Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Alexandra Phanor-Faury Style Obsessed Gal ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Style DNA: Vogue Hommes Fashion Editor Azza Yousif](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-vogue-hommes-fashion-editor-azza-youssif/) - As a stylist and Fashion Editor at Vogue Hommes International in Paris, Azza Yousif knows a thing or two about creating the ultimate wardrobe. Staple pieces are the bedrock of her sharp personal style. Yousif curates her closet with tried-and-true basics such as tailored blazers, pencil skirts, roomy trousers, trench coats and suits that every - [COMME des F*CKDOWN](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/comme-des-fckdown/) - Streetwear labels re-styling high-fashion brand logos to reflect street culture swag can be dated back to legendary hip-hop designer Dapper Dan in the ‘80s, who would feature recognizable high-end logos like Gucci and Louis Vuitton on everything from bomber jackets to velour sweatsuits. Today high-end logos are once again serving as inspiration for today’s streetwear labels - [IBM's Touchy-Feely Online Shopping](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/ibms-touchy-feely-online-shopping/) - Online shopping has become the fastest and most convenient way to shop. Companies are constantly thinking up new ways to improve online shopping with a big focus on how to better engage and empower customers while tailoring the shopping experience to their personal needs. Despite all the radical changes that have occurred in online retail - [Jason Wu Debuts Miss Wu](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/jason-wu-debuts-miss-wu/) - The wait is over! Jason Wu launched his new contemporary and much more affordable line, Miss Wu, today exclusively at Nordstrom (for the first month). The 40-piece collection, inspired by stylish icons from the '60s like Marianne Faithfull and Jane Birkin, features a sweet and youthful take on his designs. Stripped sweaters, printed A-line and shift - [Zim & Zou Paper Masterpieces](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/zim-zou-paper-masterpieces/) - French graphic design team Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann of Zim & Zou create the most intricate sculptures and installations all out of paper and then photograph the amazing results. Doing away with computer composed graphics, the experimental duo focus on tangible craftsmanship through the use of recycled paper. Their beautiful creations have been commissioned - [Brand Nubian – One For All](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/brand-nubian-one-for-all/) - When Brand Nubian’s debut One For All was released in 1990, post civil-rights, young African-Americans were in the midst of a re-awakening of Black pride and social consciousness, and Hip-hop, especially on the East coast, was the vehicle in articulating this new energy. Few MCs at the time encompassed the frustration, anger, righteousness and joy - [Jeru The Damaja – The Sun Rises in the East](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/jeru-the-damaja-the-sun-rises-in-the-east/) - In the soundtrack to the movie of my life, the college years, Jeru the Damaja’s The Sun Rises in the East would undoubtedly make the cut. For the start of my freshman year, this CD (remember those?) was in constant rotation swallowing my closet-sized dorm room whole with unadulterated, gritty New York hip-hop. It was - [Cormega - The Realness](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/cormega-the-realness/) - “One thing about the music industry it’s two different realms. I love the music, I hate the industry. If I would have listened to the industry, I would have not believed in myself.” -Cormega Listening to Cormega talking about the complex relationship between commerce and art, you can’t help but wonder about the nameless artists - [Big Daddy Kane – Long Live to the Kane / It's a Big Daddy thing](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/big-daddy-kane-long-live-to-the-kane-its-a-big-daddy-thing/) - Kane is by far one of the most requested MC’s people always suggest, no demand, we cover. And we couldn’t be more thrilled that Kane blessed us with an interview. We initially planned to talk to Kane about recording his classic 1988 debut, “Long Live The Kane” but it quickly dawned on me that we - [Pretty in Thrift Breaks Down Her Jewelry M.O.](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/pretty-in-thrift-breaks-down-her-jewelry-m-o/) - I’ve featured a number of ladies on this blog who love to shop in vintage and thrift stores and have a great eye for picking out some incredible pieces. Theses ladies build stand-out looks that hint to the past but are also decidedly modern in the way in which they are styled and teamed with current - [Roman & Williams Interiors](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/roman-williams-interiors/) - Married designers and architects Robin Stendefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman & Williams are the creative geniuses behind some of New York's most stunning interiors. The Standard Hotel’s Boom Boom Room,The Standard Grill, The Dutch and the Ace Hotel are some of the venues where they've worked their magic. Blending a vintage and tactile historic flair with - [Clover Canyon Resort 2014](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/clover-canyon-resort-2014/) - Get lost in Clover Canyon's sporty and girlie lush tropical Resort 2014 collection. - [Chloe Resort 2014](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/chloe-resort-2014/) - Easy and effortlessly cool pants were the main attraction at Chloe's Resort 2014 collection. I loved all the variations designer Clare Waight Keller introduced for resort. The slouchy high-waisted with wide legs and the cropped tailored versions were among my favorites. Not to be overlooked were the great looking accessories. I loved the T-strap wooden heels - [Old School Mood Boards](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/old-school-mood-boards/) - While the popularity of Pinterest continues to rise, my love for pinning on traditional mood boards still reigns supreme. Don't get me wrong I'm a fan of digital pinning, but the tactile experience of old school mood boards is an aspect of collecting inspirational images that still gets me excited. And I just love how - [Street Play: Going Inner City](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/street-play-going-inner-city/) - The influx of Stella McCartney-clad hipsters in Manhattan's Alphabet City might have appeared, back in the neighborhood's pre-affluent era in the 80s and 90s, like poorly cast extras on the set of The Warriors. A veritable ghost town, Alphabet City, referred back then as "the wild wild west," was a place where drug dealers defiantly - [State of Grace](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/state-of-grace/) - Shy of the spotlight and yet strong in her sense of self, Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno is a new kind of it girl. It had been a year after shooting Maria Full of Grace, and novice actress Catalina Sandino Moreno, in the middle of unforgiving New York City, was broke and more than 2000 - [Fergie: "My World Is All Mixed Up..."](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/fergie-my-world-is-all-mixed-up/) - Fergie is tired. Frankly, she's exhausted. For three years straight, her group, The Black Eyed Peas, has been touring the world, performing nearly every night and recording albums during the day —often following grueling, 10-hour transcontinental flights. "My world is all mixed up," she says. "My body doesn't know what's going on. The Peas just - [Vive le Danse!](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/vive-le-danse/) - Paris may be revered most often for its culinary delicacies, haute fashion and now its supermodel First Lady, but thanks to Parisian party promoters Alexandre Barouzdin and Cyril Blanc's latest dance phenomenon, Tecktonik, the spotlight is now turning to the city's dance floors. "Cyril and I wanted to do parties where different styles of music - [WEFUNK's Got the Funk](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/wefunks-got-the-funk/) - In 1995 DJ Static and Professor Groove were McGill University students in Montreal, volunteering at the college radio station CKUT when, in what can now be interpreted as a blessing from the musical gods, they were paired up to fill in 15 minutes on the air. The following year Static (née Michael Lai) and Professor - [Rising star Rachel McAdams thinks the spoils of stardom are downright rotten.](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/rising-star-rachel-mcadams-thinks-the-spoils-of-stardom-are-downright-rotten/) - Everybody's eager to please Rachel McAdams. But, frankly, the royal treatment that's customary for budding starlets gives this Toronto-born actress the creeps. As she says, "The more that's given to you, the less you have to come up with yourself. And that's not productive." As if on cue, there's a knock at the door. It's - [Lovely and amazing](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/lovely-and-amazing/) - In October, as part of the Kaleidoscope exhibit at the Ingrao gallery in New York City, Law's eye-catching homages to the female form made their American debut. Working with high-gloss paint on aluminum, Law creates loving renditions of the body, from the indentations on the small of one model's back to the subtle roundness of - [Rene Russo in Brian Atwood’s Foot Fetish Fantasy](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/rene-russo-in-brian-atwoods-foot-fetish-fantasy/) - Shoe maestro Brian Atwood’s come-hither skyscraper heels in elaborate skins and blinding jewels are always the stars of the show. Nevertheless, at last night’s fete at the OpenHouse Gallery for the designer’s exclusive new book -- Role Play Rene, featuring his candy-hued Spring 09 collection -- his killer heels played their first supporting role. A - [Drew Barrymore: Roller Girls](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/drew-barrymore-roller-girls/) - Shattering Hollywood taboos is nothing new for Drew Barrymore. After 29 years in the business, she continues to challenge the industry’s standards and herself; this time by stepping behind the camera to direct her first feature film starring Academy Award nominee Ellen Page. Set against the backdrop of the unorthodox, bad-ass world of all female - [The Fight of Fashion Bloggers](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-fight-of-fashion-bloggers/) - Not too long ago, fashion editors regarded fashion blogs, with their real people and street style, as the hobby of a handful of overzealous, amateur fans. Today the fashion blogosphere's littered with individuals sharing their passion for style, from their own daily outfits to photographing other well-dressed pedestrians. And the perks that come to the - [Closet Envy: Fashionista Shala Monroque](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/closet-envy-fashionista-shala-monroque/) - While there may be an endless supply of pretty faces decked out, with the help of stylists, in head-to-toe au courant, designer pieces making the red carpet and party rounds, to catch our eye here at ESSENCE.com, one must approach fashion with a truly individualistic approach, have savvy personal style, be adept at interpreting trends - [New York Fashion Week Fall 2010](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/fashion-week-fall-2010/) - February 11, 2010 While Marc Jacobs announced he no longer cares for celebrities at his fashion shows, over at the BCBG Max Azria show yesterday it was business as usual with PYTs like Keke Palmer and Michelle Williams sitting in the front row surrounded by photographers snapping away. Max Azria, along with his wife Lubov, - [Commentary: Mo'Nique Not Just Another Negative Role](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/commentary-monique-not-just-another-negative-role/) - After picking up practically every award for her supporting role in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," it was a safe bet that Mo'Nique would win the Oscar. She is the fifth Black actress to win an Academy Award. Nevertheless, there are many of us who consider Mo'Nique's Oscar win to be just - [Closet Envy: Celeb Stylist June Ambrose](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/closet-envy-celeb-stylist-june-ambrose/) - It's nearly impossible to have a discussion about the relationship between music and style without mentioning one of the mavericks of celebrity styling, June Ambrose. Ambrose, as we're sure many of you already know, is an iconic stylist who has been instrumental in creating the looks of some of the music world's biggest stars like - [What Place Does Blackface Have in Popular Culture?](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/what-place-does-blackface-have-in-popular-culture/) - Fashion stuntwoman Lady Gaga is no stranger to controversial red carpet attire designed for the gossip mill, but even the provocateur pop queen’s meat gown at the recent MTV Awards couldn’t compete with the Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am’s wardrobe decision. For a futuristic performance at the pre-show, Will.i.am opted to take Jay-Z’s ‘All black everything’ mantra - [Best Indie Shops: Harlem](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/best-indie-shops-harlem/) - Atmos This minimalist Japanese sneaker boutique houses an extensive collection of kicks ($50–$400)—including Adidas, Puma and Atmos’s exclusive collaborations with Nike and New Balance—all of which are displayed in backlit mahogany cubbies. The sneakerhead haven also dabbles in streetwear like T-shirts, jackets and jeans from Stüssy, Black Scale and Atmos’s own signature line. Accessories such - [Rachel Weisz: Drawn to Complexity](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/rachel-weisz-drawn-to-complexity/) - Why can we not stop watching Rachel Weisz? Sure, her breathtaking beauty is easy on the eyes, but it’s the vulnerable, often broken characters she so effortlessly inhabits that keep us glued to the screen. Weisz has never chosen the easy golden-paved path that so many Hollywood starlets follow to fame and fortune. Instead, Weisz - [Lenny Kravitz Interview](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/lenny-kravitz/) - It’s been more than 20 years since Lenny Kravitz wrote and produced his classic debut, 'Let Love Rule', which introduced the world to a dreaded hippie whose sound melded an array of musical influences from classic rock to funk. Today the Brooklyn born rocker - sans dreads – continues to thrive and surprise us with - [Meet TG-170 Owner & Boutique Pioneer Terri Gillis](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/meet-tg-170-owner-boutique-pioneer-terri-gillis/) - “It was kinda like when you find that perfect spot on the beach you want to put your blanket on,” recalls TG-170 boutique owner Terri Gillis about the moment in 1992 when shet discovered her former Lower East Side storefront at 170 Ludlow. While there is no shortage of high-end boutiques peddling designer wears in the LES - [MODA OPERANDI: Fashion's Newest, Most Exclusive Website for Runway-to-Closet Buys in Record Time](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/moda-operandi-fashions-newest-most-exclusive-website-for-runway-to-closet-buys-in-record-time/) - For the last few years, high-street chains like H&M and Zara have provided women with tight budgets and big fashion aspirations the chance to indulge in runway trends without breaking the bank. Where those stores pair with haute designers to produce limited-edition collections (take Alber Elbaz's recent collaboration with H&M), flash-sale sites like Gilt Groupe - [A Look Inside StyleLikeU, Fashion’s Most Voyeuristic Web Site](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/a-look-inside-stylelikeu-fashions-most-voyeuristic-web-site/) - For Elisa Goodkind and Lily Mandelbaum, the mother-daughter team behind the addictive style blog StyleLikeU, a peek into your closet can reveal more than just your sartorial leanings. Since its launch in 2008, SLU has been documenting the relationship between people and their clothes through video interviews with an eclectic group of women and men, - [Fake Out: The Crackdown on Chinatown's Counterfeit Empire](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/fake-out-the-crackdown-on-chinatowns-counterfeit-empire/) - Even though Georgia native Audrey Estilette had heard about the counterfeit designer handbags sold in New York’s Chinatown, on her recent trip to the city, the fourteen year-old was more interested in exploring the authentic side of the neighborhood—or so she thought. Standing on Canal Street, surrounded by a swarm of vendors vying for her - [Dawn of The Dandy: The New Black Gentlemen](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/dawn-of-the-dandy-the-new-black-gentlemen/) - Known to his fans as dapperlou.com, 24-year-old Haitian-American style blogger Ludget Delcy relishes the idea of throwing people off with his personal style. It started back when he was a high school sophomore in Brooklyn, New York. Amidst a sea of velour sweat suits and Air force Ones, there was Delcy (pictured here), wearing crisp - [Meet Christie Z. Pabon, the Hardest-Working Woman in Hip-hop](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/meet-christie-z-pabon-the-hardest-working-woman-in-hip-hop/) - When hip-hop publicist, event promoter, and DMC USA CEO Christie Z-Pabon moved to New York in 1996 from in Perryopolis, Pa, she had one goal: attend as many hip-hop shows as she could. Growing up in the ‘80s, Pabon’s access to hip-hop culture was limited to buying whatever 12-inches were available at National Record Mart, and staying - [Brooklyn-Based Pop-Up Shop Brings High Fashion to the Orthodox Community](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/brooklyn-based-pop-up-shop-brings-high-fashion-to-the-orthodox-community/) - The world of fashion can be a daunting landscape to navigate, especially for women who don’t necessarily fit into the industry’s rigid standards of beauty and style. For Orthodox Jewish sisters Chaya Chanin and Simi Polonsky (née Gestetner), finding runway looks that adhere to the important Jewish laws of modesty has never been an easy - [The High Price of Haute Couture](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-high-price-of-haute-couture/) - Public interest in the campaign against sweatshops hit an all time high in the ‘90s following the news that high-profile brands like Nike and Gap were using sweatshop factories that paid women and children mere pennies to produce their merchandise. The anti-sweatshop movement, along with widespread public pressure, would ultimately force these companies to reevaluate - [Ari Seth Cohen’s ‘Advance Style’ Jumps From the Internet to Bookshelves](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/ari-seth-cohens-advance-style-jumps-from-the-internet-to-bookshelves/) - Photographer Ari Seth Cohen may only be 30 years old, but he has single handedly overturned the hierarchies of street style with his fresh approach and unlikely subjects. You won’t find Cohen chasing after the latest IT blogger or fashion editor—he’d rather document the style adventures of an overlooked segment of our population: the 60 - [Pretty Dead](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/pretty-dead/) - Skull motifs have long made appearances on everything from T-shirts, scarves and handbags. Usually associated with a goth or punk aesthetic, lately the cranium has been popping up in bold, colorful and dare we say sweet iterations. Jewelry lines like Anna Sheffield, Dannijo and Erickson Beamon have turned to Mexican sugar skulls, a traditional folk art from Southern Mexico used to - [Jewelry Designer Samantha Smikle's Midas Touch](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/samantha/) - Heavy metal has always been dear to jewelry designer Samantha Smikle’s heart. “I think metals are everlasting and so beautiful. I couldn’t think of ever designing without it,” Smikle explains inside her Bronx home studio as she slips on a couple of her gilded decorative cuffs, bracelets and rings from her megawatt embellished jewelry - [The Marant Philes: Blogger Aliya Armorer Pays Homage to One of Our Favorite French Designer](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-marant-philes-blogger-aliya-armorer-pays-homage-to-one-of-our-favorite-french-designer/) - Isabel Marant designs the kind of clothes that women want to live in. Since launching her coveted ready-to-wear line in 1994, it has come to define the cool and fuss-free approach to dressing synonymous with chic French girls. After discovering the label a few years back on international blogs, Aliya Armorer was hooked. As Armorer's enviable - [Print Master Stella Jean](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/stella-jean/) - Based in Rome, Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean masterfully blends her multicultural roots to birth a ready-to-wear collection that finds her juxtaposing African wax prints with classic colonial details, like the iconic stripped oxford men’s shirt. This unexpected union makes for a flawless tapestry of colors and shapes. These days there is no shortage of designers - [Alexander Terekhov Fall Winter 2012-13](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/alexander-trekhov/) - Modern femininity best describes Russian designer Alexander Terekhov’s superb Fall 2012 collection. Inspired by Grace Kelly, Terekhov’s pieces are romantic and pretty without coming across saccharine or precious. These clothes weren’t made to merely be admired, these are elegant and beautifully cut garments designed to be lived in. Against the backdrop of urban Paris streets, - [Style DNA: Swimwear Designer Lisa Marie Fernandez](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-lisa-marie-fernandez/) - If there’s one fashion era that is dear to our hearts, it’s definitely the '70s, so when swimwear designer Lisa Marie Fernandez started popping up on our radar a couple years ago, we instantly fell hard for her stellar '70s-inspired sense of style (not to mention her sporty-chic neoprene swimsuits). The former stylist’s penchant for - [Morgan Parish Nails The Perfect Less-is-More Bag Collection](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/morgan-parishs-ayeisha-mesinger-merges-ease-and-clean-lines-to-create-the-perfect-bags/) - “You can love fashion and clothes but that’s not necessarily always the path that you were meant to be on,” explains 30-year-old Ayeisha Mesinger, the designer behind the perfect-with-everything bag line Morgan Parish. Following years as a clothing designer working at labels such as Band of Outsiders, where she focused on menswear, Mesinger discovered her - [Vamp Up Your Pout for Fall In Deep Rich Tones](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/vamp-up-your-pout-for-fall-in-deep-rich-tones/) - With all the bright pops of color that have taken over our makeup-bag, it’s refreshing to see moody shades of burgundy, plum and burnt cherry making a strong statement this fall for lips. The dramatic sexy hue popped up all over the Fall 2012 catwalks (Donna Karan, Rochas (both above), Gucci & Bottega Veneta) and - [Anna Sheffield's Fine Ideas ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/anna-sheffield-fine-jewlery/) - The last time I sat down with jewelry designer Anna Sheffield in her studio to talk about her metal based punk-inspired jewelry line, Bing Bang, was back in 2006 in her former Williamsburg, Brooklyn space. The contemporary collection, with its unorthodox pairing of sweet and tough was attracting lots of attention from buyers, consumers and - [Overalls Go Street Chic](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/overalls-go-street-chic/) - Ever since I saw this shot of fashion consultant Miroslava Duma in a tailored pair of kick-ass overalls at Ulyana Sergeenko’s first couture fashion show in Paris earlier this summer, I’ve been totally obsessed with finding the perfect pair of overalls. While the petite street style star didn’t disappoint at the shows with an array - [Crowning Glory](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/crowning-glory/) - There are those girls whose nimble hands can tie up a turban or headscarf with such ease and precision, then there are the rest of us (like me) who struggle with folding the fabric just right, and spend most of the day fidgeting with it ‘till we get frustrated and pull it off our heads. - [ Strap-Up](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/strap-up/) - Fall 2011 ushered in the classic ankle-strap shoe with designers like Alexander Wang and Phillip Lim focusing their attention on dressing up our ankles in barely there straps wrapped seductively around the ankles. Wang went one step further calling attention to the ankles with the futuristic Fabiana complete with a superhero cape at the back - [Ostwald Helgason Fall Winter 2012](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/ostwald-helgason-fall-winter-2012/) - While fall, our favorite season, may be months away, we at Fringueuse, despite the sweltering heat in NYC at the moment, have already begun daydreaming about the rich autumn hued trousers, oversized stripped knits, printed sweatshirts, peplum hemmed wool skirts and white turtle necks from Ostwald Helgason’s Antarctic naval inspired Fall 2012 show. Design duo - [Feeling Bleu](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/feeling-bleu/) - I’ve always loved an intense blue, but in 2009 during a trip to Marrakech for the first time with my husband, who had lived in Morocco years ago, I discovered the shade of blue that I had no clue I was searching for but am so happy I found. This beautiful blue is paired with - [Fall's Go-To-Top: Sweatshirts](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/falls-go-to-top-sweatshirts/) - Last winter was all about fisherman cable knit sweaters. This up-coming season the modest sweatshirt will have its turn in the spotlight as the new throw-on-with-everything top. Although the grey sweatshirt may not be a completely foreign idea in our closets, it has been the perfect piece to temper an otherwise dressy ensemble for some - [Printastic With Thomas IV Bags](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/printastic-with-thomas-iv-bags/) - Lia Cinquegrano launched her distinctively printed line of handbags,Thomas IV, to rave reviews back in Spring of 2011. The line’s eye-catching textural mash-up and functional styles were a much needed respite from the sea of tough girl accessories dripping in studs on the market then. Cool girl boutiques Barney’s Co-op, Jumelle, Bird and Steven Alan - [Transition to Fall](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/transition-to-fall/) - It never fails; every summer by the time August comes around I’m pretty much over my hot weather wardrobe. Tank tops, shorts and summer dresses, not to mention the sweltering heat, have lost their appeal, and my mind is completely fixated on jackets, sweaters and pants. As I wait impatiently for the weather to cool - [Clothes On Film: Costume Designer Karyn Wagner On Her Work On Eve's Bayou](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/clothes-on-film-costume-designer-karyn-wagner-on-eves-bayous-retro-fashions/) - Whether it’s a period piece with highly elaborate costumes that are hard to ignore or a contemporary tale in which the wardrobe is so familiar it can go unobserved, clothes in films help us flesh out and decode a character even before we know the what, when and where and hows to the narrative. For - [Crazy Shoe Sale!](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/crazy-shoe-sale/) - This weekend I paid a visit to Yoox.com, the fabulous luxury online discount outlet, and was pleasantly surprised to find an army - more than a hundred pages to be exact - of fancy designer shoes on sale. Yoox.com’s endless collection boast marked-down styles from Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, Maison Martin Margiela, Alexander Wang and - [Style DNA: Designer Vika Gazinskaya](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-vika-gazinskaya/) - We’ve come to expect only the best when it comes to Russian designer Vika Gazinskaya pulling off retro, twisted 1950s futuristic ladylike dressing to sublime perfection. Think a more subversive 2012 Betty Draper. Midi skirts, architecturally cut frocks, playful prints, exaggerated shapes, Nike baseball caps and vibrant head-scarves all share equal real-estate in this street-style star’s closet. - [Photographer Hana Pesut Gets Couples To Switch Clothes](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/photographer-hana-pesut-gets-couples-to-switch-clothes/) - Vancouver-based photographer Hana Pesut’s dual portrait series, Switcheroo, takes a gender-bending look at street-style fashion by having couples exchange complete looks - all the way down to the shoes and even hairstyles. Her captivating before and after photos challenge the concept of dressing according to gender and they also flirt with the notion of how - [Transcend Cultures With Lauran Vitonahu Silk Scarves](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/transcend-cultures-with-lauran-vitonahu-silk-scarves/) - Born and raised in Paris, accessory designer Céline-Andrée Adotevi is no stranger to the elegant statement a silk scarf can make. “In France, women wear scarves for any occasion, so of course my mother had a great collection,” reveals New York-based Adotevi, who is redefining the neckwear staple with a striking line of 100% hand-made - [Former Teen Vogue Editor Dresses Up The Camera Strap](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/former-teen-vogue-editor-dresses-up-the-camera-strap/) - “I love customizing things; it’s something I’ve always done,” says SFK accessory designer Sarah Frances Kuhn. “I just never thought I’d be making a living from it.” While the former Teen Vogue accessories editor may be familiar with putting her personal stamp on her vintage and thrift shop clothes and accessories, she never stopped to - [COVET: Basso & Brooke x Cambridge Satchel Company](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/covet-basso-brooke-x-cambridge-satchel/) - Basso & Brooke lend their jaw-dropping dizzying digital prints to Cambridge Satchel Company this fall. The result is a decorative capsule collection of bags that feature a mélange of intricate and explosive prints that will surely get you noticed. I can stare at these printed bags all day! Want to get your hands on these - [That's What He Said: A Guy's Perspective On The Hottest Trends](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/thats-what-he-said-a-guys-perspective-on-the-hottest-trends/) - This column is all about what guys really think about the looks and trends we love. For our first installment, we turn to Miles Marshall Lewis. The author, columnist and blogger, who has written for Dazed & Confused, Wax Poetics, The Huffington Post and more, spent the past seven years in Paris shopping at Paul - [The New Shape of Leather Skirts ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-new-shape-of-leather-skirts/) - The pencil leather skirt is a no-fail piece that has a place in every woman’s closet. It can be minimal, strong, sexy, and feminine, and let’s not forget impossibly cool, all at the same time. For a ‘50s secretary look pair it with a pussy-bow silk top and some ladylike pumps. Switch into a worn - [ Sneaker Fiend Lori Lobenstine Isn't Feeling Designer Kicks](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/sneaker-fiend-lori-lobenstine-isnt-feeling-designer-kicks/) - Isabel Marant’s collection of hidden wedge sneakers have single-handedly catapulted the casual shoe back to the forefront of our fashion consciousness; while inspiring a bevy of replicas. Although sneakers may be experiencing a huge boost in fashion circles at the moment, for some like sneaker head, collector and author Lori Lobenstine, kicks have always been - [Hosting Tips From The Woman Behind Anna Wintour and President Obama's Events ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/hosting-tips-from-the-woman-behind-anna-wintour-and-president-obamas-events/) - The end of summer is officially weeks away and it’s only right we go out with a bang or better yet go out throwing a fabulous dinner party to make the most of the last days of summer with friends and family. Hosting a memorable fête doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. Kelly Abraham - [Haute Manicurist Amber Elizabeth Nails It](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/haute-manicurist-amber-elizabeth-nails-it/) - Luxury manicurist and nail artist Amber Elizabeth has been spreading her love of nail grooming since she was nine-years-old. The first mother’s day gift she purchased on her own was a Fashion Fair nail kit. “I’ve always loved nails and I was always the one polishing everyone's nails,” says Elizabeth, who remembers her mother being - [COVET: Bionda Castana Maya Sandal ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/covet-bionda-castana-maya-sandal/) - These Bionda Castana Maya corset-style sandals are hard not to fall in love with as soon as you lay eyes on them. The striking bordeaux color, the always attractive cage style, the round retro toe and the all-over tiny stud detail come together to birth a show-stopping shoe. The line, helmed by London designers Jennifer - [Style DNA: The Rake Group Fashion Director Esther Quek](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-the-rake-fashion-editor-esther-quek/) - [slider_pro id="1"] Similar to the women at Fashion Week, the men in attendance at the shows are dressed in their finest designer duds. Sightings of men wearing bright colors and mixed prints are proof that women aren’t the only ones having fun with fashion. Nevertheless, one of the most captivating sights during the men’s shows - [The Sartorialist’s Scott Schuman Opens Up About His New Book](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-sartorialists-scott-schuman-opens-up-about-his-new-book/) - “I don’t need a big important coffee table book right now,” says Scott Schuman, the leading street-style photographer better known as The Sartorialist about his new book of photographs, Closer. Since launching his popular blog in 2006, Schuman has inspired a bevy of professional and novice photographers around the world to pick up a camera and - [White Hot](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/white-hot/) - Even in the midst of this summer’s printed denim mania, the classic white jean continued to reign as the perfect neutral denim that works for casual and dressed up occasions. Despite its versatility, the universally loved white jean has been pigeon-holed as a summer bottom unsuitable to wear once the temperature drops. Even if archaic - [Fashion's Night Out 2012](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/fashions-night-out-2012/) - Ok, so it’s finally here! Tonight is Fashion’s Night Out. A night devoted to the (over) consumption of fashion and style. More than 700 hundred stores in N.Y., and countless more in 500 different cities around the world, will stay open late just so you can spend, spend, spend and forget about your bills, bills, - [Dear Street-Style Photogs, Please Find New Editors To Shoot](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/dear-street-style-photogs-please-find-new-editors-to-shoot/) - Remember when street-style blogs were in their infancy and how exciting it was to get an occasional peek into the sartorial choices of some of our favorite behind-the-scenes fashion folks sprinkled among several no-name stylish pedestrians? Fast-forward to today, and it’s clear that editors and fashion insiders have become the real stars of most street-style - [Tanya Taylor Spring 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/tanya-taylor-spring-2013/) - The buzz has been building around New York designer Tanya Taylor since she debuted her quirky-cool line last New York Fashion Week. The former Elizabeth & James designer’s vintage-inspired silhouettes, mod prints and flouncy dresses were a hit. On September 5th, Taylor revealed her new collection at the Museum of Modern Art for this year's - [Cushnie et Ochs Spring 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/cushnie-et-ochs-spring-2013/) - Cushnie et Ochs design the kind of dresses that exude strength and sex appeal. Celebrating women’s curves in second-skin silhouettes has been this design duos' forte since introducing their brand of cocktail hour dressing back in 2009. It’s no wonder that celebrities like Jessica Alba, Rihanna, Kate Bosworth and Kerry Washington turn to the label - [Jason Wu Spring 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/jason-wu-spring-2013/) - Jason Wu isn’t known for churning out femme fatal frocks, but for Spring ’13 the designer is exploring his dark side with a smoldering collection inspired by Helmut Newton’s provocative photographs. Wu deftly mixed leather, lace and lingerie (in collaboration with La Perla) to construct darkly feminine pieces. He sent models, including a surprise appearance - [Trend Spotting at NYFW: Ankle-Straps](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/trend-spotting-at-nyfw-ankle-straps/) - Remember how we were singing the praises of the ankle-strap shoe? It's only been the start of NYFW and from the looks of the Spring ‘13 runways, the ankle strap will continue to thrive. We’re not surprised since this versatile silhouette can complement every look. Peter Som (above left) finished off his posh meets downtown - [NYFW Spring '13 Street-Style](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/nyfw-spring13-street-style/) - NYFW Spring'13 Street-Style photos - [Marissa Webb Spring 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/marissa-webb-spring-2013/) - What will Marissa Webb’s debut collection look like? That had been the question on everyone’s lips since the former J.Crew head of women’s design left the company; which she had a hand in turning into a stylish powerhouse during her 11 years designing. At the presentation for her debut collection for Spring ’13, the design - [Zac Posen Spring 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/zac-posen-spring-2013/) - Zac Posen’s elegant collection got off to a dramatic start with supermodel Naomi Campbell opening the show in an expertly cut feminine sweetheart-neck printed dress with a flippy hem. What followed was a string of ‘40s inspired romantic dresses in Posen's signature corset bodice and jaw-dropping gowns replete with red-carpet trains and beautiful extras such - [NYFW Spring ’13 Street-Style Part Deux](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/nyfw-spring13-street-style-part-2/) - Part Deux of NYFW street-style! - [NYFW Spring ’13 Street-Style Part Trois](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/nyfw-spring-13-street-style-part-trois/) - NYFW Spring ’13 Street-Style - [4 Big Trends From The Spring '13 Runways](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/4-big-trends-from-the-spring-13-runways/) - We haven't come to the end of NYFW Spring '13 just yet, but it's safe to say there are some styles that are finding themselves on more than one runway. Here's a round-up of the styles that have made repeated appearances and are bound to be big trends next spring. CUT-OUTS Skin is in - [Duro Olowu Spring 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/duro-olowu-spring-2013/) - Designer Duro Olowu once told the Independent in London that his “job is not about dictating to women what they should wear, it's about presenting them with beautiful options.” The selection Olowu presented for Spring ’13 was undeniably perfect. Olowu established himself in 2004 as a maestro of one-of-a-kind prints. The Nigerian-born designer was fearlessly - [Our Picks For The Best Shoes At NYFW Spring '13](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/our-picks-for-the-best-shoes-at-nyfw-spring-13/) - The Spring 2013 runways were full of an array of attention-grabbing shoes. High-impact heels, haute gladiator straps, cone heels, ornate wedges and the perennial staple, the stiletto heel, all came stomping down the runways. Designers' new-season take on shoes involved re-imagining them in new silhouettes and dressing them up in special details. For instance, straps - [It Takes A Village To Design A JADEtribe Bag](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/it-takes-a-village-to-design-a-jadetribe-bag/) - JADEtribe’s accessory designer Kimberly Hartman spends a lot of her time traveling. This summer alone the New York based and Texas-born Hartman was in Marrakesh working on her first ready-to-wear collection, attended market meetings in L.A., spent weekends in Montauk, Long Island, stayed in Thailand for a month working with her weavers and sewers to - [Style DNA: Model,Designer&Humanitarian Liya Kebede](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-model-designer-humanitarian-liya-kebede/) - It’s nearly impossible for model, Lemlem sustainable-clothing designer and humanitarian, Liya Kebede to ever look bad. What with that stunning face and model frame, Ethiopian-born Kebede could rock a questionable Jersey Shore-esque velour sweat-suit and still look great. But the chances of catching her dressed liked Snookie are slim to none. When it comes to - [London Fashion Week Spring 2013: Burberry Prorsum](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/london-fashion-week-spring-2013-burberry-prorsum/) - London Fashion Week is in full swing and yesterday's Burberry Prorsum show was a seriously dazzling celebration of British fashion. Designer Christopher Bailey continues to turn-out polished and imaginative high-performance updates on the brand's iconic piece, the classic trench, every season. This season the signature outerwear has gone bright and seductive making for a glam - [COVET: Gucci Lace-Up Tall Boot](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-rise-of-the-knee-high-boot/) - The knee high-boot is fall’s comeback kid. Once a star player in every woman’s wardrobe, the knee-high boot was swiftly demoted to the back of the closet when the ankle bootie came around. We’d pull them out on occasion, but let’s face it: while it may be a classic shoe, our attention has been focused - [12 Pencil Skirts You'll Want To Own Now](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/12-pencil-skirts-youll-want-to-own-now/) - The pencil skirt has long earned a reputation as a mainstay in the working women’s 9 to 5 wardrobe. A far cry from the revealing mini and boho maxi, the safe pencil has been deemed the more conservative of the skirt silhouettes, but judging from the recent NYFW and LFW street-style shots (and even as - [Moda Operandi's Áslaug Magnúsdóttir's Favorite Trends and Looks From NYFW & LFW](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/moda-operandis-aslaug-magnusdottirs-favorite-trends-and-looks-from-nyfw-lfw/) - Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder and CEO of Moda Operandi, the first and only luxury shopping site that allows you to purchase looks straight-off the runway only days after the shows, took some time out from her current hectic fashion week schedule to share her thoughts on the Spring 2013 collections, the stand-out trends and her personal shopping - [Our Picks For The Best Milan Spring 2013 Street-Style Looks](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/our-picks-for-the-best-milan-spring-2013-street-style-looks/) - We've compiled some of our favorite street-style looks from Milan Fashion Week Spring 2013. - [DKNY Sheds New Light On The Classic White Shirt](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/dkny-sheds-new-light-on-the-classic-white-shirt/) - This post isn’t about the return of the white shirt (since it’s never really gone anywhere...). But after seeing the crisp white staple on the DKNY Spring 2013 runway, I’ve realized that I may have been ignoring this classic top as of late and favoring more eclectic choices. DKNY has totally inspired me to reach - [Hat Du Jour: The Baseball Cap](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/hat-du-jour-the-baseball-cap/) - If you’ve recently spent anytime on street-style blogs, chances are you’ve noticed that baseball caps are popping up on style-setters' heads from NY to Paris, and everywhere in between. The baseball cap is the new sought-after headgear in fashion circles. The off-duty hat has been getting the high-fashion treatment since designers like Kenzo and Karen - [Dolce & Gabbana's Controversial Spring 2013 Collection](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/dolce-gabbanas-controversial-spring13-collection/) - Remember when Italian Vogue labeled hoop earrings slave earrings? As if that wasn’t bad enough, now Dolce & Gabbana have taken it one step further by paying homage to offensive caricatures of black women in their Spring 2013 collection with questionable images that hark back to the colonial and minstrel show era : dark skinned - [Dries Van Noten Spring 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/dries-van-noten-spring-2013/) - You wouldn't necessarily associate plaid with elegance but that's exactly what Dries van Noten offered up for Spring'13. Van Noten may not be the first designer this fashion week season to dip back into the grungy '90s for inspiration for next spring, but his gorgeous execution is what separates him from the pack. The beauty of this collection is - [The Marant Philes On Isabel Marant Spring'13](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-marant-philes-on-isabel-marant-spring13/) - Back when we first launched Fringueuse, we introduced you to blogger Aliya Armorer. Her blog, of which we are big fans, the marant philes is a love letter to the French designers’ aesthetic and a look into her own personal collection of Isabel Marant ready-to-wear and accessories. Check out our post on her here. We enlisted Armorer - [Paris Spring 2013 Highlights](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/paris-spring-2013-highlights/) - LANVIN Construction, or more specifically the re-construction, of classics was key at Lanvin with the tuxedo silhouette, pantsuits and the LBD undergoing a stunning architecturally tailored redesign that also found the designer delving into Japanese references. HAIDER ACKERMANN Haider Ackerman’s signature expert tailoring and layering continues to thrive for Spring'13. Floaty robes layered over - [Animal Motif Sweater Craze](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/animal-motif-sweater-craze/) - Animal motif sweaters aren’t just for kids anymore. Horses, tigers and owls are emblazoning adult-size sweaters this fall. From the runways to the streets, these kitschy sweaters are having a moment dominating the style landscape. They’re cute and silly, and juxtaposed with edgier or tailored pieces ( like pencil skirts, leather shorts or skinny trousers) - [My Favorite Street-Style Looks From Paris](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/street-style-looks-from-paris-i-want-to-wear-now/) - There's an endless array of cool street-style mavens running around Paris at the moment and luckily for us, there are twice as many photographers on the loose capturing all the fabulous style moments. There's so much amazing and eclectic off-the-runway looks at Paris Fashion Week, it's a great place to find inspiration. From a chunky - [Shop From Designer Erin Fetherston's Personal Vintage Collection](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/shop-from-designer-erin-fetherstons-personal-vintage-collection/) - Vintage lovers get ready to swoon! Designer and vintage collector Erin Fetherston has a selection of special vintage pieces from her own personal collection up for sale at Wasteland. I’m obsessed with more than a few pieces from “The Daydreamer” collection. Not surprisingly the pieces are selling out fast. I had my eye on a - [Trend Spotting: Skirts Over Pants](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/trend-spotting-skirts-over-pants/) - The skirt or dress over pants look has been gaining momentum since the Fall’12 shows featured the questionable pairing. We’ve seen this trend before, but the look never really ever catches on for most of us off-the-runway. While designers like Joseph and Prada envisioned women wearing skirts over pants this fall, this trend continued to - [Introducing The Zara Home Collection](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/introducing-the-zara-home-collection/) - Zara holds a special place in our hearts when it comes to peddling chic budget-friendly trends. It's the one chain that always succeeds in replicating, while adding their own twist, the latest looks from high-end designers like Celine, Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang. Now the Spanish retailer wants to help you outfit your entire home - [Style DNA: DJ NiRE](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-dj-nire/) - Opposites always attract. That’s DJ NiRE’s ethos when it comes to not only the genre-bending beats she produces or the eclectic music she spins at NYC hot spots like Le Bain, Santos, Highline and Le Poisson Rouge, but it’s also her faithful approach to her personal style; which consist of a harmonious sartorial mash-up of - [Mary Katrantzou x Current/Elliott ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/mary-katrantzou-x-currentelliott/) - Mary Katrantzou has collaborated with Current/Elliott to design a capsule collection. Inspired by Katrantzou's 'World Traveler' Spring'13 theme, the collection features postal stamps, banknotes and foreign currency patterns digitally printed on dresses, minis, tops and jacket, all cut from denim. Working with denim is a first for Katrantzou and we got to say the result of this union - [Adama Kouyaté's Vintage Portraits of West Africa ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/adama-kouyates-vintage-portraits-of-west-africa/) - 82-year-old Malian photographer Adama Kouyaté may not be as instantly recognizable as fellow iconic Malian photographer Seydou Keïta, but his captivating black and white portraitures have nonetheless been instrumental in shaping the spirit and aesthetics of West African photography from the 1950s to the 1970s. At that time most people did not own personal cameras, so they often - [Street-Style Inspiration: Wide-Leg Tailored Trousers](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/street-style-inspiration-wide-leg-tailored-trousers/) - I’ve always loved a wide-leg trouser and Michelle, shot by Stockholm Street Style in Paris, makes a great case for the return of this look for fall/winter. These aren’t the wide-leg pajama style palazzo pants we’ve been accustomed to seeing lately. These pants are classic menswear inspired and tailored. This style may have made a - [Margiela For H&M Looks As Good As It Sounds](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/margiela-for-hm-looks-as-good-as-it-sounds/) - The Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection lookbook is out! This collection is inarguably the most anticipated H&M collaboration and the preview doesn’t disappoint. The merging of the avant-garde, minimalist Margiela with the commercial fashion chain epitomizes Margiela’s signature approach to design: smart, conceptual and modern but finally at a price point we can all get with. - [Art to Wear: Legendary Photographers Get Some T-shirt Love](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/art-to-wear/) - Renowned street-culture and hip-hop photojournalists Martha Cooper, Joe Conzo and Jamel Shabazz have teamed up with DRKRM, a lifestyle and photo-centric brand, to translate their iconic images from paper to super-soft cotton t-shirts. “Besides TV and film, one of fashion’s biggest visual platforms is the photograph,” says DRKRM’s James “Koe” Rodriguez, who along with his partner Dan - [Stella Jean Fall/Winter ’12-13 ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/stella-jean-fallwinter-12-13/) - For Fall/Winter ’12-13 Stella Jean picks up where she left off with her chic Spring/Summer ’12 collection. Wax cotton African and Caribbean inspired prints cut in retro 1960's silhouettes are this Haitian-Italian designer’s forte and she continues to wow us with her unorthodox pairings in this current stand-out collection. Jean loves to mix prints and this season she artfully - [COVET: Carven Two Tone Coat](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/covet-carven-two-tone-coat/) - This sharp two tone, navy and black, wool Carven coat ($865) has been stalking me since I came across it at Farfetch.com. I then spied two women wearing it at an event last week and fell in love with the jacket. I love the structured tailored fit that accentuates the waistline, the round neck and - [Rag & Bone D.I.Y. Project With Jourdan Dunn](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/rag-bone-d-i-y-project-with-jourdan-dunn/) - While fashion bloggers like to play model on their blogs and nowadays are actually getting hired to model, Rag & Bone's D.I.Y. Project allows real models to be fashion bloggers. It's like a fashion web Freaky Friday! Rag & Bone handpicked the girls who they felt embodied the brand's cool downtown aesthetic they're known for and gave - [Redefining The Shape of Jewelry](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/redefining-the-shape-of-jewelry/) - Jewelry doesn’t get any bolder, stronger and in-your-face than the avant-garde pieces by Giuliana Mancinelli Bonafaccia. The young Italian jewelry designer who studied architecture and home design incorporates her sculptural point of view to her edgy hand-crafted collection. The Rome-based designer works with uncoventional materials like the chemical compound ruthenium black to play with texture - [That’s What He Said: A Guy’s Perspective On The Hottest Trends](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/thats-what-he-said-a-guys-perspective-on-the-hottest-trends-2/) - Sweatshirts are having a big fashion moment and none more than the sold out ‘80s airbrushed Balenciaga galactic iteration. During this recent Fashion Week season, you couldn’t click through a street-style blog without spotting everyone from celebrities, models, fashion bloggers to editors donning this boxy Sci-Fi-inspired sweatshirt with a whopping price tag of $3,150! While - [ Black Walls ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/black-walls/) - The unexpected beauty and sophistication of ebony walls will have you going black. - [Grasie Mercedes Styles Her 4 Signature Closet Must-Haves ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/grasie-mercedes-styles-her-4-signature-closet-must-haves/) - “I reach for my signature pieces time and time again because I love getting the most out of my clothes,” says Grasie Mercedes, a born and raised New Yorker who moved to the West Coast to pursue her dream of acting, on her daily wardrobe necessities. Since settling in L.A., the Latina beauty has racked - [Clyde Luxe Hats](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/clyde-luxe-hats/) - Clyde designer Dani Griffiths has made a name for herself designing some of the coziest knit and crochet cold weather accessories. However, for Fall/Winter'12 the Brooklyn-based designer is adding millinery to her expanding repertoire with a gorgeously crafted collection of chapeaux. These amazing classic velour felted toppers add the chicest finishing touch to any look. - [A Look Back at Nicolas Ghesquière For Balenciaga ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/a-look-back-at-nicolas-ghesquiere-for-balenciaga/) - Yesterday's announcement from Balenciaga that, after 15 years as creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière would be parting ways with the fashion house came as a surprise to most in the fashion industry. While there have been a slew of changes and musical chairs going on lately at fashion houses such as Jill Sander, Yves Saint Laurent and - [COAT CHECK - PART 1](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/coat-check-part-1/) - The most important fashion investment you can make this winter is a great coat. From tailored military peacoats to oversized boyfriend jackets, we've rounded up some of the best styles, at every price range, to keep you warm and looking good this season. There are so many great choices this winter, we had to break - [Get Wrapped Up ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/get-wrapped-up/) - It's cold outside. Grab a scarf, stay warm and look fabulous! - [Rihanna & Kate Moss Get Frisky For V Magazine](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/rihanna-kate-moss-get-frisky-for/) - Can we say steamy? Rihanna and Kate Moss play out their dominatrix fantasies in this smoldering Mario Testino shot editorial for the December issue of V magazine. The two beauties outfitted in lacy lingerie, tuxedo blazers, stiletto pumps, or simply their birthday suits, got real intimate for the camera. While the supermodel and singer may not - [Angel Jackson Statement-Making Handbags ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/angel-jackson-statement-making-handbags/) - Angel Jackson bags, designed in the U.K. by sisters Katie and Millie Smith, merge superior craftsmanship, quirky edgy details and ethical values to create a range of eye-popping handbags. The line is produced in Bali where the design duo oversees fair pay, health care, and education advancement policies for their workers. This winter, Angel Jackson wows us - [COAT CHECK - PART 2](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/coat-check-part-2/) - Shop from our picks for the coolest coats this winter. Left: Hache Shearling Coat, Right: Carven Double Breasted Coat Left: J.Crew Collection Shearling-Trim Trench, Right: See By Chloe Belted Oversized Drop Shoulder Coat Left: Topshop Bound Seam Duffle Coat, Right: Topshop Premium Military Coat Left: Alexander Wang Perfecto Hybrid Coat, Left: Zara Quilted Coat Left: ASOS - [Margherita Missoni Sells Off Her Vintage Collection For Charity](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/margherita-missoni-sells-off-her-vintage-collection-for-charity-2/) - Margherita Missoni is selling off seventy covetable pieces from her personal vintage collection starting today at Yoox.com. This anticipated sale is benefitting Orphan Aid Africa. This non-profit supports orphans and vulnerable children in Ghana through programs in Care Reform, family support, education, and development. Missoni is president of the Italian chapter. At the sale expect an impressive and historic - [Style DNA: Wonderland Fashion Editor Julia Sarr-Jamois](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-wonderland-fashion-editor-julia-sarr-jamois/) - It's impossible not to notice Wonderland magazine fashion editor Julia Sarr-Jamois, and this isn’t simply due to her gorgeous statement natural 'fro, which she sports with such élan. Her innately cool Style DNA gets her lots of attention too and it has earned her a well-deserved top spot on the list of street-style muses during fashion week - [ELLE France November 2012 Editorial - Ataui Deng & Marihenny Rivera](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/elle-france-november-2012-editorial-ataui-deng-marihenny-rivera/) - This month's Elle France features a lively editorial, 'Bright Stars', shot by photographer Simon Burstall with happy models Ataui Deng & Marihenny Rivera. We're loving how stylist Elissa Cannelle Castelbou chose a punchy, colorful and graphic menswear slash sportswear theme that instantly cast these classic pieces in a new vibrant and playful light. Ataui and Marihenny - [COVET: Givenchy Shiny Pale Gold Metal Flat Earrings](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/covet-givenchy-shiny-pale-gold-metal-flat-earrings/) - Earrings used to be my thing. I'm not sure at what point over the last couple of years I stopped investing any attention to adorning my ear lobs but I do know that these in-your-face Givenchy disk number are bringing earrings back - for me - in a huge way. This new yearning for these updated hoops comes - [Office Space](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/office-space/) - Before moving into my new place I had grandiose visions of how I would decorate my home office. My office space, where I spend most of my time during the day and evening, for that matter, should be comfortable and stylish. It should reflect my personal taste and not be too office-y but still be - [Saint James Breton Stripe Top ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/saint-james-breton-stripe-top/) - If you're racking your brain trying to figure out what to gift the fashionable gal or fringueuse in your life this Christmas, let us suggest a long-sleeve striped top and not just any run-of-the-mill striped top but the O.G. of all striped tops: The Breton made by Saint James. Sure, it may not be the flashiest piece - [ZARA December 2012 Lookbook](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/zara-december-2012-lookbook/) - December at Zara is all about easy dressing in boyish and graphic looks that leave little room for error. - [Holiday Shimmer](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/holiday-shimmer/) - A little glitter goes a long way. Inject a touch of extravagance to your holiday dressing with some shimmering metallic. - [ The Sisters Behind William Okpo's Hip Downtown Style Pedigree](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-sisters-behind-william-okpos-hip-downtown-style-pedigree/) - When sisters Darlene and Lizzy Okpo first launched their womenswear line, William Okpo, they didn’t have to look too far for inspiration. Their laid-back, contemporary and eclectic personal style made the unique design duo the perfect downtown muses for their line, but four seasons into building this growing brand, they’ve learned that not only should - [Garance Dore's Illustrations Go On Sale](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/garance-dores-illustrations-go-on-sale/) - Garance Dore's wildly popular blog introduced us to her witty and charming point-of-view on fashion and style through her captivating photos, fun collages, engrossing videos and beautiful illustrations. Dore, a modern renaissance women if ever, is now selling off posters and limited-edition prints of her lovely illustrations in her newly opened online boutique. Dore's simple lined illustrations - [Trend Spotting: Ear Cuffs](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/trend-spotting-ear-cuffs/) - Earrings have never been in or out, but they certainly haven't been as hot a style topic as they are this season - thanks to designers dreaming up cool new ways to re-invent the wheel. The resurrection of eye-catching earlobe ornaments first kicked off recently with dangling ladylike earrings making a big splash from the runways to the streets. Up next - [CARDIGAN by Lynne Hiriak Saves Us From The Evil Christmas Sweater](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/cardigan-by-lynne-hiriak-saves-us-from-the-evil-christmas-sweater/) - Not sure what the stats are for the number of sweaters given as gifts on Christmas, but I'm confident the number is high, very high. I'm also pretty sure that the majority of fugly Christmas sweaters in the U.S. always make its way to me in beautifully wrapped boxes that always succeed in hiding the - [Le Smoking Hot](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/le-smoking-hot/) - Take a cue from Lanvin's Spring 2013 collection and set your look apart this festive party season by switching up your quintessential LBD for a sharp tuxedo. This reconstructed take on cocktail dressing, made famous in 1966 by YSL with its iconic Le Smoking, is an effortless way to maximize your dress code. While a black - [Maje Fall/Winter 2012 Spot-On Lookbook](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/maje-fallwinter-2012-spot-on-lookbook/) - Maje never fails when it comes to designing no-fuss crave-worthy classic basics for round-the-clock cool. The French label has been on our list of faves for some time now and this season's lookbook is a reminder of how much we can't get enough of their chic uniform of essential wool skirts, leather and knits. - [Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/michael-kors-pre-fall-2013/) - Michael Kors embraced a retro state of mind for Pre-Fall 2013 that did not disappoint. The 1950s inspired collection featured a bevy of high-waist tweed and lace pencil skirts, angora sweaters, cropped cigarette pants and strapless sheaths to feed the sartorial needs of any wannabe Hitchcock leading lady. Although extras like the cat eye glasses, fur stoles and elbow-length gloves - [Is Alexander Wang's New Bag Inspired By QVC?](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/is-alexander-wangs-new-bag-inspired-by-qvc/) - We’ve always thought the idea, and I’m stressing the word idea here, behind interchangeable bags, the QVC handbags that come with different covers to change the look and style of the bag, was essentially a good one. Who doesn’t want two bags for the price of one? Unfortunately when it comes to execution and style, - [Shimell & Madden Geometric Jewelry ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/shimell-madden-geometric-jewelry/) - "Occupying the space where science and art intersect" is how Luke and Emma describe their minimalist jewelry line Shimell & Madden.The London-based duo have translated their fascination with geometric shapes and architectural aesthetics into a refreshingly clean collection that's simultaneously edgy, simple and beautiful. Their latest metal-based collection, The Cuboid Collection, features a three-dimensional cube which the designers point out is a wearable - [Street-Style Inspiration: Accessories](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/street-style-inspiration-accessories/) - I love the unexpected mix of accessories here! She mixes contrasting extras, like a leather cap, mirrored sunglasses, statement posh necklace and brooch, neon orange bag and feminine heels to perfection. Her slouchy bordeaux coat is the ideal no-fuss backdrop for her eye catching accessories. This is a perfect example of how finishing touches can totally make an - [We Force Designer Jesse Kamm To Do A Xmas Wish List ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/we-force-designer-jesse-kamm-to-do-a-xmas-wish-list/) - "I am easy around the holidays because the truth is I am a minimalist, and I want for nothing. Or pretty much nothing,” confesses L.A. designer and artist Jesse Kamm. The statuesque former model, who launched her easy, one-of-a-kind and organically produced line back in 2005 to rave reviews from the press and fashion pack, - [The Smith’s Pastry Chef Shares 5 Creative Gift Ideas For The Cook In Your Life](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-smiths-pastry-chef-shares-5-creative-gift-ideas-for-the-cook-in-your-life/) - As the pastry chef at The Smith restaurant in New York, Thea Habjanic knows a thing or two about what gifts will have amateur cooks, experienced chefs and food lovers' hearts go pitter patter this Christmas. Habjanic took some time out from cooking up some truly savory classic American desserts, like her pineapple upside down - [Card Lust For Every Occasion](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/card-lust-for-every-occasion/) - As much as we love the intimate and thoughtful touch of handwritten notes and letters, let's face it, most of us have been so spoiled by the easy and instant connection social media allows that the mere thought of penning letters and notes can seem like a laborious chore. Felicity Loughrey, Elspeth Tremblay and Sara - [Priory of Ten](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/priory-of-ten/) - Nothing gets us more excited than discovering a new line to add to our existing list of favorites. Priory of Ten meets all our qualifications: cool, clean and tailored with an understatedly sexy vibe. Mei Liu, a former womenswear design assistant at 3.1 Phillip Lim who founded Priory of Ten this year, designs a sportswear - [COVET: Zara Studio Trousers](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/covet-zara-studio-trousers/) - Let it be known that today, January 9th 2013, is the day my luck, my terrible luck, changed for the better. No, I did not win the lottery, find a bag full of cash in a paper bag on the subway or even win a week's worth of free soup at my current favorite lunch - [Chloe Pre-Fall 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/chloe-pre-fall-2013/) - Really cool clothes that blend boyish cuts with girlie touches and kick-ass boots. I can see myself living in these '60s mod inspired silk shirtdresses, cropped trousers and boxy cut coats. - [Prabal Gurung x Target](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/prabal-gurung-x-target/) - Just as expected the Prabal Gurung for Target collaboration is chock-full of lovely floral and graphic prints that are in sync with the designer's M.O. and his inspiration for the romantic 80-piece collection: love. Gurung delivers flirty dresses and feminine accessories to cover every step of your love story from the crush to the first - [ New York Label To Watch: TOME](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/new-york-label-to-watch-tome/) - TOME's Australian designers Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin have been awarded the 2013 Ecco Domani’s Fashion Foundation Awards prize of $25,000 to help them present their new collection at New York Fashion Week. The New York based TOME, launched in 2011, is following in some pretty impressive footsteps. Prior winners include Derek Lam, Rodarte’s Kate and Laura - [No-Fuss Dressing](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/no-fuss-dressing/) - Getting dressed has been a huge chore for me lately. Maybe it's the gloomy weather we've been experiencing in New York or just pure fashion laziness, but my lack of outfit inspiration has been drawing me towards the simple and easy jumpsuit. This super versatile all-in-one number takes the guess-work out of looking cool and - [Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/parrot-cay-turks-caicos/) - It's not hard to tell looking at these images why Parrot Cay resort in Turks & Caicos is exactly where I wish my behind was right now! - [Picnic State of Mind](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/picnic-state-of-mind/) - Escapism is the key word for the day. The freezing cold weather in New York and this stubborn cold that I just can't seem to shake has got me yearning for sun rays, a day spent lazily lounging by a pool, a warm afternoon nap by the ocean or a summer picnic unencumbered by winter - [COVET: Canada Goose](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/covet-canada-goose/) - Looking stylish and feeling warm when the weather drops down to the single digits always proves to be a hard, if not impossible, feat to master. Sometimes no matter how much you layer under your coat, there is no substitution for a truly warm parka. Not all parkas are the same. Some are truly more - [Genesis Vallejo for Charlotte Olympia](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/genesis-vallejo-for-charlotte-olympia/) - These vintage style images of Dominican stunner Genesis Vallejo modelling these gorgeous and cheeky Charlotte Olympia heels are so beautiful. The melding of photography and art is so stunning! And let's not forget the shoes.Yes, the shoes! I just had to share these pictures. Head over to Tooklookbook for a great round up of fabulous - [Tzipporah by Natasha Goldenberg](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/tzipporah-by-natasha-goldenberg/) - Russian Hello! fashion editor Natasha Goldenberg is a fixture on street style blogs. Her eclectic and '70s inspired way of dressing has won her some well deserved time in front of photographer Tommy Ton's lens outside the shows. Goldenberg, who is also the creative director at Kova&T, has been designing her own contemporary line since 2011: Tzipporah - [Seven Wonders Vintage Boutique ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/seven-wonders-vintage-boutique/) - One of my favorite vintage stores in Brooklyn is Seven Wonders in Greenpoint. What makes this boutique so special? First, it’s one of the few vintage stores in New York where you can still score great blouses, dresses , skirts, accessories and shoes at low prices ( all under $100) - a notion that’s almost - [The Hunt For Overalls](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/the-hunt-for-overalls/) - If you follow Fringueuse on Pinterest, then you know that overalls hold a special place in my heart. They have since I was in middle school. I couldn't be more thrilled that for Spring'13, designers are reproducing the look for us grown ups in a myriad of fabrics (velvet, silk, leather and denim, of course) - [Street Artist: Phlegm](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/street-artist-phlegm/) - Street artist Phlegm's hypnotizing illustration based murals covering buildings in England and featuring his other-worldly comic book characters are one-of-a-kind and huge in scale. His intricate work never ceases to amaze me. The self-described outsider to the art world made a name for himself with his popular comic books, but he loves to reach a - [Style DNA: Stylist & Model Ni'ma Ford](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/style-dna-stylist-model-nima-ford/) - “I love getting dressed! I really do consider it an art form,” reveals stylist and model Ni’ma Ford. The name may not ring an instant bell but if you’re a fan of street-style blogs, like The Sartorialist, then you’ve seen her picture. And similar to Scott Schuman, you’ve been enamored by her style pedigree. Schuman - [NYFW Fall 2013 Highlights](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/nyfw-fall-2013-highlights/) - 3.1 Phillip Lim Where to start? This is by far one of my favorite collections so far. Phillip Lim can do no wrong in my eyes, so I expected, at the very least, to find one or two pieces to fawn over. Instead, Lim sent out 46 spectacular looks that had me feigning for every - [NYFW Fall 2013 Trend Spotting: Bermuda Shorts](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/nyfw-fall-2013-trend-spotting-bermuda-shorts/) - Since spotting Bermuda shorts on the Spring 2013 runways of DKNY and Rag and Bone, I've been looking forward to taking this new hemline out for a spin once the weather warms up. This tailored version is a great alternative to the same old high-waisted denim short shorts we're so used to. I was happy - [Linlee Allen Takes Us Shopping In Melbourne, Australia](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/linlee-allen-takes-us-shopping-in-melbourne-australia/) - Linlee Allen is a lifestyle renaissance woman. She divides her time between trend forecasting, creative consulting for assorted brands, photojournalism and writing about fashion, art and culture for publications such as The New York Times, Vogue, Purple Diary, V, Style.com and LOVE. Oh, and let's not forget her fabulous blog, Delinlee Delovely, that highlights "fleeting visions, - [Home Libraries](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/home-libraries/) - Some of my favorite stylish home libraries. - [All Knitwear ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/all-knitwear/) - All Knitwear, designed by Annie Larson, allows you to mix crazy kooky prints with the Midas touch of mix masters, like Susie Bubble. Multicolored pastiches of geometric patterns of all shapes and colors converge on knit cardigans, crewneck sweaters, skirts, leggings and hats. While I can't believe I'm so late getting on the Larson bandwagon, - [Diversity Rules at Tom Ford Fall 2013](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/diversity-rules-at-tom-ford-fall-2013/) - Tom Ford's Fall 2013 show was a circus of full-on color, textures and prints. This was truly an over the top collection and not for the wallflower. I'm not sure I could get away with wearing these looks as styled for the runway, but there most definitely were some very hot pieces I could see - [In The Mood For...](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/in-the-mood-for/) - Some cool goodies I'd love to see in my closet for spring. I've had these particular pieces on the brain for some time and just haven't gotten around to getting my hands on them...or figuring out which ones are worth splurging on. The leather pants have my name written all over them. The Margiela boots - [Statement Outerwear From Paris Fall 2013 ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/statement-outerwear-from-the-paris-fall-2013-shows/) - Fall collections are all about the outerwear for me. I love a great coat or jacket, and they are the basis of my looks for the fall and winter season. In fact, I need two closets in my apartment to house my growing collection. Unfortunately for my husband, my motto is you can never own - [3.1 Phillip Lim For Less](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/3-1-phillip-lim-for-less/) - Major accessory crush on these 3.1 Phillip Lim PJ Cutout Flat Booties and the "Scout" Small Drawstring Crossbody bag in that rich green hue. The quirky mix of gladiator sandal with the menswear aesthetic has me drawn to these booties. I can see these working with many looks from cuffed-up boyfriend jeans to denim shorts this spring into - [Street-Style Inspiration](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/street-style-inspiration/) - This look on style blogger Irina Lakicevic makes me want to live in suits, especially this one! The relaxed fit of her Stella McCartney graphic printed suit paired with an oversized Celine shirt is gamine chic at its best. I love how she added a touch of bold color with her yellow bag and pumps. - [Vita Fede](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/vita-fede/) - I've been M.I.A. on the blog for a while now. I know, not cool. Between my writing gigs and a much-needed vaca in St. Lucia, I've haven't had much time for blogging. Another loved pastime I've been slacking on these days is shopping. I've manage to catch up on both today with this post on - [No Shipping To The US Sucks](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/no-shipping-to-the-us-sucks/) - I have a funny feeling my friends in Europe are gonna start hating me and soon start dodging my emails and frantic calls, again. This will all be thanks to this place : www.Stories.com, a new store, by H&M, called & Other Stories that recently opened and doesn't deliver to the US. The last time a - [Maki Oh ](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/maki-oh/) - Nigerian designer Maki Osakwe's Lagos based label Maki Oh, launched in 2010, is a seamless melange of long-established African and modern Western aesthetics. The streamlined and minimalist silhouettes radiate ethereal elegance thanks to her homeland's traditional organic hand-dye method called adire ( natural indigo leaves and cassava plant paste) and Osakwe's use of African prints - [75 Parisiennes](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/75-parisiennes/) - Much has been said about Parisian women. Chic, sophisticated and natural are some of the descriptions that come to mind when we think of la Parisienne. French photographer Baudouin Winckler, who has worked with Elle, Glamour, L’Oreal and Le Monde, set out to break through the stereotypes and uncover the modern women living in Paris for - [On My Radar: Abacaxi](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/on-my-radar-abacaxi/) - Designer Sheena Sood (image above) has always been obsessed with fabrics, patterns and conceiving her own colorful prints. The former artist turned designer, who has lent her talents to Tracy Reese, Zac Posen and now Cole Haan, credits her Indian background with her affinity for folkloric textiles. When it came time for designing her first - [Who's That Girl: Michelle Elie](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/whos-that-girl-michelle-elie/) - I've spotted this immaculately avant-garde striking woman on several style blogs. I've often wondered what her story was. Who was she? What did she do? With such an experimental wardrobe and eclectic sense of style, I just knew she had to work in fashion. Thanks to Tamu from AllThePrettyBirds she is no longer a mystery. Her - [Lucy Folk Takes on Fruits With Tropicalismo](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/lucy-folk-takes-on-fruits-with-tropicalismo/) - Sometimes it takes a visionary to help us alter our perception of things. In jewelry designer Lucy Folk’s case, it’s all about re-imagining food from edible to wearable ornaments. Her smartly designed and fantastical vision took shape when she was in kindergarten. “I always made macaroni necklaces and hung cherries from my ears. This ignited - [In The Mood For: White Blazer](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/in-the-mood-for-white-blazer/) - I've been on a serious hunt for a crisp white blazer to wear this spring with everything from jeans to dresses. Here are some looks that are currently inspiring my white blazer obsession. - [New In My Closet](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/new-in-my-closet/) - I had to have these boots as soon as I spotted them. Visions of me wearing them with a number of looks from spring into summer were quickly obliterated when literally overnight my pregnant feet (yep, I'm expecting this summer!) suddenly puffed up. I was prepared for the feet swelling that accompanies pregnancy, but I - [Life, Faith, & Jewelry: Meet Vita Fede Designer Cynthia Sakai](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/life-faith-jewelry-meet-vita-fede-designer-cynthia-sakai/) - It’s the day before the Billboard Music Awards, and Cynthia Sakai has been hard at work pulling pieces from her wildly popular jewelry line, Vita Fede (life & faith in Italian), to adorn the likes of Selena Gomez, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Ke$ha, and Jessica Alba for the big event. “They are such a diverse group of women, but - [Street-Style Inspirations](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/street-style-inspirations/) - Love how effortlessly cool her oversized men's shirt looks paired with a prim and proper pencil skirt and killer heels. The over the shoulder styling trick adds a sexy touch to this look. This is the perfect easy summer look: A lovely printed kaftan and wooden platform sandals. - [Write of Passage](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/write-of-passage/) - Since Banksy launched his month long residency on the streets of New York, his much lauded and sought after stenciled work has everyone talking about graffiti, from Mayor Bloomberg, who deems it a sign of decay and loss of control, to art students defending its legitimacy, and landlords cashing in on their Banksy enhanced properties. ## Pages - [Introduction](https://www.alexandraphanor.com/) - Alexandra Phanor-Faury is a married, Haitian-American journalist living in Brooklyn, NY. Alexandra developed her addiction to magazines as a little girl fascinated by the world of pop culture, music and fashion. 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