Chic classic coats dominate winter fashion forecasts
Winter coat shoppers are warned to expect chic long and short styles including reefers Chesterfields and pea coats with a shift toward shorter coats for pants wearers. Experts note colors from black navy camel to pastels. fibers like camel hair cashmere and alpaca blend for warmth and weight. Leather coats rise in popularity with knee length options. care tips from the Leather Apparel Association emphasize proper cleaning, storage and handling of leather garments.
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JG Hook
Bernie Lawrence
Hecht
Monroe Milstein
Burington Coat Factory
Burlington
Milstein
Diana Bownds
JC Penney
Dallas
Texas
Lili Kasdan
Leather Apparel Association
New York
Anne Kleim
Calvin Klein
LAA
Colorful colored stones reshape fashion and jewelry trends
News on how vibrant stones replace minimalist styles, with yellow diamonds from Tiffany and Swarovski crystals shaping winter to summer wardrobes. Designers push colored gemstones through big rings, bold pins, and mixed metals, citing accessibility, casual wear, and iconic style influences from Jackie Kennedy to Greta Garbo.
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Jackie 0
Audrey Hepburn
Cleopatra
Greta Garbo
Tiffany
Swarovski
Liz Claiborne
Chanel
Lynn Ramsey
Jewelry Information Center
New York
Barbara Raleigh
International Design Source
Tiffany’s
Jean Schlumberger
Louvre
Paris
Lori Bonn
Henry Dunny
David Dubin
Mignon Faget
Paloma Picasso
Jay Strongwater
Judy Barr
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Ter Ee Rae
Hans Stern
H Stern Jewelers
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Stern
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International Colored Gemstone Association
Peggy Willett
American Gem Trade Association
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