Pleats
Pleats in every form — especially accordion and delicate plissé — were prominent.
From left to right: Chloé, Lanvin, Akris, Dior
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Black and White
White looked super-crisp, especially when accented with bold black lines.
From left to right: Rue du Mail, Carolina Herrera, BCBG, Gareth Pugh
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Bra Tops
Many designers showed retro-style bras worn as tops, often paired with a pencil or flared skirt.
From left to right: Proenza Schouler, Dolce & Gabanna, Donna Karan, Nina Ricci, No21, Emilio Pucci
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Doily Lace
Cut-out floral patterns and large-scale lace was everywhere.
From left to right: Louis Vuitton, Erdem, Preen, Oscar de la Renta
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Zigzags and Chevrons
Whether bold, graphic, or subtle; Missoni-style lines are the new stripes.
From left to right: Loewe, Burberry, Carven, Celine, Dior, Etro
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Clear Shoes
Transparent vinyl was the material of choice for everything from Western-tinged booties to high-heeled oxfords.
![](http://media4.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/38/3/166/1668379/908b0a8e5af34adb_lacemaxi/i/Lace-Gowns.jpg)
Clockwise, from top left: Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Richard Nicoll, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Emporio Armani, Maria Katrantzou
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Roaring '20s
The spirit of the jazz age, captured in drop-waist dresses and deco detailing.
From left to right: Alberta Ferretti, Etro, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci
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One Shoulder
Asymmetric draping added interest to eveningwear.
From left to right: Aquascutum, Carlos Miele, Antonio Marras, Chadwick Bell
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Summer Suits
Shorts got down to business with dressed-up blazers.
From left to right: Doo.Ri, Temperley London, Ralph Lauren, Rachel Zoe
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Cold Shoulder
Exposed shoulders are having a moment. We spotted them everywhere from draped dresses (left) to jackets and tops.
From left to right: Temperley London, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Carlos Miele
![](http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/38/3/166/1668379/f75dd297aa953b0b_cold_shoulder/i/Cold-Shoulder.jpg)
Draped Pencil Skirts
The straight skirt gets a bit of interest with the addition of draped ruffles, folds, and ruching.
From left to right: Marc Jacobs, Burberry Prorsum, Danielle Scutt, Marc by Marc Jacobs
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Lace Gowns
Long, sheer, and dressed up with embroidery and dainty lace.
From left to right: Erdem, Julien Macdonald, Badgley Mischka, Temperley London
![](http://media4.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/38/3/166/1668379/908b0a8e5af34adb_lacemaxi/i/Lace-Gowns.jpg)
Cropped Tops
There were all kinds of mini toppers, from tees to tanks.
From left to right: Preen, Charlotte Ronson, Rebecca Minkoff, Creatures of the Wind
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Pastel Separates
Sorbet hues in every shade of the rainbow.
From left to right: Tibi, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Preen, Diane von Furstenberg
![](http://media2.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/37/5/166/1668379/98cb9a0ccdc1fd0a_pastel/i/Pastel-Separates.jpg)
White Out
White in all forms: Perforated, frothy, sheer, crisp — and everything in between.
From left to right: Cynthia Rowley, Suno, Diane von Furstenberg, Cushnie et Ochs
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Tangerine Dreams
High-octane orange ruled the runways.
From left to right: Sachin + Babi, Doo.Ri, Rebecca Minkoff, Derek Lam
![](http://media4.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/37/5/166/1668379/a319075d96e8c79e_orange/i/Tangerine-Dreams.jpg)
Peplums
Waist flares made appearances on jackets, tops, skirts, jumpsuits, and dresses.
From left to right: Cushnie et Ochs, Karen Walker, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu
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Hot Pants
Itty-bitty shorts aplenty.
From left to right: Alexander Herchcovitch, United Bamboo, Jill Stuart, Rebecca Minkoff
![](http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/37/5/166/1668379/1410f6a0c86b2cb8_hotpants/i/Hot-Pants.jpg)
Super Gloss
Iridescent, metallic, pearl, and lots of sparkle.
From left to right: Theyskens' Theory, Diesel Black Gold, Marc Jacobs, Custo Barcelona
![](http://media1.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/37/5/166/1668379/3a57d27d02b10d65_supergloss/i/Super-Gloss.jpg)
White Heels
Last season's nudes are this season's bright whites.
Clockwise from top left: Derek Lam, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Sophie Theallet
![](http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2011/09/37/5/166/1668379/1da218fbeaa55dfb_white_shoes/i/White-Heels.jpg)
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