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As history has shown, conservative times call for a conservative way of dressing. In America, this means returning to our good ol' working person's garment: jeans. U.S. womenswear editor Jaclyn Jones, from trend forecasting agency WGSN, breaks down the post-9/11 fashion reaction.

From Uggs To Y2K, What The '00s Meant To Us

26th February 2013

Mirano said his brand is all about specialty, luxury fabrics, and fur matches that particular mindset. The furry look is right on trend for fall and winter of 2013, according to fashion forecaster WGSN.

Fur on the catwalk: Is it worth the controversy?

15th February 2013

The volume, often achieved with new fabrics that hold their shape, showed up all over, including Yeohlee, Vera Wang, The Row and Zac Posen. "It's giving silhouettes a whole new form," says Jaclyn Jones, womenswear editor for fashion consultants WGSN.

The Runway Cheat Sheet

14th February 2013

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