Naveed Hussain

Naveed Hussain, stylist and fashion editor, has a BA in art history and extensive knowledge in the history of fashion and social media outreach. Naveed also covers fashion, music and art and was assistant to the owner & editor at VagabondNyc, where he also contributed to FocusOnStyle. Naveed has unlimited access to current and future fashion news & trends. He has worked as a buyer and has styled for The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times.

Bonus Styling Points this Season- The Best of Pre-Fall 2012 Part 1

It's only the last day of January yet we've had a tad too many shows to share with you over the past weeks... we know. And with that in mind we've condensed Pre-Fall 2012 to two posts of inspirational collections. Pre-Fall 2012, yes it's too much! But look at it this way, we are currently phasing through mid-winter so use these collections to your advantage and work new ideas into your current look to stand-out. >>More: Runway Pictures & Shows No 21- Just a few seasons old, we've been fans of Alessandro Dell'Aqua's new signature label No. 21 since it launched as it remains consistently wearable while retaining the kind of nonchalant sex appeal that fashion has embraced since the begining of the last decade.

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Want an essential piece to work your wardrobe around? Try a silk blouse!

Shopping Tip: The Silk Blouse Your Essential Go-To Foundation. Layer up in cool, polished style, NOW. Forgo the 2000's fascination with casual t-shirt dressing. This season designers of all kinds have been offering a savvy assortment of fitted silk blouses to help keep you looking polished throughout the day while retaining that must-have sense of comfort and ease. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO GET? Try one of our Shopping Guides for handy, dandy style online. Dress it up, tuck it in, wear it out, layer it up or wear alone, the Equipment Signature Blouse is back & a perfect wardrobe essential in tons of colors. As they can easily go from day-into-night and work as an excellent foundation layer under blazers and

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FIRST LOOK- Ports 1961 SPRING 2012 FASHION AD CAMPAIGN

Ports 1961 has come a long way since it's humble, arty re-introduction to the high-fashion masses over the past decade and the label's just released new ad campaign featuring a slick Alana Zimmer photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin with art direction by Giovanni Bianco proves just how far they've come when considering their big league competition. Under Giovanni Bianco's watch, the last few collections and campaigns have successfully captured that elusive, urbane minded cool that the label once seemed so intent on courting. Now they've become ones to watch and kudos to Ports 1961 for that remarkable accomplishment. -Naveed Hussain >>More: Spring 2012 Ad Campaigns

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Top Trends from Paris Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear

Dries Van Noten While it’s true that menswear has only so much room to change each season, there was still a refreshing assortment of new ideas for Fall 2012 -here’s a look at some top trends that caught our eye in Paris. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Turtlenecks- Carven SHOP: MEN'S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC While the Carven man has always been a tad on the nerdy side i.e pocket protectors, practical winter-ready turtlenecks made a comeback as an alternative to bulky knits under blazers and shirts alike while framing the face in surprisingly vibrant hues on runways of all kinds. Kenzo Head-to-Toe Color- Raf Simons Color of all sorts has been a big story in womenswear

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Best Men’s Coats From Paris Fall/Winter 2012

Louis Vuitton Just in time for the current season’s winter chill comes a bevy of inspirational finds from the best men’s shows from Paris for 2012 to take a cue from when looking for fresh outerwear ideas. Consider Louis Vuitton's plush bomber (above) as a luxurious however bold way to combat the winter chill in a sartorially irreverent manner. Dior Homme Exaggerated volume gave this drab olive cape from Dior Homme a practical play on proportion while making for a smart way to stand out from the crowd. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Yves Saint Laurent A simple contrasting leather collar elevates YSL's take on the classic military coat to a devilishly handsome and subversively cool level. Acne Paired

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In the Details- Fall 2012 Menswear Moments You Shouldn’t Miss from Paris

Even though Spring 2012 hasn't hit stores yet, take notes from the recent men's shows in Paris while shopping this season to get ahead of the game... With all the fashion that's been coming at us at an unforgiving speed as of late, from Pre-Fall to Couture to the recent men's shows, there's plenty to be inspired from when considering sartorial shifts. Here's a look at some of our favorite details not to be missed from Men's Fall 2012 in Paris. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Dior Homme Contrasting panels at Dior Homme gave the collection's military inspired outerwear a fresh spin. Lanvin Lanvin's pint-size briefcase is so cute, you may just end up nabbing one for yourself. >>SHOP: MEN’S

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Best of Paris Menswear Fall/Winter 2012

While we are knee-deep in fashion mania with shows coming at us in all directions from Pre-Fall to Couture to Menswear, there's still plenty to be inspired by when looking at the latest men's collections for Fall/Winter 2012. We’ve compiled a list of our top three shows to keep you up-to-date on all that’s new ahead from Paris. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Yves Saint Laurent (and above) - Luxe leather made for one of the season's biggest stories as it was seen on top runways like never before but the best options came from Yves Saint Laurent. Paired with proper, refined silhouettes, YSL's latest outing featured a trove of confident tailoring with precise leather accents for a look

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Celebrity Watch- Beige Shouldn’t Be Boring, Take a Note From Kate Beckinsale

I'll Have What She's Having: Goldfingered beige... Who said beige is blah? Take note from actress Kate Beckinsale & add just the right amount of glitzy metallics to make make-up colors pop. Last week while attending the premiere of Screen Gems' "Underworld: Awakening," Beckinsale donned a 20's inspired beige deco dress that was anything but boring thanks to a myriad of beading and sequin styles and an armful of Amrapali cuffs. Her beige dress worked as a foundation for the glitz and glimmer her beaded dress and jewelry she is wearing put on display while giving the actress's look just the right amount of polished reserve. It could work wonders on you too, just keep in mind the need for a

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Fashion Your Home Style- Lanvin’s Collectible Figurines Are on Our Most Wanted List

For the woman who has everything come these highly covetable hand painted figurines from Lanvin that feature the house's playful take on French glamour and are certain to add an achingly chic, decadent sense of flair to any room. MORE: Home Style posts and shop for pretty home accents Who needs Lladro when you can score such a distinctive, cool and decadent piece for your curio, desk or boudoir? -Naveed Hussain Want something a bit more simple & colored  glass is your thing? Consider these alternatives: Kosta Boda has a fab collection of beauty & fashion conscious tabletop collectibles, like this Catwalk Madam at Bloomies. Kosta Boda Catwalk Madame Tight For lovers of art for arts sake, of pure beauty, of sophisticated

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In the Details- Fall 2012 Menswear Moments You Shouldn’t Miss from Milan

Even though Spring 2012 hasn't hit stores yet, take notes from the recent men's shows while shopping this season to get ahead of the game... With season's now piling up on top of season's, there's too much fashion out there to take note from when considering what's next for the times ahead. Keeping that in mind we've culled a quick list of some of our top not-to-be-missed moments from the Men's Fall 2012 shows in Milan recently like Burberry's decadent patchwork tote (above). Jil Sander A statement-making black leather carry-all that boasts a paper bag shape adds a sinister touch of wit to such an everyday item. >>SHOP: MEN’S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC Dolce and Gabbana Paired with a distressed pair

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Surf’s Up… Stella McCartney’s Tropical Prints

Leave it to Stella McCartney to give the digitized print craze an unexpectedly girlie, retro-minded update with vivid tropical Hawaiian prints wickedly placed throughout her Resort collection. While they hit the Hawaiian motif trend on the mark, they also happen to make for playful, statement making separates in easy-to-wear silhouettes that are as charming as they are cool. They also make for a witty take on the world of Resort itself as it's a season geared for vacations, tropical or not. -Naveed Hussain >>The Top Resort Collections of 2012 Stella McCartney's Hawaiian Print Jersey Dress (above) $395 from Net-A-Porter.com Tropical prints in all shapes imaginable are waiting for you: More Stella McCartney...

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Best Men’s Coats From Milan Fall/Winter 2012

Roberto Cavalli Just in time for the current season's winter chill comes a bevy of inspirational finds from the best men's shows from Milan for 2012 to take a cue from when looking for fresh outerwear ideas. From Roberto Cavalli's contrast pea-coat (above) to heritage-minded finery, there's something for everyone to keep in mind when shopping for that perfect coat. Burberry  Burberry's color-blocked puffer may keep you warm, but its rich mix of colors offers a fresh alternative to drab winter dressing. >>SHOP: MEN’S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC Dolce and Gabbana While a majority of the collection was full of heavily gilded embroidered coats, this cloak allows for a dramatic sartorial touchdown in the dandiest way possible. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews &

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Top Trends from Milan Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear

While it's true that menswear has only so much room to change each season, there was still a refreshing assortment of new ideas for Fall 2012 -here's a look at some top trends that caught our eye in Milan. Animal Novelty Prints- Andrea Pompilio Burberry Animal print motifs have been popping up in some of the best women's collections recently so it comes as no surprise that they crept their way into the men's shows this season in a myriad of ways and sizes. At Jil Sander's (top photo) wickedly fierce show they even managed to add a much need addition of surprising levity while at Burberry they had an almost childish, cartoon-like appeal. >>SHOP: MEN’S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC Updated

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