Fashion feature: Nicholas K Fall 2012

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image:S.Whittle for Style WyldeWith the opening notes of Nancy Sinatra's Bang Bang, the Nicholas K Studio Fall 2012 collection kicked off the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week shows at Lincoln Center in with tons of Western meets Mad Max swagger. 

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A fully actualized collection with a range of looks for both men and women, the Nicholas K pieces highlighted what the label does best: edgy coats, and jackets, long flowing sweaters, and tons of swinging skirts all with a roughed up urban appeal.

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Always ones to play with the idea of seasonality, design team (and siblings) Nicholas and Christopher Kunz took the expected neutral fall color palette and gave it a  majorly unexpected twist with gauzy layers, leather and fur accents, and a smattering of sparkles. 

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image:S.Whittle for Style WyldeAccessories for the collection also dipped into the highly unusual territory with literal tortoise shell necklaces, Vintage Shoe Company boots, and Hatcrafters cowboy hats tying it all together, for an unforgettable look, and an unforgettable start to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

For more on Nicholas K  visit the label's official homepage, and check back with Style Wylde later in the week for a full gallery of images from the collection.