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EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

GRACE BAN

ELLEN LEE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

CONOR FORD

ART DIRECTOR / PHOTOGRAPHER

ABIGAIL CHU

STYLING ASSISTANT

HENDERSON BLUMER

PR TEAM

SHARI CHEN

SAMANTHA LEE

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BRENNA DEER

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Fashion may seem daunting at !rst glance- impractical, expensive, and perhaps even frivolous. But if you take a closer look at those photographs on your favorite street style blog or that one editorial you saw last week, you will come to realize that much of what you see has quite a lot in common.

"e theme of the A/W 2012 issue is Back to Basics. In these pages, we present to you the principles of fashion and style--from simple tech-niques for layering to knowledge of 50 designer brands in the indus-try. We believe that sophisticated style pertains to every person and is achievable with a few simple rules.

What the well-dressed girl on the street has in common with the model in the magazine is likely to be one of the following:

1. innovative layering -- experimenting with proportions, textures, patterns 2. thoughtful color palette3. fantastic statement piece[s]4. artful tailoring5. poise & boldness

"is issue is especially catered to those who agree with our opening statement. We hope to help you see past the surface of fashion and gain a better understanding of style along the way.

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Ellen K. Lee

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Styled by: Ellen K. LeePhotographer: Abigail ChuMakeup: Yvonne PaoModels: Brooke Alexandra & Isabelle Sandmeyer [No Ties Management LLC.]

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y Alexander McQueen (A-lek-zander Mik-ween)Head designer: Founded by Lee Alexander Mc-Queen; currently run by Sarah BurtonBased in: United KingdomLaunch: 1992

Alexander Wang (A-lek-zander W-ang)Head designer: Alexander WangBased in: New YorkLaunch: 2007

Altuzarra (Al-too-zah-rah)Head designer: Joseph AltuzarraBased in: New YorkLaunch:2009

Balenciaga (Ba-lahn-cee-ah-ga)Head designer: Established by Cristobal Balenciaga; currently run by Nicolas GhesquièreBased in: ParisLaunch: 1918

Balmain (Bal-mayn)Head designer: Olivier RousteingBased in: ParisLaunch: 1945

Bottega Veneta (Boh-tay-ga Vi-neh-ta)Head designer: Tomas MaierBased in: MilanLaunch: 1966

Burberry (Bur-berry)Head designer: Christopher BaileyBased in: LondonLaunch: 1856

Carolina Herrera (Ke-ro-lee-na Hurerra)Head designer: Carolina HerreraBased in: New YorkLaunch: 1981

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Chanel (Sha-nell)Head designer: Karl Lagerfeld

Based in: ParisLaunch: 1909

Chloé (Klo-eh)Head designer: Clare Waight Keller

Based in: ParisLaunch: 1952

Christian Dior (Kris-tee-ahn Dee-or)Head designer: John Galliano (Fall 2011)

Based in: ParisLaunch: 1946

Comme Des Garçons (Come Deh Gar-son)

Head Designer: Rei KawakuboBased in: Tokyo

Launch: 1969

Cushnie et Ochs (Cush-ney eh-Toaks)Head Designer: Carly Cushnie and Michelle Oaks

Based in: New YorkLaunch: with spring 2009 collection

Céline (Seh-leen)Head Designer: Phoebe Philo

Based in: ParisLaunch: 1945

Dolce & Gabbana (Dole-chay and Gah-bah-nah)

Head Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana

Based in: MilanLaunch: 1982

Dries Van Noten (Dreeze Vahn Know-ten)

Head Designer: Dries Van NotenBased in: Antwerp, Belgium

Launch: 1986

Fendi (Fen-dee)Head Designer: Karl LagerfeldBased in: RomeLaunch: 1925

Giambattista Valli (Jam-bat-ee-stuh Val-ee)Head Designer: Giambattista ValliBased in: ForliLaunch: 2005

Givenchy (Zhee-vahn-shee)Head Designer: Riccardo TisciBased in: ParisLaunch: 1952

Gucci (Goo-chee)Head designer: Frida GianniniBased in: FlorenceLaunch: 1921

Hakaan (Ha-kahn)Head designer: Hakaan YildirimBased in: LondonLaunch: 2010

Hermès (Er-mez)Head designer: Christophe LemaireBased in: ParisLaunch: 1837

Hervé Leger by Max Azria (Er-vay Leh-jjeh by Maks Az-ree-yah)Head designer: Max AzriaBased in: ParisLaunch: 2008

Hussein Chalayan (Hoo-sayn Cha-la-yan)Head designer: Hussein ChalayanBased in: LondonLaunch: 1994

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Miu Miu (Me-oo Me-oo)Head Designer - Miuccia PradaBased - MilanLaunch - 1993

Nina Ricci (Nee-na Ree-chee)Head Designer - Founded by Maria “Nina” Ricci, currently Peter CoppingBased - ParisLaunch - 1932

Phillip Lim (Fih-luhp Lim)Head Designer - Phillip LimBased – New YorkLaunch – 2005

Prabal Gurung (Prah-bal Guh-ruhng)Head designer: Prabal GurungBased in: New YorkLaunch 2009

Prada (Prah-da)Head Designer - founded by Mario Prada, cur-rently Miuccia PradaBased - MilanLaunch - 1913

Preen (P-reen)Head Designer - Justin Thornton and Thea BregazziBased - LondonLaunch - 1996

Proenza Schouler (Pro-enza Skool-er)Head Designer - Jack McCollough and Lazaro HernandezBased - New YorkLaunch - 2002

Ralph Lauren (Rao-f Lor-en)Head Designer - Ralph (Lifshitz) LaurenBased - New YorkLaunch -1967

Isabel Marant (Iz-uh-belle Ma-rahnt)Head designer: Isabel Marant

Based in: ParisLaunch: 1994

Jean Paul Gaultier (Jahn Pawl Goh-tee-ay)

Head designer: Jean Paul GaultierBased in: ParisLaunch: 1976

Jil Sander (Jil Sahn-der)Head designer: Raf Simons

Based in: MilanLaunch: 1973

Junya Watanabe (Joon-yah Wah-tah-nah-beh)

Head designer: Junya WatanabeBased in: ParisLaunch: 1993

Lanvin (Lahn-vahn)Head designer: Alber Elbaz

Based in: ParisLaunch: 1889

Louis Vuitton (Loo-e Vuh-ton)Head Designer - founded by louis Vuitton,

currently Marc JacobsBased - Paris

Launch - 1854

Martin Margiela (Mar-tahn Mar-gel-a)

Head Designer - Martin Margiela Based - Paris

Launch - 1989

Missoni (Miss-oh-nee)Head Designer - founded by Ottavio (“Tai”)

and Rosita Missoni, currently Angela MissoniBased - VareseLaunch - 1953

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Rochas (Roe-chah)Head designer: the label was re-launched for

2009 under the direction of Italian designer Marco Zanini

Based in: ParisLaunch: 1924 by couturier Marcel Rochas

Rodarte (Ro-dar-tay)Head designer: Kate and Laura Mulleavy

Based in: New YorkLaunch: 2005

Suno (Soo-noh)Head designer: founded by Max Osterweis in

collaboration with designer Erin BeattyBased in: New York

Launch: 2009

Thakoon (Ta-koon)Head designer: Thakoon Panichgul

Based in: New YorkLaunch: 2004

Theyskens’ Theory (Tay-skins Thee-ah-ree)

Head designer: Olivier TheyskensBased in: New York

Launch: Olivier Theyskens joined forces with New York-based label Theory to form

Theyskens’ Theory in 2010

Thierry Mugler (Tee-air-ree Moog-lay)

Head designer: Thierry MuglerBased in: ParisLaunch: 1973

Valentino (Val-uhn-tee-noh)Head designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier

Paolo PiccioliBased in: Milan

Launch: 1959

Versace (Ver-sah-chee)Head designer: Donatella VersaceBased in: MilanLaunch: 1978

Viktor & Rolf (Vik-ter & Rolf)Head designer: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Sno-erenBased in: ParisLaunch: 1993

Yves Saint Laurent (Eve San Lor-ron)Head designer: Stefano PilatiBased in: ParisLaunch: 1962

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: How do you de!ne style?

: In general, style has a lot to do with the inner personality coming out and how you pick and choose the way you live. It's more than just what you wear; it comes from within as an expressive quality.

FQ: What do you do when you feel lazy in the morning but want to look e#ortlessly chic? Do you have any staple go-to pieces or fail proof ensem-bles?

RN: I have an 8am class so it can be very hard getting ready in the morn-ing. Sometimes I pick out clothes beforehand. But for me [my staple] is coated skinny jeans- I’m wearing a pair right now. And I wear a lot of basic tees. I have a bunch from this brand called Le Petit Petit- he has the cutest dolman shirts. And boots, ankle boots, are very easy.

FQ: What inspires you to dress up when all the other college students around you are wearing their Uggs and sweats to class?

RN: I think I feel just more like myself when I dress up. Even during !nals week, I dress up. I feel that when you dress better, you look better, which makes you feel better and perform better. Sometimes I get weird stares, but I like dressing up.

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FQ: What would you say is the key to dressing up, but not looking overdone?

RN: I think the key is not to look too literal when you dress up. Always putting together contrasting elements helps with that. Like if you're going for girly, play with masculine. And if you're wearing something with a lot of skin, tone it down with something more modest.

FQ: Most college students have a limited budget, what good quality items do you think are important to invest in and what kinds of things are okay to skimp on?

RN: For me personally, I think shoes are a huge investment. I thri$ a lot too, so I’m able to save a lot. A good jacket is always a good investment and one nice pair of jeans, like a really nice pair that should !t your closet pretty well.

FQ: Many people seek to develop their own sense of style but are o$en worried about not being able to "pull o# " cer-tain looks in the process, can you o#er some advice on how to garner the con!dence to wear what you want even if it is out of your comfort zone?

RN: If you genuinely like it, you should feel con!dent. If you leave your house in the morning feeling con!dent, you should know it looks good. Con!dence is key. If you don't feel comfortable, it’s probably not your style to begin with.

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FQ: Where do you draw inspiration from and how to you make somebody else's look your own?

RN: I’m mostly inspired by people, others' style, how they see life, I recently met Kelly Wearstler and it was the best experience of my life. She was so sweet. Just seeing how she sees things, the colors- she looks beyond the ordinary and pulls inspiration from how she perceives her surround-ings. Her house is so beautiful.

FQ: How would you say your blog has impacted your own life?

RN: In a lot of ways. First, I’ve met so many peo-ple- friends, colleagues, people I can work with in the future. My blog is an extension of who I am now, it's like my baby and online diary. I think the experiences traveling are the best part of having a blog.

FQ: Can you name a few of your favorite design-ers?

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RN: Right now, Phoebe at Celine. Dries van Noten is always a favorite. Prada. "eyskens "eory is pretty good right now.

FQ: Do you have any general thri$ing tips?

RN: Going with a friend helps a lot. I always go with my boyfriend. He loves going, thankfully. We just divide and conquer the store, like split up the store and each take a section. Also you always have to try things on because you never know how well or how poorly something might look on you.

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