In our second, post-Rosemount Australian Fashion Week installment we take a look at establishment brands—the notable Aussie labels that fall into that sweet spot where casual meets cool.
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This limited-edition, oversized silk tee from hipster label Ksubi is the perfect cool cover-up for après-beach days. $416 at Ksubi.com.

Many a fashion pundit has declared that—in terms of trends—the dress is dead. But as warm weather approaches, few garments possess the frock's transformative powers and ease of use. In short, the dress's all-in-one outfit advantages can come in handy whether you're on a weekend getaway or just in the mood to keep it simple. Here's a few key picks as you shape your summer wardrobe.

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Over the years prepwear, in all its various incarnations, has seen trends come and go around it. Seemingly immune to the fickle world of "in" or "out" the enduring appeal of "classic"—that perfect blend of casual and smart—has found its way into everyone's wardrobe in some form or another.
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Add this multi-colored, encrusted cuff from Erickson Beamon to your arsenal for when you want to keep clothes simple and bedazzle with your accessories. $610 at Net-a-porter.com.

At Rosemount Australian Fashion Week s/s '09, Sydney established itself as the axis for fashion in the Asia-Pacific region. We surveyed an awesome lineup of labels from a variety of categories, and in this post-Oz series, we break down the designers that are causing a stir in this leading-edge beachside city. First, we review the veterans.
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Some retailers think going green is as simple as throwing recycled bags and organic T-shirts into the mix. But for a brand as committed to perfection as LA's H Lorenzo, an eco-conscious initiative isn't something to be taken lightly—or by half-measures. The luxury boutique's newest outpost, located in the paparazzi vortex of Robertson Boulevard, is filled with so much eco-technology that Consulting Creative Director Steven Trussell says, "It's so covered in green, you'll have to wash your hands when you leave."
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South Africa has a penchant for dressing up and showing off: whether it's the glam of blinged up Johannesburg, the deceptively laidback hipsterdom of Cape Town or the explosion of street style coming out of Townships like Soweto. And as the country's new fashion industry finds its legs, many local streetwear brands are striving to establish a truly South African identity—albeit a cheeky one.
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You can't have too many breezy, blousy tops when the summer heat sets in, so stock up on these oversize blouses with a tie waist from Topshop at an affordable £32.

"While there is still a big push for retail brands to maintain the same image from location to location, I believe this is in the process of changing. The consumer is starting to get "consistency fatigue" in both what the stores look like as well as the merchandise being pretty much the same." Read more in our interview with architect Jeffrey Hutchison »