WWD: Rick Owens RTW Spring 2012

Maximal in its austerity, the silhouette was founded on "pillar" skirts — long, slim columns in black, white and a terra-cotta tone, slit extra high in the back for maximum ambulatory effect. Owens said he liked the idea of presenting the head like a Brancusi sculpture, an effect achieved through broad tops with shapes similar to garment bags cut to accommodate arms and head. Others shirts were more fitted with slim sleeves and extreme bell cuffs. It was deliberately modest but the shapes, inspired by Sixties couture, were undeniably elegant. And as Owens said, wherever elegance is, sexuality isn't far behind. For the full review and images: http://bit.ly/pO1KLt