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By Kristen Shirley If its ubiquity on the runways is any indication, you’ll be wearing velvet every day this fall. Don’t forget evening wear – black tie velvet is one of the most elegant ways to wear fashion’s fabulously regal fabric. Left: Monse velvet gown, $3,990, net-a-porter.com. Middle: Ralph Lauren, Pg. 4. Right: Roberto Cavalli velvet jacket, $9,010, Roberto Cavalli New York,... View Article

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Military styling inspired current resort collections, and high-end designers look set to evolve the trend into SS15. Arm yourself with the latest soldierly styled wardrobe staples. Peer into the wardrobe of any successful dresser and you will usually find the same core of essential garments. There will be at least one little black dress, a pair of jeans that perfectly fit the owner’s proportions, a... View Article

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Elite Traveler’s luxury style expert Jessica Michault has made an appearance on FRANCE 24, a cultural television program in Paris, to discuss the Haute Couture shows that have recently taken place in Paris.

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With spring around the corner, designers are offering an array of sartorial options that will be a breath of fresh air. A new year brings the always uplifting idea that spring is just around the corner. With that thought in mind, designers sent out resort collections to stock store shelves with pieces intended to build... View Article

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Feel-good fashion TOMS, famous for its alpargata-inspired slip-on shoes, has become an international hit with its “One for One” program, an initiative that matches each pair of shoes sold with a free pair of new shoes given to a needy child. Now, the philanthropic footwear brand has tapped a fashion house for its first-ever shoe... View Article

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Instant Gratification Designer Stefano Pilati is already making major waves in his new design role at Ermenegildo Zegna, among them his decision to make the company’s 60-year-old womenswear line Agnona a seasonless label. Pilati has listened to the needs of his customers and is already offering for sale the label’s purported spring/ summer 2014 collection—no... View Article

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From sporty furs to updated leather pieces, it’s time to take a closer look at the coats that will shield you from winter’s cold while sheathing you in style. In winter, a man’s coat often creates the first impression, so the choice is an important one. It is critical to invest in a style that... View Article

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Punk and grunge are back, but on a completely different stage… from the influential halls of the met to the hottest runways to your stylish winter wardrobe. The music industry has long had a major influence on the direction of fashion, but this season, is it not so much the sartorial choices being made by... View Article

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