Top 20 Trends From New York Fashion Week Spring 2012

New York Fashion Week's Hottest Trends

New York Fashion Week was the first of the fashion capitals to debut their Spring 2012 collections. We eagerly awaited New York's best and brightest designers to share with us the looks soon-to-be gracing the red carpet and the pages of Vogue. From bold citrus hues to plunging necklines, Art Deco color-blocking to ladylike frivolities, we have gathered the hottest 20 trends fresh off the runway. Let the coveting begin!

Pictured: BCBG by Max Azria, Oscar de la Renta, Jason Wu, Vera Wang, Rodarte, Ralph Lauren

Art Deco Dreaming

Elongated silhouettes, clean angular lines and blocks of bold color accompanied with pencil-thin detailing all depict the art deco trend that took the Spring 2012 runways by storm. J. Mendel's collection was particularly restrained in it's sleek silhouettes and showed Art Deco influence in ever piece from his beaded column dress to his color-blocked chiffon dresses. BCBG's line heavily featured geometric designs and Carolina Herrera was also inspired by the distinct artistic styling.

Pictured: J. Mendel, BCBG Max Azria, Carolina Herrera, Milly

Taking the Plunge

We were introduced to the plunging neckline trend for Fall 2011, but according to NYFW's Spring shows, we can look forward to more sexy sternums. Ralph Lauren's runway dazzled with an ultra-glamorous beaded sliver gown with an extreme v, while all walks of design styles—from preppy and retro to dark and edgy—followed suit.

Pictured: Ralph Lauren, Jill Stuart, Zac Posen, Donna Karan