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Prabal Gurung Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Details

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My last installment included a grey linen camp shirt with buttonholes that were created by piecing a band to the center front. It is a little tricky to figure out how that happens just looking at the finished product. So here is how that happened.... I am using some 'loud' contrasty fabrics to make it easier to see what's going on...I hope it works! Pretend that the blue is the front of the shirt, the pink is the buttonhole band and the check is the binding. The buttons here are 3/4 inch, so…

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Whether you like to leave a few buttons loose, or you protect your neck at all times, it's undeniable that a collar defines your look. It's the closest clothing feature to your face, and thus deserves some attention. We've got a few fresh ideas that'll have your long points looking on-point this Spring.

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Acne Studios is no stranger to fresh details - the brand's name itself is an acronym for "ambition to create novel expressions". A cool interpretation of classic shirting, this style has been made from poplin and has an asymmetric, fold-over collar that creates the illusion it's incorrectly buttoned.

Embellish your buttonholes with this embroidery technique from Jennifer Stern.