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To toast IMITATION Resort 2012, designer Tara Subkoff premiered her self-directed short film at The Jane Hotel this evening. Featuring industry-renowned personalities, such as Nicole Trunfio, Becka Diamond, and Lissy Trullie, this silent film was intended to epitomize the IMITATION essence.

With saki in hand, DL snagged a seat on a sofa to watch Subkoff's story unfold: Focusing on the theme of "all-dressed-up-and-nowhere-to-go," Tara Subkoff combined old Hollywood glamour and a dramatic pianist to express her anecdote of myopic perspectives.

Guests filed into The Jane Ballroom as the style-centric flick projected on repeat. The IMITATION collection boasted ultra-feminine pieces, such as pleated bandeaus, tiered mini-dresses, and silk-draped gowns.

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10 Crosby, Derek Lam's recently-launched diffusion line, might be touted as the designer's response to society's increasing nonchalance and decreasing disposable income -- but in reality, this high-quality label will be just as rare to spot on any given R train.

10 Crosby, named after the company's headquarters, maintained Derek Lam's downtown flair by tapping into the prevailing athletic-inspired trend. Model, Hanne Gaby Odiele, turned the showroom into her own personal jungle gym, sporting color-blocked separates, tailored jumpers, and versatile canvas pieces.

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Good evening, America. I’m Chloë Sevigny.

It has recently come to my attention that I. love. Reh-soort.

I recently presented my own Reh-soort collection for Opening Ceremony. Guests included Ryan McGinley, Lissy Trullie, and Jen Brill.

You might ask, “Chloë, what are your plans for Reh-soort 2012?”

Well...I'll tell you...

Ironic tennis lessons with Fabiola Beracasa. Champagne brunches with Camembert ravioli, lobster sausage and almond milk.

Explore the theatric sensuality of flamenco. Learn to appreciate the jaded charm of Vivian Maier.

Hacky Sack.

Cross-country art retreats with Kim Hastreiter, Paul Johnson Calderone, and Timmy T. Coriander duck confit at Indochine with Olivier Zahm and Nicole Trunfio.

What are you doing for Reh-soort?

[Be sure not to steal my plans…]

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Inspiration from combine13

Parisian designer, Kevork Kiledjian, made his New York debut last February with an A-list show at Milk Studios. After a successful, buzz-worthy collection, the dynamic atelier returned for Resort 2012, with a presentation just as strong as his first.

Maintaining a tone that is both sultry and fresh, Kiledjian mixed body-con silhouettes with sheer overlays and geometric cut-outs. The look, which is reminiscent of Versace circa-1979, is modernized with neutral color-blocking and crisp fabric contrasts.

Playlist Inspiration: Glass Candy – Beatific

Channel Kevork’s sultry perspective and late-70s inspiration with the synth-rock influences of Glass Candy.

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