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Who Was Best Dressed of the Week?

May 4, 2012 @ 6:00 pm

Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, Lea Michele, January Jones

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Our favorite outfits of this week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks—focus on graphic black and white. Our top five include: Jessica Alba in a trompe l’oeil Alice + Olivia sweater and printed Topshop pants, Scarlett Johansson in a mixed-print Preen ensemble, Reese Witherspoon in a jersey Monique Lhuillier gown, Lea Michele in a sequin Jenni Kayne LWD, and January Jones in a peplum Mary Katrantzou look. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know! More

— Caitlin Petreycik

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Mary Katrantzou for Topshop: See the Collection

Feb 17, 2012 @ 2:35 pm

Celebrities like Keira Knightley, Blake Lively, and Dianna Agron quickly caught on to Mary Katrantzou’s signature colorful prints, which is why were so excited when the London designer announced she’s launching a capsule collection for Topshop. “I can’t wait to see the Topshop girls in the bowl dresses and for the most daring to see them try print on print layering!” Katrantzou said of her nine-piece lineup, which includes tops, skirts, dresses, and leggings emblazoned with florals, digital prints, and vibrant colors. The capsule just went on sale on topshop.com today—and though it sold out within hours, you’ll still be able to shop the items when they land in U.S. stores February 29th. Get your shopping list ready by checking out the entire collection in the gallery.

— Leah Abrahams

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Mary Katrantzou for Longchamp Bags: Now Available!

Jan 23, 2012 @ 5:15 pm

Celebrity-favorite designer Mary Katrantzou teamed up with Longchamp to design a collection featuring her instantly-identifiable prints—and the lineup is available starting today! The collaboration features totes, traveling bags, and makeup pouches for $60 to $378, all emblazoned with her dreamy patterns. See all of the styles in the gallery, and visit colette.fr to pre-order one of your own.

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• Celebrities Wearing Mary Katrantzou!
• Gossip Girl: Serena’s Katrantzou Dress

— Rose Walano

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Celebrities Love… Mary Katrantzou!

Dec 30, 2011 @ 9:45 am

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Celebrities love Mary Katrantzou! The Greek-born, London-based designer launched her first ready-to-wear collection in 2008, and her instantly identifiable vibrant prints became a red carpet favorite ever since. “It’s flattering,” the designer told InStyle.com of seeing stars like Keira Knightley, Hailee Steinfeld, Claudia Schiffer, and Dianna Agron in her designs at the British Fashion Council’s London Show Rooms event in Los Angeles. “It makes you happy because you never have that perspective until you see the clothes on a woman. It’s always been a woman with a strong presence. It’s amazing.” Last month, her skills were recognized in a big way when the 28-year-old won the Emerging Talent Award at British Fashion Awards. Her clothes are available now at net-a-porter.com, and next year she’ll be releasing collaborations with Topshop and Longchamp. Not ready for her print power? Heed her advice: “You have to have a little bit of fun—especially with prints. We all need a little bit of color and humor in our lives. Wear it confidently.” See who else loves wearing Mary Katrantzou’s designs in the gallery.

— Sharon Clott, with reporting by Lindzi Scharf

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Gossip Girl, Blake Lively, Mary Katrantzou

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Gossip Girl Fashion: Serena’s Mary Katrantzou Dress and More!

Nov 17, 2011 @ 11:25 am

With a new episode of Gossip Girl on Monday, we have a sneak peek at the hottest looks from the show! One outfit you’ll see: Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) in a printed dress from London-based designer Mary Katrantzou’s spring 2011 collection. “It’s flattering,” Katrantzou told InStyle.com of seeing her designs on celebrities. “[The clothes have] always been on a woman with a strong presence.” For more looks from the new episode, titled “All the Pretty Sources,” click through the gallery. Catch Gossip Girl on Monday, November 21st at 8/7c.

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— Caitlin Petreycik, reporting by Lindzi Scharf

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