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I dedicate this blog to my always-stylish friend Jody Fountain, who recently thought he committed a major fashion faux pas: Wearing white after Labor Day.  Little did he know how on-trend he really was.  Here’s the truth: For two years running, one of the top trends that has emerged from the fall Fashion Week runways is winter white. It’s a strong and fashion forward achromatic silhouette that’s signaling its staying power as one the hottest looks that spans the seasons.  And it’s one of the most wearable trends out there.

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For those of us slow to release our hold on our favorite color palette of black, black and some dark gray, go for simple yet chic color-blocking.

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And just for Jody – from the Hugo Fall 2013 RTW runway:

See Heather's seven must-have piece for this gala season right here.