The industry buzz surrounding 4 collections

Erin Fetherston: Best known for her girly princess frocks beloved by Hollywood indie fashion elite like Kirsten Dunst and Zooey Deschanel, Fetherston toned down her signature look for an equally beautiful, yet more wearable collection this time around—perhaps in anticipation of her rising profile due to her upcoming line for Target. Done entirely in an icy palette of snow queen whites, ivories, greys and gun metal metallics, the Flights of Fancy collection was a more sophisticated take on her past looks, resulting in a chic minimalist aesthetic accented with kooky seashell prints and of course, Fetherston’s usual ruffles.

Vena Cava: Nominated for a prestigious 2007 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Vena Cava’s Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai turned out yet another collection that all the girls too cool for Marc by Marc will be coveting. Inspired by Kenneth Anger’s Hollywood Babylon and ’70s print design, the very original collection channeled film noir glamour via modern retro silhouettes, some pieces printed with Art Deco-style beer cans that the old school designers created not from Photoshop but through good old Kinko’s.

Preen: A favorite among fashion insiders and models such as it-girl Agyness Deyn, this British label just presented its New York debut. Done almost entirely in silk, Preen’s simultaneously sensual and graphic looks dressed up ‘80s parachute styles for a night on the town.

Karen Walker: This New Zealand designer was doing highwaisted pants long before they became this season’s big trend, so it’s a good bet that whatever she does will be directional. Similar to Vena Cava in the ’30s-meets-’70s theme, her Spring ’08 collection included slouchy wide pants and garden party florals paired with dark tights and tough boots.

Source:TrendCentral

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