Neutrals, bright colors and floral prints have dominated the spring/summer runway but Rick Owens offers a much different perspective.  His first line from his newly inked deal with Bergdorf Goodman is showing the darker side of spring.  While the collection is void of prints and color, it is filled with dramatic precision.  Here are a few of my favorite pieces:

credit: bergdorfgoodman.com

Alexander McQueen….suicide….London flat……  I can remember sitting in my apartment being crippled with sadness as I watched the television doubting what I had just heard.  All true fashionistas remember where they were and what they were doing when they got the news that famed fashion designer Alexander McQueen was no longer with us.  The fashion industry paused in disbelief that we had lost such an incredibly talented visionary.  Although he is no longer here physically, his passion lives on in his collections.  The 2011 Spring/Summer collection encompasses the signature McQueen elements that we have all grown to love - textures, shapes and refined oddity.

credits: NYmag.com

3.1 Phillip Lim collection represents everything that is right with Fall fashion – beautiful fabrics, neutral colors, perfect cuts and sparkle.  Below are a few of my favorite pieces but you can check out the entire line at www.31philliplim.com or www.bergdorfgoodman.com.