-Julia DiNardo

For those of you who have been waiting with baited breathe: we’ve got all of the looks and the info for the upcoming Jason Wu for Target launch! Ranging in price from $19.99 to $59.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $49.99 for handbags and scarves, Jason Wu for Target debuts February 5th and will be available until March 6th, 2012 at most Target stores and on Target.com. Amongst our favorites are a color blocked dress and everything with the cat print!

-Julia DiNardo

Held annually in New York City, Teen Vogue Fashion University is a on- of-a-kind educational program where fashion is taught by those who know it best. This exclusive event is available for 500 women who aspire to a career in the fashion industry.  Women can attend seminars the seminars paneled by designers, editors, and fashion entrepreneurs to learn about the multi-faceted and exhilarating business of fashion.

This year’s Fashion University includes program participants Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Whitney Port, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Minkhoff, Jason Wu and Betsey Johnson to name a few. Teen Vogue provides the industry’s young hopefuls with a unique edge, as those who attend are also welcome to interview seminar participants, a truly invaluable experience. The goal is to not only teach, but to inspire the new generation of fashion fanatics.

Moreover, for those who cannot make it to the live event, Fashion University can be experienced online for the first time! Viewers can watch the top six seminars as they happen live from Hudson Theater in NYC on October 22nd.

Registration is now open at fashionu.fora.tv for an early registration cost of $24.95 before Oct. 15th and $34.95 starting Oct. 16th. This year’s curriculum and more information can be found out at teenvoguefashionuniversity.com. Also, be sure to look for FashionU. on Facebook and Twitter. Get started with your fashion future now! Stay tuned for our coverage from the event.

Now, if only more schools were like this…

-Alana Quagliariello

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From the Jason Wu Spring 2012 Collection (not the Target line) Image via ELLE.com

Make room in your closets! Target announced their newest collaboration with sophisticated womenswear designer Jason Wu. The aesthetic remains, but the prices drop…significantly. Affordable, limited-edition handbags, scarves and apparel will be available February 5^th through March 6^th 2012. With prices ranging from $19.99 to $59.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $49.99 for handbags and scarves, Jason Wu’s modern designs can finally become staples in our wardrobes. Target craze round two anyone?

-Alana Quagliariello

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Tribal

This season, the tribal trend was an easy one to spot, thanks to its brown, orange, cream, and black color palette, canvas and raffia fabrics, braiding, and darker beading. We loved the pieces that represented the trend at Proenza Schouler (pictured above), as well as at Herve Leger, Donna Karan, and even at Diane von Furstenberg. You can start to take steps toward the trend by incorporating it into your look now via an accessory; a handbag, a pair of earrings or necklace, or shoes.

-Julia DiNardo

[From Marc Jacobs Collection]

Blue

Among the most favored trends of this year’s SS12 season is the primary color blue. The gorgeous hue stood strong as a solid, complimented a multitude of prints, and popped up on nails. A royal blue flower petal print seduced at Jason Wu, while Marc Jacobs welcomed various blues into his layer-heavy collection. Daring blue midnight sapphire nails appeared more than once at 3.1 Philip Lim, Jen Kao, and Sachin & Babi. Yet, if I had to choose one shade, I’d suggest sticking with the classic, yet contemporary navy. Take a cue from both the Tory Burch and Rag + Bone runway collections on mixing navy with orange, with white or with other shades of blue. Let’s just say blue is “cool” in more ways than one for spring!

-Alana Quagliariello

[From Jason Wu]

The Peplum

Peplum accents are all the rage on the Spring 2012 runway for New York Fashion Week. This glamourous addition come in any size or fullness, giving a fun adornment to a solid color. With a peplum, it feels as though your outfit came with a built-in accessory, as the beautiful ruffle adds a personality of its own. The trend was seen on various runways this season, such as Jason Wu, Badgley Mischka, and Vera Wang. Cynthia Rowley went for a bolder statement. with peplums found in vibrant prints, paired with tailored pants gave a rock and roll vibe on the runway.

-Ambika Makin

From our friends at thefind.com:

Since some of us are experiencing a killer heat wave this summer, it can be difficult to even think about the word “leather.” But since the Pre-Fall season is on every active shopper’s mind, it’s time to look forward to autumn’s biggest trends! Leather skirts are bound to be a staple next season, and while it’s no new look for the going out scene, it may surprise you to learn that more demure takes on the leather skirt are invading your future office looks… and yes, they’re classy! By staying mindful of an appropriate length, and choosing an elegant blouse or sweater to inside, leather doesn’t have to be too extreme for the workplace! Infuse a little Joan Holloway into your work routine with a stretchy sheath like this pencil skirt from Vince… but if black is a little too vampy for your taste, switch things up with blush leather or a pop of color like this Tibi skirt. Add movement despite the thick nature of the material with swingy pleats like this one from ASOS, or add visual interest with an exposed zipper and a gathered waist courtesy of Jason Wu. Either way, prepare to look at leather a whole new way!

- Alex Gambardella

Elie Tahari: Dashing Diva

Rosa Cha: Dashing Diva

Farah Angsana: Dashing Diva

Cushnie et Ochs: Dashing Diva

L.A.M.B: CND

The Blonds: CND

Isaac Mizrahi: CND

Marc by Marc Jacobs: CND

Jason Wu: CND

3.1 Phillip Lim: CND

Diego Binetti: CND

[Picture via Style.com]

Womenswear Designer of the Year Marc Jacobs

Menswear Designer of the Year Rag & Bone

Accessory Designer of the Year Alexis Bittar

Board of Directors Special Tribute Alexander McQueen

Swarovski Award for Womenswear Jason Wu

Swarovski Award for Menswear Richard Chai

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design Alexander Wang

International Award Christopher Bailey for Burberry

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award Michael Kors

Eugenia Sheppard Award Paper’s Kim Hastreiter

Eleanor Lambert Award Vogue’s Tonne Goodman

L’Oréal Popular Vote Award Ralph Lauren

-Claire Schmidt

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[Image from Style.com]

Since Jason Wu has been making headlines as of late for Michelle Obama wearing own of his dresses to the Inaugural Ball, I thought it was apropos to feature one of the most distinctive looks from his Spring/Summer 2009 collection. The play on sheer sheer sheer, and how it is treated so delicately without being revealing makes this dress truly a standout item. The soft green hue isn’t quite an emerald shade nor a spring green, hence this dress can both be worn in the winter and the spring seasons. The skirt’s layered aesthetic gives a fullness that creates shape, without adding weight to the body. I think The First Lady would certainly approve of this dress selection, although pairing it with more sensible shoes may be in order.

-Julia DiNardo

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