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Rag & Bone Pre-Fall 2015

A modern update on a classic denim skirt stood out at the Rag & Bone Pre-Fall 2015 presentation. Find out why.

by Caroline Grosso

Rag and Bone Pre-Fall 2015

The mid-calf length and rich blue color make a classic denim skirt feel fresh and modern.

The Best of Pre-Fall 2015

Gucci Pre-Fall 2015 “A pair of dressed-up jeans with a chic jacket is how Gucci does sexy-casual.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Rachel Comey Pre-Fall 2015 “Though experimental with fabrics and textures, Rachel Comey’s collections always evoke a sense of ease and familiarity, as evidenced by this bonded jersey coat and denim gaucho pant.” – Karin Nelson

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Fendi Pre-Fall 2015 “Fendi is always about rich, luxurious textures—even on dresses with the simplest silhouettes.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2015 “The Fair Isle sweater gets a glam update at an amazing show in Tokyo.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Band of Outsiders Pre-Fall 2015Scott Sternberg never skews far from his thinking It-Girl aesthetic, nor should he with outfits as cute as this.” – Karin Nelson

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Zero + Maria Cornejo Pre-Fall 2015 “Inspired by a recent trip to Joshua Tree, Maria Cornejo’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection had a cool, Georgia O’Keefe-goes-to-Cobble Hill quality.” – Karin Nelson

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Derek Lam Pre-Fall 2015 “Minimalist and geometric, Derek Lam’s collection looked both chic and easy to wear.” – Claudia Mata

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Chloe Pre-Fall 2015 “It’s all about an eccentric outerwear this season.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2015 “Taylor Swift, Winona Ryder, and Jane Holzer were the muses for Michael Kors’ ‘60s-inspired threads, and you can see the influence of all three in this boyish double polka-dot look.” – Claudia Mata

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Sportmax Pre-Fall 2015 “A knit sweatshirt paired with a coordinating, graphic pencil skirt is a modern take on the twin set.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Donna Karan Pre-Fall 2015 “The most perfect Queen’s Guard-inspired jacket I’ve seen is so chic when paired with a mid-length skirt.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2015 “Vera Wang updated the ‘90s slip dress with the softest black leather—perfect for the goth at heart.” – Sam Milner

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Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2015Oscar de la Renta’s signatures—florals, embroidery and elegance—are especially present in his last collection.” – Sam Milner

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Opening Ceremony Pre-Fall 2015 “Orange, lemons, and other fruits are embroidered on the skirt while the top boldly shouts ‘Fresh!’” – Caroline Grosso

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Creatures of the Wind Pre-Fall 2015 “By pairing this graphic, rainbow skirt with a simple, button-down blouse, Creatures of the Wind designers Christopher Peters and Shane Gabier showed how to wear sequins for day.” – Caroline Grosso

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Versace Pre-Fall 2015“These subtly sexy separates are what the ‘70s jet set would have worn après ski in Cortina.” – Sarah Zendejas

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Narciso Rodriguez Pre-Fall 2015 “Narciso Rodriguez’s barely-there jumpsuit with a t-strap back leaves just enough to the imagination.” – Nora Milch

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Giulietta Pre-Fall 2015 “Giulietta’s bold colors and retro silhouettes are a modern way to channel the ‘60s.” – Sam Milner

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Prabal Gurung Pre-Fall 2015 “He is best known for his printed dresses, but Prabal Gurang’s ultra-original LBD with mixed materials and cut-outs was the stand-out look of his pre-fall collection.” – Nora Milch

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Chanel Pre-Fall 2015 “The Chanel jacket of the season was inspired by one worn by the concierge at Hotel Schloss Mitersill in Austria.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Missoni Pre-Fall 2015 “Late ‘60s silhouettes ruled Missoni’s wildly textured, printed Pre-Fall 2015 collection.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2015 “I love the spray paint treatment Tomas Maier gave this shift dress—upon closer inspection, it felt as amazing as it looked.” – Claudia Mata

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Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2015 “A winter garden comes to life in a dark floral gown.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

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Public School Pre-Fall 2015 “Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne’s women’s wear really blossomed this season, with men’s wear-inspired layers and athletic accents in a monochromatic, dark wash denim.” – Sam Walker

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Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2015 “Classicly tailored technoknits made for an edgy yet pulled-together downtown look.” – Sam Milner

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Altuzarra Pre-Fall 2015Altuzarra straddles the line between casually cool and sexy vixen.” – Sam Milner

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Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2015 “This beaded slip dress channels ‘90s minimalism and ‘80s glam seamlessly.” – Sam Milner

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See by Chloe Pre-Fall 2015 “This plaid is so chic it will make you want to matriculate.” – Sarah Zendejas

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Erdem Pre-Fall 2015 “It girls will dream of Erdem’s signature moody, romantic floral print dresses.” – Sam Milner

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Rebecca Taylor Pre-Fall 2015 “The frayed fabric overlay on this denim jacket adds some exciting visual interest to a classic layering piece.” – Caroline Grosso

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