Alexander McQueen 2012 Spring Collection

The details of the clothes were so obsessively conceived and realized, they could have easily sunk the clothes. That did, after all, happen with Lee McQueen now and again. But Burton has already won kudos for her woman's touch, which has literally lifted the collection. The raised waist here was an exaggerated Empire line of ruffles, which undulated as the models walked, "like a jellyfish moves in the sea," said the designer. via style.com

Oscar de la Renta 2012 Spring Collection

It was one of a series of lacy white confections that skewed younger than anything we’ve seen on an Oscar runway lately. And other things surprised, too. A chartreuse feather-stitched tank top and matching harem pant was perhaps too outré, but then you’d see de la Renta’s enthusiasm paying off, as in a crocheted silver thread sweater that exposed an inch or so of midriff over a metallic ball skirt.

Elie Saab 2012 Ready to Wear

Elie Saab named his Spring collection Color Shock, and though he opened with a group of pearly pales, he soon segued into more vivid shades in the bright thread he began for Resort. via style.com

Valentino Spring 2012 Collection

Too ladylike, too precious, too little-girlish, too vulgar. Any of those outcomes could've befallen a show as laden with lace and flowers and embroideries as was Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri's latest for Valentino. But they didn't, not for a second. The designers turned out their best collection yet—one dress more seductively, calmly lovely than the next, many of them walking out on flat sandals or lace espadrilles that helped give the outing its fresh feel. via style.com

Badgley Mischka 2012 Spring Collection

Badgley Mischka is an American fashion label designed by Mark Badgley and James Mischka. Badgley and Mischka met at Parsons and found a common vision. The two launched the label Badgley Mischka in 1988, though their bridal business launched in 1993.

Atelier Versace Fall 2011 Lookbook

Atelier Versace fall 2011 lookbook is modeled by Kasia Struss. The collection features a delightful mix of eastern and baroque influences with water color hues and landscape prints. Combining crystals, leather, satin and sequins, the Atelier range is lavish yet elegant for the fall season. via fashiongonerouge.com