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● After presenting his mainline collection in Paris for the past two seasons, designer Zac Posen will show at Lincoln Center on September 11. [Style] ● The Hermes semi-annual sample sale returns to Soiffer Haskins on September 22 through 25. [Racked NY] ● Enter to win a VIP trip for two to Los Angeles for the American Music Awards when you purchase a Swag Like Us tee from Neiman Marcus. [NMdaily]

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For the few of us lucky enough to own an Hermes scarf, you already know about Knotting Cards. Each scarf comes with a card, which instructs on a way to wear your giant silk scarf. The entire set consists of 50 cards, with tips on folding your scarf into a variety of uses, including a bag and a wrap dress (some require more than one scarf). Unfortunately, Hermes no longer sells the full set, but with the magic of eBay, you can still purchase the cards for a reasonable price.

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I remember specifically where I was when I first saw the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 campaign featuring Raquel Zimmermann. Sprawled across a huge billboard above the McQueen boutique in LA, the vivid colors and striking details were so enchanting that I immediately pulled over, got out of my car, and walked up as close as I could to get a better look. It was just so beautiful and still gives me chills to this day, especially now that the designer is no longer with us. But McQueen's art will live on forever, and it's campaigns like these that capture the pinnacle of fashion just right, reminding us why we love this industry so damn much. And while not all 2010 fashion campaigns had as much impact, there were definitely a handful that hit it out of the park. Fashion Gone Rogue has done an ace job of rounding up the best of the best spring/summer and fall/winter campaign ads, which you can see here and here. Check out our absolute favorites after the jump.

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Art Basel Miami has come and gone. Fast, furious, profoundly fun—from downtown to the beach, it seemed never-ending, a crazy Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere, and Marlboro-fueled fantasyland. Open bars, beautiful people, fantastic music, and miles and miles of art. You get it. As expected, the normally less-than-remarkable Miami style scene was significantly amped up this past week, and here are some of my favorite shots. Starting with these Christian Louboutin leopard booties under a Valentino dress at the Alchemist's garage party. I love leopards. I love Valentino. I love designer garages.

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In October it was reported that LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault (pictured) had aquired a 17% stake in Hermès, which inevitably led to speculation that LVMH would soon try to acquire more stock even though the majority of the company is still owned by the Hermès family. But Hermès is resisting, and refusing to let LVMH gain any more equity, with members of the Hermès family stating publicly that that they do not consider Arnault’s involvement in their company friendly.

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What’s better than a little blue gift box? A little orange box from Hermès! It is certain to be stuffed with an extravagant, classic, and timeless gift that will be part of your collection forever. The French fashion house has become famous for their special handmade leather goods, signature silk scarves, and logo of a Duc carriage with horse. May I suggest the following fillers for your little orange boxes.

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One of my favorite style bloggers is French photographer and illustrator Garance Doré. She has a natural fashion flair all her own, but when paired with her equally stylish boyfriend, Scott Schuman (a.k.a. “The Sartorialist”), it is almost too much fabulousness to bear. So when Garance shared her holiday wish list with Harper's Bazaar, I paid close attention. See what she wants for Christmas, after the jump.

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Lowdown: Zen FiDi spa, the Wall Street outpost of the legendary SoBe condo property, massages away stock market stresses. Located inside the lavish residential property, where you'll also find the SHO Shaun Hergatt Restaurant, and the members-only Setai Club, the Setai Club & Spa provides an escape from the hustle of Lower Manhattan, allowing guests to drop stress from head to toe and leave with a little polish. It's an example of what happens when extreme luxury meets extreme zen. Candlelight adds to the tranquility vibe, as do elegant walnut and mahogany finishes and Asian accents. Spa Features: Covers everything from reflexology to facials to waxing to mani/pedis, as well as not so obvious features like personal training, hair removal, and signature treatments.

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Just back from the menswear shows in Europe and feeling very inspired. I started in Florence for Pitti Uomo, made my way to Milan, and then on to Paris. I even managed a week of R&R in Greece, which left me feeling centered and ready for work again. It's a good thing, too, because the videos I am about to present to you took blood, sweat, and tears to download! Needless to say, I'm not the most tech savvy blogger, but I am working on it. (Move over BryanBoy!) Before I left, I invested in a new Flip camera so I could bring a little bit of the collections back home to share. So, without further adieu—and with apologies for my unsteady hand—here are some of my favorite snippets from the shows.

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You know what's just the worst?! Trying to pack a belt in your suitcase. I mean, sure, most belts are flat and fairly thin, but they're also long, real long. Whatever is a girl to do?! Thankfully, the geniuses at Hermes have come up with an amazing solution to the "traveling-with-a-belt" problem that has plagued the human race for decades.

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