Long on Patterns

For Spring 2010, Designers agree on one thing: a patterned long dress is essential! Check out the stunning variety on the runway. From fab floral gowns to psychedelic printed frocks, dresses are long on both patterns and charm! Photos via style.com except where noted.
Albino
Aquascutum
Baby Phat, via nymag.com
Badgley Mischka
Barbara Tfank
BCBG Max Azria
Blugirl, via nymag.com
Brian Reyes
Carlos Miele
Chris Benz
Christian Cota
Dennis Basso ~ CC loves!
Diane von Furstenberg
Douglas Hannant
Duro Olowu

Elise Overland
Emilio Pucci ~ stunning!
Erin Fetherston
Etro
Graeme Black
John Richmond, via nymag.com
Just Cavalli
Kinder Aggugini
Lela Rose
Malandrino
Marc Jacobs
Mary Katrantzou
Matthew Williamson

Monique Lhuillier
Moschino Cheap & Chic
Nanette Lepore
Oscar de la Renta
Reem Acra
Temperley London
Tibi
Tony Cohen, via nymag.com
Tracy Reese
Unique
Vivienne Tam
Whitney Eve, via mbfashionweek.com
Willow, via nymag.com
Zac Posen

Emilio Pucci Samarcanda dress; this and next two at Bergdorf Goodman.
Etro halter gown.
Jean Paul Gaultier leopard-print dress.
Tibi Palm Beach silk gown; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Thomas Wylde Empress silk-chiffon gown.
Erdem Cornelia silk-satin gown.
xoxox,
CC

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Scintillating Stripes

Stripes are tops, darlings! Literally!
Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
ADAM
Alexander Wang
Antonio Marras, via nymag.com
Araks
Betty Jackson, via nymag.com
Charlotte Ronson
DKNY
Erin Wasson x RVCA

Givenchy
Isaac Mizrahi
Jean Paul Gaultier
Lela Rose
Loewe
Margaret Howell
Michael Kors
Rebecca Taylor
Twinkle by Wenlan, via nymag.com
Unique

Just FM striped leather jacket; this and next at pixiemarket.com.
Mink Pink torn knit top.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Ariana striped jersey T-shirt; this and next seven at net-a-porter.com.
Marc Jacobs striped appliqué sweater.
Crumpet striped cashmere sweater.
Marc by Marc Jacobs striped silk-blend sweater.
Aubin & Wills striped cotton blend T-shirt.
Day Birger et Mikkelsen striped layer T-shirt.
T by Alexander Wang linen-blend striped tank.
ACNE Wonder Stripe jersey T-shirt.
Nili Lotan stripe racer back tank; this and next three at shopbop.com.
Whitley Kros knit tank.
Splendid shimmer stripe tank.
Brian Reyes bolero.
Cooperative Designs striped wool jumper; this and next at brownsfashion.com.
Balenciaga striped boat neck top.
Tory Burch roll neck top; this and next at farfetch.com.
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel striped top with pearl necklace.
Asymmetric tunic at forever21.com.
It’s nautical but nice, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

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