Article posted: 11/18/2012 6:11 AM

What’s shaking fashion? An adult-quake

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A model wears a creation by U.S fashion designer Marc Jacobs for his Louis Vuitton collection, Women's Fall-Winter, ready-to-wear 2013 during Paris Fashion week. Polished sophistication is the new trend after previous trends that have alternately favored bohemian, aggressive and blingy looks.

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Fashion from the Fall 2012 collection of Ralph Lauren during Fashion Week in New York. Polished sophistication is the new trend after previous trends that have alternately favored bohemian, aggressive and blingy looks.

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This image released by Banana Republic shows a Black Faux Fur-Collar Sweater-Jacket paired with this Woven Fluted Pencil Skirt and Jet Chandelier Earrings and a Jet Layered Beaded Necklace, from a limited-edition collection designed by Banana Republic.

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This image released by Banana Republic shows Crimson Cowl-Back Dress, styled with crystal and topaz layered bead necklaces and a red feather from a limited-edition collection designed by Banana Republic.

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An outfit from the Donna Karan Fall 2012 collection during Fashion Week in New York. Polished sophistication is the new trend after previous trends that have alternately favored bohemian, aggressive and blingy looks.

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This season's clothes aren't taking their cues from club kids, college students or teenage rebels. There's something grown-up about some of the most popular looks: They're a little refined and very wearable, but they've avoided being stodgy or, worse, just plain old. Some of the influence could be coming from pop culture with "The Great Gatsby" and "Anna Karenina" among the most anticipated movies before year's end.