Take your first pick of the Spring-Summer 2011 collections that are slowly but surely making their way into stores. From the elegant sheen at Emporio Armani to the garden blossoms at D&G and youthful enthusiasm at Marc by Marc Jacobs, there is definitely a lot to look forward to this season.
Emporio Armani
The Fancy Girl is the muse for the latest Emporio Armani collection. The colour palette for the collection was deliberately kept simple with mineral and earthy shades like silver, granite, bronze and cream. However, towards the end of the show, the designer started introducing brighter tones in a one-shouldered mint dress with a futuristic vibe and a series of bright coral pieces. Infused with the signature EA sharp femininity, expect the usual corporate-friendly dresses and separates but also look out for the more casual, urban daywear that the fashion house is equally adept at.
Emporio Armani is located at #01-12/13, Mandarin Gallery
D&G
The floral theme may not be exactly revolutionary for the Spring-Summer season, but D&G has given it a fresh spin that is more precocious Lolita than innocent garden nymph. Tops unbutton to reveal sexy lingerie while bubble shorts and playsuits are key looks of the collection. Fans of Seventies fashion will delight in the bohemian jumpsuits covered in large peonies and cabbage roses. The show ends with a barrage of whimsical maxi dresses in a wide array of floral prints, which is the best of gypsy chic.
Check out D&G’s new arrivals at #01-08/09, Mandarin Gallery
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacob’s younger sister line is always a highlight in the fashion week calender. Having consistently churned out stylish street wear, this season is no different and continues to be a college student’s dream. The brand’s staple of jersey dresses now comes with longer, fuller skirts and broad horizontal stripes feature heavily in the collection. Seasonal yellows and corals are paired with navy and grey. This is fun fashion not only for the young, but the young at heart as well.
You will find the Marc by Marc Jacobs store at #01-11, Mandarin Gallery