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12 Chic Capes for the Fall

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Capes seem to be everywhere this season. They serve well as chic transitional outwear for chilly weather without unnecessarily committing to a bulky, blizzard-ready winter jacket.

After browsing through an abundance of styles, it was a pleasant surprise to find capes that are laid back and casual as well as super luxurious and elegant. The choices are endless matching whatever occasion you may encounter.

Given a cape's voluminous silhouette, add balance by pairing with slim fitting trousers or even jeans and viola - you have yourself a stylish and on trend outfit with little effort.

Initially, I would suggest wearing heels to add height and avoid looking frumpy, but when I came across Gryphon's Sherlock Cape ($595) - featured to the right - I was actually surprised how well it works even with the most casual of outfits. What a great look for cool fall days while you're out and about.

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Maison Martin Margiela Launching First Fragrance

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Quirky fashion brand Maison Martin Margiela is releasing its first scent. The blandly-named Untitled is a unisex scent created by perfumer Daniela Andrier from Givaudan who has created scents for Gucci and Prada. Untitled is described as being a green scent with incense-like amber notes. The simple bottle, designed in collaboration with Fabien Baron, was inspired by 19th century glass stoppered bottles and reinforces the idea that the scent is made to be worn by anyone. Untitled will be available from Colette starting on January 25 and then will be rolled out internationally over the next few months. For coverage of the recent unveiling of the scent check out this comprehensive piece on StyleBubble.

[via The Independent]

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Maison Martin Margiela Distressed Perforated Tote, Handbag of the Day

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A beautiful and versatile bag that can easily transition from the crisp whites of winter to the softer whites of spring, this Distressed Perforated Tote by Maison Martin Margiela is a stylish but casual wardrobe accessory. Made of crackled leather with perforated detailing and antiqued hardware, it opens at the top and features leather snap closures and a zip pocket on the inside. It's small for a tote, measuring just 13" x 15" x 5", but should still be pretty roomy thanks to a flat base (complete with protective feet). $995

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Airbrushed Wolf Sac Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Who doesn't want to take an angry snarling wolf with them wherever they go? I know I sure do! This is the Airbrushed Wolf Sac Bag by Maison Martin Margiela (I always think that's such a mouthful of a name) and it's a bag that communicates both designer taste and bad attitude style. Classically shaped by simply draping leather from a rounded handle, the bag is unlined and is mostly open at the top with a silver metal clasp. Measures 22" across at the widest point, and has one interior zip pocket that dangles from the handle. $1,195

Gallery: Maison Martin Margiela Airbrushed Wolf Medium Sac Bag

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Designer Steel-Toed Boots, Already Destroyed

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There are few things better in life than slipping your feet into a favorite pair of well-worn, comfortable, broken in shoes. It's such a luxury because it takes months and even years to get shoes into that broken-down customized state.

Or does it? Maison Martin Margiela has designed this Steel-toed Destroyed Boot that comes pre-broken in. And in a serious way too -- the leather is so distressed on the toe that the steel lining actually shows through.

I think they look awesome in pictures but I can't help feeling like buying something already destroyed like this is cheating -- isn't what makes a pair of worn boots so cool the stories behind how they got that way? $1,145

Via acquire

Gallery: Maison Martin Margiela's Steel-Toed Destroyed Boot

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Maison Martin Margiela Can Tab Necklace

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Filed under: Jewelry

With the world's focus on improving, or more appropriately, saving the environment, designers and artists are reusing everyday products to create something new. There's no reason to waste something that you can put to good use in another way. At times, it can be a successful venture and quite useful. Others times, it becomes more eye candy than functional. Either way, the journey of making something new is always exhilarating for the designer and exciting for its audience to view. Belgium Designer, Martin Margiela, appears to have put the idea of reusing common items to the test when designing his accessory line. Who knew a can tab could be turned into something so beautiful? Margiela's Can Tab Cascade Necklace ($695) features hints of gold accents throughout for slightly sparkling effect. If his necklace is a bit too bold and you fancy a piece more subdued, check out the Can Tab Ring ($135) which features an oversize can tab at the center. See below for more fashionable innovations by Martin Margiela.

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Maison Martin Margiela Spotlight Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Wow, for just being a pattern on leather the "spotlight" on this Maison Martin Margiela Spotlight Clutch sure looks like it's really lighting up! It's a pretty basic black and white handbag that doesn't have much exciting going other than the bright white explosion on the front left side, but that's nice as sometimes keeping it simple makes for a breath of fresh air. Made of soft-grained leather it has a square clutch shape with a large flap and hidden magnetic closure, plus a smooth leather lining and interior zip pocket. A very "understated statement" kind of bag. $995

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Maison Martin Margiela Accessories

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A couple of posts on Acquire led me to the accessories collections of Maison Martin Margiela on eLuxury. The designer has a quirky design sense that is echoed by their witty website. Their accessories play with the idea of recycling, a key becomes a ring or a pin, can tabs become an elaborate bib necklace and wine and Champagne corks are pressed into service as necklaces. Their Implied Champagne Cork necklace shown here is done in polished metal and sells for $295.

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