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What would it look like if you dispatched your grandmother to a late-night dance party? That's the question Henry Holland tried to answer with his Fall 2013 collection, a riot of color, pattern, and texture the designer lovingly named "Rave Nanna." The shapes of the clothes themselves are appropriately ladylike, but Holland cut his shift dresses, sweaters, and skirts from wallpaper prints in pink, orange, and avocado green. One shirt cut from the material was paired with a jacket and skirt in an acidic shade of lime. What wasn't patterned, like a green tunic sweater or a midnight-blue dress, was decorated in mischievous symbols like sparkly cigarettes or colorful pills.

For House of Holland's Fall '13 collection, designer Henry Holland kept things sleek and fun, yet perfectly polished. The rocker-cool Brit offered up ladylike geometric-print day dresses, metallic trench coats, and slouchy knits with a decidedly psychedelic '60s vibe. In the way of accessories, Holland didn't disappoint; his retro go-go girl will be clad in oversize cat-eye sunglasses, wide waist belts, and, best of all, jewel-encrusted leather baseball caps. We can't wait to see these pieces sported on the street by Holland's brood of celebrity fans, including style-setters like Poppy Delevingne and Alexa Chung. Click through now to see our curated list of the 10 coolest looks from House of Holland's Fall 2013 runway show.

Henry Holland was clearly thinking about the '90s when he designed his Spring 2013 collection. The spirit of that decade was present in everything from his liberal use of tie-dye, small-scale florals, and checkered prints to the shapes sent down the runway. A slip dress in a brown-and-purple brocade featured a crossbody spaghetti strap that was a timely update of the '90s classic, while peplums on midriff tops and dresses pointed to the baby-doll dress. The season's requisite neon colors and sheer fabrics were there, too, brightening and lightening up the gentle hints of grunge spotted on oversize shirts and motorcycle jackets.

>> For Fall 2012, Henry Rolland went back to the '70s with a collection of super-bright separates in a high-energy palette of yellow, purple, fuchsia, and electric blue. It's "Mork and Mindy meets the Tour de France", the designer described. True, there were kooky color combos and playful zigzag prints, but there was an underlying elegance on offer as well. Silhouettes were streamlined and uncomplicated, while fabrics felt upscale. "It's a bit more elevated, a bit more luxe", Holland explained

>> Shirtdresses are trending for Spring thanks to designers like Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, and Alexander Wang. Whether you prefer the classic cinched shape, something loose and flowy, or a longer shirttail, we chose our favorites for you to shop and peruse. Picture a silky neon chartreuse version from Shipley & Halmos, a black uneven hemline from Reformation, a fringed wonder from House of Holland . . . and more in the slideshow!