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[Images (left to right): Designs by Gucci, Galliano]

It’s no secret that the fashion industry is influenced by its surrounding society. Those of us in the Western hemisphere can usually detect style inspirations rooted in our own culture, but fashion trends are also influenced by cultures that aren’t always on our radar. This week, Vasil shows us how certain influences from his region of the world have trickled onto the runways in recent years.

Keep reading to learn more about Vasil’s culture and its impact on current fashion trends!

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This week’s style inspirations are brought to you by Molly, our greenest ModCloth girl.

Australia’s Circular Quay is the perfect backdrop for this bold look I spotted on Garance Dore. It makes me miss sunny Australia, wandering around Sydney spotting fashionistas, having a drink at a pub in The Rocks…and, it makes me pine for those strappy white sandals and sheer leggings!

We are so excited to announce a recent collaboration with one of our favorite fashion blogs, Painfully Hip! ModCloth provided some of the items for their newest Design Collective shoot, Summers at the Ranch.  All of the shoots have been beautiful so far  (I looove the film noir moderne), but of course, this is my favorite! A sunny field, a friendly horse, and fabulous clothes–I want to spend a summer at this ranch (although I wouldn’t attempt horseback riding in the Thumbelina Dress)!

What do you guys think?

These boots prove that rain really does bring the promise of flowers–albeit, on your feet! But what to call these fun, floral rain boots? Leave your suggestions to this post by midnight EST for your chance to win ‘em!

We think these would look great with:

Everlasting Bloom Necklace

Marigold Raincoat

Shower Tee with Love

Strawberry Shortcake Umbrella

Read Official Contest Rules here. Good luck!

We’re sorry! Unfortunately time has run out to name this item!

[Eric, Winston, and Susan: Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Tribune Review]

Just in the past few weeks, there have been plenty of opportunities for Pittsburgh-ers to hear the story of ModCloth! With articles in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and Pittsburgh Post Gazette, as well as an interview with Susan on Sunday morning business talk show, Our Region’s Business, we’ve been the talk of the town!

Today’s style inspiration is brought to you by Molly, our greenest ModCloth girl!

In an attempt to be a ‘good recessionista’ and shop in her own closet, LL of Asian Cajuns reinvents this strapless boho dress with some crafty layering, a thrifted woven belt and vintage piano shawl. I’m inspired…can’t wait to get home and spring clean my own wardrobe!

Hello ModLovers! After a two-week hiatus to shop for new styles you’ll love to love this summer, Fashion Dictionary is back! Delightfully feminine and perfectly demure, eyelet patterning is this week’s topic.

Functional eyelets, or grommets, are small holes sometimes reinforced with plastic or metal for use in corset-making or other laced garments. In the decorative (and adorable) sense, eyelet refers to a lace-like, cut-out print with finished edges, as seen in trims and overlays for many styles here at ModCloth.

Our essential spring frock, The Breathless Dress, features a stunning eyelet overlay. It’s easily dressed up with flashy heels and gold accessories for cocktail parties or dressed down with a scarf and cardigan for picnics under your favorite elm tree. Does your wardrobe feature a healthy dose of eyelet? Thanks for reading and happy shopping!

Sandals? Fun! Rainbow colors? Fun! Put them together and…and…the name eludes us. Help us name these adorable perfect-for-summer shoes and you just may win them! You all know the drill. Leave your clever name suggestions as a comment on this post by midnight EST!

We think these would look great with

• Sorbet Skirt
• Mixed Berry Belt
• Studio 54 Jeans 
• The Guinevere Top

Read official contest rules here!

We’re sorry! Unfortunately time has run out to name this item!

Today’s style inspiration is brought to you by Molly, our greenest ModCloth girl.

Spotted on Owl and the Grapes, Emma’s adorable transitional outfit has me racing to find the perfect sleeveless cardi. It’s got all the good stuff I’m going to miss about my winter wardrobe (the dark, fall-like colors, the length, the layering) mixed with all the things I’m excited for as I drag out my spring and summer dresses (the flowing cuts and low neckline)!