Collette Dinnigan – Spring 2012

With delicate lace overlaying silhouette accentuating designs, the spring 2012 collection of Australian by way of New Zealand designer Collette Dinnigan is feminine, coquettish, yet mysterious all in the same breath.  With varying lengths from just below the knee to tea length and something a bit more flirtatious, this collection is ripe with classic hues – navy, black, pewter and ivory, along with a butter yellow dress reminiscent of Mad Men fashions.  Have a look at the collections, I think you might just enjoy.

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Valentino – Spring 2011 – Prêt-à-Porter

Elegance was in abundance in Paris on October 5, as Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri displayed designs for Valentino’s Spring 2011 Ready to Wear collection that were certainly for la femme with the chiffon, lace, and soft ruffles. Carried out in a very neutral palette – black, nude, white, taupe and a touch of coral,  there wasn’t one design that had me questioning their abilities or foresight to attract a younger audience. Click here to see the few pieces that are not below, as well as to read a full write up by Nicole Phelps.

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