningly elegant collection of eveningwear and seperates at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. The silhouettes could not get more refined and figure flattering, and the colors rang true of a rich and luxurious Fall. The sophisticated woman desires the silk charmueses, velvets, furs, tweeds and intentionally placed embellishments that Herrera is known for, and this Fall collection provides the best dressing possible. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Bow details and waist cinching are reaccuring details within the line, both done very exquistitely - neatly knotted bows at the neck and waist have been popping up allover the Fall 2013 runways, here it is more tastefully expected than

Prints Please! – Fashion Week Street Style & Runway Don't say it - make your statement by wearing it!! Prints and patterns have been seen on many Fall 2013 runways at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York, as well as on the showgoers. Small, subtle, tonal, oversized, geometric, psychedelic, paired with solids, stripes, or complimentary patterns...anyway you like it, there's a print for you. Solids just look plain boring these days without one! -- Alix Kivlin >> MORE: RUNWAY & STREET STYLE TRENDS and FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY REVIEWS >> Here's some fav pics from the recent runway and show goers…. [nggallery id224] Runway photos from: Rebecca Minkoff, Mara Hoffman, Tracy Reese, DVF, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Thakoon, Lela Rose, ICB Prabal Garung Photos & Words: Alix Kivlin

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 Runway Review: The master of ready-to-wear is back! Diane von Furstenberg delivers a strong collection of wrap dresses, jumpsuits, suiting separates, and plunging neckline gowns in an array of colors, metallics, and prints for her Fall 2013 runway presentation at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS DVF Fall 2013 DVF has many strong points, two biggies being that the line is versatile for any age and nearly any occasion. You can go safe with solid colors and subtle small prints, or take it to the other extreme with bright colors and large scale patterning - either way you will be pulling off a classic, feminine look. There's a hint of art nouveau in the feather-esque prints and

Tracy Reese Fall 2013 Tracy Reese Fall 2013 Runway Review: Tracy Reese always delivers spot on for the young, hip, contemporary woman who is not shy of color and pattern and her Fall 2013 collection shown at Mercedes Benz Fahsion Week in New York is no exception to that rule. This will be the collection to rock when you want to turn heads and make a fun statement - full of colorful animal prints, mixed prints, vibrant colors, and plush textures - you'll have an array of options to mix and match. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Tracy Reese Fall 2013 >>MORE: Tracy Reese The classic sweatshirt is making a huge transformation for Fall 2013; the slouchy shape is getting sequins, placed intarsias, and chunky knits which allows you to take it

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: The stunning Fall 2013 collection by Monique Lhuillier at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York has Red Carpet dressing written all over it - which celeb will be spotted in one of these glamous gowns?! The overall vibe of the runway, with a massive emerald rock back drop and mirrored runway, screamed elegance with an edge; and the collection was nothing short of that. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 The saturated scarlets, emerald greens, blacks, and once again that creamy white, had a highly luxurious aire to them only to be worn with bold confidence. Emerald Green is the Pantone color of the year and it is truly showcased here,

Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 Runway Review: If this is Fall 2013 in the eyes of Mara Hoffman, then we all should consider heading south of the border once the cold weather starts to set in! Hoffman, the queen of quirky and pretty prints, showed a brilliantly colored, airy collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York that was more Summer than Fall in feeling; certainly a feeling we all long for when it's freezing. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 The huge scale prints laced with peacocks, and geometric patterns had a strong Mayan vibe radiating from them. The vibrant colors looked outstanding paired together, but if you're more hesitant to that, anything can be

Herve Leger Fall 2013 Calling all hot bodies… Herve Leger Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: As always, Herve Leger brings the sexpot out of fashion and steams up the runway with the Fall 2013 collection seen in New York at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Lots of signature bondage and for Fall we get the addition of sequins and beading in sexy, bodycon patterning. And it appears the midriff trend is still carrying on...keep up the abs classes ladies! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Herve Leger Fall 2013 As seen on multiple runways we have the addition of a creamy white amongst deep, rich greens, blood reds, and blacks. I love the way this freshens up the Fall dressing mentality. The swirly prints

Very wearable. Nice and clean. Some re-occurring runway trends seen on Day 2 of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York from the catwalks of Rebecca Minkoff, Charlotte Ronson, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, Jenni Kayne, St. John, and Jason Wu. Think about these to add to your wardrobe now. Look for straight pants and full tops as your mainstay with emphasis on: 1. Fabric Mixing2. Bright Colors3. Oversized, Structural Pieces4. Menswear Dressing5. Updates to the Trench Coat >> MORE: Fall 2013 and Fashion Shows Photo gallery of key runway trends from Day 2 of NYFW Fall 13 [nggallery id209] Photos & Words: Alix Kivlin; additional photos from Image.net

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Runway Review: Rebecca Minkoff makes upcoming Fall 2013 a funky, colorful, well-structured collection for the urban woman as shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. Black and grey balance the collections bright yellows, pinks, teals, and whites and not a single look seems dull and dreary; as we know Novemeber can get. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Leather and leather quilting has been allover the runways the past couple days and Minkoff is no exception. Fabric mixing is another trend that seems unstoppable, and why would it be, the boundries are endless when you can pair tweed, fur, leather and boucle all in one piece - perfect for the bold yet maybe indecisive woman! A must-have, absolutely must-have,

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The marriage of Boho and Classic, right this way: Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Runway Trends

For those who seek the perfection of elegance: Chado Ralph Rucci Fall 2013

Ornmentation Express! Custo Barcelona Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Do you crave ageless style with clean lines, here you go… ICB by Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Hey, sophisticated ladies, this one is for you: Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Prints Please! – Fashion Week Street Style & Runway Trend Report NYFW Fall 13

Are you a strong & confident lady who still likes a dash of femininity? Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 is for you!

Don’t you want some prints like these? Tracy Reese Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

How red carpet gorgeous is this? VERY! Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

How about pretty prints, yes please… you are in the right place! Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 Runway Trends and Fashion Show Review

Do you have the body for it? Herve Leger Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Wearable Runway trends from Day 2 of NYFW- catwalks of Rebecca Minkoff, Charlotte Ronson, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, Jenni Kayne, St. John, and Jason Wu

Don’t you love the leathers? Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Runway Trends Review and Fashion Show Reviews

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