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As 2012 draws to a close, we're surveying our friends in the fashion industry about the year's biggest news stories and most exciting developments. Yesterday, they discussed LA Fashion Week; today, they sum up 2012 fashion in one word. Readers, let us know what you think in the comments.
Melissa Magsaysay, author of City of Style: "Rich (as in rich fabrics like brocade and fur, and rich colors)."
Aimee Song, interior designer and blogger at Song of Style: "Colorful."
Elizabeth Kott, founder of Closet Rich: "Instagrammable."
Cameron Silver, founder of Decades: "Confused."
Ilaria Urbinati, celebrity stylist and co-owner of Confederacy: "Geometric."
Yael Aflalo, founder and owner of Reformation: "Sports chic meets retro-school girl fashion AKA confusing."
Kate Albrecht, designer and founder of Mr. Kate: "Embellished."
Cher Coulter, celebrity stylist and JewelMint designer: "Adventurous."
Kat Odell, editor of Eater LA: "Vintage."
Brenna Egan, editor of Refinery29 LA: "Supercalifragilisticexpealadocious."
Kara and Brit Smith, designers of of Elkin: Brit: "Colorful." Kara: "Dope."
Alisa Gould-Simon, co-founder of shopping and style app Pose: "Celine."
Marlien Rentmeester, Lucky West Coast editor and blogger at Le Catch: "Street-smart."
Brigham Yen, DTLA chronicler at Brigham Yen: "Fitted."
Kelly Wearstler, designer: "Colorful."
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