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1.THOU SHALT IGNORE THE RULE NEVER TO MIX PRINTS The perennially genius Etro and Dries Van Noten cop an "anything goes" attitude with vibrant florals and stripes. New rule: Master the art of the mix not the match.

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1 L 1. THOU SHALT IGNORE THE RULE NEVER TO MIX PRINTS The perennially genius Etro and Dries Van Noten cop an "anything goes" attitude with vibrant florals and stripes. New rule: Master the art of the mix — not the match. 2 L 2. THOU SHALT TRANSFORM DAY CLOTHES INTO NIGHT Brian Reyes's working-girl chic includes multitasking tops worn frontward by day, backward (and low-cut) by night. Dress, $1725, Brian Reyes at Susan; (650) 347-0452. Top, $575, Brian Reyes; <a href="http://www.brianreyes.com/" target="_blank" >brianreyes.com</a> for info. 3 L 3. THOU SHALT STOCK UP ON AMERICAN BASICS Calvin Klein reintroduces the fabulously unfussy line ck, chock-full of silk tops and pencil skirts. Skirt and top, $250 each, ck Calvin Klein; <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/" target="_blank" >neimanmarcus.com</a> for stores. 4 L 4. THOU SHALT HONOR FASHION'S LIVING LEGENDS Check out the Sundance Channel's documentary Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton. Premieres during fashion week, February 4 at 8 p.m. EST. 5 L 5. THOU SHALT BE PROPERLY SHOD FOR EVERY OCCASION Known for its must-have bags, Botkier covers a lot of ground with its covetable new line of shoes, from reptile to jewel tone. Shoes (from left), $395, $325, $475, Botkier; <a href="http://www.botkier.com/" target="_blank" >botkier.com</a>.

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