
For the spring 2011 season, Paul Smith hits the catwalk with a downtown swagger, fully embraced by a colorful cast of models, ranging from Jethro Cave and Stéphane Olivier to Yuri Pleskun. Maintaining a casual stride in loose knits and tees, Smith outfits a cool generation in a dark palette of garments with great attitude.

Despite showing spring’s collection in her typical go to colors – black and white, the recent showing from Ann Demeulemeester felt strangely dark. Most likely attributed to the monochrome styling of the range, this season’s collection were layered within an inch of its life, forcing the eye to do the extra work in efforts to dissect the ensembles. However, providing for a wardrobe of equal parts fragility and strength, spring’s outing was contained by straps to an add a subtle edge of crazy. Altogether, a little sleepy but no doubt a masterpiece in its own right, spring’s show offered a chic sequence of Demeulemeester’s signature accessories, waistcoats, jackets and trousers.

Lending Comme des Garçons a cheeky edge, dresses and skull prints gave Rei Kawakubo’s star pupils a lift in character this season. Taking a dark, but flirty approach to the season, the collection was boldly masculine yet wildly androgynous at times. Offering the proper uniform alongside a brash alternative, Kawakubo provided a memorable snapshot for the season.

Dries Van Noten sullied up his image for the spring season. Creating a street gang of relaxed proportions, the designer turned to bleach as this season’s main source of print work. From shirting and denim to pants, a clean canvas was dressed with the spontaneous resulting in a new look for Dries Van Noten’s much applauded man of sophistication.

A genius when it comes to storytelling, Steven Meisel looks to the wilderness for the inspiration of his latest Vogue Italia editorial. Featuring Yuri Pleskun, Cole Mohr, Will Lewis, Daniel Sweeney as well as Berthold Rothas alongside supermodel Eva Herzigova (d’management group) and Tanga Moreau, fall comes early with the aid of makeup extraordinaire Pat McGrath. Styled by Marie-Amelie Sauvé, fall gets a touch of the wild with an eclectic layering of voluminous pieces.

Cole Mohr became an instant favorite in the fashion scene when he was shot by Hedi Slimane. He starred in major campaigns for H&M, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Costume National and Valentino. Born in Texas, Cole is best known for his tattoos and ever-changing hairstyles.