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 Diesel Gets IntimateAs always, Diesel brings a completely winning irreverence to its men's intimates campaign.
 Works of ArtHussein Chalayan will be bringing his multidisciplinary talent to an exhibition of film and artwork this fall, at London's Lisson Gallery. Drawing on themes connecting to art, anthropology, music and design, Chalayan will explore the boundaries between works of art, garments, performance and culture. A look at the designer's past work confirms his mastery of fashion, art and everything in between. At the Lisson Gallery from September 8-October 2.
 Dysfashional BerlinFashion without clothes? This year's second installment of the Dysfashional exhibition showcases the ideas and inspiration that inform today's most expressive designers, without the commercial constraints of the apparel market. Maison Martin Margiela, Bless, Hussein Chalayan, Raf Simons, Bernhard Wilhelm, Item Idem and others present artworks that transcend the "discord and dysfunction" of the fashion system - with the amazing results that are guaranteed when you give creative minds free reign. At Berlin's Haus der Kulturen der Welt.
 Nail CoutureNail artist Sophy Robson's high fashion manicures are lightyears beyond the standard French tip or airbrushed palm tree.
Introducing: Raquel AllegraCalifornia designer Raquel Allegra turns used t-shirts from the Los Angeles county jail into unique hand-distressed artworks. Shopflick goes behind the scenes with Allegra to spotlight her technique - and the hours of work that go into each piece.
 Le Mans 2010Laurent Nivalle's just-nostalgic-enough photos of the classic cars at Le Mans feel as close to a vintage James Bond movie as we're ever going to get.
 T by Alexander Wang Fall 2010It's about way more than just t-shirts this fall, with Alexander Wang introducing heavier knits, ponchos and outerwear to his Fall T collection. Give him a few seasons and our goal of a 100% Wang casual wardrobe will be achieved.
 PolygonsNo, they're not architectural renderings - these sculptural paper creations by Le Creative Sweatshop bring accessories into the next dimension.
 Runway Trends: Double BreastedThe clean authority of the double breasted blazer is big news on the Fall and Spring runways, with top designers offering both streamlined classics and contemporary reworkings. Marc Jacobs, Maison Martin Margiela and Viktor & Rolf bring black flattering classic styles for both women and men. Go for a menswear-inspired power look a la Alexander Wang, or balance out creative styling in the vein of Acne or Lanvin. A strong shape with true staying power.
 Behind the Scenes: Berlin Fashion WeekJessica Weiss of Les Mads captures an evocative series of unexpected moments behind the scenes at Berlin Fashion Week. Full gallery at Nowness.
 Y-3 Fall 2010Lady Gaga's stylist meets world cup star? Only in the Y-3's Fall campaign, styled by Nicola Formichetti and starring Zinedine Zidane. We love the very Yohji layering and moody urban feel.
 New ClassicsBalancing Classical beauty with contemporary wit, Fabio Viale's poetic sculptures are a great form of cultural time travel.
There Will Be CakePast SSENSE collaborators REED + RADER create a short film that's equal parts surreal editorial and first person shooter for Hint Magazine.
 TravellingPhotographer Robbie Fimmano captures a heat wave at its best in this desert-chic editorial for Spray Magazine.
 Erin Wasson x RVCA Fall 2010Alia Penner's vibrant illustrations complete the laid-back, Southwestern feel of Erin Wasson's Fall lookbook. (Naturally modeled by the designer herself.)
 Introducing: Adidas Stella McCartney"I think it was really important to show real women working out and showing their bodies and to just marry the two worlds, fashion and sport, which is what the collaboration is all about ... I wanted to make sports clothes for women that didn't look like an afterthought." Stella McCartney's collections for Adidas apply the designer's feminine vision and direction detailing to athleticwear, creating balanced pieces that don't sacrifice performance or style.
 CFDA/Vogue Nominees: Robert GellerSSENSE favorite Robert Geller lands a nomination for the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award for up-and-coming designers. Winner gets $200,000 and a mentorship from a top industry figure - our money's on Geller's refined, colorful and just-dandified-enough Fall collection. The complete nominees:
 Seventh SonDelwin Kemara shoots a definitive summer-in-the-city editorial for Push It Magazine.
 Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2011The Maison channeled "geometry with a sense of ease" for its Spring menswear collection, with streamlined rectangular layering pieces and relaxed silhouettes. 3-D Models walked in front of 2-D videos of themselves in different locations to complete a classic Margiela offering of humor, concept and relaxed sophistication.
 InspirationMarc Thomasset's witty take on the classic composition book is the only thing we will be taking notes on from now on.
 Filippa FallFlash forward to autumn in Filippa K's atmospheric, rainy-day-mood Fall 2010 campaign.
 Trend Report: Summer DressesLong and short dresses are a tried-and-true strategy for beating summer heat without sacrificing style. Let a printed maxi speak for itself, or accessorize a shorter style into a full-fledged outfit. Candid shots by Stockholm Street Style are pure styling inspiration.
 The LakeWhat are we nostalgic for? This beautifully decaying summer scene shot by Laura Villa Baroncelli and Manuele Geromini.
 EssenceJoe Wright's calm, minimal landscapes reduce nature to its most basic elements. Textural and balanced, these are the definition of "composed."
 Car CrashNicolai Howalt's "Car Crash" series turns dented metal into high-definition abstract art - and makes road wrecks look more appealing than ever before.
 Afternoon StrollIdyllic moods. Max Farago shoots Eniko Mihalik and Yuri Pleskun for Muse Magazine.
 Ride in StyleCould we join a motorcycle gang just to get our hands on one of these vests?
 You Must Create Fall 2010Tradition rules in YMC's Fall collection, a mix of "hunter, fisher, mariner, artisan and peasant" with a classic European feel. Tweeds, homespun textures and just-right updates of classic shapes and knits prove that some styles live on for a reason. (Also, 10/10 on the unorthodox casting.)
 Preen Resort 2011Justin Thornton and Thea Bragazzi's Brigitte Bardot-inspired Resort collection channels Victorian cowgirl and urban sophisticate in equal parts. Long skirts, pleated front trousers and bandage-dress bustiers in characteristically luxe fabrics cohere into a balanced, wearable update of Preen's signature look.
 Shoulder DysmorphiaFashion satire authority Dis Magazine predicts the next big trend in plastic surgery: shoulders sculpted to echo the latest distinctive silhouettes. McQueen, Balmain, Givenchy, Lanvin, Rick Owens - add Margiela and we think this could become a "thing."
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