>> Summer's soft side: From Miu Miu to Chloé, pillowy pleats in neutral colors and wispy fabrics ruled the Spring runways. Here are our favorite pieces featuring this super-wearable, feminine trend.
Backstage Chloé Spring 2011, photo by Greg Kessler
>> Summer's soft side: From Miu Miu to Chloé, pillowy pleats in neutral colors and wispy fabrics ruled the Spring runways. Here are our favorite pieces featuring this super-wearable, feminine trend.
Backstage Chloé Spring 2011, photo by Greg Kessler
Ready to change up your wardrobe? We'll be bringing you oodles of styling advice, shopping tips, wardrobe additions, and refreshers this month as part of our Spring Dressing Guide. First, take our refresher course in the top trends for Spring 2011. We saw sheerness, white, layering, and bold prints dominate the themes, as well as a few silhouettes like wide-leg trousers and calf-length skirts. Click through our slideshow to get in the Spring mindset.


>> Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Louis Vuitton, and Roberto Cavalli all showcased tassel embellishments on their Spring runways — via handbags and clothing — and we can't seem to get enough. Why not shake up your wardrobe now with this See by Chloé floral silk crepe de Chine dress, a pair of tights, some boots, and a turtleneck, and then wear the same dress come Spring with a pair of cute sandals? Peruse more tassel-filled fun below.
>> If feminine details are your thing — sheer fabrics, ruffles, and lace — Spring's upcoming crop from the likes of Nina Ricci, Valentino, Chloe, and Thakoon will surely please your girly appetite. Eager beavers can start wearing the look today with our picks from Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli, Topshop, and Free People — just layer up with turtlenecks and thick tights for now, and show off the skin later.
While designers at New York Fashion Week continued with Fall’s minimalism trend for Spring, British designers went all out with embellishments, prints, and accessories! Burberry Prorsum showed edgy takes on the classic trench coat, neon clutches, and thick snakeskin belts. Christopher Kane filled his collection with bright ladylike separates, and perforated leather skirts while Giles played with polka dot prints!
Fresh back from New York Fashion Week, we’ve selected the stand out trends to swap, store, and savor for Spring 2011! Swap out your go-to military coat for a chic classic, the trench coat! Store those darker clothes and let them hibernate until next Fall, Spring is all about breezy whites and bold colors. But a few key trends are carrying on for the warmer months- minimalism, trousers, and print on print ensembles!
Fresh back from New York Fashion Week, we show you what trends to swap out, store for later, and savor for Spring 2011! Across the pond, more was more at London Fashion Week at Burberry Prorsum, Christopher Kane, and Giles. Plus, we caught up with Creative Director of Jimmy Choo, Tamara Mellon, about their new collaboration with UGG, and Madonna, Lourdes, and Taylor Momsen tell us about Material Girl!