Vera Wang

Vera Wang's moody Cossack-inspired collection got mixed reviews but I really enjoyed it...though I'll agree her inspiration seemed pretty much out of the picture, the clothes spoke for themselves. She knows how to work that dark romantic look and this collection reminded me why I still love layers (whatever the divine Marc Jacobs might have to say about that!). Her clothes are so incredibly tactile - can't you just hear the rush and swish of silk rubbing up against the wools?