Spring 2012: Hawaiian Air

Gant by Michael Bastian & Proenza Schouler

Gant by Michael Bastian photos courtesy of Gant; Proenza Schouler photos courtesy of Tommy Ton for Jak & Jil.

Spring 2012: Thakoon

After watching the live stream of Thakoon Panichgul's Spring 2012 collection, I instantly thought, "Grannies Gone to Reno" (in the best possible way) - due to it's Lilly Pulitzer esque prints, candy colored hair, color blocked cowboy hats & gold lamè flooring. Granted, Thakoon thought of something slightly different: the perspective of America from afar, as narrated by India.

Photos, Vogue.

Fall 2011: Tommy Hilfiger

When it comes to remixed, preppy gear, Tommy Hilfiger has really hit the nail on the head, lately. His collection for Fall is a fine example of said edged americana. I loved everything about Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2011, right down to the patchwork flooring.

Photos, Vogue.

Fall 2011: Jason Wu

On Friday, I was able to catch the Jason Wu livestream while I was in my German class and the distraction from my utter failure at learning the language was long overdue. Jason Wu said he was inspired by photos he had seen of the construction process of Versailles. The contrast of the opulence with the raw edges of the construction are evident throughout the collection and even the set, which had a glass runway laid out over a concrete floor and plywood boxed around the chandelier. During class I found myself using the word dope (out of character) too often.

photos, Sonny Vandevelde.