Though these pants are actually leopard print with a bit of a glisten, they remind me of Elsa Schiaparelli’s collaboration with Dali on the Tear dress. The spots are jumping and sliding down the fabric.

These flowers are quite surreal.

Now, look closely at the directional knit on this knee grazing sweater dress outlining her torso. So subtle, but makes all the difference in fit.

Christmas come way early in this bejeweled crimson frock. Only against this dress do I realize that the necklace is tree turned on its end.

A closer look from backstage at that necklace. Ah, so it’s tiny little crystals that comprise the emerald squares. They were made for Rebecca Taylor by Thea Grant. Those slick cuffs? Ben-Amun. All the bags and shoes are by Rebecca Taylor herself.

The official word on her inspiration:

“Fall 2011 is inspired by dreamy illusive paintings, blurred images and sparkling lights. I’m reminded of dimly lit nights in the chic Parisian night clubs of the 70s. Dresses in luscious prints revealed beneath rich, smokey colored shearlings, found beading and lace patched over delicate printed dresses, lace appliqué on silk tees under shimmering lurex sweaters, cocooned from the cold and ready to set forth on your adventures in the city.” – Rebecca Taylor

Runway photos courtesy of Style.com

Accessories photo by Jessica Lapidos

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'Persistence of Time' Dali

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'The Temptation Of Saint Anthony' Dali

So…not only is Dali being used as inspiration to advertise cars, but he is also having a stab at investment companies. Under the tagline “Don’t be lost in the weird world of investment”, Brazilian agency Leo Burnett used two of Dali’s most well know paintings as reference in adds for a investment company.

via Wicked Halo