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It`s all about the `40s-and a little bit of rock `n` roll-for fall fashions. Here`s what to look forward to-and what to look out for.

What`s hot:

– Snagging rock stars, like INXS Michael Hutchence, or movie stars, like Alec Baldwin, for front-row seats at fashion shows.

– Leopard prints.

– Pinstripes.

– Menswear vests in fabric or leather.

– French-cuffed menswear white or striped shirts.

– Velvet collars on jackets and coats.

– Leather jeans.

– Sweater twin sets.

– Ribbed knit poor-boy sweaters.

– Tucking your pants, soldier-style, into low, lace-up hiking-style boots.

– Platform shoes and boots-wear at your own risk.

– Berets, fedoras, newsboy caps, bowlers and, even, feathered top hats.

– Wide and narrow belts, and large, structured handbags.

– Pearls.

– Pale matte makeup, penciled brows, dark red lips-and fake beauty marks. – Loose, wavy hair.

What`s not

– Seating socialites in the front rows of fashion shows.

– Wearing lots of jewelry.

– The lingerie look.

– Neon colors.

– Thigh-high skirts.

– Flat shoes.

– Swingy coats.

– The torso-binding, bondage-style ”harness belts” popular with some S& M-minded designers.