Lanvin SS2011 Campaign

I'm absolutely in love with these latest visuals from Lanvin for their SS2011 collection. They're so vibrant and dynamic but at the same time luxurious - a perfect fit with the dazzling NYC backdrop.  

See the rest of the campaign after the jump!

Gossip Guys: The Kids Are Not All Right

Gossip Girl is hands-down one of my all time favorite shows. With the exception of Season 3, I pretty much enjoyed every single episode of the series. Of course, sometimes the story's whacky and the characters make really dumb life choices (Hello, Serena?), but I've never been let down by Eric Daman, wardrobe director of the show, when it comes to what everybody's favorite Upper East Siders are wearing.

Most of the spotlight shines on the Gossip Girls but what about the guys? From Chuck Bass's over-the-top formal wear to Dan Humphrey's Brooklyn hippiness, I can see lots of thoughts being put into what the guys are wearing on the show. So why not turn to them for some inspirations?

Let's take a look at what they're wearing in the latest episode:

Photo credit: The CW

Oh, Chuck Bass. Always looking so dapper and sophisticated. Even though his character never went to college (or barely made it to any class in high school), what he's wearing would give him all the street cred that's needed to be a successful businessman in New York.

Caramel pea coats have been ubiquitous over FW2010 - Zara had one really similar earlier but they're all sold out now. I was hesitant in getting it because, again, of my Asian skin tone complex - which pretty much precludes anything and everything caramel, camel or remotely brownish (with the exception of leather). But now that Chuck Bass is wearing one I'm beating myself over it. Ugh.

Photo credit: The CW

Dan Humphrey has come a long way! He's usually seen in t-shirts or plaid shirts but in this episode he had an interview to go to and I'm loving this number he's sporting: very sharp and business-appropriate. The pattern on the shirt is demure but still gives the otherwise boring suit-and-tie look the extra spice that I love. The camel leather messenger bag is also very collegiate - which is totally on trend now.

Wait, where's Nate Archibald? Find out what Nate was wearing after the jump!

FW2011 Collections: A Summary

Instead of making a separate post for each and every collection, I've pool together all my favorite looks in the slideshow on your left - switch on "caption" to see which designer each look belongs to.

Don't fret if you want to reminisce or look for inspirations for Spring / Summer, the SS2011 slideshow can be found here!

And my favorite FW2011 collection is...

Despite the Zara-esque lookbook vibe, I find Balmain's FW2011 collection the best overall. From the earth tone palette to the the finer details, it's all quite refreshing and different from the edgy styles that we've come to expect of the brand. I'm loving the "bohemian nomads" energy with the different layers of mixed plaids. Especially digging every single one of the pea coats featured! And oh, do I even have to mention the signature skinny jeans?

Photo credit: Balmain via ModeMan

Burberry Prorsum Menswear FW2011 Show

Paul Smith SS2011 Campaign

There's always a certain honest, confident quality in everything Paul Smith that kept me a loyal fan all these years. Here we have the brand's SS2011 campaign which is nothing short of the very same iconic quality shot by none other than Sir Paul Smith himself.

'I wanted to keep the shoot simple, positive and to the point.' - Paul Smith

These images are quite a statement considering they're pretty different from everything else we see out there. I especially like how the models (or rather, normal folks, since some of them aren't professional models) are styled in a "real, no-nonsense" way. Let's be honest, who's gonna look like THIS every day?

Wonder what Paul Smith Jeans's SS2011 campaign ad looks like? Find out after the jump!