Smoky-Hued Layered Ensembles

The Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Chic

Don’t let the appearance of adorable knee-high schoolgirl socks fool you, the Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 collection is tough and edgy. The collection was influenced by the late 1960s.

When there are super-short micro minis (which are a common recurrence in Ms. Wang’s Pre-Fall presentation), they are balanced out by lots of layers on top and over-the-knee socks.

Arms were covered with glamorous, edgy above-the-elbow gloves in black leather to balance out the sweetness of the short skirts. However, when it comes to evening wear, the Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 collection is classic Vera: feminine, bold and red carpet-worthy.

“Their bold colors and stretchy silk charmeuse fabrics should serve Wang well with awards season around the corner,” explains Style.com. Check out the Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 collection for a preview of what might appear on the red carpets this awards season.

Edgy Layering
There is an opportunity to create unique layering pieces that are both tough and edgy.
Glam Rock
Designers can incorporate black leather or satin gloves into their collections to add a touch of glamour to any outfit.
Short on Bottom, Long on Top
Creating balance in outfits by pairing short skirts with lots of layers on top is a trend that is easy to incorporate into any collection.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Designers can take inspiration from the mix of glamour and edginess in the Vera Wang pre-fall collection to create their own unique designs.
Accessories
There is an opportunity for accessory designers to create gloves that balance the sweetness of short skirts with edgy materials like black leather.
Red Carpet Fashion
The bold colors and stretchy silk charmeuse fabrics seen in the Vera Wang pre-fall collection could be a great fit for awards season fashion.
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