CharlottefromCA
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The most compelling message to emerge for spring was that true beauty lies in strong juxtapositions: wafery nude dresses with dramatic patent accessories, rock 'n' roll tees with bcbg pleated skirts in gloriously stiff gazar, simple sheaths softened with folkloric lace. Minimalism returned—in trouser suits, sixties 2-D frocks, white shirts and khaki pants, and a skin-tone palette—but always softened by craftiness, ethnic sampling, or old-fashioned preppiness. This season, you'll strive to look as though you're dreaming of picnics near Mount Fuji, while dining at Lever House.
Balenciaga
Nicolas Ghesquière's glorious baroque manifesto: mille-feuille Louis jackets, organza infanta gowns, glam-rock suiting, and ingenious egg-shape cocktail dresses in couturey, Cristobal-y radzimir.
Calvin Klein
In his best outing for the brand, Francisco Costa took potentially edgy ideas about asymmetries, layers, and overblown prints and turned out a series of fluttery, lovely, and utterly wearable dresses.
Dries Van Noten
A collection distinguished by Van Noten's extraordinary eye for prints—this time around, primarily Japanese in origin—and a certain offhand elegance. The go-to label for a statement duster or some great layering bits.
Lanvin
Platform fetish heels, slick dresses with sheer backs, PVC cherry blossoms on governess gowns… Boldly sexual (and beautiful) clothes for grown-ups from a designer associated with softer femininity.
Marc Jacobs
A rich tapestry of American archetypes—prom girl, preppy, misunderstood art student, nerd—that showcased some of the most deeply ironic, intensely lovable, and coolest clothes in years.
(Pictures from style.com)
Balenciaga
Nicolas Ghesquière's glorious baroque manifesto: mille-feuille Louis jackets, organza infanta gowns, glam-rock suiting, and ingenious egg-shape cocktail dresses in couturey, Cristobal-y radzimir.
Calvin Klein
In his best outing for the brand, Francisco Costa took potentially edgy ideas about asymmetries, layers, and overblown prints and turned out a series of fluttery, lovely, and utterly wearable dresses.
Dries Van Noten
A collection distinguished by Van Noten's extraordinary eye for prints—this time around, primarily Japanese in origin—and a certain offhand elegance. The go-to label for a statement duster or some great layering bits.
Lanvin
Platform fetish heels, slick dresses with sheer backs, PVC cherry blossoms on governess gowns… Boldly sexual (and beautiful) clothes for grown-ups from a designer associated with softer femininity.
Marc Jacobs
A rich tapestry of American archetypes—prom girl, preppy, misunderstood art student, nerd—that showcased some of the most deeply ironic, intensely lovable, and coolest clothes in years.
(Pictures from style.com)
... Rick Owens looks good on the list...
