Dsquared² Spring / Summer 2012

Dsquared² Spring / Summer 2012

This collection was ideal for the young, fashion savvy woman, looking for garments with an edge to wear to a musical festival. Think Glastonbury or more locally Park Life, Good Vibes and Field Day.

Models strode down the runway toting Heineken beers. Clothes and high heeled wellies were sprayed with mud. Very authentic!

Key pieces included rock n roll slogan tees, plaid shirts, the essential leather jacket, stars + stripes tees and scarves leant an American feel.

Luxe items included fur stoles, panama hats, sequined asymmetrical dresses, zebra trenches, leather motocross pants and a large chocolate fringed hobo.

Woven and fringed vests, tiered maxis in shades of lavender, emerald green and canary yellow had a strong bohemian vibe.

Swimwear was sexy and brief. Think khaki maillots, cut-out at the waist, black embellished string bikinis with fringing detail.

Denim was a major staple in the collection. Denim shorts were adorned with colourful pom poms, cropped jackets, patchwork and white jeans worked back perfectly in the collection.

Balmain Spring / Summer 2012 Collection

Balmain Spring / Summer 2012

This was Olivier Rousteing's second collection under the helm of Balmain since Christophe Decarnin's departure in February 2011.

Rousteing maintained Balmain's signature aesthetic, sexy, rock n roll glamour with a polished edge.

Standout pieces included a cropped, collarless, gold and white embellished jacket with matching mini dress worn by Kasia Struss.

There were strong Mexican influences this season, which were evident on lace motif hipsters and a silk, pastel, floral jacket, which resembled a tapestry.

Tees and denim were no longer distressed. This season Rousteing opted for bleached denim and plunging collarless blouses.

Long, lean silhouettes were found on white military style jackets complete with black fringing on sleeves. Pants were high waisted and 3/4 in length. The look was brought together by a gold and white chain belt, very Versace.

There were laser cut black and white mini dresses complete with stitching detail.Denim shirts featured embroided collars, pockets and plackets. Cheeky hot pants featured regularly and came in black leather, embellished shades of bronze, and white quilted fabrics.

All these looks were paired with Balmain's staple ankle boot in black. Some styles featured Florence Broadhurst print, peep toe detail, embellished toe and leather cut-out design.