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It seems as though the sportswear trend is not going away anytime soon. Sporty dresses seem to be appearing everywhere for spring/summer. Zipper details, geometric designs, and bold colors. Sporty dresses have got it all and we here at CITYist have chosen some of our favorite dresses that will have you channeling your inner sporty spice!

Quinn Inc., a contemporary company, has opened its first NYC concept store on 181 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side. The lifestyle store will include a full range of ready-to-wear, accessories, home, layette and travel products from the Quinn brand along with proprietary brands: Qi Home, Qi New York and Ainsley.

Former Project Runway winner, Gretchen Jones, presents her namesake collection for FW 2013. Her earthy 70s style pervades into her collection in flowing neutral fabrics and easygoing outfits. Check out more info about the up-and-coming designer and her line here!

Edun’s fall/winter 2013 ready-to-wear runway show consisted of both womenswear and menswear. Leather, tweed, mixed plaids and oversized shirts and dresses with silver stud and chain detailing gave Edun’s womenswear collection an urban, grunge-chic vibe. Similarly, Edun’s menswear collection had a simple yet modern biker-esque theme. It incorporated oversized shirts, fitted pants and black leather motorcycle jackets. Check out some highlights below!

Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking, we know. However, one look at Prada’s supermodel-packed Spring/Summer ‘13 ad campaign and you’ll understand why the Italian fashion house worked with blank backdrops and kept the focus on the flowers. See the full campaign here.

Biker jackets are the urban fashion essential that transcends the trends and is the centerpiece of every cool girl’s wardrobe. Check out some of our favorites!

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.

If you are strolling the through the high line tonight why don’t you pop into the Steven Alan store in Chelsea for Fashion’s Night Out. Enjoy a film, music and booze, sounds like a perfect event.

EMERSON’s Fall 2012 collection, which launches Fashion Week, is now available online. Check out more info about the collection and the e-commerce shopping here.

Ferragamo just launched an online trunk show site as elegant as the Fall/Winter 2012 garments featured there for pre-order. Don’t let the enchanting layout distract you though -the collection is available in limited quantities and is bound to go fast! Get all the details after the jump.

We’re feeling blue, or so suggest the SS12 collections where brilliant shades of ultramarine, cerulean and sapphire are worn top to toe. Don’t be afraid to try the runway look and wear blue on blue. Check out our picks!

A California native from the San Francisco Bay Area, Erin Fetherston grew up in a town where
eucalyptus trees and mini-redwoods were plentiful and many. The forest she would
pass through on her way to and from school, what she refers to as a magical pocket of
nature, forever inspires the designer. And fans quickly learn when Fetherston imagines other-worldly and dreamy, the result is spot on. Check out our exclusive interview with our newest CITYist.

Nanette Lepore has mastered the art of sophisticated flirtation. Check out some of our favorite looks from her Fall 2012 collection!

Milly, Michelle’s Smith’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection, is full of revolutionary silhouettes that redefine elegance with an edge. Check out some of our favorite looks.

Michael Kors went rugged-chic for his FW 2012 collection. Check out the bold plaids, cozy knits, and fur-collared coats.

GANT by Michael Bastian went back in time and place for his 2012 Fall presentation. Using his college experience in 80’s era Boston, Bastian designed a collection with elements of prep, mod, and a touch of Irish.

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.