Clare Waight Keller is like the new girl at school. Unlike her three creative director predecessors, Stella McCartney, Phoebe Philo, and Hannah McGibbon, who all graduated from Central Saint Martins and were promoted from within Chloé, Claire studied at London’s Royal College of Art and is a straight-hire from Pringle of Scotland. Still, the professional thirty-something designer definitely seems to have a feel for the label’s target clientele, as showcased by her debut S/S 2012 collection.

“For me, Chloé is about what’s real, what’s now; and it was about really capturing the spirit of (...) Read More about Chloe S/S 2012 (130 words)

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Already on her third show carrying the Alexander McQueen label, Creative Director Sarah Burton has definitely been able to deliver that take-your-breath-away fashion runway feeling. But this S/S 2012, she added a little of that dark edge we’ve been missing back to the line.

The outfits, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship in a spectrum of nudes, corals, pinks, golds, and lilacs, were given (...) Read More about Alexander McQueen S/S 2012 (132 words)

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The sheer amount of florals, lace, chiffon, and ruffles would have made Valentino himself proud. Although designers Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri got off to a rough start as designers at the illustrious label, their past seasons have found them back on track, with this S/S 2012 being their best yet.

Inspired by photographs of Graciela Iturbide and Georgia O’Keeffe, and a Mexican “state of mind”, (...) Read More about Valentino S/S 2012 (138 words)

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We love backstage photography and we love Alexander McQueen even more, so here is a selection of great backstage photography from his last S/S 2012 show in Paris – runway review coming tomorrow.
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New collections are always said to be the designer’s “most personal one to date”, but in the case of Prada’s S/S 2012, it’s honestly the best description you can come up with. The season’s assortment of below-the-knee skirts, twinsets, and long boxy jackets are pieces we’d expect to find in Miuccia Prada’s own wardrobe. With a distinct 50s Americana aesthetic, the classic feminine silhouettes are balanced with masculine hints—actual automobile prints on leather skirts, hot rod flames on chiffon skirts, and even fender-detailed heels.(...) Read More about Prada S/S 2012 (38 words)

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After the opening of his first shop in NY, Henrik Vibskov is presenting a very original show that is continuing to get more and more attention during Paris Menswear Fashion Week.

Double black solid (sun)glasses, big berets, and also more wearable pieces like classic shirts, printed pullovers(...) Read More about Henrik Vibskov S/S 2012 (9 words)

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Walter Van Beirendonck’s SS 2012 collection consists of perfect tailoring with some major trending for Summer 2012 : checked suits and oversize pants. A colorful collection with a lot of details such as cut-out shirts and pullovers as well as funny accessories such as long gloves, backpacks and bags.

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Always playing on a sports theme, creative director of Moncler Gamme Bleu, Thom Browne set the Spring/Summer 12 show in a real fencing club. With models marching down the runway to the tune of Stars Wars’ “Imperial March”, the collection is clean and beautifully tailored with (...) Read More about Moncler Gamme Bleu SS 2012 (31 words)

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If the super wide-brim hat, from the first Lanvin runway look, did not set the mood for Albert Elbaz’s F/W 2011 collection than I am sure the sternness came across in his palette and choice of fabrication. Though many of the looks were voluminously draped, the collections overall aesthetic was very rigid. I hope that word does not suggest discontent, (...) Read More about Lanvin F/W 2011 (24 words)

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