Under the Influence: 69

Givenchy and Hepburn, Saint Laurent and de la Falaise... the relationship between designer and muse has been integral to fashion history. Our favorite contemporary designers and their influences are no exception. This season, we asked designers to photograph the people, places, or objects that inspired their Fall/Winter 2012 collections. From batmobiles in Paris to the best skate spots in Moscow, they did not disappoint. Check out what else they came up with in our new series, "UNDER THE INFLUENCE."

The identity of 69 designer A. Halford’s muse is perhaps as much a tightly kept secret as the designer’s own mysterious identity—but the images for our "Under the Influence" project speak just as loud as the others. Check out the photo story that the designer and muse put together right in our very own south Soho, or "Soso," neighborhood.

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Who is your muse? My soulmate

Describe the first time you met: Tunnel vision

How do they influence you? With their unwavering goodness

What’s the relationship between designer and muse? Polyamorous

Does your inspiration change from season to season? The weather plays an integral role each season but the era doesn't.

Have you and your muse ever worked collaboratively? If so, how? We make each other smile a lot

What is your favorite thing to do together? Relax

Does he/she have a secret talent? Yes, but it's a secret

Where did you shoot these photos? In Soho/Soso. I've recently spent a lot of good afternoons there.

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