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Nina Garcia and I have been judges on ‘Project Runway’ together for many years now. But just because we both work in the fashion industry doesn’t mean we always share the same opinions or wear the same styles. Here, Nina talks about what fall trends she would like to go away, and which ones she can’t wait to buy. Heidi Klum

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ABC News : Fur Makes a Comeback: With More Humane Claims

“The beauty about fur — fake or real — is that it can glam up anything. If you have a little cardigan that’s sitting in your closet, a little fur trim can make it special. The gray coat that needs sprucing up? Adding a fur collar is great alternative to buying a new one,” says Marie Claire fashion director Nina Garcia, author of “Nina Garcia’s Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion.”

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Nina Garcia shared with Delta’s Magazine, Sky, her favorite 10 Global Boutiques.  1 | K. Jacques // Saint-Tropez. What started in 1933 as a small shop specializing in made-to-measure shoes has grown into a French Riviera staple. Throw on a pair of jeans, a white T-shirt and a pair of the store’s signature sandals for a look that is très chic. 25 rue Allard 2 | Seedhouse // New York City. For nearly 20 years, this appointment-only showroom has been the go-to for fashion insiders. Find antiques, home décor and oodles of goodies from established and up-and-coming designers. 487 W. 22nd St. 3 | Ladurée // Paris. Sit out on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Champs-Elysées Avenue while snacking on the world-famous macaroons. The restaurant, open 365 days a year, also serves breakfast through dinner for nearly 3,000 people a day. 75 Avenue des Champs-Elysees 4 | De Vera // New York City. Art and architecture student Federico de Vera opened his store on Crosby in 2003, and it has become a go-to destination for immaculate Italian glass and rare treasures from around the world. 1 Crosby St. 5 | 100% Capri // Capri. The name says it all. Proprietor Tony Aiello captures the essence of the island with fine linens and apparel for the whole family. Find effortlessly elegant pieces in the finest linen, all made in Italy. 29 via Fuorlovado Click here to read the entire list

Nina Garcia shared with Delta’s Magazine, Sky, her favorite 10 Global Boutiques. 

1 | K. Jacques // Saint-Tropez. What started in 1933 as a small shop specializing in made-to-measure shoes has grown into a French Riviera staple. Throw on a pair of jeans, a white T-shirt and a pair of the store’s signature sandals for a look that is très chic. 25 rue Allard

2 | Seedhouse // New York City. For nearly 20 years, this appointment-only showroom has been the go-to for fashion insiders. Find antiques, home décor and oodles of goodies from established and up-and-coming designers. 487 W. 22nd St.

3 | Ladurée // Paris. Sit out on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Champs-Elysées Avenue while snacking on the world-famous macaroons. The restaurant, open 365 days a year, also serves breakfast through dinner for nearly 3,000 people a day. 75 Avenue des Champs-Elysees

4 | De Vera // New York City. Art and architecture student Federico de Vera opened his store on Crosby in 2003, and it has become a go-to destination for immaculate Italian glass and rare treasures from around the world. 1 Crosby St.

5 | 100% Capri // Capri. The name says it all. Proprietor Tony Aiello captures the essence of the island with fine linens and apparel for the whole family. Find effortlessly elegant pieces in the finest linen, all made in Italy. 29 via Fuorlovado

Click here to read the entire list

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Nina Garcia Thinks You Should Wear Hot Pink Roland Mouret When You’re Getting Divorced, Plus More Style Advice

Article by Cheril Wischhover
Fashionista.com 

Ever dream of meeting Project Runway host Nina Garcia? For some die-hard fans, last night was their chance.

The Marie Claire Fashion Director and American Express invited a select group of cardholders to the Hearst building yesterday for an American Express Platinum Cardmember event.

The occasion? Celebrating the release of her fourth book, Nina Garcia’s Look Book: What To Wear For Every Occasion. I got to chat with Nina for a few minutes before she went to mingle with everyone. 

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In Her Own Time

Article by Santiago Gonzalez
Avenue Magazine 

When the people behind the reality show “Project Runway” went looking for just the right fashion editor—you know, the one with great style, perfect poise, impeccable credentials and that certain star quality—they chose Nina Garcia. At the time, no one could have imagined what a colossal hit the Bravo network had on its hands. Nina joined a stellar bench of judges, including designer Michael Kors and world-famous model Heidi Klum. Every week, millions of people tuned in to watch contestants sweat, back stab and claw their way to the final round, hanging on Nina’s every eye movement, hair toss and facial expression along the way, until she would finally give her definitive judgment.

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