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Scarves perfect for late-summer flair
By Hillary Rhodes A winter favorite is getting its day in the sun this year. Scarves of all styles and colors are topping tanks and tees for the last days of summer and the beginning of early fall, glowing on their own before they're tucked into light jackets and winter coats. Perhaps it's a nod to the cold seasons ahead. But before the chill sets in, long pashminas flow behind fast-walking New York professionals wearing all black. Small, floral silk pieces tied neatly at the throat keep necks warm so the rest of the outfits can comfortably soak up rays. Cotton stoles hang open over short-sleeved tops. Classic fashion rules say that with skinny, understated pants and skirts, there needs to be volume on top for balance. "Certainly one of the tricks of dressing to look slimmer has always been using a scarf and calling attention up," says Karen Giberson, president of the Accessories Council.
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-09-06 18:48 GMT: Blass sticks to what it knows for spring
NEW YORK (AP) - The lunching ladies who consider Bill Blass a staple of their wardrobe don't have to fret over what they'll wear next spring. The line's creative director resigned midway through preparing the spring collection, but the dresses presented Thursday at New York Fashion Week were based on looks of the house's archives. The design studio led by Prabal Gurung found their inspiration in "the pretty young things" who so often are called to cocktail parties and other dressy occasions. While Bill Blass might be most famous for its tailored sportswear, the "unsung heroes" of the label have been the dresses and gowns rich in embroideries and other intricacies, the design team explained in notes provided at the presentation at the New York Public Library. The women who would wear a sweet blush-colored silk-satin dress with an embroidered rosette tulle underskirt or the lovely cocktail dress made of ivory and black tulle and decorated with black beads and lace are those who "take fashion risks and exude sensuality," the designers said.
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