Derek Lam Fall 2012

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Derek Lam Fall 2012

Derek Lam's runway show today at St. John's center was worth the freezing trek through wind tunnels.
Derek Lam Fall 2012

Derek Lam's runway show today at St. John's center was worth the freezing trek through wind tunnels. For Fall, Lam mixed his ladylike style with a sportif twist melding chic separates with a menswear twist. Pretty ivory floral satin bomber jackets were paired with pencil skirts and finished off with eye-catching cap-toe ankle boots and metallic loafers. Additionally, there were sharp metallic suit sets, quirky collars, and pleated wide-leg cropped trousers made in wool, leather, and, for a glitzy touch, sequins. Lam's effortless style was also translated into a beautiful array of ivory and black languid silk gowns paired with textural cable-knit sweaters. For outerwear, the designer melded luxury and sport, creating puff jackets and vests adorned with fur collars. More details from Lam's feminine cool collection below.

  • Trends: Wide-leg cropped trousers, floral print, bomber jackets, side-slit details.
  • Colors: Maroon, black, ivory, dark mustard yellow, gray.
  • Key Piece: We loved the ivory cable-knit sweater layered over the fluid silk dress — gorgeous!
  • Accessories: Cap-toe leather booties, metallic loafers, floral booties, floral bags.
  • Who Would Wear It: Fashion-forward celebs like Diane Kruger and Kirsten Dunst.
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Derek Lam Fall 2012

>> At first glance, Derek Lam's Fall 2012 collection might have looked a little safe.
Derek Lam Runway 2012 Fall

>> At first glance, Derek Lam's Fall 2012 collection might have looked a little safe. Silhouettes were ladylike and sweetly printed — nothing too tight, too short, too bare, or too loud here. But the devil is always in the details, and, upon closer inspection, these looks were spot-on. The designer worked with some amazingly luxe-looking fabrics — woven cashmere, high-shine leather, printed satin, and metallic-threaded wools — and cut them with a slight sports-inspired slant: a long-sleeve top in cashmere was cut with raglan sleeves to resemble a sweatshirt, and there were several baseball-style zip-ups in floral satin. Lam also injected a bit of slouchiness into the mix — sleeveless cable-knit sweaters with split side seams, and floor-grazing skirts in lush silk georgette — for just a hint of undone cool. All this made for some very appealing, easy-to-wear clothing that, come next Fall, many a girl will be reaching for.