In the papers (and on the web)
NYT: The rising prices of luxury clothing; and the dress is the new T-shirt (2nd item).

WWD: What's selling for spring.

NYP: Jessica Simpson: fashion trendsetter? Plus: In a New York Times-like bit of slowness to report trends, the Post discovers Alvin Valley trousers; DIY spring trends; why The Supermodels are still working; cool new bags; and the fedora is the new newsboy cap.

The Daily: Fall's best bags; and beyond Blahniks.

Daily Candy: Folia jewelry.

Hint: A new Shop Tart, featuring punky designer Ziad Ghanem, the Comme des Garcons Guerrilla store, vintage wonderland Frock, and more.