The runway shows have moved over the Europe to London, Milan, and Paris and are now wrapping up.  Most of the major design houses show in Europe and there were a many elements of note.  Prada’s fall 2011 collection shown in Milan featured some great sci-fi-esq shift dresses covered in shiny plastic scales.  I especially loved the translucent iridescent pearl scales. 

There were a lot of head coverings with a flapper feel and when paired with large aviator style shades they had a nice flight cap feel. And of course some lust worthy shoes and handbags. Utilitarian clutches with large hand straps (see white handbag with white coat on left, yum!). Sexy boots that gave the illusion of mary janes or ankle strap heels fused with knee-high socks.

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Andy & Debb describe their design concepts as, romantic minimalism, and the Fall/Winter 2010 collection for New York’s Fashion Week embodied that label. The designer duo gives us elegant day-to-evening wear with highlights including; a copper tailored suit, a white collar Victorian-esque babydoll dress, a sequined shift dress with strong silhouetted shoulders, and a sleek tuxedo styled jacket. Attention was brought to the necklines; blouses with ruffled detailing, fitted turtlenecks, and boat neck dresses, leaving a very demure and modest feel to the collection as a whole.

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