Irwin's capsule collection has expanded to include ikat, geometric, floral, animal and children's patterns.

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The designer behind each label will make a capsule collection for Gap that will be in stores this fall.

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Many of Ms. Herrera's prints, including most in this capsule collection, are inspired by casual moments during her travels think of them as very stylish snapshots.

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Cue a capsule collection of highly desirable shoes and bags inspired by her travels to Thailand, embroidered with flowers in of-the-moment neons and adorned with playful bright pom-poms.

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It is the perfect complement to the annual Yves Saint Laurent Edition New Vintage capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories made from unused fabric from the Yves Saint Laurent archives.

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Nowhere is this new view of the tuxedo more apparent than in the evening wear capsule collection launched last month by online menswear retailer Mr. Porter and super hip Swedish brand Acne.

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Though the brand is well-known for its accessories and home goods, highlighted by its hit 2010 capsule collection for the U.S. store Target, Orla Kiely's New York store has given the company a chance to show off its expanding line.

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Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, who has a ready-to-wear line that was just picked up by Saks Fifth Avenue, launched a capsule collection of maternity wear called Fierce Mamas this spring, and suggests that women stay within a budget by buying just a few staple maternity items that can then be styled with accessories.

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The designer is reissuing six prints from the last decade in four stretch-cotton styles in a capsule she calls the Archive Print Collection.

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