Style

What makes an article of clothing or accessory stand the test of time, moving it from the ranks of trendy to classic to eventually iconic? Although there are no set-in-stone requirements for making fashion history, one thing is for sure: it must be fabulous. Here, we present five timeless fashion statements and the stories behind them - so timeless, in fact, that you’ll find just as many grandmothers sporting these pieces as their teenage grandkids.

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John Varvatos gives off an air of timeless rock ’n’ roll—a style that men everywhere have been duplicating since the launch of his menswear brand almost a decade ago. Varvatos, who began his career working for hotshots like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, has made himself a respected fashion force by creating clothes and accessories men love to wear, and women love to see them in. AFM chatted with Varvatos and got the scoop on his brand, his inspirations, and his own personal preferences.

Let your inner biker babe ride on by adding touches of leather and metal to fall’s chic frocks.

Body-conscious silhouettes with a moody, dark edge ignite this fall’s fashion landscape.