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NYFW: 2016's latest trends
Feb. 19, 2016, 3:38 p.m. ET

What's new in New York Fashion Week? USA TODAY's Ellen Back and Cara Kelly are here to dish out the scoop. Hint: knee-high boots are the talk of the town (exhibit A: these fab knee-highs by Hood By Air). Designers know what's up in the fashion world, so the question is, do you?
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Work-wear essentials: with Donna Karan’s retirement, the question of who would steer women’s businesswear lingered over last season. Several are stepping in to fill the void with beautiful trousers and tailored skirts. By the looks of it, Brooks Brothers is up for the challenge!
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Bibhu Mohapatra is also embracing the sleek trouser look this season. These solid colored pants are perfect for a work day or a night out.
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Statement shearlings: designers seemed to pay extra attention to outerwear this season, bless them. Shearlings popped up in several shows in unexpected colors and patterns. This multicolored print was shown in an Altuzarra collection.
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Loafers are the new everything: following the success of the furry Gucci loafer, many others jumped on the preppy-and-comfy shoe train. With the perfect clash of casual and classy, Boss Womenswear makes loafers look like the next closet must-have.
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Girls and guys, it's all about the knee-highs: the other shoe trend that cropped up over the week were knee-highs in all shapes and sizes. However you pair them, they look effortlessly amazing. Nancy Sinatra would probably agree that Xuly Bet's velvet pair are boots made for walking.
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Anna Sui sports the knee-highs -- ___ style. Made evident by her colorful collection — with styles in blue, red and ___— it's easy to see that Anna is a big fan, too!
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Jumpsuits are the rave: long-sleeve, short sleeve or even sleeveless, you can wear jumpsuits however you like them. Thomas Wylde's multicolored print is coupled beautifully here with a long black trench coat.
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Hallie Sara's Art Hearts fashion line includes an unforgettable leather jumpsuit. The zipper-down one piece is not only stylish but also sexy.
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Flared skirts never hurt: this old school look is being reintroduced with a stylish mix — and Dan Liu isn't the only designer who's keeping up with the trends. The flared skirt has resurfaced in different variations in shows by Altaf Maaneshia, Stello Official and Charles & Ron.
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