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Lookbooks are one of the best parts of the resort season, which kicked off earlier this month. It’s fun to see the different models and settings the designers choose—from Joan Smalls on a rainy city street for Givenchy to Elisabeth Erm in the bottom of a pool for Chloé. We’ve culled a few of our favorite shots from the new collections below.

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Pleats and leather at Alexander Wang.

Oversized pants and nautical hues at Chloé.

Head-to-toe zig-zags at Proenza Schouler (available in selected stores).

Lustrous black leather at Helmut Lang.

Graphic prints and leather details at Opening Ceremony.

Slouchy trousers and sweeping hemlines at Theyskens’ Theory.

Sailor stripes and bra tops at Marc Jacobs.

Rich draping and oversized ruffles at Lanvin.

Tropical shadows and exposed midriffs at Jason Wu.

Dainty floral prints at Erdem.

Autumnal hues and Asian-style silhouettes at Marni.

Slivers of skin and black and white at A.L.C.

Busy prints and hints of goth at Givenchy (available in selected stores).

Pinstripes and lace at Thakoon.

Sporty meets sheer at 3.1 Phillip Lim.

Sculptural shapes in black and white at Balenciaga (available in selected stores).

—Mary O’Regan

On Day 8 of Paris Fashion Week, we found Jason Wu hosting a cocktail soirée in one of the chicest boutiques in the City of Light, the Montaigne Market. A selection from his spring/summer ’13 collection was artfully displayed in the window, providing the perfect attraction to lure the fashion pack inside. Upon entry, we immediately spotted the gorgeous Karlie Kloss chatting with the designer, who she says is a very close friend.

Wu certainly picked the perfect location for his fashion fête, considering that his spring collection was inspired by a Helmet Newton retrospective that ran last year at the famed Grand Palais in Paris.

We didn’t leave the party empty-handed, either: Each guest walked away with a scented candle from Wu’s line.

We spotted these two clean Wu looks at the event—we can’t wait to try them out!

Jason Wu Leather & Lace Racerback Shell & Tiered Leather Skirt

 

–Qianna Smith
Photos by Ford Leland

Kelly Framel is one of the most photogenic girls I know. After taking her photo dozens of times, I have yet to find an unflattering shot! Kelly’s blog (The Glamourai) gives her plenty of posing practice and lots of opportunities to experiment with style.

She exudes a downtown cool vibe but always has a gorgeous smile on her face.

xo, Crystal

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Jason Wu continued the downtown glamour we saw in his last collection with even more lace overlays, slightly less leather (no harnesses this time) and tons of wrapped pleating. The highlight of the show definitely lay in the coats, however, from trim trenches to fur parkas. Warmth got a strong nod this season—fitting for a show held during a blizzard.

Scroll to the bottom of this post for video of the finale and links to more Jason Wu coverage.

Go backstage at this show over at our Beauty 24/7 blog, and see some familiar faces in the front row.

- Mary O’Regan

February 8, 2013

Front Row at Jason Wu

We spotted some familiar faces at Jason Wu‘s fall/winter 2013 show this afternoon. Stay tuned for our backstage coverage and runway report coming later today.

Mark Holgate and Anna Wintour

Lynn Yeager

Stephanie Seymour and Jaime King

Allison Williams in Jason Wu

Nicole Phelps and Marina Larroude

Andrew Holden

Bryan Boy in a Rebecca Minkoff coat

Rumi Neely in Isabel Marant

Elettra Wiedemann

- Mary O’Regan

Congrats to Jason Wu for being chosen again as the designer to dress the First Lady of the United States at the Inaugural Ball! It’s a second-time honor for the 30-year-old designer whose immediate reaction to finding out FLOTUS had chosen his gown was to tweet, “#Inshock!!!”

Nothing shocks us about Wu being tapped, especially after our first look at the First Lady in this ruby-red velvet and chiffon show-stopper—a dress just as elegant and glamorous as his 2009 gown, which is now housed in the National Museum of American History.


Wu’s sketch of the 2013 Inaugural Ball gown (via Twitter) | Wu’s 2009 Inaugural Ball gown (via the First Ladies Exhibit)

The First Lady and Wu admiring his work after it was gifted to the First Ladies at the Smithsonian exhibit—a tradition dating back to 1912.

If, like us, you can’t get enough, check out more from Jason Wu in our Designer Collections, or browse his Nordstrom-exclusives in our Miss Wu Lookbook.

2013 Inaugural Ball images courtesy of the Barack Obama blog and Twitter feed. 2009 Inaugural Ball Gown images courtesy of the National Museum of American History.

Need something to Wu for? In the latest issue of Teen Vogue, Jason Wu dishes about Miss Wu, his exciting new contemporary collection that will be sold exclusively at Nordstrom, starting in January.

Inspired by the iconic couples of the ’60s era—and in the present, already seen on First Lady Michelle Obama—Miss Wu was started for those girls who, says Jason, “want more femininity and color in their lives, while still being sophisticated and chic.”

With the New Year fast approaching, be the first to snag these coveted pieces that include shift dresses, leather jackets, and Jason’s signature striped cashmere. In the meantime, check out the Jason Wu style in his current designer collections.

Clayton, a Personal Stylist at our Nordstrom San Francisco Centre store, shares snaps and his thoughts on this young sophisticate customer who caught his eye.

From the roof of the Westfield San Francisco Centre, city socialite Stephanie takes a moment to appreciate the sunset before heading to the San Francisco Opera House for a girls’ night out.

The rich brocade, the strong colors of black and gold, and the elegant silhouette are just a few reasons why I am in love with this Jason Wu dress. To make her outfit even more contemporary and city-chic, Stephanie traded in the traditional pump for a mid-calf platform YSL ‘Tribute’ boot. She completed the look with a pair of opera gloves. Did you know that it is said the opera glove first came into fashion in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, worn publicly by England’s Queen Elizabeth I herself?

A little old and a little new: Stephanie, my girl…you know exactly what to do!

Looking for advice on the perfect outfit for your own girls’ night out? Contact Clayton or a Personal Stylist at a store near you to make a complimentary appointment.

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

September 14, 2012

Street Report: Joanna Coles

Joanna tried to sneak out of Lincoln Center unnoticed, but I managed to catch up with her, and she was gracious as always–we also saw her last fall.

Joanna was recently appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine and still makes time for her Project Runway appearances. I love her unfussy, city-chic sheath–and her smile!

xo, Crystal

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