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Dealers Of The Purple Cloth Go "Prepster Chic" At Karmaloop!

Karmaloop Goodkarma on Oct 21, 2009 8:25 AM PDT

The fall delivery of Dealers of the Purple Cloth, "Prepster Chic," is now available at Karmaloop. The collection features an array of quirky bow ties, ruffles and hunter fabrics, from tank tops to tees to button-ups. "We wanted to put out the message that nerdy is cool and intelligence is sexy," said Creative Director Lydia Nam. As an emerging women's brand based out of Toronto, Dealers has developed a reputation for creative designs that inspire individuality and personal expression. Fall must-haves include The Henley Thermal with Kangaroo Pockets and The Hunter Bow Tank. Look at the slideshow for some of our favorites, then check out the full collection at Karmaloop.com.

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Coquette Is Lovin' The Zipper Look!

Natalie Zee Drieu on Sep 30, 2009 5:25 AM PDT

Earlier in June I posted some cute outfits and accessories with zippers. Well the zipper trend is even stronger this fall, making its way to even more clothing and accessories. I love this Mason by Michelle Mason Zip Shirtdress ($407 at Shopbop) to pair over leggings or tights and this simple Loeffler Randall Double Zipper Top (On Sale for $120.40). Both say stylish without going over the edge in punk. As for accessories, these grey Ruffle Zipper Pumps are beyond adorable... and if you have any money left after splurging on all these cute finds, keep your change in this Colorblock Zipper Wallet! See more at Coquette!

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How To Sew An Exposed Zipper

Alex Gambardella on Jul 16, 2009 7:20 AM PDT

Nicole Smith is an editor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to fashionable how-tos and do-it-yourself crafts. Below she introduces a fun project in which you can embellish clothing yourself with exposed zippers.
Zippers have come a long way over the years; they're used in everything from garments and shoes to accessories and home decor. You may install a zipper simply to let you in and out of a garment, but why not make it stylish at the same time? In the Spring '09 issue of SewStylish, couture sewer Anna Mazur showed you how to insert zippers four ways. Here is one of the techniques inspired by many designers including Marni. When installing an exposed zipper, you can throw all the zipper-insertion rules out the window. Turn the seam allowances to the right side, topstitch the zipper over them to conceal the fabric edges, and let the zipper tape show on the outside of the garment. You can choose a matching or contrasting zipper for even more stand-out style. Click on over to the CraftStylish blog for the full step-by-step instructions... then get sewing!

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Hive 5: When Showing Your Zipper Is a Good Thing

Lisanne Silverman on Jul 17, 2008 8:18 AM PDT

The deconstructed look is nothing new: unfinished hems, inside-out seams, and bias cuts are practically mainstays on any contemporary collection these days. But when Alber Elbaz left a zipper exposed on a Lanvin dress back in 2003, deconstructed took on a whole new meaning, and a sexy one at that. It's making a statement with an understatement, and focusing on what can't be seen along with what can. A modestly crafted dress gets an entirely new identity with the addition of a zipper for all to see, yet not an ounce of extra skin is revealed, perhaps redefining what makes an item, or rather its wearer, sexy. Check out my slideshow of standout zippered looks, and if someone tells you your zipper is showing, just smile and keep on walking- they never had a chance.

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