Alexander Wang
Always one to keep tabs on, A. Wang churned out a hip high school evoking show complete with letter jackets and knee-high socks. Contrary to his previous slouchy collections, this season he experimented with boxy structures and the ever-popular statement shoulder to produce a collection reminiscent of my mum's old high school photos - only one hundred times cooler! Super shoulder pads, careful cut-outs, artfully draped wrap dresses and feathered pieces sum up my favourite looks from Wang this spring.
Karen Walker
It was all about pattern for Karen Walker's show; spots, stripes, florals, prints - you name it! Revolving around a nautical theme, Karen's relaxed pieces conjure up images of sea-bound sweethearts set out to sail. The classic blue and white blend was offset with splashes of bright red and yellow, imparting a distinct spring feel. Definitely investment- piece material!
Richard Chai Love
Richard Chai's recession-friendly Love line dished out slouchy slacks, breezy blazers and a few lust-worthy shiny staples. I did indeed love quite a number of his pieces, namely the casual-fit blazers and the sparkling shorts and vest. The rest of the collection was a mixture of tasteful tom-boy and gentle girl-next-door with more two-piece pant and top combinations as well as an array of dark print silk dresses.
Lacoste
Prestine tennis dresses, perfectly pleated skirts and a pair of nautical-clad twins strutted their stuff down the Lacoste runway. Fully embracing the coming of summer - and with it summer sports - models donned sunsmart sweatbands and sunglasses, hoods and hats. Christophe has created sporty yet sleek pieces in simple refreshing colours of lemon yellow and brilliant blue hues. Every season I debate about whether or not I should take up tennis just so I can look fabulous in one of Christophe's outfits!
I have always loved Garance Doré's illustration posts. Simple yet elegant they are lovely to look at. And these are no exception. Documenting Garance's fashion week frolic with Carine Roitfeld (with whom Garance will soon be collaborating with at Vogue Paris), these images include illustrations, photos, fashion week memorabilia, typewrite font AND hand writing. There is just something so refreshing about hand written notes. I guess in today's society there isn't really a need for writing things by hand anymore, what with blackberrys and the ever shrinking size of laptops, it's just easier to type! I digress. What I mean to say is: I love the design of these images; simple and chic with a lovely personal touch. J'adore.
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