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Fall 2012 fashion trends | Velvet

Damon Wayans Jr. of ABC’s Happy Endings picks out his favorite fashion trend for fall 2012.

By Kevin Aeh and Jessica Herman
Published: September 13, 2012

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J Brand jeans
velvet blazer
Bow tie
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Burberry Prorsum Menswear Autumn Winter 2012 Catwalk Presentation
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    Our take From skinny-leg pants to schoolboy blazers, this winter-friendly fabric adds a richness and elegance to any look. And since this season’s all about the ’90s, we’re thinking it’s time to dig up your vintage crushed velvet, too.

    He says “I like the velvet. It’s pretty sweet…and, uh, hot.”

    394.sh.ft.happyendings09.jpg394.sh.ft.happyendings09.jpg156748011
  • J Brand jeans

    J Brand velvet print stretch denim skinny jean, $242 at Nordstrom

    Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom394.ft.sh.velvet.redpants720px.jpgJ Brand jeans156747912
  • velvet blazer

    Schoolboy blazer, $178 at jcrew.com

    Photo: Courtesy of J.Crew394.ft.sh.velvet.blazer720px.jpgvelvet blazer156747813
  • Bow tie

    Dolce & Gabbana bow tie, $195 at Nordstrom

    Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom394.ft.sh.velvet.bowtie720px.jpgBow tie156747864
  • 394.ft.sh.velvet.balletflats720px.jpg

    Cynthia Vincent ballet flats, $225 at Trillium

    394.ft.sh.velvet.balletflats720px.jpg394.ft.sh.velvet.balletflats720px.jpg156747765
  • Burberry Prorsum Menswear Autumn Winter 2012 Catwalk Presentation

    Burberry Fall 2012 runway

    Photo: Maurits Sillem394.sh.ft.ff.trend.velvetrunway720px.jpgBurberry Prorsum Menswear Autumn Winter 2012 Catwalk Presentation156747966

Our take From skinny-leg pants to schoolboy blazers, this winter-friendly fabric adds a richness and elegance to any look. And since this season’s all about the ’90s, we’re thinking it’s time to dig up your vintage crushed velvet, too.

He says “I like the velvet. It’s pretty sweet…and, uh, hot.”

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