Jen Kao’s artistic flare and pin-point detail are undeniable, but it is her oriental heritage that takes centre stage in her Spring Summer 2012 collection.

Jen Kao’s artistic flare and pin-point detail are undeniable, but it is her oriental heritage that takes centre stage in her Spring Summer 2012 collection.
Nicholas K is a New York based design company, founded in January 2003 by siblings Nicholas and Christopher Kunz. Kunz collection intends to incorporate traditional quality with modern refinements and a downtown edge.
New York Fashion week brings Cynthia Rowley’s shimmering Summer / Spring 12 collection onto the catwalk.
Fans of Patrick Mohr will not be disappointed with the designer’s contemporary s/s 2012 line. The earthy bohemian collection puts a new spin on the androgynous styles becoming increasingly prevalent on the runways.
Henrik Vibskov’s previous collections have been described as outré, and his latest Spring / Summer 2012 collection doesn’t disappoint.
Gary Graham’s Spring / Summer 2012 collection was all about feminine delicacy, with a vintage twist. With a flagship store in Tribeca, Graham previewed his Spring / Summer collection at New York Fashion Week.
A pioneer on the Scandinavian fashion scene, the two brothers Teis and Bjorn Bruun launched the fashion house, Bruuns Bazaar in 1994.
Streamline cuts and cool sleek shades show off a defined Scandinavian identity within Benedikte Utzon’s latest collection.
This year, R/H label truly flaunted their new collection on the runway, at Copenhagen Fashion Week. With a feeling of Nordic black magic about it, the garments held an air of playfulness.
Soft folds of luminous, deeply detailed lace and a palette overflowing with milky greys and subtle hues has cast Avia of Scandinavia to the forefront of the fashion limelight.
As an Oslo based designer, Helje Hamre has 13 years of experience behind him. Graduating from the Parsons School of Design, New York, in 2002, he worked for designers such as DKNY and Narciso Rodriguez before returning to Norway and founding collections in his own name.
Represented in over 37 countries, By Malene Birger has been tipped as the brand to watch, and understandably seeing the latest collection.
The Minimarket Spring / Summer ’12 collection is a visual feast, with hard blocks of black contrasting with a vibrant yellow, a deep orange and tribal prints.
Flying the flag for Danish fashion, Anne Sofie Madsen’s designs have caused a stir worldwide.
Well known in Scandinavian countries for his grand styles and eye-catching designs, Ivan Grundahl’s SS12 collection is simply magnificent.
After winning the award for best Norwegian designers in 2011, it appears that Haaning and Htoon are moving from strength to strength, with their S/S 2012 collection being one of their finest to date.
Under the direction of Nicolas Ghesquiere, the Resort 2012 collection had a chic, sport luxe edge, with effortless tailoring.
It’s often a difficult balance to keep resort collections suitably feminine without being overtly fluffy, yet Phoebe Philo, in her latest Cèline Resort collection, has managed the balance — through bright florals paired with edgy sharp cuts.