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The costume designer talks about Jonathan Frid’s time on the “Dark Shadows” film set and her wardrobe preparations for “The Thin Man,” Depp’s new film. 10:04 PM PDT 4/27/2012 by Elizabeth Snead

Photo: Courtesy of Maiyet

Introducing: Maiyet, a conscious-clothing label that’s similar in ethos to Edun but with an even more luxe sophistication (and price point). Though the brand officially launched for Spring ‘12 in Paris, Maiyet’s founders—former human rights lawyer Paul van Zyl, former Band of Outsiders president Kristy Caylor, and Daniel Lubetzky—are celebrating the label’s exclusive arrival at Barneys New York stores this week. The collection ($595–$2,400) of military coats, simple blouses, dresses, and jewelry is so sleek shoppers might be oblivious to the fact that it’s the work of hand-block printers in Jaipur or metalsmiths outside Nairobi. How it works: Maiyet and its design team (a group that hails from the likes of Celine, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren) partners with local artisans in countries around the globe to promote self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship in developing economies. A portion of the profits then goes into training and development. Here, in this Style.com exclusive video (below), a look at the artisans at work on the collection.
—Kristin Studeman

Milan Vukmirovic is no longer with Trussardi, but that doesn’t mean the fashion multi-hyphenate has slowed down. The launch issue of his new magazine, Fashion for Men, which is over 600 pages strong, hits newsstands at the end of the month, and Pitti announced last week that his capsule collection for Chevignon Heritage (four pieces for men, four for women) will make its debut at the Florence trade fair in January. Today, Style.com learned that Vukmirovic has been named the creative director for Boon the Shop, Korea’s pioneering multibrand retailer. For those unfamiliar with the store, a press release describes it as “a gateway to Seoul for brands like Marni, Yohji Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garçons, Maison Martin Margiela,” and more. Vukmirovic himself calls it as a cross between Barneys and Colette, the latter of which he helped establish in 1997. In his new role, he’ll be responsible for two high-end retail concepts that are scheduled to launch in late 2012/early 2013. “I didn’t know Korea at all,” Vukmirovic said. “I was shocked by the modernity, the architecture, and the energy. It reminds me of Tokyo 15 years ago. I’m in love with it.”
—Nicole Phelps

Photo: Tommy Ton

See Megan Fox’s sexy Transformers style!.

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Here, we’re featuring the $48 Armani Exchange Chevron sequined tank. It goes great with shorts or a pencil skirt. Wear it with white jeans, add a strong shoulder blazer and high heels and you are set!

The men- and womenswear line is priced really well, and always brings the fashion when you need things like a strapless jumpsuit or a stretch belt. Armani Exchange items are perfect for date night with jeans that aren’t shredded or completely oversized — something slim and understated works.

Some of the most lovely dresses on the red carpet are designed by Giorgio Armani (Megan Fox in Armani Prive Couture line at the Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen premiere in Moscow, Angelina Jolie at the 2009 BAFTA Awards, Heidi Klum at 2008 and even the Beckhams in their skivvies!) and even though this line has been around for a long time, it’s always good to remember when you want a slice of that couture-looking pie for less, there’s always A/X Armani Exchange.