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While I love a good denim and leather combination, it’s Thea’s snake-print tux jacket that pulled me in. Thea says it’s her new go-to garment and that she’s been pairing it with everything she can. There’s something quite modern and cosmopolitan about Thea’s look, but the casual elements keep things fun and youthful.

xo, Crystal

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Printed Blazers | Leather Skirts | Denim Tops

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Rachel Zoe Blazer | Alexander Wang Leather Skirt | Sandra Ingrish Denim Shirt

Lian has a sleek, updated Mod look going on. The windowpane print is a clear winner this week, and I love the retro, mock-neck fit of Lian’s top. Her sharp camel coat gives the look a little vintage flair, while her accessories keep things cutting edge. Her bright red lip is the perfect color complement to a modern, neutral palette.

xo, Crystal

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Savvy Trends Sweaters | Pointy-Toe Shoes | The Red Lip

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Topshop Mod SweaterAlexander Wang Ankle Boot | Yves Saint Laurent Lip Color

Tienlyn is a woman of many talents, among them blogging and styling. She says Fashion Week is one of the most inspiring weeks of the year, even if it’s exhausting.

Tienlyn has a classic beauty and her style is chic and effortless. I am seriously coveting her studded leather jacket!

xo, Crystal

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Black & White Dresses | Alexander Wang Handbags | Moto-Style Jackets

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Alice + Olivia Leather & Chiffon Dress | Alexander Wang Leather Satchel | Milly Perforated Leather Jacket

Check out our latest snapshots of industry insiders hitting the shows.

Model Hanne Gaby Odiele outside Prabal Gurung

Vogue‘s Virginia Smith, Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington at Band of Outsiders (see Band of Outsiders F/W ’13 runway photos and backstage beauty)

Blogger Tamu McPherson at Band of Outsiders (see Band of Outsiders F/W ’13 runway photos and backstage beauty)

Olivia Kim, our new Director of Creative Projects, at Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony (see photos from the show)

Blogger Garance Doré at Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony (see photos from the show)

Model Hanneli Mustaparta at Alexander Wang (see Alexander Wang F/W ’13 runway photos)

Tank fashion director Caroline Issa at Prabal Gurung

Blogger Natalie Joos at Prabal Gurung

Elle creative director Joe Zee at Prabal Gurung

Blogger Susie Bubble at Prabal Gurung

Bloggers Kelly Framel and Jamie Beck at Prabal Gurung

Miroslava Duma at Prabal Gurung

Model Sara Blomqvist outside Prabal Gurung

- Mary O’Regan

Prepare for battle. For Alexander Wang‘s last season before starting his post at Balenciaga, he created a tough collection of thick, draped knits, sliced leather and slouchy silhouettes. Everything was sculptural, oversized and, for the most part, gray. Wearing fuzzy boxing gloves and fitted hoods with slits in the back for long swaths of ruby hair, the models resembled warriors storming the barracks of lower Manhattan. And from the looks of these clothes, they came to conquer.

















Hooray!

- Mary O’Regan

Halloween is creeping upon us (just 6 days and counting), which means it’s time to concoct a frighteningly fab costume. Instead of looking to horror flicks for inspiration, let the runway wow you with the most haunting of styles.

From Riccardo Tisci’s gypsy girl to Sarah Burton’s futuristic proportions, to Rick Owens’s elemental mode, fall was full of masked fantasy. Cast an alluring spell this All Hallows’ Eve by creating your own veiled mystique.

Pictured L-R: Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2012 – Brutal Beauty; Alexander Wang Fall/Winter 2012 – Smoke Screen

Pictured L-R: Givenchy* Couture Fall 2012 – Dark Drifter; Alexander McQueen* Fall/Winter 2012 – 3-D Futurist

*We offer Alexander McQueen and Givenchy ready-to-wear apparel in selected Nordstrom stores.

Photos courtesy of Marcio Maderia for Rick Owens, Alexander Wang, Givenchy and Alexander McQueen

Ever wanted a sneak-peek at a designer’s showroom? Our Designer Buying Team shared a few snaps from their adventures at Fashion Week. Check out our team as they browse and select pieces from the collections you’ll be seeing at Nordstrom.

Helmut Lang

Jason Wu

Boy. by Band of Outsiders

3.1 Phillip Lim

Andrea Liberman of A.L.C.

Alice + Olivia

Alexander Wang

Our PR girl, Pamela, snapped this cute pic of ’90s supermodel Jenny Shimizu, at Alexander Wang‘s spring/summer 2013 show, which is happening right now. “She basically invented downtown style,” Pamela says. “The original Alexander Wang girl.”

- Mary

September 6, 2012

Crowd Surfing at NYFW, Pt. 1

The people watching at Fashion Week is just as fun as the shows. Lincoln Center, in particular, is constantly flooded with bloggers, celebrities, editors and random bystanders who don’t mind having their picture taken. Here’s a sampling of what I saw today:

This is Project Runway Season 6 contestant Christopher Straub, with America’s Next Top Model judge Kelly Cutrone, whose company, People’s Revolution, is producing several NYFW shows this season. (She gave me a secret password that’ll get me into any of them—yay!)

Love the unexpected lack of heels on this girl’s shoes.

This studded bag reminds me of one by Alexander Wang. I’ve been seeing them everywhere this season!

Love this girl’s breezy, voluminous pants and sweater. She’s probably the most comfortable person at Lincoln Center—without sacrificing style.

Minimalist heels, bright neon Proenza Schouler and a 3.1 Phillip Lim bag—the recipe for a killer outfit. Krystal from This Time Tomorrow rockin’ the large version of the ‘Pashli’ bag I wrote about earlier.

Time for some dinner. I’ll be back later with more Fashion Week coverage!

-Mary

Look what happens when you get Alexander Wang and Azealia Banks together with a little art direction by Christopher Simmonds. It’s a fashion-rap video baby of awesomeness. Check out the fall 2012 T by Alexander Wang moving-image campaign featuring Banks’s “Van Vogue.”