Spring fashion 2013: Best new designer collaborations

Your month-by-month shopping guide to spring 2013’s best designer collaborations in fashion and beauty.

By Cristina Velocci Tue Feb 19 2013

  • Duro Olowu for JCP paisley jacket, $35; gingham shorts, $25; crossbody satchel, $40; and leaf-print heels, $50

  • Duro Olowu for JCP dessert plates, $8 each

  • Duro Olowu for JCP enamel cuffs, $15 each

  • Duro Olowu for JCP wave-print suitcase, $90

  • Keds x Kate Spade New York canvas sneakers, $75–$85 each

  • Earnest Sewn x Peter Som Esra jeans in Mist floral mint green, $285

  • Earnest Sewn x Peter Som A-line skirt in Mist floral mint green, $295

  • Behind the scenes of Rihanna x River Island

  • H&M for Brick Lane Bikes riding hat, $13; organic-cotton shirt, $18; recycled-polyester riding jacket, $99; and organic-cotton chinos, $35

  • DVF Loves Roxy knotted bandeau top, $54; and paneled side-tie bottom, $46

  • DVF Loves Roxy hooded dress, $68

  • DVF Loves Roxy crossover tri bikini top, $48; and binded surfer bottom, $42

  • DVF Loves Roxy bikini bags, $38 each

  • Cambridge Satchel + Chris Benz leather bags, $295 each

  • Derek Lam for DesigNation slant-pocket dress, $70, at Kohl’s

  • Marimekko and Aesop Sauna Duet (includes body scrub, body balm and cotton bag), $80

  • Banana Republic Milly Collection sketch

  • Curtis Kulig x Smashbox Cosmetics Love Me eye shadow palette in Entice Me, $34

  • Curtis Kulig x Smashbox Cosmetics Love Me enhancing lip gloss in Adore Me, $19

  • Curtis Kulig x Smashbox Cosmetics Love Me Paint Pen eyeliner, $24

  • Jonathan Adler for Bare Minerals three-piece foundation kit, $60

  • Kirna Zabête at Nine West rosette T-strap sandals, $79

  • Kirna Zabête at Nine West feather-detailed strappy heels, $99

  • Mary Katrantzou x Current/Elliott ankle skinny jeans, $358, at Saks Fifth Avenue; Fountain jacket, $428, at Bergdorf Goodman; and Keys shirt, $378, at modaoperandi.com

  • Mary Katrantzou x Current/Elliott Snap jacket, $418, at Barneys New York; Keys sleeveless shirt, $288, at Bergdorf Goodman; and Stiletto jeans, $388, at modaoperandi.com

  • Prabal Gurung for Target short-sleeve dress, $40; printed miniaudiere, $35; floral necklace, $40; crystal teardrop pendant necklace, $20; crystal teardrop necklace, $40; and wedge sandals $30

  • Photograph: Dan Olson

    Prabal Gurung for Target pumps, $40 each, at target.com

  • Prabal Gurung for Target pintuck dress, $50; lace miniaudiere, $35; floral earrings, $15; and ankle-strap heels, $40

  • Surface to Air x Aaron Young A-line printed dress, $430

  • Surface to Air x Aaron Young men’s graphic tee, $90

  • Surface to Air x Aaron Young bomber jacket, $455

  • Toms x Shabby Chic canvas slip-ons, $59; and strappy cork-platform wedges, $74

Duro Olowu for JCP paisley jacket, $35; gingham shorts, $25; crossbody satchel, $40; and leaf-print heels, $50


June

Alber Elbaz for Lancôme
Lanvin’s creative director is no stranger to collaborations (he did a lower-priced clothing line for H&M in 2010), but this partnership with Lancome will be Alber Elbaz’s first time dabbling in cosmetics. He follows in the footsteps of fellow designer L’Wren Scott, who created a holiday makeup collection for the Parisian beauty brand two years ago, and while it’s still too far out for specifics, an illustrated video hints at pastel shadows, and red nails and lips. It’s also practically guaranteed that Elbaz’s fanciful sketches will adorn the packaging. lancome.com. Available June 15.

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