Mary Katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou didn't shy away from her signature look; in fact, she turned up the dial on the bold prints she's become known for — the same ones she's crafted for her own Topshop collaboration. Her Fall '12 collection had no shortage of neoprene color, nor full-bodied patterns crafted in the most sculptural of silhouettes and body-conscious forms. Katrantzou revealed to The New York Times that her way with print is not without purpose: "With print, it is about educating the customer to try it on and see what it does with the silhouette . . . trying to do with print what a black dress would do onto their body. And it works!" If you see the line through her eyes you begin to understand her body-conscious strategy. It's not just about the whimsy of the print; every detail of design works together to highlight the shape of a woman. You see that in color choice, in silhouette, and in the widening or narrowing of her patterns — how it may open up in a cheeky timepiece at the waist, but taper in a tighter pattern at the hip; you can't discount even the smallest details when taking in the collection. But the whole is greater than the sum of its parts — Mary is a master of illusion with a talent for print-making that makes this collection not just playful, but oh so smart.

• Trends: Brights, print mixing, texture, bold shoulders, structural silhouettes, ruffles, a-line skirts, tulip skirts.
• Colors: Black, scarlet red, brilliant yellow, blue, green, fuchsia, nude, moss green.
• Key Piece: The bright blue and green neoprene print combos and the softer dresses with ultra-femme flowy capes and skirts.
• Accessories: Suede ankle boots in green, black, blue, and red; white and black lace-up heels and bright yellow pumps.
• Who Would Wear It: The risk-taker with an appetite for emboldened silhouettes, brilliant color, and all-over print; Katrantzou fans like Keira Knightley, Alexa Chung, and Solange Knowles.

>> Mary Katrantzou injects her signature surrealist prints with a bit of bold angularity for Fall 2012. Digitized geometric patterns and futuristic grid prints are cheekily summoned from near-obsolete items: typewriters, rotary phones, and number 2 pencils. Silhouettes are structured and full, with hourglass shapes and nipped-in waists to keep them looking superfemme. As for the color palette? It's just as eye-poppingly rich as one would expect from Katrantzou: emerald, lilac, canary yellow, and brilliant blue.

If you're loving all of the vibrant floral prints seen so far on the Fall '12 runways, check out Mary Katrantzou's capsule collection for Topshop. The line, ranging from $80 to $700, debuts online this Friday (and in stores on Feb. 29), is sure to sell out fast. Peruse the entire lookbook now, featuring printed trousers, modern structural dresses, and tunics made in Katrantzou's signature artsy prints, and start making your shopping list for this Friday. See our favorite pieces below (plus styling tips), then get ready, set, shop.

• We'd wear this silk printed dress over leather leggings and loafers for a fresh take on casual dressing.
• These cropped floral trousers would look amazing with a chunky black turtleneck and booties for now, and later with a plain white tee and sandals.
• Tuck in this silk collared top with cropped trousers and lace-up boots for a crisp office look.

>> Mary Katrantzou's 10-piece capsule for Topshop hits stores on Feb. 17, exactly one week from today. Now, thanks to UK Vogue, the collection's entire assortment has been revealed — and it doesn't disappoint. The collection features easy shapes — structured dresses, clean-lined tops, and slim trousers — covered from top to tail in a wild mix of Katrantzou's pretty prints. Priced from $63 to $550, they're just the thing to kick-start Spring.

>> This evening at London's Savoy Theatre, a who's who of British fashion gathered for The British Fashion Council's annual awards. Victoria Beckham, accepting her Designer Brand of the Year award from presenter Marc Jacobs, told the crowd, "I am SO nervous," before shedding a few tears and adding: "This is rubbish." Alexa Chung, who took home the British Style award — which is decided by a public vote — dedicated her award to "girls who dress like awkward boys." Kate Hudson, presenting Red Carpet Award to Stella McCartney, regaled the audience with an anecdote about the dress McCartney designed for her to wear to her first Oscars: "I wore Stella and made every worst-dressed list. The next day, I called Stella, and she said, 'Face it babe, it was the hair.'" And finally, Sarah Burton, who took home Designer of the Year, called the award "the icing on the cake for what has been an amazing year."

The full list of winners, below.

Designer of the Year: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

Menswear Designer of the Year: Kim Jones
Accessory Designer of the Year: Charlotte Dellal for Charlotte Olympia
Designer Brand of the Year: Victoria Beckham
Model of the Year: Stella Tennant
Emerging Talent, Womenswear: Mary Katrantzou
Emerging Talent, Menswear: Christopher Raeburn
Emerging Talent, Accessories: Tabitha Simmons
New Establishment Award: Christopher Kane
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Sam Gainsbury, Gainsbury and Whiting
Red Carpet Award: Stella McCartney
Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Award: Paul Smith
British Style Award: Alexa Chung

Mary Katranzou's graphic print dresses have taken the fashion crowd by storm, so you can imagine our excitement when the designer announced a collaboration with Topshop. The collection doesn't drop in store until February, but Susie from Style Bubble was able to get a peek at it. Feast your eyes on one of the designs, seen here in the middle, at Topshop's press day. As you can see, the design is nearly identical to her namesake collection but without the heft price tag. Her original designs are priced around $4,500 for a dress, but the one you see here will cost a lot less. Pricing and details on the exact release date are to be determined, but expect these to sell out fast. The most stylish celebrities have been spotted in them — think Keira Knightley, Alexa Chung, and Leelee Sobieski — and click our slideshow to see which prints these A-listers are wearing.