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Dark colors, bold patterns and shimmering fabrics emerged as prominent themes from New York's Fall 2012 Fashion Week, which concluded Thursday after a packed schedule of more than 300 shows.

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Scratch the surface: Nail artupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 19:05:00

Tashina Green's electric colors, shapes and designs are all part of her craft. CNN scratches the surface of nail art.

Green is this season's color at Nigeria Fashion Weekupdated: Tue Dec 20 2011 08:11:00

Nigeria Fashion Week has always featured bold colors, but this year the focus was on one color in particular -- green.

Spring 2012 fashion trends: Feminine florals bring back the prettyupdated: Fri Oct 21 2011 06:42:00

In recent seasons, fashion trends have dictated girls borrow from the male wardrobe with "boyfriend jeans" and military-inspired gear reminiscent of the battlefield. But looking ahead, the offerings on the catwalk for Spring/Summer 2012 indicate a definite return to femininity and glamor.

Six secrets behind cool brands updated: Thu Sep 29 2011 12:15:00

Why does French dressmaker Chanel always seem chic? What does British seamstress Vivienne Westwood have that others don't? And even though it's been 25 years since "Top Gun", why does everybody still want a pair of Ray Bans?

Iconic J. Crew brand hot againupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 08:50:00

CNN's Alina Cho looks at the unique style of J. Crew boss Mickey Drexler, who has made the iconic brand hot once again.

Designer menswear is boomingupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 18:12:00

CNN's Alina Cho talks with designer Tommy Hilfiger about how menswear is booming.

A supermodel at 17updated: Fri Jun 17 2011 15:56:00

CNN's Alina Cho meets a Wichita, Kansas teen who's become a rising star in the fashion industry.

Photographer highlights contrast between Japan, Canada fashionsupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 15:56:00

Paul Hillier never gave much thought to fashion.

Sun-blocking styles: A healthy new fashion trendupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 15:44:00

Instead of slathering on baby oil and baking in the sun until turning red as a tomato, more beachgoers are donning wide-brimmed hats, flowing tunics and hiding from ultraviolet rays under large umbrellas.

Knocking off Catherine's wedding dressupdated: Sat Apr 30 2011 13:00:00

How one wedding dress designer in Los Angeles wasted little time copying "that" dress to get into the shops.

Dressing for the Royal Weddingupdated: Fri Apr 22 2011 13:05:00

Fashion experts attending London Fashion week give their take on the clothes they would wear to a Royal Wedding.

Summer frocks to rock at the royal weddingupdated: Fri Apr 22 2011 13:05:00

Spring is in the air and with a royal wedding afoot, what will the best-dressed guests be wearing at Westminster Abbey on April 29 when the UK's Prince William marries Kate Middleton?

How to copy your favorite singer's styleupdated: Fri Apr 08 2011 08:59:00

For those craving to look like the young rock star fashionistas lighting up the Billboard charts, copycat fashion blogs may be the cure.

Bronner Bros. show highlights natural hairupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 08:22:00

There were plenty of Crayola-colored wigs and long, silky extensions displayed at the 64th annual Bronner Bros. International Hair Show, which drew more than 60,000 stylists, hair enthusiasts and exhibitors who work with black hair this past weekend.

SI.com: Paul Daugherty: The art of being a Bandwagon Fanupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 17:52:00

The best sports fans are Bandwagon Fans. I am a Bandwagon Fan. I hop on and off the wagon like a 12-step veteran. Let the good times roll, because when they don't, I roll outta here.

What to get your fashionistaupdated: Wed Dec 01 2010 09:45:00

Objective: Find a fabulous but not outrageously priced gift for the label-loving fashionista on your holiday list. This seemingly daunting task is no problem, with InStyle.com's seven stylish picks.

Five of fall's top fashion trendsupdated: Tue Sep 28 2010 12:06:00

If your 9-to-5 style is starting to feel a little stale, read on! This fall, designers have dreamt up gorgeous trends that are also 100 percent office-appropriate.

Why the Devil doesn't buy Prada onlineupdated: Thu Sep 23 2010 00:02:00

The Devil might wear Prada, but until recently he would have had a devil of a time buying it direct from the fashion company's website.

Hijab on the cutting edge of fashionupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 11:09:00

Though Belgium has moved to ban the burqa in public, CNN's Atika Shurbert found women there creating high-fashion hijab.

Teen hotspot adds maternity lineupdated: Mon Jul 19 2010 17:58:00

Trendy fashion store Forever 21 is drawing controversy with its new maternity clothes. KGUN reports.

Forever 21 asked about maternity lineupdated: Mon Jul 19 2010 17:58:00

Forever 21, a clothing chain that attracts many under-21 customers with its inexpensive, trendy fashions, is being questioned about its motives in choosing a select group of states to carry its recently launched maternity line.

High heels can shrink muscle, thicken tendonsupdated: Thu Jul 15 2010 17:39:00

You may want to think twice before strapping on those sky-high Manolos.

How to wear jeans to workupdated: Wed Mar 31 2010 14:56:00

Before you slip on a pair of weekday jeans, consider your workplace and what is appropriate--if you are a banker or a lawyer, you might be limited to twill trousers even on Casual Friday!

6 hot new spring fashion trendsupdated: Mon Mar 29 2010 10:59:00

Here are some of the hottest new looks for the new season and the best ways to wear them:

Oscar fashion hits and missesupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 15:35:00

Essence Magazine's Mikki Taylor talks with CNN's Isha Sesay about the fashion winners and losers at the Academy Awards.

Fashion Week: The consumer is kingupdated: Fri Feb 19 2010 16:09:00

New York Fashion Week began on a somber note as the first day of shows was marred by news of the tragic death of beloved British designer Alexander McQueen.

Where fashion and music meetupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 09:35:00

Celebrities show off their fashion sense on the red carpet at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Grammy style: Best dressed on recordupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 09:35:00

Music's biggest night has always been known for over-the-top style, and this year's crop of Grammy nominees -- from Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga to Katy Perry and Beyonce -- are some of the most fashion-forward yet.

10 reasons the Globes top the Oscarsupdated: Fri Jan 15 2010 14:05:00

The Golden Globes are essentially the opening act of the awards show season -- it's safe to bet those taking home Globes could hit it big at the Oscars. But that's not at all why you should watch it.

Dads in shorts, stylish moms on hot new Web sitesupdated: Mon Nov 30 2009 11:01:00

Dads in short shorts and moms in beehive hairdos are becoming all the rage on the Internet.

Celebs in L.A. get it freeupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 22:41:00

CNN's Alan Duke is in Los Angeles discussing with various celebrity experts the topic of celebrity swag.

Winslet, Michelle Obama among People's best-dressedupdated: Wed Sep 16 2009 18:03:00

Kate Winslet has one more reason to call 2009 a great year.

Fortune: A winning formula for fashion retailupdated: Thu Sep 03 2009 05:54:00

One morning last winter Louise Kahrmann de Muller, a Paris-based publicity executive, was headed to London. Sadly, Air France lost her luggage. For most business travelers this would be an annoyance. For Kahrmann de Muller and the dozen fashion editors she was traveling with, the lost luggage was a tragedy.

FSB: Josie Natori's stylish evolutionupdated: Mon Aug 24 2009 15:11:00

Josie Natori followed her business dreams from the Philippines to Wall Street. But after nine years as a banker, she needed a more creative outlet. In 1977 she launched a lingerie company with an East-meets-West flair. Today her brand includes four intimate-apparel lines, as well as a ready-to-wear clothing collection, home and bath products, eyewear and fragrance. Natori, 62, shared her story with Fortune Small Business in her Manhattan showroom.

13 style rules you should breakupdated: Thu Aug 06 2009 14:40:00

Here are ways to stand out from the crowd this season by shaking up the style rules.

'Sex and the City' actress Davis designs for frugal fashionistasupdated: Fri Apr 03 2009 15:57:00

Wearing a plaid green A-line spring skirt from her new fashion line, paired with a black patent leather belt and black leather gladiator sandal stilettos, "Sex and the City" actress Kristin Davis is the perfect combination of sweet and fierce when we meet up after her fashion show at the Belk department store in Atlanta, Georgia.

'American Idol' finalists show their styleupdated: Wed Mar 11 2009 10:56:00

Week after week, contestants on "American Idol" face scrutiny from judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, not only for their song choices and performances, but also for their outfits.

NY Fashion week previewupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 14:01:00

Fashion week kicks off Friday with designers highlighting their spring 2009 collections. In Style's Katrina Szish reports.

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