Taylor Tomasi Hill's Fashion Misadventure

Previous Marie Claire style and accessories director, regular fashion girl-about-town, and The Sartorialist street style favorite Taylor Tomasi Hill launched her much-anticipated mini collection for Lane Crawford this week in Hong Kong.

The seven-piece capsule collection, priced from $250 to $510, instantly made Hill's famous trend-setting style accessible to the world masses on LaneCrawford.com, making a lot of girls everywhere very happy.

However, Elle.com's sharp-eyed news editor quickly pointed out that the strapless dress from the collaboration is basically identical to one that Marc Jacobs sent down the runway four years ago for his Marc by Marc collection. The piping, tailoring and asymmetrical ruffle of the Marc Jacobs dress made it easy to spot Hill's knockoff.

Unfortunately, a blue striped shirt with cutout shoulders in her collection also bares a very unsubtle striking resemblance to a Commes des Garcons shirt that she was street-style snapped wearing in September 2009.

The copyright issues and potential lawsuits that Hill will face remain to be seen. A pity, really, because the rest of the collection is pretty darn cute.

Text Olivia Fleming
Source The Huffington Post
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All That Glitters in 2012

Sure, right now Christmas shopping is important and all, but chances are that many women's retail priority is nabbing the perfect New Year’s Eve dress. But once the ball drops and the hangover subsides, what will you do with that stunning sequined mini dress? Don’t keep it tucked away in the back of your closet — the glitter trend will be far from over in 2012. And while you can’t exactly wear your cocktail frock to work, there are (slightly) more subtle ways to incorporate sparkle into your everyday wardrobe.

Our favorite solution: Embellished sweaters, which can be found in all sorts of variations in stores this winter. You can go down the glitter gradient from Marc by Marc Jacobs's restrained use of shimmer in his floral Gladiola sweater, to J. Crew’s sporty sparkly Wynter sweater (rugby stripes which alternate between basic black and embellished white), to Top Shop’s twinkling, all-over sequin sweater. And why wait ‘til the New Year — you could even pull a Jenna Lyons and pair your sweater with a formal skirt for a head-turning, midnight-ready look.

Text Kara Solarz

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Marc by Marc Jacobs....the End of an Era?

You absolutely cannot talk about NYFW without anticipating the Marc by Marc Jacobs show with baited breath; and especially this year with the rumors swirling about Marc Jacobs heading to Dior, that were recently confirmed, this year was even more poignant.

This season, minus all the distraction, against a plain white background, Jacobs was one of the only designers to show a sea of solids as opposed to the myriad of prints that we've been seeing. Sticking namely with reds, blues, and whites, the line was very minimalistic and loose fitting. Jacobs kept the whimsy of the line by featuring colorful sneakers, visors, and keeping the sporty, fun theme we are used to.

However, from the free flying anoraks to the tailored jackets everything seemed a bit....muted compared to what the designer normally produces. Even reports from guests at the show seem generally underwhelmed at the presentation and the reception by the designer. Will this new era starting at Dior take away from the Marc by Marc Jacobs line that has gathered such a following?

Text Corinna Fabre

Source: Marc Jacobs

Elle Fanning for Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall '11

One of fashion's newest sweethearts, Elle Fanning, is making her way to obsession-worthy muse by taking the great leap to being the face of Marc by Marc Jacobs for Fall 2011. The thirteen year old model is featured wearing forties-inspired dresses from the line, shot (as usual, and we would have it no other way!) by Juergen Teller! Guess Marc likes to keep it in the family since Elle's sister Dakota is also the face of his new fragrance, Oh Lola!

Elle joins the ranks of other fashion greats who have done campaigns for the line including: Victoria Beckham, Helena Bonham Carter (if you haven't checked out that one yet, GET ON IT!), Daisy Lowe, MIA, Dakota Fanning, and newcomer Andrej Pejic.

Keep your eye out for new pictures of the ads, and let us know what you think!

Text Corinna Fabre

Source(s): Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc by Jacobs Spring 2011

FINALLY - the flirty, fun working girl can rejoice as Marc Jacob's second line Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 collection was shown on the sixth day of New York Fashion week. The American designer's show took place at the New York State Armory and easily pleased the crowd with his new masterpieces. The first model came out wearing a flowing white dress that reached knee length and had prominent horizontal stripes of yellow, blue, and peach. Bringing back the sweet innocent look, Marc kept his signature bold, bright, pieces (such as his purses, bangles, and sunglasses) and mixed it into the neutral blouses, skirts, and jumpsuits. Some models came out with bowler hats (as seen in picture) which covered their frizzy whimsical hair-do. All the models were shown with Orange lipstick which mingled well with the eccentric chic outfits. Orange seemed to be the color of choice - many purses and accessories were coated with the color. Not a lot of designers use the rusty color, but it seems to be the shade for the up-coming season. My favorite outfit went to the model who wore the striped jumpsuit (which looks similar to the opening dress) and put together with beige wedges - only Marc can perfectly match neutral and exotic colors perfectly. Bows accentuated waists in the skirts and pants - not to mention they were also tied at the ankle with some wedges. Marc's collection did not only gear towards ladies, gentlemen you may rejoice as well. My favorite pieces from the male's were the long grey raincoat, copper pants and belt bags (yes, it is what it sounds).

Text Jessica Moy