>> The rising temperature requires a more creative dressing technique. If your 9-5 requires a more business-casual effect, look to this street-snapped sophisticate for inspiration: her cropped wide-leg trousers and sleeveless bright orange top will surely provide respite from the sweltering heat. Meanwhile, chunky platform sandals and an oversized clutch add just the right amount of finesse to her outfit. Get the same refined working girl vibe with our picks from ASOS, Equipment, and Zimmermann now.
Left to right: Motel Extreme Wide Leg Amelia Pants ($68), Essie Borrowed and Blue Nail Polish ($8), ASOS Platform Sandals ($170), Equipment Sleeveless Blouse ($187), Elizabeth and James Wishbone Ring ($125), Zimmermann Quilted Clutch ($230)
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>> News just broke that Patrick Robinson has been let go as executive vice president of Gap Global Design for Adult and Body. "After spending the last three months in New York with the creative team, I’ve made the decision to make a change within our Gap Adult design team,” said Pam Wallack, head of the Gap Global Creative Center. Robinson joined Gap in 2007 hoping to revive the brand, but his efforts did not make the mark as North America sales reports indicated negative sales results and inconsistent compared to its international operations. The brand is currently looking for a replacement, but in the interim, Jennifer Giangualano, senior vice president of Gap Kids and Baby Design, will help oversee the adult design team. [