Author Archives: Marcy Swingle
Massive Street Style Slideshow on the New York Times

So this happened: a massive slideshow of 82 of my street style photos in the New York Times Styles section online. Click through for all the best looks from NY Fashion Week! It was an honor...
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Tagged New York, New York Times, press
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Natasha Zinko at Elie Saab Couture FW2016

Natasha Zinko brought a pop of color to the Elie Saab couture show in Paris - and a '70s look replete with purple glasses and blouse and yellow velvet pants. Expect more wild colors this fall as...
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Tagged 1970s, blouses, color, Elie Saab, FW2016, Natasha Zinko, purple, sunglasses, velvet, wide-legged pants, yellow
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Star Struck: Sofia Sanchez de Betak at Valentino Haute Couture FW2016

Whimsical, colorful prints are going to be big this fall season, and we got a sneak preview of just how beautiful they can be with Sofia Sanchez de Betak's star-printed look at the Valentino couture show...
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Tagged boots, color, FW2016, jackets, maxi skirts, prints, Sofia Sanchez, suede, Valentino
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Gilda Ambrosio at Armani Prive FW2016

Robe dressing is the new pajama dressing? Gilda Ambrosio belted a silk robe with a fanny pack at the Armani Privé show in Paris.
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Tagged Armani, bags, denim, fanny packs, flats, FW2016, Gilda Ambrosio, Giorgio Armani, jeans, robes, shoes, sunglasses
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Summer Beauty: Maria Borges at Armani Prive FW2016

Victoria's Secret model Maria Borges exited the Armani Privé show in Paris in subtle but colorful runway makeup, shell choker, and the natural hairstyle that has become her trademark. Not only a strong beauty statement, but perfect...
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Tagged Armani, beauty, black and white, chokers, Giorgio Armani, hair, Maria Borges, models off duty
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Chriselle Lim at Armani Prive FW2016

Beautiful blue, white and red on Chriselle Lim, who kept it casual but elegant at the Armani Privé show in Paris.
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Tagged Armani, bags, blazers, Chriselle Lim, denim, FW2016, Giorgio Armani, jackets, jeans, red, sunglasses
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Teddy Quinlivan, After Maison Margiela FW2016

It's hard to resist model Teddy Quinlivan, who exits every show in a quirky outfit in a style that's entirely her own and puts on a huge magazine-shoot-esque performance for us photographers. This move was...
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Tagged boots, corsets, FW2016, hats, jackets, jeans, leather jackets, Maison Martin Margiela, models off duty, Teddy Quinlivan
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Hannah Bronfman at Giorgio Armani Prive FW2016

Hannah Bronfman entered the Giorgio Armani show in Paris in a plunging white silk dress with a leather jacket thrown over her shoulders - a great transitional look as summer goes into fall. Also love...
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Tagged Armani, beauty, FW2016, Giorgio Armani, Hannah Bronfman, jackets, leather jackets, white dresses
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Clara Racz at Giorgio Armani Prive FW2016

Another great vintage look on Clara Racz, this time with layered men's ties and a U.S.A. bomber jacket.
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Tagged Armani, bomber jackets, Clara Racz, FW2016, Giorgio Armani, heels, jackets, pants, ties, vintage, wide-legged trousers
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Sailor Stripes: Laura Neilson at J. Mendel Couture FW2016

A particularly cute outfit on Laura Neilson at the J. Mendel couture show in Paris. I like the coordinating sailor stripes, and the flats are key for getting around town on a day of multiple...
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Tagged flats, FW2016, J. Mendel, Laura Neilson, pants, stripes, wide-legged trousers, yellow
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Shoes! Louboutins Outside Alexis Mabille Couture FW2016

Louboutin the man and the shoe is a frequent sighting at the couture shows. Outside the Alexis Mabille show, we spotted a particularly cool pair with a wavy heel and raffia cuff.
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Tagged Alexis Mabille, boots, Christian Louboutin, FW2016, heels, raffia, shoes
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Check, Please: Alexandra Golovanoff in Gingham

How to do gingham now: Alexandra Golovanoff brought this classic check into 2016 with a a voluminous jumpsuit with puffed sleeves. Cute and modern. Also note the new silhouette for heels now: low and blocky.
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Tagged Alexandra Golovanoff, blue, Chanel, FW2016, gingham, heels, jumpsuits, prints, shoes
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Vintage Chic: Magda Laguinge at Chanel Couture FW2016

Model Magda Laguinge dressed for a cool summer day in a vintage jacket and jeans after the Chanel show in Paris. The white patent leather loafers add polish to the whole look.
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Tagged Chanel, denim, FW2016, jackets, jeans, Magda Laguinge, models off duty, platform loafers, vintage, yellow
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Easy Being Green: Leaf Greener at Dior Couture FW2016

One of my favorite looks on Leaf Greener at couture week FW2016: a gorgeous green ruffled top and big dangly earrings. The ikat-print heels are an unexpected touch that work really well.
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Tagged bags, clutches, Dior, FW2016, green, heels, Leaf Greener, ruffles, shoes, tops
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Lynn Yaeger at Chanel Couture FW2016

As we get deep into shorts and T-shirt weather, let us take inspiration from Lynn Yaeger, who has been known to say that she doesn't own any "normal" clothes. Summer dressing is a lot less boring...
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Tagged Chanel, FW2016, lace, Lynn Yaeger, maxi dresses, pink, prints
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