Katya Leonovich’s Spring 2012 collection followed her signature theme of “Beautiful Garbage,” and with this collection she continued to reach new levels of freshness and originality. Inspired by America and in particular American football, Leonovich used a combination of denim, leather, chiffos, feathers and fringe to create an unusual energy of well-planned chaos. Both her [...]

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Carlos Campos’ Spring 2012 Presentation makes it pretty clear why the designer  was nominated this year for the CFDA Award. The collection possessed strong men’s staples for spring – tailored shorts and short sleeved shirts that were styled with tribal-printed belts, waist band detailing, and fabric blocking – subtle details that created a twist to [...]

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[Images via Elle.com] From delicate chiffon pleats to chic structured trench coats, Timo Weiland’s Spring Summer 2012 collection combines both urban and coastal inspirations. These modern ensembles come in an array of blues, hot pinks, yellows and beiges and are perfect for a fashionista who loves to mix colors and patterns in a youthful way. [...]

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[Image via Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week] Yeohlee believes design to be a universal concept, one that comes from servicing a function. Perhaps this is why she chose a garden, a universal symbol, as the source of her inspiration. The show’s setting, Jones Wood, a charming deep-set garden, also served as the pure inspiration for this season’s [...]

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[Click above for the video] VLOV by QingQing Wu “V.L.O.V.” One by one each letter was spoken aloud to begin the VLOV SS12 runway show. QingQing Wu, a leading designer in China, markets fashion forward apparel for middle-class Chinese men aged 18 to 45. The color palette for spring was divided into two main themes. [...]

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