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BCBG

As if BCBG needs an introduction, this donimnant contemporary brand can be found in its own stand alone stores and in specialty department stores world wide. What is interesting about  the BCBG collection is, though it aims for a younger demographic, the over 30 crowd can still manage to find timeless, quality pieces that don't seem as if they are dressing in their teen daughters wardrobe.

This season, minimalist trends rule the runway. BCBG was no exception and paraded out models in the Lincoln Center's packed tents, complete with its usual celebrity follower (Ashlee Simpson, Kelly Rowlan) front row and every editor (including the notorious A-N-N-A) blogger and buyer in town.

Though, I can't let BCBG's show escape some criticism. What the hell was that  Ronnettes' Cover of Be My Baby by DM Stith? Ouch my ears! It was as if Will Farrell was spoofing it. I'll take the original please. And thank you.

Peter Jensen

Peter Jensen, Danish born designer, is based in London. He's a graduate of Central Saint Martins with an MFA in menswear. In 2001, following the success of his men's line in Paris he went on to design for women. With muses such as Sissy Spacek, Tonya Harding and this season, Shelley Duvall, he specializes in quirky but wearable clothing. He's collaborated with Fred Perry, Topshop and Topman.

Colors: primary colors in blue, yellow and red, green, navy

Materials: crepe, silk, knits, corduroy, suede, chiffon

Loved Looks

Photos: WWD/Pasha Antonov

Photos: WWD/Pasha Antonov

Photos: WWD/Pasha Antonov

Peter Jesen's Shelley Duvall inspired collection was a flashback to the 70's with shapes and colors the era's casual wear. Color on the runways this season has been shown in scarce patches, except here at Jensen's show. He's known for going his own way. His collection will most likely appeal to the Teen Vogue/ Marc by Marc Jacobs crowd with rainbow banded knit sweaters, color blocked cardigans, chunky Lego Land colored shoes and corduroy minis. But, very much like Marc by Marc, the over thirty crowd might stumble upon a piece or too that doesn't read too young like the long backless navy halter dress.

Unloved Looks

Photos: WWD/Pasha Antonov

Young or older, Peter Jensen sent some pieces down the runway that were just too frumpy.  The pink corduroy suit jacket was ill-fitting and the double pockets and heart belt over top didn't do much to help it. Perhaps if the pants were more of a bell bottom and the jacket hit slightly lower on the hip, maybe I wouldn't have disliked this look so much. The skirts over top of skirts over top of pants meant well, but didn't translate as I think Jensen intended.

Music

Shazam didn't pick up any of the songs playing by DJ Jerry Bouthier.

People and Scene

Some people were confused as to whether this would be a presentation or a runway show. With a few benches and the rest standing, it was indeed a runway show on the West side of Milk Studios. The carpet runner used as a runway helped with the 70's vibe as did the old windows over looking the city. The crowd was part quirky 80's hipsters along with the full on sunglasses-at-night-dressed-in-leather fashionistas.

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Buckler

If you want to dress your boyfriend like a bad ass bloke this coming spring, then you'll want to check out Buckler. If you're not a huge fan of tight sweats and men in harem pants, some of these pieces may not before you. The sky blue suit with long white v neck tee is pretty sexy without too much gloss, as are the basic blazers over printed tees.

He's not exactly a new comer. His US store opened in New York's meatpacking district in 2005. His collections have been a hit in Europe since 2001 with his inspiration being "The English bloke meets New York"

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