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A model present creations from the Rebecca Minkoff Fall/Winter 2012 collection during New York Fashion Week February 10, 2012.

New York Fashion Week 2012: Rebecca Minkoff Celebrates the Fearless Woman [PHOTOS]

For her Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York on Friday, Rebecca Minkoff captured the essence of a fearless woman determined to celebrate independence in the moment. Using bold jewel tones paired with primary colors, the 28-piece collection had origami and kaleidoscope prints paired with brocade, tweed and silk. View the slideshow to see photos of Rebecca Minkoff's Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Brandon Sun Fall 2012 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York on Feb. 10, 2012.

New York Fashion Week 2012: Brandon Sun and his “Silent Assassins” of Kung-Fu [PHOTOS]

When Brandon Sun designed his Fall 2012 Collection for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, he looked to the Silent Assassins based on Kung-Fu epic films he grew up watching, because silently is the best way to assassinate someone, according to the designer. Sun juxtaposed elegance with violence the same way these elements are placed side-by-side in Kung-Fu films. The collection was comprised of fur by SAGA Furs, gauze maxi dresses and wide-leg gabardine trousers. Coiling moha...
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Jeremy Lin Drives Knicks Ticket Prices, Demand Sky-High in 'Linsanity'

The definition of Linsanity: a 23 percent rise in average ticket price, a 36 percent ratings increase and a furious rush for new merchandise. That's the effect of blossoming New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, who has burst into the NBA limelight over the past three games and impressed nearly everyone with even a casual interest in the NBA -- Kobe Bryant being, perhaps, the only exception.
A riot policeman kicks a protester during clashes in Athens

Facing Uncertain Weekend, Investors Flee to Safe Assets

Investors flocked to the security of safe-haven assets Friday, like U.S. Treasuries and cash dollar holdings, ahead of what is expected to be a volatile weekend in Athens, already rocked by riots and tense government negotiations.
Singer Chris Brown performs a medley of songs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles

Chris Brown to Perform at Grammys Under 'Watchful Eye' of Probation Officer

Almost three years ago, singer Chris Brown assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna so badly that she couldn't perform at the Grammy awards. On Sunday, Brown is set to give his own performance at the Grammys, but regardless of his good behavior a judge ruled that he would continue serving his five-year probation sentence.
Rare October Snowstorm

Northeast Snow on the Way: Boston, New York Likely to Get 1-4 Inches

Winter has been mild in the northeast this year, with warmer temperatures than average and far less snowfall than last year. But residents of the Northeast including major cities Boston and New York will get a reminder that winter isn't gone yet -- as an approaching system is expected to combine with another developing on and bring 1-4 inches of snow this weekend.
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New York Fashion Week 2012: PARKCHOONMOO Captures the Essence of Zen, Beauty of Nature

On the second day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, PARKCHOONMOO unveiled her Fall 2012 collection which she derived from the aesthetic of Korean art. Drawing inspiration from Korean Zen Art, namely Yeo Baek or The Void, Park captured Zen, roughly defined as a “meditative state” of being, in its entirety on Friday. Park extracted the material and spiritual through residual energy with pieces mainly in Alpaca fur, lightweight organic cotton, flowy silk and wintry wool.

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