Spring Fling
The leaves just started falling and we’re far from our first snowfall, but let’s take a peek forward at what went down the runways at New York Fashion Week for spring 2011. There were loads of colorful patterns mixed and matched in the best possible ways, lots of nods to classic Americana, and a sea of white.
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Vena Cava went for a down-home look with cuffed overalls paired with a sheer, printed blouse.
Photo: Janelle Jones
Tom Scott’s collection, inspired by sports, was a slam dunk—especially this knit pullover, which resembles a basketball net.
Photo: Emmanuel Dunand
Anna Sui had Joni Mitchell and the American prairie in mind for spring. The patchwork, paisley and fringe make me want to head west.
Photo: Courtesy of Band of Outsiders
The asymmetrical, off-the-shoulder design from Girl by Band of Outsiders adds edge to an otherwise demure frock.
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Hats off to Erin Fetherston’s sophisticated and sleek dress. The side bow detail adds a playful touch of femininity.
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Though black was absent from Alexander Wang’s runway show, it’s clear he’s not losing his edge with this deconstructed look.
Photo: Neilson Barnard / Getty Images
Inspired by the redwoods of Northern California, Rodarte went 1970s suburban with these high-waisted trousers and plaid blouse.
Photo: Courtesy of Suno
Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty, the duo behind Suno, mixed things up with playful and punchy patterns.
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With this sheer blouse and shorts combo, Rachel Comey shows us how easy it is to mix and match.

Danielle Bufalini is the deputy editor of DailyCandy and curator of the Red Hot Shop. She lives in New York City with her trusty hound, Huck, who follows her around town as she mines for undiscovered treasures.
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