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Model Off Duty in Leather Pants, University Place
Beautiful layers of a chunky cashmere knit sweater, tweed coat and thick scarf get the finishing touch with sexy leather leggings on this woman on University Place, presumably a model. They are all back in town for NY Fashion Week, which starts this Thursday.
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Winter Layers, University Place
You know it’s been a long winter when we’re overjoyed that it’s 41 degrees outside. Take advantage of the (slightly) warmer weather by ditching the heavy coat for layers: sweater, jacket, scarf, as in this cool look above. Also note the hint of early-’70s styling here – hair parted in the middle, round sunglasses – which will be key come spring.
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Houndstooth Trousers, Madison Avenue
Whenever non-fashion industry friends ask me to name a big new trend, I tell them “wide-legged trousers.” Inevitably they shriek in horror. How can wide-legged trousers possibly look good on anyone but a model? This is how. They’re actually very flattering, since they elongate the legs. Hers make a particularly bold statement in houndstooth, but neutrals work just as well.
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Black and White Bows, 8th Street
Such a cute Parisian ingenue look on the streets of NY. Black and white from head to toe, and even her rain boots have bows!
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Cinched-Waist Parka, Madison Avenue
As much as we love coats – camel coats, winter white coats, print coats, belted coats – it is the parka that gets the most play when the weather drops below freezing. But the Norma Kamali sleeping-bag style of years past has been feminized. This winter’s parkas, like this one in army green, often feature cinched waists, even flared skirts. Best of all, they’re fabulously warm.
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Pendleton Coat, Madison Avenue
This photo was taken on Monday, when the high temperature in Manhattan was 18 degrees. As the weather gets colder and colder, the throwback to the glory days of outdoor gear by Pendleton and L.L. Bean makes sense – though this outfit takes true grit to wear. Kudos to this guy for gutsiness.
Messenger Bag, Broadway
Messenger bags have come a long way since their Manhattan Portage days of the ’90s. Now available in a huge array of styles and at a variety of price points, they are an essential part of the modern male wardrobe.
Color in Winter
After seeing so much black and gray on the streets of New York, it’s a genuine pleasure to see a colorful outfit like this one. Next to her, he wears one of the knit animal hats that have become a huge trend this winter – probably because they’re easy to buy from street vendors when the mercury drops.
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Pixie Haircut and Plaid Scarf, Union Square, January
Call it the Michelle Williams/Emma Watson effect, but pixie haircuts are looking particularly fresh right now. Sheared locks are such a nice harbinger of spring when cotton dresses are still a distant dream.
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Russian Fur Hat and Military Jacket, Union Square, January
Eric Wilson of the Times Styles section included trapper hats as one of “10 Looks We Never Want to See Again” post-2010. (Also included: anything with studs or skulls.) Very well, but what happens if you have to spend hours outside in sub-freezing temperatures?
Trapper hats are infinitely practical, but you could put them away in favor of their Russian cousins, the huge fur topper, for similar warmth. Insulated faux fur will work just as well. Paired here with a navy blue military jacket, the look is sharp and timeless.
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Downtown Couple, Union Square, January
The downtown/Brooklyn crowd has really embraced a retro preppy look of Bean-type snow boots, Pendleton jackets, and toggle coats for winter. Kudos not just for the style but for the practicality of this look – though I doubt Leon Leonwood Bean ever would have envisioned his rugged clothes as an urban must-have.
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Fur Coat and Knit Hat, Madison Avenue, January
In the mid to late ’80s, possibly the last time fur was as popular as it is now, the typical socialite look was a lavish mink worn with no hat, just a blowout and heels. This time around, fur coats come in a variety of forms including faux, they’re worn by a variety of people, and they’re often paired with more casual accessories like knit hats – a downtown spin on an uptown classic.
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Fair Isle Hat, Prince Street, January
For men, a good example of how to wear fair isle and still look cool. Just a little of this whimsical pattern is enough.
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Emmanuelle Alt New Editor in Chief of French Vogue
French Vogue staffer Emmanuelle Alt has been named the new editor in chief of French Vogue, according to WWD. Condé Nast France chairman Xavier Romatet has said “not to expect any radical change at the title.” But the real question is: what will she wear in her new position? Alt is adored for her cool girl, casual style.
Let’s hope she won’t ditch the motorcycle jackets for head-to-toe Dior just yet!
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Tartan Scarf and Platinum Hair, Greene Street, January
Preppy meets rockabilly in this mix of a traditional tartan plaid scarf and wool coat with PVC leggings, motorcycle boots and a Bettie Page haircut.
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