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Back in February 1988, Vogue's "Point of View" column constantly alluded to the "right" style. Pants in this category were "narrow over the hip, softer and wider through the leg," while jackets were "longer, sharply tailored...often graphic in its design," hemlines were short, the proper color was green and the best accessory a scarf.

Twenty years on and the diktats of cool have become much less defined. Elle's March 2008 issue advises readers to stock up on cargo pants, mannish trousers, skinny jeans, denim cutoffs and flares, to pair with floral blouses, white tees, pajama tops or gypsy-inspired camisoles. And, while the apparel list seems rather extensive, every proper fashionista's list of must-have shoes also includes sculptural heels, wedges, gladiator sandals, ballet flats, open-toed booties and moccasins.

When it comes to fashion in 2008 the only prevailing trend is that there are no prevailing trends. From excess to minimalism, free-spirited ingénue to tailored sophisticate—and everything in between—designers are mining just about every culture, decade and mood to create a distinctly "anything-goes" aesthetic.  read more »

Puma established its innovative position at the nexus of sport and fashion through collaborations with Jil Sander and Alexander McQueen, and has further demonstrated its commitment to leading in the arena with the recent Hussein Chalayan appointment.  read more »

"Iqons is a fashion product, not a technology product," explained Rafael Jimenez, co-founder and creative director of the Paris-based social network that's diversifying with the launch of a magazine. The mag, titled Iqons, is positioned to "highlight new talent," says Jimenez, "and bring this information to an older, decision-making audience."

International fashion fixture Diane Pernet edits the pub, which is being distributed through the IMG network. Iqons is already circulating in the tents during the New York shows this week, and will also be cropping up at shows across Europe.
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Multibrand stores with a unique point of view are hard to come by, but the successful ones become integral to the fashion identity of any city. Imagine mentioning fashion in New York without Barneys or Jeffrey?  read more »

Making short films has become so easy, even the average jane with a video phone can declare herself an auteur. It's no surprise that presenting fashion as moving images would emerge as a trend. And although it's a movement very much in its early days, DVD publications have begun to turn fashion editorials into entertaining films.
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The eminent 18th-century man of letters Dr. Johnson once proclaimed that "those who are bored with London are bored with life." The same axiom applies to holiday shopping in the capital: there are boutiques, department stores, markets, and galleries to cater to every taste.
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Your man comes home, kicks off his 4-inch heels, drapes himself over the mammoth daybed, and reaches out for his whiskey and soda — which sits on an occasional table embedded with skulls, bones, and ostrich eggs. Your partner isn't a pirate, he is simply a fan of all things Rick Owens.
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For those of us who live for and absolutely thrive on fashion, there's a certain insider pride over really getting the nuances of fashion's fickle nature. But there's another kind of elitism which has characterized fashion that doesn't quite cut it anymore — its acutely Euro-centric, privileged, white center of gravity.
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The olive crocodile jacket hanging in the window of the re-opened Revillon store is a reminder of the luxury Ave Montaigne address where it's located. Step inside and the raw cement floor, rusty piping, and a generally distressed ambience signal the arrival of an uncharacteristic aesthetic to one of Paris' toniest addresses.  read more »

The last several years have seen an explosion in the brand extension concept of designers and luxury labels opening their own hotels. From Armani to Bulgari to Versace, it seems that even if you don't have a home ware line you should probably start thinking about opening a haute hostelry.  read more »