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We Were There: Nordstrom Designer Preview 2013

July 19, 2013

Behind the scenes at the July 11 Nordstrom Designer Preview

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Models sported slicked back ponies with highlights in contrasting colors.

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Racks upon racks of fall's best looks.

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Trend: "At Home Dressing"

Givenchy's playful sweatshirt nailed the luxurious comfort look (think publicly acceptable pajama pants in rich fabrics and designer sneakers. Side note: this happens to be Vogue editor Lauren Howell's favorite fall trend.)

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Trend: Fall Prints

Prints for fall tone down the loudness of summer and the more delicate looks from spring. Nordstrom showed new florals like this Valentino dress inspired by traditional Dutch ceramics.

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Trend: Fall Prints

What's black and white and chic all over? This fall. Perhaps the biggest trend for the season is bold combinations of the contrasting shades, seen in this Lanvin party dress.

Trend: Evening Glamour

...and cue this Donna Karen dress...

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Trend: Evening Glamour

Ditto Oscar de la Renta's slinky chartreuse velvet gown.

Trend: Evening Glamour

This show-stopping Stella McCartney gown is everything we want in fall evening wear: gorgeous textures, flattering lines, and rich, moody colors.

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Trend: The 'It' Coat

Howell forecasted that coats are the becoming the new handbag with shoppers investing in statement pieces—like this Dries Van Noten coat—and well-made classics alike.

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Trend: The 'It' Coat

This tailored Stella McCartney jacket riffs on another fall trend: feminine menswear.

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Street Style: Sure we love a good fashion show, but what really excites us about NDP is seeing Seattleites turn it on with some of their best and most interesting pieces.
Dzagbe, creative stylist at Nordstrom

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