From Runway to Red - DVF making a statement!

Now Ms. von Furstenberg is never the shy and retiring type but this season definitely has that added little 'WOW' we love.

Ever since her vintage prints made a come back a few season's ago, DVF has been getting wilder and wilder and this season is certainly no exception. With the appearance of Yvan Mispelaere, Diane von Furstenberg's new wingman, the collection would undoubtedly change - however, does this mean that the wrap dress will be no more? Read on to find out the fate of our favourite cover up.



The Frenchman most recently headed up the women's design studio at Gucci, and earlier this decade he worked under Phoebe Philo at Chloé - now he has brought back that je ne sais quoi to Diane's collection. Explained perfectly by style.com 'prints were more major, and colours simultaneously bolder and more subtle' But how do you wear these pieces we hear you cry?! We've decided to break down the brick red trousers suit and show that it's not so difficult to wear after all.

Look Number One: The Catwalk Cool



Shown during the S/S '11 show, the suit was styled with a peach coloured blouse, salmon pink accessories and that effortlessly cool edge (unfortunately, that doesn't have a price tag and isn't available over the counter) The androgynous look of the suit makes it a perfect partner for feminine accessories.

Look Number Two: Bordering on Brodarie Anglais



Believe us, come high summer everyone will be wearing Brodarie Anglais. Take yourself back to your childhood and re-live the look it will be worth it - trust us. Contrast your brick red suit with a little bit of cut out to give it that sexy edge which takes it a million miles away from ankle length socks. Take a leaf out of Red Magazine's book and pair with crisp white.

Look Number Three: Stripes

Everything this summer works with stripes but the clean cut Petit Bateau works wonders with any little suit - match it with navy and white to salut Mispelaere himself. Match it with flat ballerina pumps and a patent belt and you have the cool, down-time look which wouldnt look out of place in the centre of Paris.

Don't forget...

A suit is a versatile piece - how about styling the jacket with a simple white blouse and the pleated Pringle of Scotland mesh skirt? Or the trousers with the Edde blouse in black from Diane von Furstenberg. This season is all about mixing and matching - the more the merrier so pile on the pattern/colour/textures and have some fun. And no - the wrap dress is not going anywhere - it just might be a little brighter this season.


Love,

The Girls x


p.s. I stumbled across this whilst looking for brick red trouser pics - don't worry bright red flares are not appearing on the JD girlies radar this season!