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Giorgio Armani- Spring 2012 Women’s Fashion Show Video

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Watch Giorgio Armani Spring / Summer 2012 Women's Fashion Show video: MORE: Giorgio Armani and the Armani brand Photos of the Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 fashion show: [nggallery id26] In their words... Giorgio Armani Spring / Summer 2012 Nacrée Collection Milan Fashion Week The sheen of mother-of-pearl, the iridescence that transforms colours into watery reflections. Light that becomes shape, shape that is distilled into the purest lines. The more important the role of the fabric, the more conceptual the line of the garment. Defined, even beneath skirts and dresses, by wafer thin trousers with a slight slit at the front. The jackets, cut on the bias for greater fluidity and freed from collars and buttons, are fastened at the bust

Watch Emporio Armani Spring / Summer 2012 Women's Fashion Show video: Photos of the Emporio Armani Spring 2012 fashion show: [nggallery id25] MORE: Emporio Armani and Armani brand In their words... Emporio Armani spring / summer 2012 Milan Fashion Week NEODESIGN A game of colours that achieves a new and distinctive sense of depth. A contemplation on the significance of line, silhouette and graphics – elements that define the equation connecting substance and void. A reflection on the dialogue between fashion, current trends and contemporary artistic talent. SHAPE The jackets with their masculine cut glide over the body, the shoulders delicately suggested to soften the line. Dresses and skirts are longer;

MARNI Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2012 Milan Fashion Week More: Marni MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Marni - Spring 2012 Fashion Show Photos during Milan Fashion Week: [nggallery id24] Peek at Marni in store now: More Marni... In their words... Innocence is put out of context in the Marni collection for S/S 12, creating a tension between instinct and control. The execution is graphic, the tone twisted. Pure, architectural shapes - top and skirt combinations, compact little jackets, pinafores - are contradicted by the unexpectedness of lengths, proportions and textures, suggesting a slightly-off take on demure and ladylike. The discourse is multisensorial: either printed, intensely embroidered or characterized by

Highlights from some of our favorite shows... MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS 3.1 Phillip Lim In a season where heavy handed prints have been the big story, 3.1 Phillip Lim's slouchy silks in sublime sorbet colors evoked a sporty ease and worked as a welcome urbane minded palette cleanser with a cool minimal, mellow edge. Taking a cue from sportif elements like track style vented pants made unexpected in languid silk, shorts layered over pants and slouchy full legged athletic shorts, the collection was a winner full of universal appeal and elegant pragmatism. His vivid pastels felt fresh and were a smart alternative to the hyper neons we've seen elsewhere and made a strong case for reserved elegance in a season where

Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2012 Womenswear Show Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2012 London Fashion Week MORE: BURBERRY View photos of the Burberry Spring 2012 runway show during London Fashion Week: [nggallery id23] Photos: Burberry

Runway Review Snippet... New York's charming prince of color & prints, Chris Benz, showed off his brilliantly quirky ode to fantastical Upper East Side eccentricity on the much talked about male model Andrej Pejic for a dizzying riff on infamous 60's cult icon Candy Darling. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Benz's collection shone alongside many of his print heavy peers thanks to a relaxed, slouchy silhouette and intense color choices that were played down by the kind of classic shapes women have been drawn to since that era. -- Naveed Hussain SHOP: What's in store now for Chris Benz at Shopbop

Runway Review Snippet... Platform brogues punctuated a youthful, tomboyish and relaxed spirit from an otherwise characteristically utilitarian outing from Jil Sander's secondary line, Jil Sander Navy. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While knife-pleated skirts and prim blouses made for a bulk of the collection, the real draw to the range came via a subversive and vaguely military ode to Girl Scouts and to uniform dressing as a whole. And just like Jil Sander's main line, there were plenty of smart separates with universal appeal and a slight jolt of the unexpected that were anything but timely to get you retooling your wardrobe. --Naveed Hussain SHOP Jill Sander Navy in store now: More Jil Sander...

Consisting of mostly body-conscious mini dresses with graphic cut-outs in an array of electrifying neons, Yigal Azrouel's Cut 25 presentation was somehow able to reach a more relaxed momentum than the kind of party-girl sexy his chosen range of silhouettes might suggest. And that's a good thing as we at FocusOnStyle have seen enough skin-tight body-con dressed open-toe bootied girls than we can bear. And thankfully by the looks of it, Azrouel has had enough too. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS He was able to achieve this thanks to a clever play on relaxed sportif notes, graphic contrasting lines, acid pastels and alluring cool neutrals combined with unexpected techno-washed fabrics and multi-dimensional layering. His wood soled platform brogues and boots in

Runway Review Quick Notes: slits, minimal, backless, 90's, clean, halter necks, maxi skirts, unexpected back slits, drawstring paper bag waists, Drawing on fashion's now long standing fascination with minimalism, for spring 2012 Yigal Azrouel added a subdued downtown elegance to the phenom and made the movement his own via unexpected sexy slits and a judicious use of forever glamorous lipstick red. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While minimal and monastic even, it was those graphic slits that added a flirtatious kick to the of-the-moment line-up and an airy voluminous grace. >> SHOP: What's in store now for Yigal Azrouel at Shopbop Here, clean, unadorned surfaces dominated save for an abstract yellow and black ink print while a major focus was placed

Runway Review: Timeless elegance for a woman of any age The master of elegance, Naeem Khan masters his Spring 2012 collection with grace. For absolute dress-up this line can suit a woman from 18-70, something wearable for all ages worn from cocktail parties to the red carpet. And we certainly can look forward to these gowns on the red carpet! Every piece is hand crafted exquisitely with beading, sequins, feathers and fringe. A signature detail being the back of each dress, a cut-out or drape to leave the on-looker with an afterthought and making this woman feel sexy while maintaining elegance. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The show opened with a dreamy print, something out of Alice in Wonderland, on a

Runway Review Excerpt: Jen Kao reminds us of the unique creativity that can be toyed with in ready to wear dressing, that light spirit inspires us all to dress well and want to stand out in the crowd. The Spring 2012 collection was my first Jen Kao show, and not to be the last, as I was in awe by the creative beauty she brings to fashion and I found myself wanting several items from line. This showcased fashion as a wearable art form with intricate cut-outs and seaming, checkerboard knits, printed chiffon ruffles and oragami headpieces complimenting the looks, although certainly not meant to be worn. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The highly feminine silhouettes and a soft color palette made

Runway Review Excerpt: Bravo, with this Michael Kors collection, simplicity still exudes luxury, no matter how long you've been trapped in the Amazon! A luxury private jet filled with women crashes in the Amazon jungle and luckily everyone survives. When the survivors are found one week later, they are all wearing the Spring 2012 Michael Kors collection! Torn and loosely knit sweaters, oil stained anoraks, tie dye wrap skirts, nonchalantly draped dresses hanging from the body with snake skin, chunky tribal neckpieces and gnarled hair is what the collection consists of and is precisely what our lost yet tasteful Amazonian girl would look like. The overall palette is very warm and rich and doesn't really scream Spring, but it's appropriate for

Runway Review Except: The old world, highly feminine glamour is missing from current fashion trends and Anna Sui smoothly mixes retro + sexy, making you want to pucker up that red pout and blow a kiss to the waving men on the boat deck. The Anna Sui Spring 2012 collection channeled a glamorous 1940's girl all dolled up to impress the boys of Fleet Week! Fire engine red lipstick, cartoonish jewelry, bow belts and ankle socks worn with patent leather mary janes all fit the bill and made fun with the art deco style fashions. Sequin and fur bedroom jackets worn over frilly ruffle dresses or high waist short-shorts and a sailor cap gave us the glam of the era, and

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Giorgio Armani- Spring 2012 Women’s Fashion Show Video

Emporio Armani- Spring 2012 Women’s Fashion Show Video

Marni – Spring 2012 Fashion Show Photos

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Jil Sander Navy Spring 2012 Fashion Presentation

Cut25 by Yigal Azrouel Spring 2012 Fashion Presentation

Yigal Azrouel Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Naeem Khan Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Jen Kao Spring 2012 fashion show

Michael Kors Spring 2012 Fashion Show, chic and simple animal print jungle

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