Kate Spade Fall 2012

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Kate Spade Fall 2012

We've yet to visit the famous Cour d'Honneur at the Palais Royal, Deborah Lloyd's inspiration point for her Kate Spade collection, but we can almost feel the excitement translated into her vibrant array of floral dresses, colorblock skirts, electrifying trousers, and irresistible accessories.
Kate Spade Fall 2012

We've yet to visit the famous Cour d'Honneur at the Palais Royal, Deborah Lloyd's inspiration point for her Kate Spade collection, but we can almost feel the excitement translated into her vibrant array of floral dresses, colorblock skirts, electrifying trousers, and irresistible accessories. The designer added a boyish twist — influenced by Garance Doré Parisian chic style — to her signature polish, pairing slouchy sweaters with cheeky printed skirts and casual tees with girlie feathered skirts. The amount of prints could have been overwhelming, but stylist Brad Goreski managed to temper the bright patterns through structured pea coats and separates. Accessories, Kate Spade's bread and butter, did not disappoint; we were enamored with the polka-dot ankle boots, snakeskin envelope clutches, metallic gold loafers, and ladylike satchels. More details from the collection below.

  • Trends: Graphic colorblock, statement trousers, painterly florals, polka dots.
  • Colors: Mustard yellow, maraschino red, aqua, forest green, bright orange, red, black, white.
  • Key Piece: We loved the oversized sweater paired with the girlie full skirts.
  • Accessories: Oversized envelope clutches, fur satchels, leather gloves, polka-dot pumps and booties.
  • Who Would Wear It: Ladies who lunch and girls who crave a vibrant, polished touch.
New York Fashion Week

Kate Spade New York Fall 2012

>>Kate Spade's quirky, color-filled aesthetic got a jolt of joie de vivre this season.
Kate Spade New York 2012 Fall

>>Kate Spade's quirky, color-filled aesthetic got a jolt of joie de vivre this season. With creative director Deborah Lloyd using classic Parisian motifs as inspiration, and Brad Goreski styling, the collection was a tongue-in-cheek ode to Parisian women. Classic, ladylike silhouettes were rendered in juicy colors and classic prints like florals and leopard, while ruffles, bow ties, and feathers referenced Parisian coquette. Accessory highlights included polka-dot pumps, sleek envelope clutches, and deliciously flirty car gloves.