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Fendi had retro shapes and sensibilites for Spring 2012. The color palette was black and white with blue stripes and pops of color throughout. This collection took its inspiration from the 1950′s, it was visible in the exaggerated sleeves and slightly fuller skirts. Everything was updated with above the knee hemlines, and more refined details. The hair was intentionally teased and wind-swept to contrast the well-made pieces on the runway.

Louis Vuitton took first place on the list of  ’The World’s Ten Most Powerful Luxury Brands,’ at an estimated brand value of $24.312 billion.  This must be great news to Marc Jacobs, the creative director at the French label.  Hermes, Gucci, Chanel and Cartier rounded out the top five.  Below is the complete list, see where your favorite designer landed.

1. Louis Vuitton – $24.312 billion

2. Hermès – $11.917 billion

3. Gucci – $7.449 billion

4. Chanel – $6.823 billion

5. Cartier – $5.327 billion

6. Rolex – $5.269 billion

7. Hennessy – $4.997 billion

8. Moët & Chandon – $4.570 billion

9. Fendi – $3.422 billion

10. Burberry – Unranked

The World’s Ten Most Powerful Luxury Brands: 2011 Edition [Fashionista]

Selena Gomez in Christian Cota.  A very spring-like look, a pair of white shorts and a sleeveless print top with white overlay.  She accessorized with a turqouise pair of T-Strapped high-heeled sandals.

Heidi Klum in Gucci.  She wore a minidress with embellished in the sleeves and neckline.  Her black peeped-toe booties with cut-outs were gorgeous and just right for the dress.

Miley Cyrus in Dolce & Gabbana.  She opted for a figure hugging gown in a beautiful floral print. 

Rosario Dawson in Fendi.  Her one-shoulder minidress was flirty and fun with pretty ruffles throughout.  She wore a pair of nude pointy-toed pumps with her eggplant colored dress.

Karl Lagerfeld offered beautiful shapes, vivid colors and volume for Fall 2011 at Fendi.  Each piece was carefully crafted.  The coats were artfully cut for a perfectly proportional fit.  Teal, brown, blue and plum were this season’s color palette, while orange and yellow tights served as accents.  There were no fitted looks on this runway, every piece was designed to fall away from the body, yet they still had a tailored quality.  Even the bags came in the most delicious colors of lemon, lime and orange. 

The shoes for spring 2010 are definitely not your mother’s shoes.  Some are like sculptures you would find in a museum, while others are as delicate as the shoes worn by a ballerina.  The one thing they have in common is that they are incredibly sexy.  They are works of art crafted by some of the best artisans in the world, and they come in various inches.  Some of them are as high as eight inches, talk about elevation.  When a woman walks into a room with these shoes, she is making a statement.  I can’t help but feel that she is saying that she’s in charge.  Who would dare to challenge her?  It may be a challenge to walk in them, but their beauty is undeniable.  Besides, a little balancing act has never harmed anyone, especially when you get to prance around in these stunners.  If you want to see more, take a look here at all the other shoes you will be coveting for spring.

100 Favorite Shoes for Spring 2010 [Coutorture]