Beyond the Alley

Club Monaco considers spring a buy-now-wear-now season that runs from January to April, which made for a lightweight, layered look.

The Escada design team’s sophisticated lineup of pretty prints and ladylike shapes was inspired by the elements of nature.

Rock-influenced men’s wear designer Thomas Engel Hart took a walk on the mild side with his spring/summer collection.

Livia Ximénez-Carrillo and Christine Pluess make clothes for women moving forward. Pants were slim, while novel shorts melded athletic and urban.