I was not crazy about Alexander Wang’s S/S 2012 collection, but I did rather like his T by Alexander Wang S/S 2012 selection. The minimal palette and lightweight fabrications gave the collection a really effortless grace. He did exactly what was meant to do with this collection, create beautiful everyday separates at a accessible price point. READ MORE

I really like Jill Stuart. I know that if I ever want something that will make me feel really soft and feminine and look great on my body I will be able to find it in her store. The Jill Stuart S/S 2012 collection was more sweet than anything else. Her palm tree prints, pastel palette, peter-pan collars, and fairy-like silk slipdresses gave this collection a very youthful spirit. Some of my favorites were the pastel green short suit and the coral tailored dress. READ MORE

I just stumbled on this very visual series by Brooklyn based photographer Ian Addison – In 2010 Adisson’s always kept a small plastic camera in his bag and occasionally this camera would accidentally fire while inside to produce these colorful, abstract photos. These ancillary creations were READ MORE

Contrary to all the media hype, I am really not much of a Prabal Gurung fan. Infact, I don’t recall ever having featured any of his collections on Trendland, but it seems that for S/S 2012 Prabal Gurung really stepped out of his comfort zone when he experimented with this very serious custom print, which we saw applied in almost all his fabrications. He also dabbled in sheers and cut-outs and really stepped away READ MORE

Romanian graphic designer Cristian Boian has been passionate about using new technology to create images since discovering the power of visual communication during his degree. In this series called “Attempts”, Boian’s creates very complex curves, ellipses and fractal figures. Cristian gives a tutorial and READ MORE

Well as usual DVF had a lot to pick from on the print front for S/S 2012, but that was not the highlight for me. I really fell partial to the drapey color-blocked looks and the more tailored/boyish silhouettes. The combination of the soft palette and the novelty tops used for the tailored looks felt really feminine and modern at the same time.

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