LANVIN IM IN LOVE

Lanvin Spring/Summer 2012
   Lanvin can definitely relate to the working professional woman who is classy and sophisticated, but lets the devil peak out once in a while, which I believe to be the theme of this collection. The color story was definitely neutral with many blacks and hints of white, and towards the end clashed with a hint of color in very flattering strapless dresses. He gave work attire a whole new meaning with high waisted pants, embellished rompers, and crisp black blazers with a dash of white.
   I thought the collection was very sexy and I think Lanvin while staying true to his aesthetic pushed the envelope just enough to be surprising. He stated that fashion cant always be on a low note, sometimes you have to bring it up, which is why his stage was mounted. One of my favorite pieces was what I call the half-hearted dress. I loved that the dress is a conservative beige dress, except for the black dash on one side. Its wierd and strange, but hot. Its the combination of feminine and class with edgy sexy bad girl. 

Cavalli is Simply Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2012
    AMAZING! I want it all! I WILL TAKE ONE OF EVERYTHING! Leather for days and lace peek-a-boos were definitely exhibited in this collection, which is nothing short of what Cavalli loves to do. There was an extensive use of leather and reworking of leather to resemble lace. I'm sure every one of the cut-out leather pants took a lot of handwork, which is what makes them fabulous, sexy, and fearless.
    Roberto Cavalli was inspired by architecture and "art neuvo", which was behind the thought process when he chose these amazing silk prints. In every collection he wants to leave a sense of fantasy which was displayed in the hints of lace around the curves of the woman's body and in certain special areas. I would also like to point out a trend alert! Long sheer tunics and leather shredded pants is going to be a must for Spring.   

London's Club Attire

  Antonio Berardi: Spring/Summer 2012 

    The Berardi collection read sportswear meets the club, or maybe clubbing is a sport in some cases. The jackets, pants and shorts were very sporty using the mix of sheer and solid basics. The body suit was one of my favorite pieces, I thought it was sexy and very wearable for the Summer Season. It can definitely be dressed up with the embellished blazer and trousers.With the use of sequins and beading, Antonio Berardi was able to make a simple collection into something fun and feminine.
   Lastly I would like to mention the dress with the pants ensemble. This combination was displayed in many of his designs and I think its brilliant. The dress looks like a gown but the bottom is actually over-sized pants. That's the best of both worlds.

Slick Spring

New York: Alexander Wang
    This collection was absolutely inspiring to me because I believe it represents everything I love about being a woman and being independent. It was a very strong collection with basic shapes and dimensions, but what makes it truly extraordinary is the use of basics. Alexander Wang mentioned that he wanted to use the ordinary t-shirts, Bermuda shorts, and vests as groundwork for his designs, and reinventing them in new ways.
  Nothing about this collection is soft, on the contrary it is hard and tough like the skin of an animal and a survivor. Although hard to see to the naked eye, the cutouts of the fabrics and leather are made to resemble snake skin, zebra print, and crocodile.
 I would wear any of these designs because it is incredibly sexy, bold, but sophisticated, and the shoes! The shoes although simple, are the perfect touch of straight forward simple lines that the outfits needed.