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J.Crew’s new Ludlow Shop at 50 Hudson opened today to the delight of suit-wearing men and suit-admiring women everywhere. Check out details here!

Travel the world with Paddywax’s new Wanderlust collection! Take your pick of a London, Paris, Rome or New York scented candle to let you escape. Check out more info here!

Timeless makeup is epitomized in Estée Lauder’s new Mad Men Collection. The limited edition lipstick and blush are bound to make any man mad for your chic and classic makeup. The collection is available beginning March 2012. Check out the pieces here!

It’s crystal clear about what will be a big trend this spring/summer! Lucite accessories are taking over! Designers from Jimmy Choo to Phillip Lim have released some awesome lucite pieces for the Spring/Summer season. Check out our selects.

Class and luxurious simplicity is embodied in this beautiful Hermès purse. See why we crave this bag so much!

Any birthday is a momentous occasion, so for MR PORTER’s first birthday, they are doing it up big! Exclusive prizes include £2,000/$2,500 for a new wardrobe, exclusive pocket squares and even information about an amazing new contest! Read more after the jump to learn more!

Jewelry designer Sophie Blake has found the perfect balance between minimalism and luxury in her new collection. Because of its elegant simplicity, all her jewelry can be worn casually or formally. Check out some of our favorite new pieces!

Estée Lauder’s new Illuminating and Matte Perfecting Primers will be essential to keep makeup fresh and smooth all day! The primers will be available in March 2012 at Estée Lauder counters and esteelauder.com.

Leather Japan 2012 presented several collaborations from some of Japan’s best clothing and accessory designers at New York Fashion Week on Monday. They hopped on board the eco-friendly train by having all handbags made with environmentally-friendly leather called genten. Check out some of the looks here.

“Green” is the new black! The GreenShows F/W 2012 presentation was held at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for the first time on Tuesday showing the fashion industry that one can be stylish yet still ethical. The “green” presentation showcased designs from several designers to create an unforgettable and eco-friendly experience.

Bibhu Mohapatra’s first collection down Fashion Week runways was a luxurious treat for the eyes. The young designer’s simple yet elegant collection will have women dying to wear brightly-colored furs and flowy ombre dresses.

Reem Acra’s strong yet feminine line perfectly portrayed her vision of “feminine power”. Confidence and power scream from this collection while girly aspects make all the pieces wearable.

Chris Benz’s New York Fashion Week presentation showcased many flirty retro outfits drenched in sequins. From the sparkling backdrop to the sparkling pieces, his collection did not disappoint.

AT&T and Samsung team up with rag & bone for the launch of their upcoming device the Samsung Galaxy Note. The designer label will create a special case for the phone and also host the launch party for the new gadget during Fashion Week. The Samsung Galaxy Note will be available exclusively in AT&T stores on February 19 and is available for pre-order now.

Last night’s Sandro store opening event, hosted by Dree Hemingway, featured many famous faces such as Rose Byrne wearing a beautiful Sandro blazer. Sandro’s first U.S. boutique is located at 415 Bleecker Street in New York City.

MRPORTER.COM new SS12 ad campaign will have both men and women drooling over the beautiful clothes and the beautiful models.