Q-Tips: How to Color Block

Color Blocking is back. Yes, the days of Pop Art, Whitley Gilbert, Liz Claiborne, and Nineties Hip Hop is resurfacing as the hottest trend of the season.  It is evident with the Spring 2012 Collections from New York to Paris, and with you having at least another year to execute this trend, you need to sharpen your skills to make your own color block look effortless.  Before I answer the most popular questions, let me give you a list of rules to follow:

Q-Tips: Best White Looks for Spring 2012

If you haven't noticed, Avenue Swank has gone through a big wardrobe change!  The Ave decided to go white even after Labor Day; but hey, when you are naturally fashion forward, there are no rules!  In honor of the new white experience, I wanted to share a few of my favorite white looks from Spring 2012.  Before you even look, YES, there is a look from Kanye West's Dw Collection!  You may be shocked after my review of his collection, but I never said I hated it from beginning to end!

  

left to right SS12 - Celine, Givenchy, Dw by Kanye West, Barbara Tfank, Alexandre Plokhov, Zero + Maria Cornejo

David Koma Spring 2012 Collection

  

David Koma's Spring 2012 collection was a reflection of the fine craft of cutting.  From the sheer detailing to the symmetrical shapes, Koma showcased his appreciation for the almight scissor.  The collection was geometric, tribal, and futuristic in nature; a true Koma aesthetic.  While the inspiration was “Aboriginal culture, femininity and lines,” you could also draw a space-age interpretation of the collection, as the last looks very Star Trek vs. Star Wars; the tribal print could go for either Darth Vader, or an ancient aboriginal mask.  In any event, Koma's collection leaves room for your imagination.

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House of Holland Spring 2012 Collection

Does anyone expect to not experience a bold, sexy, fun collection from House of Holland?  Spring 2012 does not disappoint, as Henry Holland gives us lots of print, color blocking, and sex appeal.

Acne Spring 2012 Collection

Acne gave us strong color blocking and geometric innovation for their Spring 2012 Collection.  Known primarily for their quality denim, Acne created looks that demonstrated their understanding of fashion's evolution.  Stars were throughout the collection; as simple as the image on a hat, to the geometric cutout of stars on tops and trousers. The color pallete was deep and more autumnal; a trend for Spring 2012 as fashion is moving to a more seamless color scheme.  Acne didn't leave out denim however; creating artistically styled, structured denim pieces; definitely a heavy starcher's dream.