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Every season, Carven's Guillaume Henry gives the girls just what they want, and no doubt, his whimsical, ladylike Spring '13 collection is sure to have the same effect. The show was filled with chic suit sets highlighting expertly tailored blazers and full skirts, bright red cropped wide-leg trousers were paired with belly-baring knits, and of course, almost every look was completed with adorable collars. Dresses highlighted the designer's penchant for cool cutouts, and this time, they were cut in wing-like shapes highlighting the chest and midriff in an array of printed fit-and-flare shirt dresses, gorgeous lace tea-length dresses, and long-sleeved shifts. The most intricate look, however, came from a slate-blue, laser-cut leather embossed dress. More leather looks came from tan patent leather bomber jackets paired with silk pencil skirts, slim-fit blazers, and full skirts. And for his dressier, red-carpet crowd, Guillaume finished off the show with refined dresses showing intricate cutout detailing at the bodice, which are sure to make a show-stopping presence on the red carpet or wherever your day might take you.

• Trends: Cutouts, collars, leather, crop tops.
• Colors: Red, navy, eggshell, sage, moss, tan, burgundy.
• Key Piece: The embossed leather dress with the adorable matching collar.
• Accessories: Chunky, patent ankle-strap platforms, oversize sunglasses, leather and printed clutches.
• Who Should Wear It: The quirky ladylike set; Alexa Chung, Emma Stone, and Michelle Williams.

A motley crew of 1970s notables — Bianca Jagger, Marianne Faithfull, Bryan Ferry, and Twiggy among them — as seen on the pages of Peter Schlesinger's photography book Checkered Past had Carven's Guillaume Henry feeling a bit bohemian for Resort 2013. But that doesn't mean the twee gamine suits and collared minidresses that are his hallmark have disappeared. No, they're still here and, with their contrast sleeves and cheery colorblocked hues, they're just as appealing as ever. It's just that this time around they've been loosened up and injected with a newfangled sense of gypsy appeal: flowing silhouettes, drawstring ruffles, and paisley prints.

Happy Friday — you know what that means: it's time to announce our CelebStyle top stars of the week! This week's standouts worked eye-catching color combos, sassy sequins, and more sultry styles, and we just can't get enough. Zoe Saldana showcased her inner rocker by working leather shorts with caged Christian Louboutin sandals, Jessica Alba channeled her sexy side in a white cutout Narciso Rodriguez number, and Beyoncé went all out in a colorful zigzag Carven blouse and hot-pink trousers. See all of our fashion-forward favorites, why they were crowned top stars, and how you can steal their looks for yourself.

If you weren't already a fan of designer Guillaume Henry's clean lines and approach to It-girl style, Carven's Fall 2012 collection will prove a superchic match point. Drawing from a decidedly Medieval mood, the line boasted strong ecclesiastical references that included, but weren't limited to, cathedral-style laser cutouts, rich tapestry motifs, a stained-glass color palette, and scenery straight from the Middle Ages printed onto full A-line skirts. The jewel-toned blues, reds, and yellows fell onto tailored striped cropped pants and blazers, while evocative retro prints took shape in everything from blouses and shorts to pretty pinafores. As a bonus, we were treated to fur-lined collars, scallop-edged vests, and a totally new kind of buttoned-up shirt, which makes this youthful outpour quirkier by the minute. It's safe to say, we'll be seeing the style-setter crew (think Alexa Chung and Rachel Bilson) rocking Guillaume's Carven-cool all year long.

• Trends: Ecclesiastical references, laser-cut suede, A-line skirts, tapestry-laden prints, and bright stripes.
• Colors: Burgundy, blue, mustard yellow, burnt orange, camel, red, and black.
• Key Piece: There wasn't much we didn't love, but the cathedral-style cutout dresses and tapestry-printed pieces were standouts.
• Accessories: T-strap Mary Jane platforms and ultraround sunglasses.
• Who Would Wear It: Girls with an affinity to youthful, quirky pieces like Alexa Chung, Rachel Bilson, and Elle Fanning.

>> Six seasons in and Guillaume Henry has etched out quite the niche at Carven. The quirky coquette charm continues for Fall 2012 with a whole new selection of pinafore dresses and Peter Pan blouses to covet. This time around, however, the signature pieces come covered in ecclesiastic references and Renaissance-inspired shapes. If all that sounds too serious, don't worry, it's not. The pinafore dresses are still short and swingy, it's just that now they come with fitted bodices, keyhole necklines, bell-shaped skirts, or hip-accentuating flares. Also worked into the offering: a gorgeous mix of color, pattern, and print. It came in the form of Hieronymus Bosch-inspired prints, stained-glass-inspired cutout motifs, fur colors, tapestry fabrics, and multihued blanket stripes. "It's playful, but not that strict. She has to be elegant and she can't be too girly. It's about contrasts," Henry explained.