“In this new offering for Fall/Winter 2012, graphics define identity, and irony represents its philosophy. We give value to what was not valued before and show what used to be hidden.” —Custo Dalmau

"Handsome femininity." —Richard Chai

“The collection is driven by the collision of two worlds; a blend of classic silhouettes with vibrant color and pattern. From this collision, a strong sense of Art Deco emerges, further articulating the convergence of contrasting styles.” —Giovanna Randall

“SUPER DUCKIE!” —Steven Cox and Daniel Silver

“The collection was largely influenced by the free-spirited and tribal aesthetic of Carlito Dalceggio's art, who paints ‘Labyrinths of dreams and visions.’ It also has a very strong art deco undertone making for a dynamic assortment.” —Cynthia Rowley

"Dark mysterious air."— Jill Stuart

"FW12 is clean, gothic and sporty with an emphasis on tailoring that leans to the masculine." —Jeremy Laing

"Orbital Romance." —Timo Weiland

“The inspiration for my AW12 Collection Film Noir, A genre of films in the early 40’s which was low budget and somber with a new kind of leading lady: ‘She was almost always bewitchingly glamourous, slow to befriend and swift to betray, a haunting and often malevolently dangerous vision which could lure and man to his doom, or bring him to despair’ (excerpt from Leading Lady by Don Macpherson, 1986).” —Jenny Packham

"Mystic Dandy." —Nanette Lepore

"The Fall 2012 collection is inspired by the parallels from the past playing out in the present, both socially and politically." —Nicole Miller

Fall 2012 is a collection comprised of sensual fabrics tailored into easy, modern silhouettes. The color palette is saturated with rich mercurial hues, accented with sequins and studs highlighting the feminine form. Abstract prints are enhanced with digital manipulation. All in all, a rich, layered, representation of casual luxury.

 "Charleston girl, moves to downtown New York – then to Paris, falls in love." —Billy Reid

“This season I’m inspired by women that can appreciate the beauty and value of old world aristocratic style and blend it with their individual free spirit to create fresh modern, effortless chic. I most admire women with a sense of creative curiosity that can borrow from the past without being nostalgic and blend those elements with contemporary style – timeless and effortless. For me Loulou de la Falaise will always epitomize such a woman.” —George Sharp

“In designing my Autumn-Winter 2012 collection, I was inspired by the suggestion that 2012 has the potential to bring about a global shift in consciousness. I wanted to try and infuse my collection with that energy. The result is a celebration of the human spirit and our connection to the natural world.  Vibrant colors, fantasy prints and textures that alternate from organic to electric conjure visions of a new age fairytale, perfect to usher in the Age of Aquarius.” —Erin Fetherston