Betsey Johnson S/S 2012 Collection

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Betsey Johnson show. Some celebrities spotted at the show were Nicki Minaj, Nigel Barker, and Angela Simmons.
Betsey injected a burst of fresh energy into her collection blending modern elements with her signature vintage-inspired style and aesthetic. Her daughter, Lulu, returned to the runway after 10 years & opened the show with her vivacious personality.
Inspired by Brigitte Bardot and the Burlesque dancers of the 40s, Betsey tip toes between innocent and sexy by taking flirty silk pieces and contrasting them against vibrant patterns with peek-a-boo surprises. Maintaining her admiration of the female form, the designer uses pops of her famed girly prints & shapes, and infuses them with bold designs and alluring color, creating an elevated and evolved collection that is both classic & innovative.
Crystal adorned pieces mix with luxe leather detailing while architectural styles blend with draped silhouettes to create a range that adds an edge to the iconic Betsey look. Rounding out the collection are brushed metal accents comprised of namesake-etched jewelry alongside corseted and embellished shoes. The result is a collection that blends hints of masculine strength with feminine sensitivity creating a line that is playful and sophisticated.
Some say the collection was over the top & bordered the line of costumery. While a few pieces may be so, overall the collection was very Betsey. It was lively, fun, wild, and flirty. The energy of the models, music, and crowd made it the best & most entertaining show I've attended during New York S/S 2012 Fashion Week. Now, isn't that what a fashion show should be like?



Additionally, I love the Stila long lasting lip color in the gift bag - been wearing it since! It was the same hot pink color the models rocked on the runway. Other goodies included: a sample of Betsey's Too Too fragrance, Too Too, RedKen texturing cream wax, Stila eyeliner, Green&Black's chocolate, and a Betsey Johnson pink hair extension!

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Click images to enlarge. All photos were taken by me. I have many more images posted on my Facebook fan page. To see the finale walks of each of these shows, taken by my camera - check out my blog's YouTube page! *Yes, I did capture Betsey's famous cartwheel!

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Previous NY Fashion Week S/S 2012 Posts: Matt Bernson | Number:Lab/Yuna Yang | Spoil Me Fashion/Samantha House/Rachel Antonoff | United Bamboo/Costello Tagliapietra/Ivana Helsinki | Honor/4 Corners of a Circle | Lela Rose/Daryl K/Parkchoonmoo

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