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Alice + Olivia

Autumn/Winter 2012

By Jim Shi

It was the year of the dinner party for Stacey Bendet at her autumn winter Alice + Olivia presentation. In true Bendet form, her Lolita-inspired collection was strong, sexy and playful with a “Coquette Cool” vibe.

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With a focus this season on outerwear and chic knit dressing—including calf length and body skimming dresses—Bendet put her own fresh twist on ultimate party dressing, including the launch of the alice + olivia Gown collection. The collection spotlighted intricate textures of bouclé, leather, jacquard embroidery, brocades, tapestries and lush furs laid upon custom prints.

Adding an edge to sophistication, Bendet offered a new interpretation on classic silhouettes. Outerwear showcased multi-length coats in shearling and ombre wools, a brocade military-inspired blazer and a snakeskin leather bomber jacket. Cargo pants in metallic leather and wool are stand outs, especially when paired with a mix + match layering of knits.