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The seasonal tulle takeover has begun, New Yorkers, as this season’s bridal shows kick off today. To ring in the slew of exquisite white frocks and veils galore that we’ll be checking out over the next few days, we chatted up the co-founders of clever bridesmaid-centric site Brideside, Nicole Staple and Sonali Lamba. The duo has made a chic business out of an idea hatched in B-school a few years ago. Find out how they’re innovating the often-staid, frequently drama-filled orbit of bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and much more. As for catching that bouquet: you’re on your own for that one, cheris!

DKNY: Though the big elephant in the room is the anniversary of Donna Karan’s namesake label turing 30 this year, let’s not forget her cool sister DKNY who turned a mere 25 in September. This year, DKNY showed that New Yorkers (in their words) have “a zillion sides, and so does their style.” The collection mixed things up with street style showing a whopping 55 looks that went by in a breeze thanks to a mix of real models including Sasha Luss and New Yorkers such as Chelsea Leyland and Hannah Bronfman. Real people on the runway? We’re on board with that, and so was the rowdy crowd who cheered on a different take on the runway. “I wanted to represent New York,” Karan told us after the show. “It’s about the streets, people and energy. The people are what make New York.” What will the people think? Let’s put it this way. Front row sensation Rita Ora wore a leather coat with the words on the back of it: “When I wear DKNY, I feel like a bad bitch!” Bad bitches have nothing to worry about come Fall.

Two New York legends, Carolina Herrera and Joan Rivers, chatted last night at the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt cocktail countdown at M Studio in Manhattan. The ladies were joined by Naeem and Ranjana Khan, Waris Ahluwalia, Fiona Byrne, Andrew Saffir, Daniel Benedict, Keegan Singh, and more to celebrate the hunt coming to New Yorkers on April 1st.

Curious about NYC mayor-elect Bill DeBlasio’s connection to the fashion world? We found it. He’s had a long friendship and working relationship with Haskell Jewels’ president and chief operating officer, Gabrielle Fialkoff, and has even called upon her to be the chairwoman of his inauguration over the new year. Fialkoff tells The Daily what she has in store to celebrate NYC’s new mayor and how she’d describe his style.
BY EDDIE ROCHE

The bitter winter breeze nipped at the windows of La Perla’s Madison Ave. location, but inside it was a bit steamier. After all, they were hosting a cocktail party amidst a swish of lacy, yet festive, lingerie and playful bedroom toys. This wasn’t a totally hedonistic affair, though; it was an eve to benefit the New Yorkers for Children.

Thanksgiving is so last week, so New Yorkers wasted no time hopping back on the going-out train last night in the MePa. Diane von Furstenberg and Harley Viera-Newton invited pals to DvF’s store to celebrate the launch of their holiday capsule collection. The duo teamed up to created cat-adorned headphones and a “Feline Fetish Bag” inspired by Newton’s kitty, Marmite.

At Saks Fifth Avenue yesterday, Escada held a luncheon on the second floor and put on a mini fashion show of their latest cruise collection for their best clients and a handful of New Yorkers For Children members, with proceeds from the day going to benefit the charity. So what were the most popular looks for this clientele? A sleeveless black ruffled bottom top, a long sleeve black jumpsuit, and a B&W striped asymm evening gown seemed to generate the most buzz. New Yorkers do love donning noir, after all. On hand to host the collection? Escada owner Megha Mittal, who bought the company in 2009 after the brand filed for bankruptcy.

Mulberry hosted a shoping event in support of the Henry Street Settlement on Monday. The fashionable bash was hosted by Enrica Arengi-Bentivoglio, Valerie Boster, Natalia Echavarria, Anna Pinheiro, and Lesley Schulhof. Guests sipped cocktails, noshed on macaroons, and perused Mulberry merchandise at the brand’s Madison Avenue store. Proceeds from the shopping event went to benefit the Henry Street Settlement, an organization that provides aid to local New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs.

Halloween might not be until Thursday, but it’s really a week long series of celebration for New Yorkers. The fun started Saturday night when The Byrne Notice and Emerson hosted a “sick” party at Mister H. Derek Blasberg, Fiona Byrne, Joan Smalls, and Bernard Smith (pictured here) joined Jason Wu, Rebecca Minkoff, Alexa Chung, and all the cool kids for some tricks and treasts. As usual, the fashion set knows how to do Pumpkin Day correctly.