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"But those Afghanistan scarves are kind of hot, so I’m just taking it to the next level."

"I usually wear long braids, but I just got this wild hairstyle. It’s actually a wig!"

"I’m always covered in drool and glue."

"I just want to look like spring incarnate!"

Now that all the fashion shows are finished, next fall’s trends are official. Color is out, capes are in�yes, for real�and hemlines are on the rise. Also on the horizon: emphatic shapes (like the masculine suits at Comme des Garçons), bold combinations (black with white, strong fur trims), and a view of fashion that leaves little room for sweet.

"I look elegant all the time�at least, this is what people tell me."

The New York shows are over, and the muted mood of fall 2006 has begun to emerge: dark, stormy colors, big sweaters, and a scattering of blasts from the eighties past. From leggings and booties to a little velvet dress, here’s what you need to know about the shape of things to come.

"I don’t really shop, I just go to fabric stores."

"What I like is when something is a little off, but not so off that I’m a circus freak."

Ivanka Trump suits up.