Naveed Hussain

“A Quiet American- Ralph Rucci and Paris” -The Movie

For four years C.S Leigh followed America's closest designer to a true couturier, Ralph Rucci, for his upcoming documentary film  A Quiet American: Ralph Rucci & Paris that's set to debut during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012. MORE: Ralph Rucci The film focuses on Rucci's employment and relationship with haute couture artisans and technicians and follows him through the laborious development of creating seven cycles of collections and allows viewers an expansive view of what goes into each season. It also boasts a fashion-star-studded roster of interviews from those closest to Rucci's work including Lee Radziwill, Cathy Horyn, Suzy Menkes, Didier Grumbach of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Parisienne, Francisco Costa, Hamish Bowles and Andre Leon Talley of Vogue, Francois Lesage, Yaffa Assouline, James Galanos, and many more. -Naveed Hussain

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First Look- Spring 2012 Fashion Ad Campaigns

While designer collections make their runway debuts months before they hit sales floors, it's not usually until we see the ads circulate that we get a clue to the bigger picture behind the season's story and along with that a dynamic dose of dreamy inspiration. And judging by the Spring 2012 ads that have hit the web so far, it's clear that many of our favorite designers went in several directions- there's no clear-cut set of trends, instead it's a come as you are sort of moment. A 'do-your-thing' kind of season. From Prada's retro beauty's (shot by Steven Meisel, above) to Balenciaga's candidly cool girl (below), there's something for everyone to take inspiration from for the season ahead. -Naveed Hussain Chanel, photographed by

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Treat Yourself- What To Gift Yourself This Holiday Season

Karen Walker sunglasses
Now that the busy holiday shopping season is coming to an end, and you've checked off all of your gift giving needs, why not spend an afternoon treating yourself to celebrate the end of the year and a job well done. But if you're down to the wire and out & about in a mad rush looking for gifts, take a look at our Holiday 2012 Gift Guides and our Home Style Shopping Guide . With that in mind we've curated a deluxe gift guide just for you featuring some gorgeous little finds and pick-me-ups like from Karen Walker's eponymous cult eyewear come this subtle take on cat-eye frames for an instant update to your daily look that are destined to lift your spirits come

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Printed Matter- Mastering Printed Pants

Printed trousers have been making their way onto runways the world over for quite a few season's and judging by the Pre-Fall collections we've seen so far for 2012, there's more to come. So how does one don prints on a part of the body most people try to distract the eye from? Here's a look at how to make them work for you while instantly updating your wardrobe and options. These days, clashing print on print head-to-toe looks are the norm however keep in mind the importance of proportion and fit for a flawless look Make sure the print and color-way of printed pants go with your own style- no need to stand out if you're uncomfortable with the

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In The Bag- Celine’s Must-Have New Bucket Bag

From Celine comes our latest obsession, this ultra-sleek minimal black leather bucket bag that's destined to make its way to the top of our wish lists. While bucket bag styles come & go in & out of vogue every so often, they have always remained a perennial favorite of ours when it comes to an unexpected however practical shaped and sized purse. SHOP: Best Bags We're certain that its lustrous sheen and lack of hardware and design flourishes are sure to make it last for years to come. -Naveed Hussain Looking for a bucket bag with a little more personality? Consult our edited guide to nab that perfect bag: More Pour La Victoire...

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Angelica Huston- The Way She Wore

Long before the likes of today's cool young Hollywood a-listers & influencers like the much refered to Chloe Sevigny, there was the achingly hip, quirky yet divine beauty of actress & model Angelica Huston in the 1970's. Shot frequently by Bob Richardson for Italian Vogue(including above), she cut an exotic, startling, unexpected and decadently chic swath around high-fashion circles with beau Jack Nicholson in tow and serves as a remarkable inspiration to this day. -Naveed Hussain Some of our favorite archival images of Angelica Huston from the 1970's:

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Michelle Obama’s Hanukkah Blue on Blue Streak in Metallic Rodarte

I'll Have What She's Having:  The First Lady goes chic Hannukah blue for an effortless festive look. Michelle Obama stylishly lit up the Festival of Lights looking thoroughly modern at a White House Hanukkah reception in a pleated Rodarte tea dress that had all the makings of a proper ladylike silhouette in an unexpected electric blue metallic fabrication. MORE: Michelle Obama Style Pairing it with a matching blue Erickson Beaman necklace gave the outfit some tonal ornamentation while not taking away from the looks main extravagance- its slick hue. Take a note from her and look for princess shapes that have a quintessentially modern vibe via non-traditional colors and finishes for your next night out on the town. -Naveed Hussain Take a cue from Michelle

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Holiday Gift Guide- What to Treat Your Friends With

Day four of our annual Holiday Gift Guide has us considering the best buys you can gift friends with this season and starting at just $25, we hope we've found something unique and considerate for your loved ones. Just think of the merriment they'll feel receiving Fornasetti's cheeky urn (above) from Barneys.com that boasts a playful tongue-&-cheek graphic face. In fact, we may just be ordering one for ourselves too! Need more help gifting this season? Consult our Holiday 2012 Gift Guides or our Home Style Shopping Guide Lite Bright- Georg Jensen's modern candelabra is an attainable yet dramatic find that's certain to be a conversation starter and table pick-me-up for season's to come. Georg Jensen candelabra around $125 at Barneys.com. Take

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Must-Have… Chloe’s Techno Bomber Jacket

True, our love for storied French label Chloe is undying and remains unparalleled, and with varsity and bomber style jackets all the rage on and off the runways, call it a natural, obvious choice that our favorite option comes from Chloe. Ever since the label's Resort collection debuted, we've been waiting with bated breath to get out hands on their teal techno iteration on the season's must-have bomber jacket. While it boasts a cool attitude and veers on the boyish side, its Alpha coat details and rugged appeal make it a smart buy for season's to come. -Naveed Hussain  A selection of Varsity & Bomber jackets to consider:  More Topshop...

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Holiday Pet Guide- Gift Your Pets This Season

With the holidays around the corner, celebrate the love and appreciation you have for your pets with some stylish finds like the ones we've sourced for our annual holiday gift guide this season. From an on-trend neon leash by Balenciaga to a contemporary McMansion perfect for your little sea creatures, there's something well-designed, practical and within reach for your pets this season. Need more help gifting this season? Consult our other Holiday 2012 Gift Guides United Bamboo's Ferocious Felines- We can't stop cooing at the over-the-top cuteness of United Bamboo's annual calendar featuring a trove of adorably dressed feline's striking a pose in miniature U.B gear- imagine the response you'll get gifting this to just about anyone, pet friendly or not.

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Sheer For Day Or Night? Emily Blunt Does It Right…

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Work wonders in a sheer & maxi combination Actress Emily Blunt looked radiant in a decadent art-deco inspired beaded Gucci dress at a recent LACMA event in Los Angeles while donning an ingenious combination of a sheer panel paired with a dramatic maxi length.  And while heavy beading, a fitted shape and a sheer panel below the knee reads as too many ideas for one dress on paper, her Gucci number works thanks to a simple, non-revealing tank cut top half and tonal black bead work. But Blunt looking va-va-voom in a dress on the red carpet is not the only thing we'd like to point out here since it also brings light to making

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Celebrity Beauty- Amber Heard Updates Hollywood Glamour in Jean Paul Gaultier and Bright Pink Lipstick

I'll Have What She's Having: The right dose of color and simplicity Even though the tired term 'Old Hollywood Glamour' opens the door to a snotty case of pungent remarks for us, it does however come to mind every so often when we spot an actress bringing it to us completely updated. Case in point was Amber Heard at the New York premiere for ‘The Rum Diary’ at the Museum of Modern Art wearing Jean Paul Gaultier. What worked was the surprising elegance of seeing a striking beauty covered head-to-toe in a pleated however figure defining black maxi dress that was simple in detail minus when she turned to reveal an open slit back. While we admire that the only glimpse of skin was saved for

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Cheap Chic Alert- “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” clothing launching at H and M, video

Trish Summerville, Costume Designer for "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" movie brings the Stockholm Collection to H&M
Fast fashion and Film Frenzy unite...Mark your calendars as H&M sets the frenzy surrounding one of the season's most anticipated films, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," into an even deeper craze with the launch of its Dragon Tattoo Collection which hits Colette exclusively on November 28th. The movie is from the Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy book series, and directed by David Fincher. Watch behind the scenes video of H&M Dragon Tattoo Collection by Trish Summerville: To make the range even more desirable, Trish Summerville, a celebrated Hollywood costumer who worked on the film, was tapped by the company to conceive the limited edition line inspired by the film's anti-heroine, Lisbeth Salander. The line will also hit select H&M stores on December 14th

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