Isabel Marant Fall 2012

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Isabel Marant Fall 2012

For her Fall 2012 collection, Isabel Marant mixed her signature bohemian-cool style with a splash of the Wild West.
Isabel Marant Runway Fall 2012

For her Fall 2012 collection, Isabel Marant mixed her signature bohemian-cool style with a splash of the Wild West. Specifically, it was the late 19th century cowgirls that inspired Marant: "I love the way they were wearing very masculine trousers to ride horses with lace shirts," said Marant. That said, the designer mixed feminine pieces with tougher elements by pairing a bevy of cowgirl shirts and sheer blouses with ruffled skirts and cropped pants. The latter featured a mix of fringed jeans and a standout pair of louche gray suede trousers with red trim. Short dresses ranged from laser-cut leather minis to a silk shirtdress rendition of the cowgirl top. Shoes are always a big seller for Marant, and we can already predict a long waiting list for her newest offerings: point-toe pumps with cutout details and embroidered leather cowboy boots. More details from Isabel Marant's irresistibly cool collection below.

  • Trends: Western influence, oversized coats, laser-cut detailing, cropped flare pants.
  • Colors: Red, gray, ivory, military green, black, navy, pink.
  • Key Piece: The military coat, suede trousers, and cute cowboy shirts.
  • Accessories: Embroidered cowboy boots, suede point-toe pumps, skinny leather and brass belts.
  • Who Would Wear It: It girls like Kate Bosworth and Alexa Chung; anyone who craves an effortless cool look.
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Isabel Marant Fall 2012

>> "I love the way they were wearing very masculine trousers to ride horses with lace shirts," Isabel Marant said of her inspiration — cowgirls of the late 1800s — for Fall 2012.

>> "I love the way they were wearing very masculine trousers to ride horses with lace shirts," Isabel Marant said of her inspiration — cowgirls of the late 1800s — for Fall 2012. The designer struck the same feminine vs. masculine balance here, working her inspiration into modern shapes just perfect for any It girl about town. There were satin tops with pearl buttons and flower-embroidered blouses, plus slouchy cropped trousers with fringe and heeled cowboy-style ankle booties. Classic Western shirts got reimagined, too; those came in pretty little minidresses or double-breasted bomber jackets.