RIP Donald Fisher

In honor of the life of the legendary Donald Fisher, Gap co-founder, take 25% off your next online purchase by entering code SAVE25 at checkout, valid until September 30.

A true style icon in every way, Fisher, along with his wife Doris, founded the Gap. "They were one of the first to treat basics as fashion," said Cynthia Cohen, president of Strategic Mindshare, a Los Angeles retail consulting firm. "Gap was the first to realize that everybody needs a good pair of khakis, everyone needs jeans and a good quality white T-shirt." I credit Fisher as single-handily influencing my personal style today - one that favors basics substantially. Fisher passed Sunday of cancer at his San Francisco home, the company said. He was 81. His influence will forever live.

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Buy Report | Oliver Spencer Fishtail Trousers

Can anything be more stylish than trousers? Their effortless, simple, yet the epitome of style. What gives these pair by Oliver Spencer an upper-hand is their weight. While most trouser stick to a mold of lightweight fabric that can often become cumbersome, Oliver Spencer have perfected the art of a fabric that is thick enough to make you feel covered-up and hold up much better in absurd circumstances. Adding to their allure, they come unfinished, allowing you to hem them to your standards. What's more perfect than personalization, right? Available at Oliver Spencer.

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Lookbook Report | Alter & Kiss S/S 2010

Alter & Kiss isn't the usual brand that we feature here on District Cut and while the aesthetic seems to be directed towards a more 'street style' look, their S/S 2010 lookbook features a few pieces that are worth noting and deserve recognition. With a silhouette that seems to favor a relaxed firmness, the collection features light fabric, airy fits, and outerwear that is quite fresh. Make note of the white long-sleeved shirt which combines casualness with its alter ego - formal. The white 'trench coat hybrid' features an interesting addition...a hood, and the wide-cut bottoms are a far stretch from the norm. And proving that im not a complete prude, check out the t-shirt in the first look.

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Accessories Report | Mismo Full-Grain Leather

Leather and accessories go hand in hand, and it seems Mismo feels the same way. Mismo has created a small range of leather accessories that are all about detail and quality, making them easy, simple, and stylish. Featuring a tote, wallet and laptop case, such detailing includes the laptop case perfectly sized for a 13″ macbook with has two pockets for business cards and a blackberry - perfect for a congressional staffer...or a fashion blogger. The wallet features an inside pocket that keeps coins seperate while the tote includes adjustable handles. Not available until December, its the perfect addition to anyones Christmas list.

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Style on the Street | Nightlife Ease

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Collection Report | Lou Dalton A/W 09

Few can deny the impact that knitwear has on the fall season, and if you can...lets just say you are living in an entirely different world. If knitwear is your focus, which it should be, then Lou Dalton's A/W 09 collection looks to be a perfect fit for you. With knits taking the forefront, the range presents them in a way that offers much variety and options. From chunky to hole infested, they have my attention - and possibly a few hundred of my dollars. The collection isn't limited to knitwear, however, with outerwear that deserves just as much of a mention, accessories that give way to vulnerability, and bottoms that seem to embrace the meggings trends. Get lost in the world that is Lou Dalton...

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Shoe Report | Kistune for Western Footwear

Often getting so lost and intrigued by the number of creative moccasins that feature such detailing as fringe and pastelle coloring I forget how classic the shoe model is. Thanks to the French magazine Jalouse, however, who curated a collaboration between Kitsune and Weston Footwear I get reminded. Their Moccasin model 180 is a perfect example of how classic can be best. Welcoming these into your wardrobe offers endless possibilities and is easy, simple, and stylish. Available for order from Colette and Boutique Weston. View the Boot 722 in blue petrol after the jump.

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