The Row Spring 2012 RTW

NEW YORK
Written by Robin Chen
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ary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's collection for Spring 2012 established an ideal image of the effortlessly elegant woman, by utilizing light fabrics, slender silhouettes, and a thoroughly cool, hushed, and pacific palette of primarily white, mint green, and the occasional off-white hue. Seemingly simple slips were juxtaposed and complemented with layered pants. These loose-fitting pants, as well as the flat sandals, are to be seen in many a fashion editor's armoire.

The collection, with its Tibetan influence and its color story, was like a "breath of fresh air": ethereal, minimalist, cool. It established a most refreshing, elegant Asian aesthetic, through the thoughtful utilization of billowing silhouettes, layered pants, intricate embroidery, and tassel embellishments.

Balenciaga Spring 2012 Menswear

PARIS, FRANCE
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he Balenciaga Spring 2012 Menswear collection demonstrated a successful employment of color-blocking: the juxtaposition of various cool colors, such as aqua, midnight green, vanilla, white, charcoal, and platinum grey, established a thorough, muted palette, only to be complemented by the occasional burst of vibrant burgundy. The boxy fit and the scientifically precise cutting on the structured coats and jackets gave further definition to the strict meticulousness of the collection, while fitted, tapering trousers completed the sleek, lean look. This collection also featured a pair of sweaters angularly cut across the shoulders by color, and a set of textured, platinum coats, which lent the collection a sense of luxury.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Menswear Accessories

MILAN, ITALY

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Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Menswear

MILAN, ITALY
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Written by Aria Gita
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he Armani man is sophisticated, masculine, and mysterious; this season's menswear collection was no exception, despite its namesake, "Printwear." The mystique of the sleek, Italian gentleman was undisturbed: the prints employed were in fact so subtle, that one might not even consider them prints when juxtaposed alongside those from the likes of Versace and Marni. The monochromatic tone of the show was dominated by cobalt, silver, navy, white, and slate grey; the cool palette was complemented by the light tailoring of the suits.

Versace Spring 2012 Menswear Accessories

MILAN, ITALY

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Versace Spring 2012 Menswear

MILAN, ITALY
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he Versace Spring 2012 Menswear collection could be said to be a homage to the house's roots: Italia. Donatella paid a tribute to the legacy of the house and its influences; the collection was dominated by gladiator motifs, Gianni's signature spiraling Baroque curlicues, and the house's trademark Greek key insignia. It featured a spectrum of vivid, vibrant colors: slate grey, vermillion, hot pink, verdant green, cream, cerulean, cobalt, and icterine yellow.

Calvin Klein Spring 2012 Menswear

MILAN, ITALY
Edited by Aria Gita
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he Calvin Klein man that Italo Zucchelli envisioned for the label's Spring 2012 collection is modern, minimalist, and athletic. The collection was dominated by sportswear, in chartreuse, slate blue, steel grey, black, navy, and white, featuring cutting with an almost scientific precision: textured, waffle-weave suits, polos, t-shirts, tracksuits, sweatpants, sports coats, and mesh-detailed tank tops.