Doo Ri Chung

Doo.Ri's signature draping and understated, flowy silhouettes got textural for Fall 2012. Inspired by Butoh, designer Doo-Ri Chung sent the models — sporting sleek buns and leather headbands — down the runway in a gorgeous array of her draped dresses dipped in pretty hues of dark teal, blush, pearl white, and gray. For a polished touch, Doo-Ri Chung introduced wide-leg trousers, tailored wool coats complete with leather inserts, and an eye-catching array of mixed-knit wraps. More details on the dance-inspired collection below.

• Trends: Draping, laser cutouts, leather inserts.
• Colors: Blush, pearl, black, gray, pea green, dark teal, burgundy.
• Key Piece: The mixed-knit wrap sweaters were gorgeous.
• Accessories: Leather headbands, cuffed gloves, over-the-knee boots, ankle boots.
• Who Would Wear It: We can see Kate Middleton wearing some of the beautiful draped dresses.

>> Sophisticated to the max; that's how Doo.Ri is doing it for Fall 2012. Gorgeous draping, moody hues, wool pants, and mixed-knit turtlenecks are streamlined and chic. Hemlines are demure; silhouettes are loose with bouts of airy asymmetry. Even leather pants are less tough and more ladylike. Finishing off the polished looks are slick ponytails accentuated with beautiful black ribbon headbands.

>> Here's a look at Doo-Ri Chung's capsule collection for Macy's, hitting stores in just a few short weeks. Among the pieces on offer? Floor-grazing pleated sundresses in super-soft jersey ($79), coats in brushstroke prints ($89), and leggings paneled in slick faux leather ($69). "My clothes have always been about making women feel elegant and modern, which is why I am so excited about this capsule collection," Chung says. Click through for an up-close view of pieces from the collection, which are currently on preview at Macys.com but won't be available for purchase until Feb. 15.

>> Fresh off dressing Michelle Obama for a state dinner with South Korea's president and first lady last Thursday, Doo-Ri Chung has been signed for an upcoming Macy's collaboration.

Chung's collection, which hits Macy's for eight weeks starting Feb. 15, will include her signature draped jersey, knitwear, and art-inspired prints on short- and maxi-length dresses, leggings, blouses, and trench coats, priced $39 to $159. “The customer is very different from whom we’ve catered to before, but I really didn’t have to adapt. Macy’s wanted to keep the design level high. I didn’t feel the challenge was very different,” Chung said.

Chung is the fifth designer to collaborate with Macy's; although, the retailer would not disclose any designer it is working with past Chung, officials did note the series is resonating and will continue through at least 2012 with other designers.

Timing couldn't be more perfect for Macy's next designer collaborator: Doo-Ri Chung. The designer who's known for her beautiful draped dresses and separates — Chung's gorgeous purple dress was worn by Michelle Obama at the state dinner welcoming South Korea last week — will emulate the same aesthetic in her collection for Macy's Impulse line via short and maxi-length dresses, leggings, blouses, and trenchcoats using jersey, knitwear, and art prints. “Women definitely want clothes that are versatile. I love pieces that you wear for day, and when you accessorize, become perfect for evening, too,” said Chung.The collection is set to retail from $39 to $159 and will be available Feb. 15 online and in stores. Check out the slideshow to see Doo-Ri's latest Spring runway collection plus two sketches from her line for Macy's!