Milly by Michelle Smith Fall 2012 was broken into superbly bright, sculptural ensembles and darker looks that were equally playful with it came to structure. The effect was a collection that was just as thoughtful in execution as it was youthful.
For a palette made up of neutral, muted tones, there was quite a lot at play working within the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012 collection. Sophisticated, work-ready pieces were given a moderinized touch, while maintaining a unifying feminine feel.
Impeccable tailoring and deft construction only served to highlight the bright colors and graphic prints within Narciso Rodriguez's Fall 2012 collection. Draped shapes and controlled layering gave the collection a structured yet fluid feel, topped off by beautiful suede accents.
For such a cohesive mood, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 collection still maintained plenty of selection. An array of prints and textures elevated the focus, adding an element of interest to the nineties inspired styling. Loose fitting dresses were paired with combat boots and blazers for a feeling that resonated well with the wearability of the garments.
Diesel Black Gold's Fall 2012 collection was a prime example of street edge done well. Keeping a fairly streamlined theme of mainly black and white mixed with animal prints and the occasion splash of color, the collection held a focus that was far from one dimensional.
Tory Burch's penchant for ladylike charm was built upon and given a twist for Fall 2012. Adding a touch of sex appeal with body hugging silhouettes, the collection also played with subtle themes such as ultra feminine details and light touches of menswear fabrics.
Saturated and inspiring jewel tones were mixed with prints that each had a story behind them to make up Zero + Maria Cornejo's Fall 2012 collection. Perfecting the collection were beautifully crafted outerwear pieces such as a bright yellow structural cocoon coat, softened against a serene heather gray.
With looks that seemed all set to appear fashionably late to the most exciting of parties, Chris Benz's Fall 2012 collection was chock full of color, texture and prints. Tulle and lamé were accompanied by fur and yards of pleats, ready to be worn by the life of the party.
A hodgepodge of prints, texture, and plenty of color set the tone for the Preen Fall 2012 collection. To offset the energy of the multitude of elements worked together within the collection, effeminate shapes and details contributed a playfully cool attitude to the overall look.
Every once in a while, a collection remains in the sartorial memory long after the show is over. Such is the case with Carolina Herrera's Fall 2012 collection. Each piece was tailored to perfection, with timeless silhouettes being reworked in an entirely fresh way. Clean elegance abounded in shift and column dresses as well as few ballgowns, in tones that ranged from dusty powder blue and muted amethyst to firey red.
