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In lieu of studio lights, makeup artists, and personal assistants, his & hers label Rag & Bone has taken a decidedly minimal approach to their latest marketing campaign. Known for their sharply tailored, military-inspired clothes, Rag & Bone’s David Wainright and Marcus Neville put all creative control in the hands of the campaign's models (the same faces that typically lead Rag & Bone runway shows): Sasha Pivovarova, Lily Aldridge, Abbey Lee Kershaw, and Edita Vilkeviciute. The girls were given digital cameras and told to wear the brand in the shots, but the rest was up to them.

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Michael Kors might be right—the name “Pre-Fall” isn’t exactly appealing. But we’re happy it’s here. Holding us over from the drying-up well of Spring clothes, yet before Fall/Winter has hit stores, Pre-Fall is designed to carry you into the new season, and designers create wearable clothes that are much more commercial than the ready-to-wear collections. Similar to the recent adoption of Resort as a prominent and accepted season of fashion, Pre-Fall is becoming larger every year, with more designers releasing a line in this brief in-between period. Runway shows and lookbooks have been popping up online in the last few weeks, and after the jump we’ve compiled our favorite looks from those released thus far.

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● Pierre Hardy on his highly-anticipated new shop in the West Village and jaw-dropping skyline shoe (pictured). [Style] ● Louis Vuitton hosts a private dinner for Keith Richards' autobiography, Life. [WWD] ● Rag & Bone play with lengths, layering, and fluorescent hair in their Pre-Fall 2011 collection. [Fashionologie]

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It’s easy to get lost in the sea of black outfits in NYC—it’s what we’re known for, after all. With that in mind, our new favorite style icon for the often-dreary winter season is Willow Smith. In part because she’s only 10-years-old (that’s right, born in 2000), Willow is utterly fearless in fashion, but unlike her young female counterparts—Miley, Raven, the Olsens—she’s decidedly not bypassing her youth for an overly sexual look. After the jump, check out some of our favorite looks on her, but something tells me Willow is just getting started.

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A few weeks ago we told you about Refinery29’s Reserve program, a new shopping microsite that debuts an exclusive shopping deal every week. This week’s offer is for Rag & Bone accessories, and you only have until Thursday night to buy your coupon. (After which, you can hit Rag & Bone's weekend sample sale.) With a savings of 33%, you’ll want to stock up on extra winter accessories for the season, or knock out a few people on your holiday gift list—maybe a pair of sunglasses for your fashion-bankrupt younger brother or a pair of mittens that attach to your coat for the best friend who loses everything. After the jump, check out our preferred items from the extensive line of accessories Rag & Bone offers, and then head to Reserve for a big discount!

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Rag & Bone, the brand designed by Brits Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, presented their women's line on its own for the first time for Fall 2010. Given the duo's background specializing in menswear, their fall ready-to-wear women's collection perfected the current menswear-inspired trend to a tee. Using traditional English fabrics, they paired classic blue and red flannels with gray tweed waistcoats and thick, knit miniskirt-like kilts. And they will be unloading their extra samples this week. Details after the jump.

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My favorite thing about a fully buttoned shirt is how it can instantly make any outfit look super-polished. Worn with everything from prep skirts to vintage cut-offs, a white button-down oxford is something everyone should have and probably already does (think of your trusty interview outfit you haven't touched in ages). I love the fitted version Hanneli Mustaparta snapped of the girl above, as well as a more loose style in billowy silk or chiffon. These shirts look just as good styled in a more relaxed way, but there's something about that top button and a well-displayed collar that changes the whole vibe.

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As we all begin to hyperventilate over the impending holiday gift-buying deadlines, so commences the holiday sales at major stores in the city. Barneys’ week-long Winter Sale starts today with items up to 40% off, and the men's section is especially good. Unlike the chaos and frenzy that comes with Barneys’ Warehouse Sale, this one is entirely online and stress-free. Pick up some stocking-stuffers and feel good about the fact that you didn’t even have to leave your bedroom.

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Rag & Bone (Upper West Side) - Rag & Bone brings rustic downtown style to neglected Upper West Siders. ● Dr. Martens (Soho) - Get your Docs on at first NYC shop from the rock boot legend.

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