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    A minimalist base, a bit of grunge, a touch of vintage and something leather—what models wear on the runway is often totally different from what they wear off the runway.

    By Liana Satenstein
    Published 19 March 2013 In News

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    A minimalist base, a bit of grunge, a touch of vintage and something leather — what models wear off the runway is often totally different from what they wear on the runway. Usually dressed in something black or oversized, off-duty model style gives off that effortless, slouchy-chic je nais sais quoi. We compiled a list of statement pieces that will have you looking like you just walked Marc Jacobs — and not care that you did.

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