Spring 2012 Trend Report: 1920s

Ralph Lauren

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Model: Sui He

This spring, designers drew inspiration from one of the loveliest eras of all time, the Jazz Age. Channel Daisy Buchanan in pretty pastel frocks from Ralph Lauren or Christian Dior, which heavily referenced The Great Gatsby heroine. 

If screen siren Jean Harlow is more your style, try a seductive gown in curve hugging satin (Suno) or sheer and cut on the bias (Christian Dior). 

Flapper fringe added a dressy element to a gorgeous metallic frock at Marchesa and a super chic robe at Mark Fast. But if you prefer a less literal look, drop waist cocktail dresses at Marc Jacobs or weekend perfect outfits from Sonia Rykiel are both elegant and wearable options.

Suno

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Model: Bethany Terry

Marc Jacobs

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Model: Siri Tollerød 

                                                      

 Marchesa

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Model: Karen Elson

Christian Dior

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Model: Alla Kostromichova

 John Galliano

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Model: Jourdan Dunn

Mark Fast

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Model: Eve Delf

 Zac Posen

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Model: Aline Weber

 Sonia Rykiel

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Model: Daria Strokous

Spring 2011 Trend Report: Colorblocking

 Above: Gucci

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com
Model: Raquel Zimmermann

Whether it was Mondrian inspired sequins at Gianfranco Ferré or clashing suit separates at Gucci, designers loved colors on the spring 2011 runways.  But wallflowers beware; when trying this trend you will instantly become the center of attention.  

The goal here is to pop, and there are offerings for every occasion.  Roland Mouret showed an electric body conscious sheath suitable for 5 o'clock cocktails, while at Louis Vuitton, a slit up-to-there colorblocked Asian inspired gown is deserving of a red carpet event.  

Wanna rock the trend now?  Find the brightest solid separates you own and mix together.  Wear with confidence.  Repeat.

 Above: Prabal Gurung

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Model: Frida Gustavsson

 Above: Miu Miu

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Model: Iris Egbers

 Above: Prada

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Model: Ginta Lapina

 Above: Versus

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Model: Ginta Lapina 

 Above: Gianfranco Ferré

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Model: Martha Streck

 Above: Jil Sander

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Model: Maddie Kulicka

 Above: Sonia Rykiel

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Model: Julija Steponaviciute

Above: Louis Vuitton

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Model: Bonnie Chen