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Publisher/Editor JASON UNDERBERG Co-Founder BRIAN KOVENER Editorial Director MICHAEL SCIVOLI Senior Designer CHRISTINE CHIMENTO Photographers MAGED SAMUEL JEREMY SMITH Staff Writers KELLY EDGEWORTH BRENNA HOLLAND JACKIE MAGURNO ABBY MONTANEZ ALEX PARK Contributing Writers ANTHONY CRISTIANO LOANNIE DAO FA L L 2 0 1 7 PUBLISHER'S LETTER J A S O N U N D E R B E R G P U B L I S H I N G E D I T O R The publisher takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or claims of any advertiser in this publication. The advertiser is solely responsible for the info, statements, claims or warranties mentioned in their advertorial or advertisement. Reproduction of, or use without written permission of the publisher, of editorial, periodical, or design content of any manner is strictly prohibited. A Unity Media Group Publication 720 Monroe Street Suite E405, Hoboken, NJ 07030 201-850-1300 Visit www.vuenj.com for our exclusive blog. Fashion just feels good. If you're like me, you're not the type to pick out your clothes the evening before. Instead, you wake up and go with what feels right at that moment—and so much of fashion is about reveling in that moment. Your own personal sense of style and what you wear are some of the most impactful ways to express yourself. It's your way of letting the world know, this is who I am and this is how I'm feeling today. Top designers never cease to amaze us with their new collections each season, and if fashion trends have taught us anything, it's that history certainly repeats itself. Is this because we simply can't create anything entirely new? Or is it that we are so in love with what we wore years ago, we need to bring it back? For some of us, keeping up with the latest fashion trends are a must, and heaven forbid we wear something that is no longer "in style." But for others like myself, what's trending in the fashion world is nothing more than what makes us feel good. In this issue of VUE, we explore an ideology that helped propel Tom Ford to the top of the fashion world— bringing old styles back in nuanced ways, a theme we can expect the designer to return to this year. We took time to speak with designers like Hayley Paige and Christian Siriano to get the 411 on their latest projects, and interviewed some top influencers like Instagram sensation Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What. As always, we've also picked our favorite pieces from our favorite local boutiques and retailers. Needless to say, this edition of VUE is brimming with style and tips for you to perhaps find a little extra inspiration to express yourself because hey, fashion just feels good. Cheers! V U E N J . C O M 16

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