Fall 2011: Trends: Get Sprung: Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli swayed shy of a 2-dimensional Fall collection and instead, showed jolts of electrifying color and exaggerated florals, which are typically reserved for Spring. Similar design elements were seen at Jil Sander where disproportioned looks were printed in deep, rich florals.

Photos, Gerard Estadella

Spring 2011: Menswear: Shop It Out: Rogue Camo Dyed Shorts

Rogue Garment Washed & Dyed Camo Shorts at Jace Lipstein's newly directed Singer 22, $98.

Cleveland Luxury: Events: Michael Bastian & Havaianas Collaboration Launch

Michael Bastian & Havaianas unveiled their collaboration during Bastian's Spring 2011 runway show in New York. The unisex collection fuses the comfort and style for which Havaianas is known for with the classic and modern American aesthetic Michael Bastian is a master at creating.

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Photos courtesy of Alison Brod Public Relations/Billy Farrell Agency

Editorials: Spring 2011: Vogue: Chateau California

Over the weekend I rented Sofia Coppola's Somewhere on iTunes and just this month, Vogue published an editorial featuring Somewhere's Elle Fanning in the movie's main pad.

"Model and actress Natalia Vodianova unpacks a cinematic urban summer wardrobe at the iconic Chateau Marmont and finds young Hollywood talents behind every door."

-Vogue, May 2011; photographed by Bruce Weber; styled by Grace Coddington & Michael Philouze.

Spring 2011: Menswear: Shop It Out: Adam Kimmel Bomber

Adam Kimmel Rev. Bomber Jacket at Aloha Rag, $990.

Spring 2011: Get the Look: Ethereal

get the look: Stella McCartney briefs & Phillip Lim bra

get the look: Diane Von Furstenburg trench coat, Ralph Lauren shorts & Chloé belt

get the look: D&G silk chiffon & lace dress

Look Book: Band of Outsiders Spring 2011

"Drinking Scotch, jousting the pool man at the Gaylord. Scott and his crew were totally open to bringing a sense of humor to the shots.", James Marsden told GQ on shooting Band of Outsiders' Spring look book. Scott Sternberg shot Marsden using his vintage polaroid at the Gaylord Apartments in Los Angeles.

Sternberg always hits the nail on the head when it comes to how I want to dress; however, probably unwillingly, as he really captured what I want to wear as a teenager. What am I saying?! This is exactly how I want to dress now, as a kid and how I'd like to dress in adulthood.

Ad Campaigns: Jourdan Dunn & Sacha M'Baye for Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011

Mario Testino photographed Jourdan Dunn & Sacha M'Baye on Brighton Beach for Burberry Prorsum's Spring 2011 campaign. I think they make a killer couple! What are your thoughts?

Spring 2011: Browne & Ford Foray Into Womenswear

Thom Browne:

As a guy, I can't say that I am thrilled with this expansion; there are so few designers that strictly focus on Menswear. Even though Tom Ford infamously designed womenswear for Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, he's been out of the womenswear market for sometime, now; I will say that it is time for him to reenter this market. I cannot say the same for Thom Browne, as most of his looks from his womenswear presentation seem identical to Browne's collaboration with Brooks Brothers. However, I can see the pieces being extremely versatile and wearable (in a fun/adventurous kind of way).

Tom Ford:

Photos, Huffington Post & Tommy Ton for Jak & Jil.

Spring 2011: A Punk in Paris

The New York, London & Milan shows declared a preppy romanticism and such Paris shows as Balmain literally screamed, "I'll do it my way!" (the soundtrack professed).

Christophe Decarnin's way wasn't necessarily a way for which I would've liked to travel. Decarnin's latest collection seemed revisited & was cluttered with everything/anything tiny including, cropped-biker pants that appeared as if a direct copy of Isabel Marant's Fall 2010 success. Balmain seems to repeat itself each season.

Google defines Punk as, "rebelling against the established order" and Decarnin established said punk fashions during the Fall 2008 season.

This confusion has sparked a scatterbrained vibe throughout the industry, "I think it's much more about fashion culture than fashion [which is why it seems all over the place].", admitted the New York Times' columnist, Cathy Horyn to Harper's Bazaar.

For the Spring 2011 season, Balenciaga took over Balmain's former role as rebellious, offering wearable pieces that explore new silhouettes. Balenciaga's show opened with a slew of unknown models that Ghesquiere's crew cast off the street (as apposed to the industry/establishment's casting of the same top models for each show). Nicolas Ghesquiere explained prior to the show, "I didn't want clones".

I would much rather take the road less traveled, for which Ghesquiere has paved extremely well! Despite the toughness exuded by the houndstooth leather and clunky brogues, the simple Tuxedo cuts and sheer panelling of the shirts add a dose of softness, making for a fresh take on punk style.

Nicolas Ghesquiere told Style.com's Nicole Phelps, "It's about individuality", which certainly backs the theory that every fashion house has a knack for something different at the moment.

photos, tfs.