The Pretty Parade...NY Fashion Week Spring 2012

Here is a quick re-cap of the collections I've viewed from New York's Spring 2012 Fashion Week that concluded this past week.  Enjoy and be inspired...

My Favorite Trends...

1.  Longer shorts:  Mid thigh walking shorts that are cut slimmer than their traditional counterparts can be found in a number of collections.

 Thakoon

2.  White:  The classic color is holding strong yet another season.

 Altuzarra

3.  Geometric prints:  From digital to tribal, linear prints and detailing are everywhere.

Preen

4.  Sheath dresses and pencil skirts:  Often right above the knee and super slim.

 Donna Karan

5.  Asymmetry:  Found in many blouses, blazers and skirts.

Jen Kao

6.  Florals:  Prints to silhouettes, flora has inspired a number of the Spring 2012 collections.  

Tadashi Shoji

7.  Circle skirts:  In varying lengths and fabrics.

 Donna Karan

8.  Mono-print ensembles

 Peter Som

9.  The suit:  With interesting lapels and modern detailing, suits are in every hue, length and material for the spring.

Zac Posen

10.  Wide sleeves in stiff fabrics

Derek Lam

11.  Sheer pants

Vera Wang

12.  Thigh slits:  In long flowing skirts

Doo.Ri

13.  Symmetrical prints and adornments

Badgley Mischka

14.  Shift dresses:  Falling right above the knee or higher

Phillip Lim 

15.  Tulip shaped skirts, pants and shorts

Carlos Miele

Other trends to consider...

*Deep pant cuffs or trim in a contrasting color*

*The colors coral, lemon, lime, violet, soft grays, cantaloupe and mint*  

*Pleats*

*Plunging neck lines*

My Favorite Collections...

Cushnie et Ochs...(pronounced kush-nee et oaks) Décolletage, geometric detailing, full skirts and structure meeting delicate folds.  Powerful and feminine.

Zac Posen...My absolute favorite thus far.  1940s style super slim suits, fish tails everywhere, sculpted bodices, exaggerated hips and amazing varying sleeves.  So glamorous!

Strap Snapped? Emulate Mr. Posen.

Z Spoke Spring/Summer 2011 Handbag

I love it when a designer takes a practical idea and turns it into high-fashion. Z Spoke by Zac Posen’s spring/summer handbag collection features scarf-like handles and detailing that inspire a number of utilitarian adaptations. If your beloved bag has a frayed strap, fasten a leather tie belt or scarf to the hardware. Convert a clutch into a shoulder bag or transform a bargain bag into a focal piece. Voila.

Be intentional with the length, color and texture of the strap. Twist the material before tying the finishing knots to add dimension.