Need vs. Want

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Proenza Schouler asymmetric leather-coated 

woven cotton jacket, $2,650 at net-a-porter. 

Want (obvs - but a girl can dream).

Dirty Clean

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I'm really feeling Proenza Schouler's fall ad campaign (photographed by Alasdair McClellan and featuring model Meghan Collison – love her).

Somewhat unrelated, the ad for Proenza's new Madison Avenue store, which I also really like. The image and colors feel strangely reminiscent to me of the label's recent collections, and the way the concept is stripped down to a bold image and simple type makes me think of the way the brand has been steadily working towards a tighter, clearer identity:

The Hits Keep Coming

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Last fall's collection and now this one? Totally brilliant. I was kinda lukewarm on Proenza Schouler for a while, but I'm officially a fan.

Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 RTW
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Need vs. Want

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Proenza Schouler Shibori-print semi-sheer jersey long sleeved t-shirt, $375 from Kirna Zabete. I really want to buy this for Emily but we're in savings mode, and thus: Want.

True Colors

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Cannot get this collection out of my head. Possibly my favorite of the season.

Proenza Schouler Fall 2011

Runway images via elle.com (see the whole collection here); detail shots by Tommy Ton (more here - definitely worth a look).