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Introducing Your Most Polished Approach to Everyday Dressing

Looking put together every day is no easy feat, but it's made much simpler with this easy outfit formula.

Looking put together every day is no easy feat, but it's made much simpler with this easy outfit formula. We're taking our classic button-downs and giving them a trend-driven twist with a structured wrap skirt and a pair of block heels. It's not just that it looks good; these pieces are also equipped for comfort. A little wrap skirt will keep you cool (in more ways than one), even when the Summer heat wave strikes, and in case you're not typically the heel-wearing kind, these shoes offer enough support that they just might make you a convert. Of course, it's all about how you add it up — mixing print, a splash or color, or sleek metallics against a staple white shirt or basic black mini — that really makes a complete look click. Soak in the inspiration below, and shop your favorites to channel the same breezy polish that's perfect for day or night.

Shop outfits from left to right: T by Alexander Wang silk chiffon button-down ($383), Zara culotte shorts ($50), Zara crossover sling-back hologram sandal ($90); Tom Dolan & TM Thom shirt ($177), Topshop Origami pleat skirt ($70), Dorothy Perkins tan clean block heeled sandals ($59); Equipment Safari Green Pigment Dyed Washed Habotai Major blouse ($280), Kenzo graphic wrap skirt ($363), Kelsi Dagger buckle-strap heels ($120)

Celebrity Style

Met Gala: Solange Knowles

Her sister wasn't the only one making a statement on tonight's Met Gala red carpet — Solange Knowles turned heads in a custom black-and-blue jacquard split-front Kenzo gown.

Her sister wasn't the only one making a statement on tonight's Met Gala red carpet — Solange Knowles turned heads in a custom black-and-blue jacquard split-front Kenzo gown. Big hair and even bigger circle drop earrings aside, Solange seemed to strike more of a '70s vibe than that of a punky one. And to finish, she added a coordinating clutch and black sandals. What do you think?

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See All the Shoes From Kenzo's Fourth Shoe Collaboration With Vans

Kenzo's Humberto Leon and Carol Lim just presented their Fall 2013 collection in Paris, and now they've got another reason to celebrate: the fourth edition of their collaboration with Vans.

Kenzo's Humberto Leon and Carol Lim just presented their Fall 2013 collection in Paris, and now they've got another reason to celebrate: the fourth edition of their collaboration with Vans.

The new collection of shoes features three lace-ups and three slip-ons, all covered with multicolored prints inspired by the spots of the clouded leopard, which the design duo used in their Spring 2013 collection for Kenzo. Prices for this collaboration aren't known yet, but all of the shoes in the two brands' last partnership retailed for $125.

Whatever the cost, the new shoes will be in Kenzo stores and at retailers like Opening Ceremony, Collette, Lane Crawford, and IT Hong Kong come April 1. Get a look at the all the shoes here in the gallery.

Photo courtesy of Vans

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Diane von Furstenberg Pops Champagne and David Gandy Auctions Himself

Diane von Furstenberg is offering free Champagne and treats in all its boutiques tomorrow, March 8, in honor of International Women's Day.

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Kenzo Fall 2013

The golden splendor of temples in India, Nepal, and China inspired Carol Kim and Humberto Leon's Fall 2013 collection for Kenzo.

The golden splendor of temples in India, Nepal, and China inspired Carol Kim and Humberto Leon's Fall 2013 collection for Kenzo. But for all the ancient structures that fueled the offering's jacquard trousers and flocked lamé jackets, the clothing here felt decidedly contemporary. Much of that owes to shape: the sleeves and shoulders on some sweaters and jackets were rounded, and most of the trousers stayed slim. For whimsy, the duo chose an eye motif that popped up as a small print on trousers and jackets and as the dominating visual element on a sweater.

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Bold and Beautiful Asian-Inspired Prints Dominate Kenzo's Fall 2013 Runway

Kenzo's Fall 2013 collection showcased a stunning array of bold Asian-inspired prints (specifically those from India, Nepal, and China), spun into a sharp lineup of asymmetrical wrap skirts, tailored trousers, and structural tops.
Kenzo Runway | Fashion Week Fall 2013

Kenzo's Fall 2013 collection showcased a stunning array of bold Asian-inspired prints (specifically those from India, Nepal, and China), spun into a sharp lineup of asymmetrical wrap skirts, tailored trousers, and structural tops. With the downtown girl in mind, designers Humberto Leon and Carol Lim utilized luxe textiles — the designing duo are also the creators of Opening Ceremony — and highlighted chic sweatshirts with angular skirts, jacquard suit sets, and an undeniable set of outerwear. The latter, featured a range of robe coats, midlength blazer coats, and wide-sleeved bomber jackets done up in glossy finishes and a fun evil-eye-pattern print. Needless to say, it was all about the prints and textures for Kenzo, made in the coolest, chicest way. Also to note were the peep-toe boots and sandals, tantalizing as ever and utilizing the same exotic patterns and metallic finishes seen on the clothes. See the most standout print looks from Kenzo's Fall showing now.

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Kenzo, Maison Kitsuné Tapped as Pitti Guest Designers

Three cheers for the cool kids at Kenzo and Maison Kitsuné: Kenzo will serve as the guest designer for the men's trade show Pitti Uomo, and Maison Kitsuné will occupy the same role at its women's counterpart, Pitti W.



Three cheers for the cool kids at Kenzo and Maison Kitsuné: Kenzo will serve as the guest designer for the men's trade show Pitti Uomo, and Maison Kitsuné will occupy the same role at its women's counterpart, Pitti W.

Maison Kitsuné's Gildas Loaec and Masaya Kuroki will host an event at Pitti W when the shows set up in Florence between Jan. 8 and 11, 2013. No plans have been revealed for what Kenzo's Carol Lim and Humberto Leon will do, but past Pitti guest designers have created special presentations of their work. When Carven's Guillaume Henry was Pitti Uomo's guest designer this Summer, for example, he staged a presentation on a soccer field, complete with a marching band, a waiter race, and a seated lunch for members of the press.

Still, it sounds like Kenzo might have something up their sleeves. Lapo Cianchi, Pitti's communications and event director, said, "These two designers know their customers, they know how to create immediate and special things and how to build a world around their work." We wonder what that world will look like at Pitti?

Photo: Carol Lim and Humberto Leon at Kenzo's Fall 2012 show in Paris.

Paris Fashion Week

Kenzo Spring 2013

Most safaris take place in Africa, but Humberto Leon and Carol Lim's Spring 2013 collection for Kenzo took that theme to the jungles of Asia.
Kenzo Spring 2013 | Runway

Most safaris take place in Africa, but Humberto Leon and Carol Lim's Spring 2013 collection for Kenzo took that theme to the jungles of Asia.

Field jackets were the main vehicle for the feeling of travel and adventure here, and Lim and Leon molded them into sleeveless jumpsuits (in both khaki and prints) and applied their features to other garments. More than one dress was belted by a web belt with grommet holes, and a number of skirts had the sort of large pockets adventurers use to keep ammunition or other essentials close at hand.

There were pieces that were cut from blown-up leopard prints in psychedelic color combinations. But the designing duo really played with their obsession with big cats when it came to a few sweatshirts embroidered with tigers.

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Kenzo Spring 2013

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim looked to the Southeast Asian jungles for inspiration, but the fully realized Spring '13 lineup was the kind of safari-inspired style that's more suited to the city.
Kenzo Spring 2013 | Pictures

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim looked to the Southeast Asian jungles for inspiration, but the fully realized Spring '13 lineup was the kind of safari-inspired style that's more suited to the city. A punchy palette of orange and green was made all the more playful with oversize leopard spots (that start to look more like flowers than animal prints) and all-over abstract jungle prints. Of course, even if print isn't your thing, hear us out: they feel infinitely more contemporary worn with the line's cropped, safari-style jackets or tempered with buttery leather sleeves. And, if you're seeking something sexier, Kenzo answers with its off-the-shoulder dresses, bustier-style tops, and cinched waists.

  • Trends: Animal-inspired prints and colorful jungle prints, jumpsuits, cutouts, vests, and safari-inspired silhouettes.
  • Colors: White, yellow, orange, purple, blue, emerald and olive greens, and khaki.
  • Key Piece: The orange printed pants and blouse topped with cropped olive jacket.
  • Accessories: Oversize jewels, slouchy knee-high boots, structured satchels, strappy heels, and colored shades.
  • Who Should Wear It: Gwen Stefani could pull off even the cutout look.
Celebrity Style

This Week's Top Stars: Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, and Four More Standouts!

Today is an exciting day; aside from the fact that it's Friday, today is the day we crown CelebStyle's top stars of the week!

Today is an exciting day; aside from the fact that it's Friday, today is the day we crown CelebStyle's top stars of the week! This week's standouts were Emma Stone in a mad for plaid street-chic look, Reese Witherspoon in a striped gray-and-white dress with classic accessories, Jessica Alba in a cheeky sweater and fabulous ikat pants, and a few more including Gwen Stefani, Eva Mendes, Chloe Moretz, and Hilary Rhoda. Come on in to check out all of our smashing style stars, then shop one, or all, of their standout looks for yourself.