Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011

With Sarah Jessica Parker sitting in the front row, Oscar de la Renta seemed to send a clear message to both his friend and client: let’s dance. Cue the flamenco soundtrack as Karlie Kloss emerged in a silk linen jonquil silk organza flower embroidered coat with flowers bursting from her yellow ostrich tote that set the mood for what was to be a spectacular Spanish-inspired roadtrip infused with florals.

The sun clearly doesn’t set where de la Renta lives–evident by the 3-D peonies in delicious pinks, lime silk faille black leaf embroidered coat dress and a stunning ivory gazar gown with carnation appliqué. Olé! Hints of Balenciaga were evident throughout the collection, as noticed in a double-face ivory coat and that was thoroughly modernized thanks to a hand-painted extra-large check effect. To counterbalance all the over-the-top fabulousness, de la Renta peppered in trim tweed pieces ever so subtlety, not to mention some delightful shibori plaid dresses and separates.

But from the moment “Only You” came cranking onto the speakers, you knew he had you at hello. The ball gowns were simply mesmerizing. Flounced, bustled and spangled, these dresses each warranted their own red carpet moment. Big ruffles! Big boleros!