Coats (127)

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Just as we promised, we’re keeping on top of the best and, um, most interesting trends at London’s Graduate Fashion Week. Take a look after the jump for these hot, fresh, and often bizarre styles.


Left: Maria Lazari (Photo via @River_Island; Right: Leoni Newcombe (Photo via Fashion156)


Newsflash: Your childhood kaleidoscope has resurrected from the crawlspace shaped like a sweater—but don’t be scared. Geometric shapes hit the catwalk, and—when they worked—we squealed like schoo

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Do you know of an elementary school that could benefit from the donation of warm, new winter coats for every child in their entire school? Keeping Kids Warm is soliciting nominations for the Fall 2010 Giving Season. Keeping Kids Warm was started in 1996 by Charming Shoppes, Inc., parent company to Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug,Catherines Plus Sizes, Lane Bryant Outlets, and Figi's, Gifts in Good Taste. Since its inception, the program has donated more than 135,000 warm, new winter coats to children i
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Keeping warm without waddling down the street looking like the Michelin man can be a challenge. I think these guys and girls have dressed with style , and they still have a sleek and fitted silhouette. Interesting layering, bright visually hot colours and military inspired coats are three great ways to add some flavour to winter style.If you like these shots, please check outhttp://streetspaghetti.blogspot.com

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Trench Coats : Not Simply For Disguise

Who is that guy visiting Burger King? And why is he wearing a trench coat... Fall is upon us and the weather on the East Coast of the United States will soon become more chilled. So much for global warming, as the air will undoubtably cool over the next few months regardless of long term weather patterns. Prior to the full blown cold of winter, we may go thru a stage of weather that is too cool for no jacket, but not really cold enough for your winter jacket. If you are a business professional
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6 Tips on buying a leather jacket or leather coat.

With the season’s changing, many of us are starting to look for some kind of outerwear to help to stay warm and fashionable. Whether you are looking for a leather jacketor wool coat, the choices in the market are plentiful. You can find petty much any color, length, and/or style to suit your taste; but what about the quality? How can you tell if the jacket or coat you want to buy is a quality garment? Nothing is more maddening than spending a lot of money to buy a beautiful lamb leather jacket a
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Many people considering natural fibers and materials express concern about the potential for moths. That's because the protein that is found in those luxurious, wool coats, the very protein that gives it its durability, only occurs in animal fibers. It is this protein that attracts moths and even carpenter beetles.But, these pests are preventable with a few easy precautions. First, always have coats made by natural materials such as fur jackets, wool coats and cashmere capes cleaned before putti
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A Look at Vintage Military Fashion

Military inspired clothing has influenced fashion for many years with designers and keen fashion followers alike both taking elements of these styles and giving their own interpretation. Season after season, fashion trends seem to have a military flavour whether it is coats, hats, or possibly even scarves.

These fashionable interpretations can be found in many of the high street shops but if you want to be a little more inventive or perhaps want something more authentic, why not seek out an origi

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