If there was one word to describe Louis Vuitton’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection, it would be whimsical. During a season in which most designers went with streamlined silhouettes and cool sleekness, this fashion house’s design director Julie de Libran moved to her own beat. This beat could possibly have been Disney’s “It’s a Small World,” which played during the presentation, as reported by Style.com. De Libran focused on a girly 1940s theme inspired from Charlotte Perriand, a well-known Parisian architect and designer with a great sense of personal style.

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The results are in. Beijing’s World Luxury Association has declared the top 100 most valuable luxury brands around the globe, reported Fashion United. Known as the “Luxury Oscar Awards,” the awards draw from leading brands in fields ranging from aircraft, yachts and cars to jewelry, watches, fashion, liquor, cosmetics, resorts and Innovation brands.

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Emily Maynard may not look like a designer at first glance. Her standard “uniform” – jeans, a T-shirt and flats – may need a little enlivening. But one look at her statement jewelry, and you might guess she has some serious creativity running through her veins. Her jewelry of choice: Elva Fields, the line of bold, vintage-inspired necklaces and earrings she designs. For her latest project, she has teamed up with C. Wonder to create Elva Fields for C. Wonder, a line of stylish, wearable jewelry for the modern woman.

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Explosively loud and exceedingly bold, Tangerine Tango has been announced as Pantone’s 2012 color of the year. The global authority on color, Pantone revealed yesterday that the shade will replace 2011’s Honeysuckle hue. The reddish-orange tone will no doubt have us walking on sunshine. It has already appeared on both the Spring and Pre-Fall 2012 runways, on fashionistas in street style and in home interiors.

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Vogue China and designer site Thecorner.com are teaming up to highlight five upcoming Chinese designers, aiming to nurture emerging talent and encourage shoppers to patronize designer fashions crafted in China,reported WWD.

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The holidays are here, which means it’s the biggest time of year for retailers and shoppers alike. But who has time to go out to multiple stores and spend hours picking out the perfect presents? We’d like to offer a helping hand by providing you with an all-inclusive Haute for the Holidays shopping guide that brings the best in fashion, jewelry, accessories, home, eco, and more. With an array of categories you are bound to find the ideal gifts for all your loved ones!

If you’re playing Santa this year and need help on the little goodies to stuff stockings with, then you’ve come to the right place! We at LadyLUX have been working hard as elves to bring you the best stocking stuffers for this holiday season. Fashion and beauty lovers will rejoice once they unwrap these fabulous gifts. Here’s what should be on Kris Kringle’s list: LUX Holiday: Stocking Stuffers

Evelyn H. Lauder, breast cancer advocate and The Estee Lauder Cos. executive, passed away Saturday at age 75 from complications due to ovarian cancer, reported WWD.

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The city of Wenzhou, China, has transformed from a busy and buzzing coastal metropolis, famous for its innovative entrepreneurship and ability to generate revenue, into a precautionary tale. The city of 7 million has seen its system of private loans cave in, bringing the devastation of endless bankrupt companies and boarded-up factories, reported WWD.

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This Spring, handbags have been updated with classic ideas and modern twists. While cross-body satchels remained popular, hand-held and shoulder-strap bags made a return with boxy totes, lush duffels and classic ‘70s styles. Handbags aren’t just for making a statement but also for functionality with compartments, shoulder straps and various easy-to-carry sizes. Updating your handbag is an easy trick to freshen your look for the new season.

Read the full story: Spring 2012 Runway Trends: Handbags