WWD: Louis Vuitton RTW Spring 2012

Guests arriving for the show came into a circular space dominated by a wide white cylinder. This was raised to reveal all the pretty little carousel horses, 48 of them, each glistening white and supporting an exquisitely bedecked show pony of the model variety. The girls, each with cool, imperfect prom-night updos secured by single-strand tiaras, looked engagingly gentle even as they flaunted major fashion, challenging fashion, especially from a volume perspective, as proportions ranged from a little loose to really big, whether in shift dresses, party dresses, belled and a-line skirts, and some of the most remarkable coats you'll ever see. Pastel powdered croc, anyone? For the full review and images: http://bit.ly/qY9pCP