100 Spring Collections

Designs From the Runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris

— October 8, 2011 — Fashion
Now that my favorite time of the year has come and gone, it’s a great time to take a look back at the Spring 2012 collections of New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week.

The four fashion capitals presented audiences, members of the fashion elite and fashion lovers all over the world with some truly memorable collections. From Gareth Pugh’s caged in, futuristic designs in Paris to Miuccia Prada’s pretty, feminine looks in Milan, Spring 2012 was a great season for inspiring, fresh fashion.

Who could forget Marchesa’s gorgeous tulle-obsessed evening gowns or Kanye West’s debut women’s line in Paris? Burberry branched out this season and focused less on outerwear and their infamous trench coats, and presented a collection of incredibly wearable ensembles.

Finally, Spring 2012 ended with a bang in Paris with Chanel’s pearl-adorned collection, Miu Miu’s dark and moody atmosphere and some stunning, red carpet-ready evening gowns at Elie Saab.

The most famous designers in the world definitely stepped up their game for their Spring 2012 collections and audiences took note. Click through this list and relive the excitement.
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Collared Couture Gowns
Collared Couture Gowns
The Felder Felder Spring 2012 Line Harnesses a Luxe Look
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Bold Ankle-Length Capes
Bold Ankle-Length Capes
The Damir Doma Spring 2012 Collection Features Out-There Outerwear
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98
Iconic Sportswear Ensembles
Iconic Sportswear Ensembles
Embrace Classic Style with the Lacoste Spring 2012 Collection
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97
Romantically Rugged Designs
Romantically Rugged Designs
The Rue du Mail Spring 2012 Collection is Soft and Sensual
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Feathered Fashion Collections
Feathered Fashion Collections
The Ohne Titel Spring 2012 Line is Freshly Charming
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Intertwined Leather Looks
Intertwined Leather Looks
The Altuzarra Spring 2012 Collection Makes Even Good Girls Go Bad
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94
Smokin' Silhouette Styles
Smokin' Silhouette Styles
The Aigner Spring 2012 Collection is Elegantly Extravagant
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93
Sporadic Zipper Designs
Sporadic Zipper Designs
The Felipe Oliveira Baptista Spring 2012 Collection is Futuristic Chic
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92
Warrior Princess Outfits
Warrior Princess Outfits
The Antonio Berardi Spring 2012 Collection is Fiercely Feisty
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Candy-Colored Couture Collections
Candy-Colored Couture Collections
The Marni Spring 2012 Show Boasted Sweetly Innocent Ensembles
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Loose-Fitting Luxe Looks
Loose-Fitting Luxe Looks
The Acne Spring 2012 Collection Gave New Meaning to the Term Effortless
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Screen-Printed Monochromatic Styles
Screen-Printed Monochromatic Styles
The Libertine Spring 2012 Collection Brings Mod Back
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Radiant Royalty Gowns
Radiant Royalty Gowns
The Issa Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Suited for a Princess
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Grand Gilded Garments
Grand Gilded Garments
The Balenciaga Spring 2012 Collection is Sure to Steal Your Heart
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Bold Bouffant Collections
Bold Bouffant Collections
The Mulberry Spring 2012 Collection Featured Elaborately Teased Dos
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Dangerously Daring Designs
Dangerously Daring Designs
The Kanye West Spring 2012 Collection is the Rapper's Debut Line
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Sharp and Sleek Ensembles
Sharp and Sleek Ensembles
The Givenchy Spring 2012 Collection is Razor Sharp and Streamlined
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Sultry Belted Silhouettes
Sultry Belted Silhouettes
The Roland Mouret Spring 2012 Collection Showcases Parisian Elegance
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Refreshingly Ruffled Designer Duds
Refreshingly Ruffled Designer Duds
The Celine Spring 2012 Collection Explores New Territory
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Pretty Pastel Printed Pieces
Pretty Pastel Printed Pieces
The Preen Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Bright for Spring
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Delicately Droopy Hats
Delicately Droopy Hats
The DKNY Spring 2012 Collection Celebrates the City That Never Sleeps
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Sultry Schoolgirl Pieces
Sultry Schoolgirl Pieces
The Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 Collection is Fabulously Flirty
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Haute Haunting Fashion
Haute Haunting Fashion
The Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Goth and Boho Styles
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Terrific Tulle Couture Collections
Terrific Tulle Couture Collections
The Christian Dior Spring 2012 Designs are Soft and Elegant
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Exotic Printed Ensembles
Exotic Printed Ensembles
The Donna Karan Spring 2012 Collection Conveys Tribal Inspiration
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Terrific Jewel Toned Collections
Terrific Jewel Toned Collections
The Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2012 Collection is Ultra Luxurious
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Perfectly Pleated Pieces
Perfectly Pleated Pieces
The Chloe Spring 2012 Collection is Simple and Refreshing
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Background-Blended Beauties
Background-Blended Beauties
The Isaac Mizrahi Spring 2012 Collection is Camouflage-Cool
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Elegant Femme Frocks
Elegant Femme Frocks
The Bally Spring 2012 Collection is a Perfect Fusion of Wearable & Whimsical
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California Cool Collections
California Cool Collections
The Thakoon Addition Spring 2012 Presentation is Affordable and Chic
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Magnificent Milky Designs
Magnificent Milky Designs
The Gianfranco Ferre Spring 2012 Collection is Crisp and Clean
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Flirty Lingerie Jumpers
Flirty Lingerie Jumpers
The Nina Ricci Spring 2012 Collection is Seriously Sassy
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Luscious Lime Green Looks
Luscious Lime Green Looks
Beat the Winter Blues with the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 Collection
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Opulent Fur-Obsessed Fashion
Opulent Fur-Obsessed Fashion
The Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Collection is Stunning
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Joyfully Jewel-Toned Collections
Joyfully Jewel-Toned Collections
Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 is the Epitome of Luxury
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Flowing Country Club Duds
Flowing Country Club Duds
The Ralph Lauren Spring 2012 Collection is Prim and Proper
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Erosion-Inspired Ensembles
Erosion-Inspired Ensembles
The Jeremy Laing Spring 2012 Collection is Inspired by a Decaying Earth
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Luxuriously Delicate Designs
Luxuriously Delicate Designs
The Reem Acra Spring 2012 Collection is the Ultimate in Glamor
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Dollhouse-Inspired Duds
Dollhouse-Inspired Duds
The Viktor & Rolf Spring 2012 Collection is Playful and Fun
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Elegant Asymmetrical Ensembles
Elegant Asymmetrical Ensembles
The Hussein Chalayan Spring 2012 Collection is Classy
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Bitter Blue Designs
Bitter Blue Designs
The Erdem Spring 2012 Collection is Cool and Calm
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Graphic Girly Collections
Graphic Girly Collections
The Z Spoke by Zac Posen Spring 2012 Collection is Pretty and Printed
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Opulent Prairie Outfits
Opulent Prairie Outfits
The John Galliano Spring 2012 Collection Goes on Without Galliano Himself
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Punkish Earthy Ensembles
Punkish Earthy Ensembles
The Vivienne Westwood Spring 2012 Collection is Fiercely Fabulous
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Flimsy Ladylike Looks
Flimsy Ladylike Looks
The Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Collection is Made Up of Feminine Frocks
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Frenzied Flowery Fashions
Frenzied Flowery Fashions
The Mary Katrantzou Spring 2012 is a Blend of Garden Colors and Chaos
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Pajama-Inspired Outfits
Pajama-Inspired Outfits
The Paul Smith Spring 2012 Collection is Sleepwear-Chic
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Glamorous Gothic Designs
Glamorous Gothic Designs
The Miu Miu Spring 2012 Show is a Departure From the Label's Usual Look
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Sporty Hourglass Fashion
Sporty Hourglass Fashion
The Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 Collection is Wearably Chic
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Awe-Inspiring Abstract Prints
Awe-Inspiring Abstract Prints
The Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2012 Collection Marks a New Beginning
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Cutout Couture Collections
Cutout Couture Collections
The Mugler Spring 2012 Collection was Brazenly Beautiful
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Gaga-Inspired Goggles
Gaga-Inspired Goggles
The Albino Spring 2012 Collection is Curiously Avant-Garde
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Luxurious Yellow Collections
Luxurious Yellow Collections
Put a Smile on With the Aquascutum Spring 2012 Collection
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Leather-Paneled Looks
Leather-Paneled Looks
The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 Show Puts the Focus on the Body
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Couture Cowgirl Collections
Couture Cowgirl Collections
The Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 Collection was Part Grunge and Part Glamor
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Entirely Ivory Ensembles
Entirely Ivory Ensembles
The Jil Sander Spring 2012 Collection Boasts All White Everything
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Gorgeously Gilded Garments
Gorgeously Gilded Garments
Get Your Shine on with the Roberto Cavalli Spring 2012 Collection
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Modern Metallic Designs
Modern Metallic Designs
The Gucci Spring 2012 Collection Brings Back Italian Glamor
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Pretty Pajama-Inspired Pieces
Pretty Pajama-Inspired Pieces
The Stella McCartney Spring 2012 Collection is Relaxed and Fresh
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Floral-Infused Corsets
Floral-Infused Corsets
The Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 Collection Mixes Naughty and Nice
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Perfect Pearl-Covered Collections
Perfect Pearl-Covered Collections
The Chanel Spring 2012 Collection is the Ultimate in Femininity
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Lambent Outerwear Ensembles
Lambent Outerwear Ensembles
The Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 Collection is Spectacular and Regal
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Magnificent Mermaid-Style Dresses
Magnificent Mermaid-Style Dresses
The Zac Posen Spring 2012 Collection is Stunningly Glamorous
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Brilliant Bandage Robes
Brilliant Bandage Robes
The Herve Leger Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Polished
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Easter Egg-Hued Ensembles
Easter Egg-Hued Ensembles
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 Collection is as Precious as Fashion Gets
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Romantic Rose-Colored Looks
Romantic Rose-Colored Looks
The Pre-Spring 2012 Collection is Lusciously Lovely
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Perfectly Preppy Presentations
Perfectly Preppy Presentations
The J Crew Spring 2012 Collection was the Company's Runway Debut
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Oddly Proportioned Pieces
Oddly Proportioned Pieces
Brighten up with the Sass & Bide Spring 2012 Collection
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Pop Princess Printed Designs
Pop Princess Printed Designs
The LAMB Spring 2012 Collection is Reflective of Gwen Stefani's Style
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Vegetable Adorned Ensembles
Vegetable Adorned Ensembles
The Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 Collection Makes Veggies Fashionable
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Hieroglyphic Fashion
Hieroglyphic Fashion
Topshop Unique Spring 2012 Collection Travels to Ancient Egypt
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Ferociously Flirty Frocks
Ferociously Flirty Frocks
The D&G Spring 2012 Collection is the Brand's Final Offering
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Chic All-American Outfits
Chic All-American Outfits
The Balmain Spring 2012 Collection Adds a Rock & Roll Touch to Basics
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Sensual Sportswear Ensembles
Sensual Sportswear Ensembles
The Versus Spring 2012 Collection is Cheerleader Chic
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Dainty Dominatrix Designs
Dainty Dominatrix Designs
Anna Sui Spring 2012 Flawlessly Fuses Leather and Florals
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Landscape-Inspired Luxe Looks
Landscape-Inspired Luxe Looks
The Dries Van Noten Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Scenery and Style
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90s Revival Rags
90s Revival Rags
The Danielle Scutt Spring 2012 Collection Makes No Apologies for its Swag
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Flirty Ruffled Frocks
Flirty Ruffled Frocks
The Blumarine Spring 2012 Collection is Inspired by Latin Fashion
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Outrageous Opulent Outfits
Outrageous Opulent Outfits
The Louise Gray Spring 2012 Collection is Crazy and Colorful
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Opulent Athletic-Inspired Outfits
Opulent Athletic-Inspired Outfits
The Isabel Marant Spring 2012 Collection is Sportswear Chic
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Glam Gothic Garments
Glam Gothic Garments
The Lanvin Spring 2012 Collection is Sleek and Sophisticated
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Beautiful Blush Toned Collections
Beautiful Blush Toned Collections
The Elie Saab Spring 2012 Collection is Stunningly Feminine
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Full-Skirted Feminine Runways
Full-Skirted Feminine Runways
The Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 Collection is Regal & Elegant
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Glamorous Grunge Garments
Glamorous Grunge Garments
The Dsquared2 Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Western Wear and Grunge Looks
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Milky Mesh Fabrics
Milky Mesh Fabrics
The Hakaan Spring 2012 Collection Sizzles with its Monochromatic Hues
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Elegant Earthy Ensembles
Elegant Earthy Ensembles
The Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2012 Collection is Effortlessly Cool
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Sheer Flowing Fashions
Sheer Flowing Fashions
The Temperley London Spring 2012 Collection is the Ultimate in Glamor
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Ocean-Inspired Shift Dresses
Ocean-Inspired Shift Dresses
The Christopher Kane Spring 2012 Collection is Seaside Chic
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Grand Geometric Gowns
Grand Geometric Gowns
The J Mendel Spring 2012 Collection was Inspired by Clean Silhouettes
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Provocative Crochet Creations
Provocative Crochet Creations
The Mark Fast Spring 2012 Collection is Full of Body-Conscious Knits
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Doily-Dominated Designs
Doily-Dominated Designs
The Valentino Spring 2012 Collection is Stunningly Sweet
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Bold Midriff-Baring Ensembles
Bold Midriff-Baring Ensembles
The Pucci Spring 2012 Collection is Gypsy Chic
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Colored Eyewear Ensembles
Colored Eyewear Ensembles
The Fendi Spring 2012 Collection Brings Back Italian Glamor
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Retro Rainbow Revival Rags
Retro Rainbow Revival Rags
The Alice + Olivia Spring 2012 Collection is Refreshingly Colorful
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Fabulous Fruity Fashions
Fabulous Fruity Fashions
Moschino Cheap and Chic Spring 2012 was Inspired by a Farmers' Market
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Tulle-Obsessed Collections
Tulle-Obsessed Collections
The Marchesa Spring 2012 Collection is Extravagantly Feminine
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Bold Biker Chick Clothing
Bold Biker Chick Clothing
The Julien Macdonald Spring 2012 Collection is Gorgeously Gritty
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Feathered Filmy Fashion
Feathered Filmy Fashion
The Giles Spring 2012 Collection is Out of this World
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Caged-In Couture Collections
Caged-In Couture Collections
The Gareth Pugh Spring 2012 Show is Bold and Bondage-Inspired
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Disney-Inspired Designs
Disney-Inspired Designs
The Rodarte Spring 2012 Collection Takes Influence from Sleeping Beauty
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