If you pick one piece to invest in this season RDuJour thinks it should be this camel with black collar blazer from Dries Van Noten’s autumn/winter 2010 collection. Encompassing current trends for muted colors and simplicity, the jacket is one of those pieces that will have a lifetime of being in fashion. Visit DriesVanNoten.be for purchase information.

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Forget The Official Preppy Handbook and The Sloane Ranger Handbook, if your going to brush up on how to be effortlessly snobish and chic do it the French way with Thierry Mantoux’s BCBG – Le Guide du bon chic bon genre. Of course it only comes in French and is out of print but you can find used editions for sale on Amazon.com (Click HERE!).

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The popular French shoe label Repetto has designed a special collection for concept store Opening Ceremony. Repetto’s trademark ballet flats were produced in several classic animal prints in addition to several styles western boots. Available now from OpeningCeremony.com.

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George Terbovich is an interior designer based in Kansas City, Missouri. Apart from his stunning interior creations, which run the gambit of modern, rustic and classic looks, Terbovich also owns George, a lifestyle boutique. Currently in stock on the web shop are some amazing essentials, like these Canvas totes, that are handcrafted in New York City, using fine threads, dyes and leather; Pair of 18th century Delft Plates and Charger; and French Linen jackets made of a mixture of Belgian Linen and Nylon in Morocco. Below are some of our favorite rooms designed by Terbovich.

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Les 4 Mondes coloring book by Hermès for kids and adults. The book is complete with twelve pages with twenty-four different designs for you to fill with color! Visit Hermes.com to purchase.

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Henri Samuel, the French interior decorator and designer who died in 1992, was one of the world’s most renowned tastemakers who worked for the likes of Valentino, the Rothschilds, the Vanderbilts, Sisley cosmetics founders the d’Ornanos and many other notable clients . Below are photos of his apartment in Paris and some other rooms he helped put together.

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Suki Poitier was an English model who lived at the center of Swinging 60s London. At age 18 she was the girlfriend of Guinness heir Tara Browne and was a passenger in the December 18, 1966, car crash that killed him. The pair was driving through South Kensington at high speed when Browne ran a traffic light in the intersection between Redcliffe Square and Redcliffe Gardens and collided with a parked lorry in order to save Poitier. She was unharmed in the incident that served as the inspiration for the Beatles song “A Day in the Life”.  After the accident Suki became close with Rolling Stone Brian Jones and was later devestated by his death as well. She remained friendly with the rest of the band after this and was often seen at music festivals with them. She died in 1981 when she and her husband were involved in another car accident in Portugal. A favorite model of Ossie Clark, Suki’s style embodies the essence of the era in which she rose to fame.

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The formidable French fashion house Hermès has launched a collaboration of their famous silk scarves with the Paris boutique colette. Called J’Aime Mon Carré (I love my scarf) the collection brings a youthful edge to the classic accessory by adding a splash of technicolor to some of Hermès’ famous prints such as the Brides de Gala shown above and mashing up a series of others as can be seen in the second scarf in the gallery below. The collection, which was overseen by Bali Barret, Hermès’ “artistic director of silk”, will be released on September 27th and available through October 16th. In the meantime check out Jaimemoncarre.com, the project’s website that includes pictures of stylish it-girls from New York, London, Paris and Tokyo who are representing the collection.

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Sotheby’s has been selected by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and the Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement to auction 20,000 objects in more than 1,000 lots from the treasure trove attic of the famous estate once run by Deborah Mitford.  The selection offered will be on view through a series of marquees in the grounds of the house from October 1st. The house and grounds will be open to the public as usual during the period of the sale and view. Sotheby’s announced that sale will have ‘works from almost every conceivable area’ including architectural fittings, books, carriages and cars, ceramics and glass, collectables, continental furniture, English furniture, European sculpture, garden statuary, natural history, jewellery, Old Master and British Pictures, Oriental works of art, silver and plate, objects of vertu, prints, rugs and carpets, textiles, tapestries and wine. Look out for the upcoming catalogue on Sothebys.com.

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1. Wolford Scoop neckline t-shirt with flat-knit ribbed trim. Made of cotton/nylon/spandex.

2. Loro Piana Leggera Unita Scarf in ‘Shamrock’ Green with fringe trim. Made of cashmere/silk blend and is also available in Dewberry (purple).

3. Penhaligon’s Bluebell Eau de Toilette. Bluebell is the essence of spring, and captures the scent of the bluebell wood, a unique feature of the Scottish and English countryside. The scent was reported to be one of Princess Diana’s favorites.

4. J.Crew Petite Café Capri. The pants are cotton with a hint of stretch and cropped at the ankle.

5. Valextra Travel Babila Bag in Aragosta Orange. The bag is made in Italy of a soft vitello leather.

6. Cartier Small Tank American Watch. Solid 18-karat yellow gold bracelet and case, silver-grained dial with black logo and Roman numerals.

7. Essie Mademoiselle Nail Polish. A sheer pastel pink color that makes the perfect accessory for any time of day.

8. Gravati Suede Slip-on Loafers. Shoes have leather lining and sole. (Currently on sale!)

7. Mastoloni 7mm Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings.

8. France Luxe Skinny Headband. A thin headband crafted in France is cleanly styled for endless versatility.

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