Spring 2012 RTW - Etro

I love designers who have a strong sense of color and use a lot of prints in an interesting way. Etro has always been one of my favorites. The collection for Spring 2012 feels very flapper-y, what with the geometric Art Deco-ish prints and fringe. Love it!

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Spring 2012 RTW - Basso & Brooke

Pioneers in the use of digital imagery in fabric, Brit duo Basso & Brooke used some super large-scale prints in their current collection, giving more of the impression of color-blocking than usual. They also incorporated a tiny print in the background on some garments, giving them a more traditional printed-material feel. In other words, they were all over the place, but in a good way. There's also a bit more interest in the shapes of the garments themselves.

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Inappropriate?

Is it just me, or does this Marchesa number make this poor girl look like she needs a serious waxing? Just me? Thought so....

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Spring 2012 RTW - Badgley Mischka

It's always nice to see a collection by designers who are not afraid to create eveningwear with a huge jolt of color. Rather than the usual collection of frothy neutrals (see Marchesa), Badgely Mischka broke out the sherbet hues - raspberry, orange, and lemon - using both solids and subtle prints to turn out a rather delectable collection. Here are my favorites.

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Spring 2012 RTW - Zac Posen

Zac Posen's Spring RTW collection is deliciously-retro - full of boning, tulle, and structured shoulders. All of his gowns would make a real splash on the red carpet of any major award show, particularly the stunning green number at the bottom of these photos.

Posen usually includes at least one cracktastical piece in each collection. This time around, the gravity-defying neckline in the second photo is certainly the most shocking element amid the other, rather-modest, garments. It should come with a roll of duct tape.

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