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Friday May 10th, 2013

How to Wear a Great Gatsby-Inspired Headpiece
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How to Wear a Great Gatsby-Inspired Headpiece

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The costumes in Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby (which finally opens today) are gorgeous confections with an over-the-top 1920s sensibility. In almost every scene, those outfits are topped off with headbands, headwraps, or barrettes–and we were absolutely captivated by the look. (Downton Abbey and the recent spring couture shows have also recently showcased some amazing ’20s style head gear.)

The good news is that you can totally work this trend without looking like Daisy Buchanan’s BFF or the fourth sister from Downton Abbey. Trust us (and experts headpiece makers like Eugenia Kim and Jennifer Behr).

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Tuesday April 30th, 2013

Tuesday March 19th, 2013

Sunday February 24th, 2013

New York and London Fashion Week Recaps, Charlotte Free Defends Terry Richardson, and the Red Carpet Newbies You Need to Know
Week In Review

New York and London Fashion Week Recaps, Charlotte Free Defends Terry Richardson, and the Red Carpet Newbies You Need to Know

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The Best of New York Fashion Week: Overwhelmed by all the fashion week coverage out there? We’ll make it easy. Check out our 10 favorite collections, the 13 most critically acclaimed shows, and the top 10 trends you need to know.

Listen While You Look: Get the full ambiance of New York fashion week with our top 15 tracks from the runways.

And Don’t Forget About London! Click away to see our 10 fav collections, the critics’ darlings, and the biggest fall trends from the fashion week across the pond.

Kim Kardashian Lands a DuJour Kover: The magazine’s co-editor Keith Pollack on what it was like to work with the pregnant star and whether they had problems pulling clothes for her.

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Monday February 18th, 2013

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Monday January 28th, 2013

Sunday January 27th, 2013

The Most Influential Personal Style Bloggers, Takeaway Trends from Pre-Fall, and Everything Inauguration
Week In Review

The Most Influential Personal Style Bloggers, Takeaway Trends from Pre-Fall, and Everything Inauguration

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Inaugural Fashion Roundup: The big style news from this week’s presidential festivities was Michelle Obama’s (second) Jason Wu inaugural ball dress, but there were plenty of other great style moments, too. We also led you through the rest of the FLOTUS’s ensembles, including Thom Browne for the public Inauguration appearances, Naeem Khan at church, and Reed Krakoff at the swearing-in.

First Lady Fashion History Lesson: Take a look back at 50 years of Inaugural style from the First Ladies of yore, plus learn why a FLOTUS’s hairstyle matters more than you think.

The Reigning Style Blog Stars: We compiled all the data, did our research, and ranked the most influential personal style bloggers right now. Did your favorite streetwalker make the cut?

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Monday January 21st, 2013

Monday January 14th, 2013

Downton Abbey Fashion Recap: Babies, Brides, and Braids
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Downton Abbey Fashion Recap: Babies, Brides, and Braids

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Warning: Many spoilers ahead!

Last week we watched the marathon two hour premiere of Downton Abbey‘s third season, which included Lady Mary’s wedding and the impending financial ruin of the family. We didn’t think it could get more exciting, but episode two doesn’t disappoint either–especially in the fashion department.

From yet another wedding to a pregnancy, check out how the Downton cast dressed for the drama.

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Sunday January 13th, 2013

Where to Sell Your Clothes Online, an Analysis of Downton Abbey Fashion, and a Missoni Heir Goes Missing
Week In Review

Where to Sell Your Clothes Online, an Analysis of Downton Abbey Fashion, and a Missoni Heir Goes Missing

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Renew Your Closet: We compiled the best sites for retailing your clothes online, so you can put that new money toward your updated, 2013 wardrobe!

Learn from the Best: J. Crew’s Mickey Drexler revealed some secrets of his success at this week’s WWD CEO summit.

Fashion Family Tragedy: In unfortunate news this week, a plane carrying members of the Missoni family went missing, amid rumors of a possible kidnapping. However, the company has decided that the menswear show must go on, so it is still scheduled for Sunday in Milan.

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