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Pucci has always been know for its psychedelic, druggy prints and eccentric shapes, and Peter Dundas has done a fine job of both upholding and refining that reputation. His band of gypsies, wrapped in maxi skirts, crop tops and chunky crosses, marched down the runway with conviction and a vintage air. Over-the-top at times, but all the time sexy, this collection will be more wearable come spring than you think.

After spending the summer in Sardinia, watching her daughters come home at dawn following a night of dancing, Angela Missoni certainly tried to capture a mood in her Spring 2012 collection. Another iconic house to always be slightly left of the curve, a mélange of colors, layers and prints cascaded together in a clusterf*ck of fabric to comprise each garment.

Anna Molinari walked out at the end of her show holding a bouquet of flowers that she quite easily could have snatched from one of her Spring 2012 garments. No one would have noticed their absence from the bevy of colors and blossoms in the collection. Nary a fabric could feel left out among the neoprene and sequins, patent and raffia, fur and faux fur. I need to get my hands on some of the bouley she's tokin'.

Though toned down compared to other collections shown on the Milan runways for Spring 2012, it's not often you hear clothes coming down the runway. The bells were literally jingling from matador jackets of a sexy Spanish influence. Rosella Jardini may have designed one of the label's most wearable collections in awhile, but the extremely intricate embellishments remain appropriate for the bold only.

Cate Blanchett was named Best Dressed for her vintage Christian Lacroix from the SK-II’s “Clear for Life” event; followed by Zoe Saldana in her controversial Givenchy Haute Couture gown from this year’s Oscars; and relative unknown Fan Bing Bing in Dragon Robe by Laurence Hsu that she wore at the Robin Hood Cannes Film Festival premiere rounds out the top 3.

Sarah Jessica Parker got especial kudos for her tireless efforts promoting that giant, turbaned flop Sex and the City 2: The Menopause Strikes Back and earned the ungainly title of “Promotional Tour Star” of the year.

And my future BFF, Leighton Meester was honored for apparently getting her shit together with the “Stella’s Got Her Groove Back”…award, I guess. The RCFA also named Peter Dundas for Emilio Pucci as the “Designer of the Year” and Gucci Première as “Couturier of the Year.”

Overall, interesting choices, but this is the red carpet after all where it’s not just about the clothes, but the celebrity who’s wearing them, and where high fashion isn’t always translated to great effect. As matter of course, there are only a handful of actresses who can truly pull off haute couture, and Cate Blanchett is at the forefront.

Other notables include the always stunning Tilda Swinton, the statuesque Nicole Kidman and former model Charlize Theron. SJP is also up there because she’s got the balls to pull off anything.

Even a bird on her head.

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With more rumors than an episode of Gossip Girl about who will be Pucci’s new designer, we call rest easy now, because Pucci has decided to go ahead with Peter Dundas. With Matthew Williamson’s contract ending at the conclusion of next month, Pucci wants Dundas to head the design team in their future collections. Williamson has left to work on his own line, and will be launching a meatpacking boutique in the months to come.

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Matthew Williamson is rumored to be leaving Pucci to focus on his own line when his contract ends this fall. Norwegian designer Peter Dundas is said to replace him. Dumas designed for Emanuel Ungaro and is currently designing for French furrier Revillon. Dundas told WWD, “I’m very happy at Revillon,” but would not comment further. Pucci wouldn’t comment either.

We will keep you updated. 

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