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Kanye West on the front row of the Mark Fast Fall 2012 London Fashion Week show.
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We haven't heard a peep out of Kanye West about the state of his foray into fashion following that epic Twitter rant back in early January, but we have heard that he plans to show again at Paris Fashion Week in the coming weeks. And though we haven't heard about the state of his signature KANYE WEST label, we do know that he seems to be as committed to fashion as ever as evidenced by his shirtless appearance in Vogue celebrating Givenchy Creative Director Riccardo Tisci, as well as his support for designer Mark Fast at London Fashion Week. But if there's any new news that trumpets Yeezy's commitment to the garment arts, it's the fact that he designed the shoes for up-and-coming Australian designer Dion Lee's debut show. Also? These shoes are RAD.

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Chloë Moretz at the 18th annual BAFTA tea party on Jan. 14, 2012.
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If there's any young star truly charming both Hollywood and the fashion world at the moment, it's Chloë Grace Moretz. Not only does she star in Tim Burton's vampire film, Dark Shadows, she's still riding the enormous Oscar-nominated tidal wave that is Hugo, in which she also stars. Throw in numerous red carpet style slayings, a penchant for Chanel, and newly tinted pink hair (which set the internet ablaze with coverage), and she's a match made in photo op heaven. Now there's a major fashion house in the mix too. Max Mara has just awarded Chloë the "2012 Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award." Whoa, that's a mouthful. Also, whoa, what IS this?

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Raf Simons before the presentation of Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 ready-to-wear men's collection on Jan. 21, 2012, in Paris.
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Whoa, gigantic fashion news! WWD is reporting that Raf Simons, creative director of minimalist fashion house Jil Sander, is leaving the company. What's the big deal, you ask? (Because fashion designers move around from time to time.) Well, this is particularly titillating for many reasons: A) because the rumor is that Simons is in talks to take over the vacant spot left by John Galliano over at Dior *gasp* and B) because the other rumor is that Jil Sander herself might be returning to her namesake label. Confused? Don't be. Quick rundown: Jil Sander—the actual woman who started her eponymous label known for minimalist chic 44 years ago—resigned in 2000, following a 75 percent sale of the company to the Prada Group. The company faltered without her at the helm, so she returned in 2003 only to resign again in 2004 and DISAPPEAR from the fashion world completely. (Major dramz.) She popped up again in 2009 to design the +J collection for Uniqlo, but she just resigned from that position recently too. And THIS is where it gets interesting, folks...

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Large Sugar Skull necklace and Frida necklace from Tatty Devine's spring 2012 collection.
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I'm OBSESSED with accessories. Like possibly in an unhealthy way. And if there's one label I come back to again and again (and proudly profess as my favorite *cough* dinosaur necklace *cough*), it's London's Tatty Devine. Launched in 1999, by friends and artistic duo Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine, Tatty Devine makes bold accessories designed around a theme. What started as a few strips of leather turned into makeshift cuffs has blossomed into collections including everything from guitar pick pins and name necklaces to potato chip earrings and hats in the shape of watermelon slices. You guys, their stuff is GAHHHMAZING. Also, they're totally a favorite of Jessie J and Girls' Generation and are featured regularly in Teen Vogue. And on top of having two London shops and a new concept store in the super kewl Selfridges store (with someone laser cutting necklaces to order!), they sell all of their pieces online and ship worldwide. We spoke with Tatty's Harriet Vine in London, and not only did she give us a peek into what went into making their spring 2012 collection, she gave us a sneak peek at their FALL 2012 collection inspired by spooky English gardens…

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Nicki Minaj in "Vogue" magazine.
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Magazine covers excite then wither like the ebb and flow of a rollicking ocean tide. We get all worked up about the oncoming wave of a new actress or musician-adorned mag cover then forget all about it until the next titillating subject matter presents itself. Because information is delivered at lightning bolt-speed, when a fashion editor and famous person are spied sitting next to each other at an event or an actress in a ball gown stands next to a designer in Paris (hi, Kristen), we all begin to speculate on if there's a cover in the works. Usually, there is. Case in point, at New York Fashion Week last year, Nicki Minaj sat in the front row next to Anna Wintour at the Carolina Herrera show and we speculated that Minaj would be on a Vogue cover. Well, we were half right. Nicki M isn't on the cover, but she is featured in the March issue of Vogue with an in-depth interview. But more than that, SHE'S BLUE. Like totally and completely full out Smurfette BLUE. Let's discuss, shall we?

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Coco Rocha for "Vogue Italia."
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We've often wondered why it's taken so long for magazines to get on the ol' web band(width)wagon. Not to be all sassy-pants about it—because believe me, I am OBSESSED with printed magazines—but promoting your issue online in interesting ways is kind of where it needs to be. Yes, we all enjoy seeing an artist or actress looking otherworldly on the cover of a magazine (hi, Adele), but teasing it online or throwing in some behind-the-scenes video or outtakes makes the lead up to the actual issue all the more exciting. Give us a craymazing GIF, however, and we'll go bazonkers bananas. Really, how many magazines have done this? Not many. And how many have done them as well as Vogue Italia just did? This is trailblazing territory! So, YES, look at this insane GIF above. That's Coco Rocha shot by Steven Meisel for the March issue of Vogue Italia wearing loud tropical prints, gargantuan drop earrings, blue and yellow shadowed eyes, and a Twix bathing cap while sipping some sort of fast food beverage she's clutching with mega-leopard nails. You guys, THERE ARE NO WORDS. Also? There's more...

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Michelle Williams, Lana Del Rey, and Elizabeth Olsen at the Mulberry London Fashion Week dinner.
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London Fashion Week is in full swing, and if there's any brand that's rolling out the most rollicking celeb-fueled thunder it's Mulberry. Known for its exquisite handbags, the popular British lifestyle brand has blossomed into a full-fledged fashion force in recent years with covetable collections mixing casual elegance with whimsical charm. Not only was the front row of the autumn/winter show packed with actresses like Michelle Williams and Elizabeth Olsen, the show was rounded out with female musicians Azealia Banks and Lana Del Rey, who also performed at the post-show Mulberry dinner wearing a dramatic black lace custom Mulberry dress. Oh, and she carried the latest Mulberry bag, the "Del Rey," made of white ostrich. Um, say what?

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From left: Kanye West on the streets of London and at the Mark Fast show at London Fashion Week.
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Pssst, Kanye West is in the U.K.! He was spotted out and about in London recently wearing his fave silhouette—namely layers over pants, which we've seen before—as well as a coterie of denim and a whisper of mint green. As you might already be aware (that is, if you follow Yeezy's every fashion move like we do in a somewhat maniacally rabid way), KW is set to show his second KANYE WEST collection at Paris Fashion Week on March 6. So, what is he doing in London? Does any of this have to do with his own line? Also, what in the name of Azzedine Alaïa is going on with his creative conglomerate, DONDA?

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Since it's winter, and we just attended New York Fashion Week, which showcased the fall 2012 collections, we started to think to ourselves, "Even though none of these ensembles will be available until fall, can't we start wearing some of the trends now seeing as how it's the same temperature?" Well, of course the answer is obvious; it's a resounding hellz YES. And if we get even more specific, why not isolate the kewlest accessory trends at NYFW so we can start building the looks a little early? It's a no-brainer. (And we're zombies right now, so perf! BRAAAAINS.) Thus, here are our favorite accessory trends from the shows which you can start adopting onto your person immediately.

BELT IT UP

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Looks from the Rag & Bone, Jenny Packham, and 3.1 Phillip Lim fall 2012 shows at New York Fashion Week.
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So, belts were everywhere during fashion week. Thick ones, thin ones, plastic ones, leather ones. The point is, get one and make sure it's interesting and/or long enough so you can loop-de-loop that sucker over itself. At Rag & Bone, dark oxblood belts where cinched over blanket coats, so grab a blanket, pilfer your BF's belt drawer, and go for it. Jenny Packham added thin belts to her Old Hollywood rockabilly gowns, and we love this idea for giving your prom dress some edge. At 3.1 Phillip Lim, belts were looped all ovah the place, and we're especially fond of this thick translucent white belt over a white shirt, layers of gray knits, and khaki pants.

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New York Fashion Week for fall 2012 had its fair share of trends, but if there was one constant we noticed from show to show, it was the heavy use of orange. We're not just talking any orange, either, we mean gentle swaths of carrot and sienna, or all-over blasts of persimmon and atomic tangerine. It's always strange to see so many designers go for the same idea. Do they call each other up and say, "Orange for fall! I'll take neon if you go with burnt sunshine." Seriously, how do they all seem to choose the same colors? Who knows, but we like the tang of this orange thing. It seems like a hard color to pull off, but after seeing the way so many designers used it—from wool coats and lace dresses to belted trousers and mixed prints—we're excited to take a sip of this juice.

AGENT ORANGE

Looks from the Rachel Comey, Michael Kors, and Nanette Lepore Fall 2012 fashion shows.
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Some designers fully embraced orange and shouted it in loud, all-over statements. Rachel Comey paired a generously cut safety orange wool coat over black trousers and added a white clutch for a modern cosmopolitan look. Michael Kors went for super uptown glam with a fur-rimmed electric orange coat and matching silk dress. And Nanette Lepore—who always designs the sweetest array of dresses—sent diffused orange neon lace down the runway with a hint of sparkle, gray tights, and metallic blue peep-toe heels. Something to note? The makeup was kept fairly simple, but we especially like the use of matching lip color at Michael Kors.

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