Kids in casts, frocks, and Barbie gear, parents of all stripes: the scene at Village Preschool Center at 9 a.m.

"Colors are becoming to anyone. Even a little puppy, when it has a coat on, is very nice."

Farmers to artists, skaters to Mormons: the subsets of downtown’s playground.

"I think it’s important to have a sense of humor about all things, but maybe that’s just me."

"I definitely used to be a little bit more crazy with my style. Now it’s like, am I comfortable and can I get my boob out?"

Le: "I’m very ungroomed. Very lazy."

As style icons, the Olsen twins are weird enough to cast a spell over the hautest of fashionista circles, yet they’ve mostly sold their clothes at Wal-Mart. With a new line—the Row—they’re trying to bring their uncanny inspirations to the top of the market.

With the traditional vernacular of men’s clothes—understatement, attention to detail—Kris Van Assche is trying to make the fashion world forget about Hedi what’s-his-name.

Cindy Crawford, retired? Tell that to the sweater on this page.

"I don’t like new clothes—I think they have no soul."