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Models sported a combo of uber short black wigs and sunglasses (for many) at the Rachel Comey 2013 RTW show at Chelsea’s Pier 59. Inspired by menswear, there were plenty of loose knits, loafers with a mix of chunky heels, and slacks with interesting drape work. That was balanced by feminine dresses and skirts in an array of patterns and lengths, from stripes to florals. The first look was one of our favorites, reminiscent of an ideal cozy outfit for a chilly Sunday afternoon out in the park. We also loved the ensemble that came in fourth. Work uniform, anyone? And the striped dress was a hit, casual yet chic on its own. Can we just steal the entire collection for our fall wardrobes? Resident cool girl Rachel Comey nailed it again.

Last week, Aruba In Style held its second annual fashion soiree. Think of it as the fashion week of Aruba. And what better place to have models strut down the runway than in the Caribbean’s chicest island?

Looking like a pool of oh-so-chic modern day Mad Men-esq secretaries, the models at the Erin Barr show sat, lounged, posed and played a friendly game of fashion tag. While the playful game kept the presentation moving, the real interest were the graphically-printed, impeccably tailored, feminine clothes.

Rent the Runway, the shopping site much beloved by frugal fashionistas, is now closer to you than ever before. During Spring/Summer 2013 New York Fashion Week, Rent the Runway has set up shoppable closets at four different W locations throughout NYC.

Having Olympics withdrawal? Fill up on your London fix with L’Oreal’s new nail collection! Inspired by a moody London autumn, the collection’s beautiful colors will definitely be the perfect staple for your nails this season.

This September’s fashion week, check out a unique series of events featuring ten of Australia’s most celebrated designers. Get all the details here!

The oh-so-chic & affordable shoe company, Nine West, has dipped a toe (okay, a whole foot) into the digital age with the launch of their fashion-focused video-centric network that spans across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

Martini creates her versatile swimwear collection with desire to produce a product that exudes both sex appeal and wear-ability. Angela Martini Swimwear offers women customization in swimwear selection through mix-and-match tops and bottoms.

John Varvatos’ Spring/Summer 2013 mens’ collection bring a modern edge to old-school class. Little details and twists of fabrics and silhouettes make this collection masculine and unforgettable.

CITYist is about to wrap up its street style coverage at NYFW. Today we bring you some of our favorite looks from the lovely ladies who attended the Marc by Marc Jacobs show courtesy of photographer Melodie Jeng.

NYFW is in the home stretch and CITYist will continue to bring you our favorite street style pics. Today we are featuring some great shoes and skirts that were seen on the street after the Karen Walker show and Zero + Maria Cornejo courtesy of photographer Melodie Jeng.

Tibi designer Amy Smilovic gave us an unpredictable yet well put together collection for Fall/Winter 2012. Opening with the classic song “Season of the Witch” by Donovan, the looks began with a perfect mix of menswear styles with a feminine touch, moving on to simple clean-cut shapes that were not too serious yet had their own classic touch.

The presentation of Burberry’s Prorsum Womenswear Autumn Winter 2011 collection, which took place yesterday on February 21st at 4 pm, was streamed to its widest audience yet, live from a new venue in London’s Royal Park of Kensington Gardens.

As we comb through our favorite New York Fashion Week moments, our neighbors at Ben Sherman on Spring St. are at the top of our list with their delightful little prank—or anthropological case study on your average New Yorker. What happens when you hang a “Shop Load of Shirts” outside your store windows? Watch the video after the cut to find out.

From stunning black & white portraits of some of the industry’s “It” girls, to an eerily beautiful film shown above a live classical music performance while plaster-cast clothed bodies danced in the wind outside, IMPROVD gave all those who attended the presentation something that they’re always desperately searching for: something different.

Apparently, there’s no better time to (re)open a club than during Fashion Week—if you’re club is Don Hill’s and you’re hosting a week chock full of the best parties and afterparties, that is. And with Belvedere on hand providing the booze, you can’t really go wrong. The former dive it still a dive—no doubt about that—though this time around it’s home to a better looking crowd. Last night’s attendees at the Proenza Schouler afterparty included Terry Richardson, Adrian Greiner and Michelle Rodriguez, plus a performance by New York’s own Crystal Stilts.

Monday night, the Perry Ellis show featured a load of lovely lads clad in what can only be described as Mad Men in Monte Carlo. Or perhaps, Bermuda? Pops of coral and tangerine dominated the collection, while pale hues of blue and lime added a more subtle kick. With this collection, Creative Director John Crocco and his team made a loud and clear statement: that navy, khaki and gray aren’t the only colors that should be found amongst men’s wardrobes.

If there’s any venue famous for a wild bash, no doubt it was CBGB’s, and John Varvatos has done a pretty good job at keeping the reputation alive at the brand’s shop on the Bowery. It’s 10th Anniversary party was no exception; the party’s tagline, “Prohibition is Over,” was more than applicable, as Stillhouse was on hand to debut it’s Original Moonshine Clear Corn Whiskey for one wild cocktail hour. But would you expect anything less when Cherie Currie, Perry Farrell, Alice Cooper, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill are providing the soundtrack? In person, that is.