Review of Jason Wu's Spring 2011 RTW Collection

Gorgeous feminine dresses that still give a sense of strength. They say I'm graceful and elegant but you still don't mess with me. Boxy clean cuts and roses on the shoulders--what a contrast. It's like apple pie with ice cream! The power- business-woman-suit thrown into a blender and made into a cute outfit. All thes

e phrases describe Jason Wu's astounding Spring 2011 RTW (ready to wear) Collection.

The designer has clearly pushed himself in this

collection. Before the show, Wu said in a phone interview "Spring is going to be dangerous."

In the same sense, he encourages us to take a chance, to be innovative and creative.

Frilly and billowing blouses are tucked into smart and well tailored trousers. Wu explores colors that are luscious and fun. Pairing them with a neutral shade, Wu makes good use of his palette, while exercising wise discernment.

A current trend running through is minimalist, which can get kind of sleep inducing. I can just imagine, come rainy spring days, whole blobs of khaki-trench-coat-covered-people moving on the streets. Yawnnn, can I start pulling out my pillow?

But some designers go all out and give us some color vomit. Some colors are just not met to go together. Purple and green might go together in

salad, but not on sweater, Mr. Designer. And please, how many different colors can you put on one strapless dress?

Wu gives us the perfect balance. Something beautiful for the eyes, his dresses and outfits are the perfect idea for Spring 2011.

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