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Kanye West for Giuseppe Zanotti

Just when you thought retail prices for designer shoes had reached peak skyscraper levels, there’s this: $5,000 for shoes that are not even very cute. Yes it’s true, Glamour.com reported today that Kanye West has collaborated with luxury shoemaker Giuseppe Zanotti on two styles of women’s shoes for Colette in Paris. And here they are: these high-heeled shoes, shown, made in calf leather with gobs of embroidered pearls woven over what appears to be leggings, are on sale now for precisely $4,968.07, at Colette.fr. If you had tons of cash, would you buy these babies? Let me know your thoughts!

Blair Waldorf looks fabulous in Milly

Leighton Meester’s character Blair Waldorf was spotted on Gossip Girl last night wearing this gorgeous French mohair Milly Patent Tab Midi Skirt. First seen on the Fall 2011 runway, the skirt is now on sale on the Milly site for less than $110 (what a deal, considering it initially retailed for $315).

Rebecca Taylor’s Fall 2012 collection scored high on the hip factor—perhaps to the dismay of her fans who look to the designer for her famously feminine frocks. The fall collection was designed for urban babes who move with ease in any fashion capital of the world. In place of sparkle and florals were dark plum, navy and charcoals while the floaty, sheer fabrics were substituted by angora and ponte knits, jacquard and shearling. Key looks included: plush coats and oversized knit sweaters, sheer tops, shorts, leggings and bomber jackets.

-Reporting by Mitria Di Giacomo

Flirty frocks and boxy jumpsuits were the stars at Jill Stuart’s Fall 2012 show. Kicking off with a mix of black, cobalt blue and violet floral prints, the show transitioned into flirty A-line dresses and peplum skirts with tulle or lace inserts. Intricate gold embroidery leaned to a more sophisticated approach than last season’s dusty pinks and pastels.

Gone were the overly cutesy dresses, instead, Stuart delivered more wearable clothes for the everyday working gal such as tailored coats in practical dark colors and trim pants and blouses.

Starlets Olivia Palermo and Nikki Reed turned out, causing a stampede to the front row for pictures but one shocker of a celebrity was in the crowd: Ramses Barden of the recently-championed New York Giants. Who knew that Superbowl champs liked Jill Stuart?

-Reporting by T. Jordan

Red pants are all the rage, and Rachel Roy looks amazing in her self-designed version (costing a mere $345). Get the trendy look for less with cute red pants like these by XOXO, on sale now for less than $41. Or, for more of an ankle pant, these Editor pants from Express are just shy of $60. Tell me, are you ready to try red pants?

The Super Bowl may be Sunday, but the Super Bowl of fashion—New York Fashion Week—officially kicks off on Thursday. In preparation for the busiest week in fashion, which takes place twice a year—in February and September, designers are revealing their inspirations for the Fall 2012 collections. Last week, I wrote about Tracy Reese, and shortly after I received two emails revealing the inspirations behind two of my favorite designers: Rebecca Taylor and Milly. Designer Michelle Smith, of the vintage-inspired Milly label, describes her fall collection as “bold and modern.” “Innovative fabrics merge with traditional couture techniques, and vibrant pops of color excite a base palette of black and white,” says Smith, who studied fashion in Paris before founding her label. Meanwhile, Taylor will deliver a collection full of sensual fabrics in easy, modern silhouettes. Think rich color and sequins (yes, they continue for next season!), studs and abstract prints. Look for these runway shows and more on  First Comes Fashion—where you can watch the shows without needing a ticket or to leave the comfort of home. Tell me, are you excited for Fashion Week?