I’ve had this strange obsession with sheers and straps lately, and feeding that obsession is designer Victoria Bartlett and her designs for VPL Spring 2010 collection. Inspired by the human anatomy, the sheers and straps work together to represent bones and expose the body. And could the abstract shapes and cuts be any more evident? Another beautiful collection for VPL.

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: VPL Spring 2010

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Talk about the blue suede shoes of my dreams, I cannot stop obsessing over these incredible LD Tuttle for VPL corset boots! As if the navy color weren’t brilliant enough, the exposed zipper, stacked wooden heel, canvas toe and laceless front make these boots a must have.

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GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: VPL Resort 2010

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Could this be a whole new way to show some leg!? VPL, designed by Victoria Bartlett, is a sportswear label focused on making the invisible, visible…hello legs! I can totally see this trend making it big come spring time. Though I’m not crazy about the neutral colored bodysuits, one of these bad boys in black with a pair of stilettos would be pretty knockout! Hm, I might go chop off a pant-leg on some old jeans now that I think about it! 

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Watching Bill Cunningham, shown here outside VPL during F/W ‘09 New York Fashion Week, is even more exciting than a fashion show. The man is a fire ball, running down the street with more energy that photographers 1/3 his age.

Even in the Bryant Park tents, he’s often sitting a stair rather than an assigned seat or doing anything possible to get a unique frame. While posing for this shot, we can still see his eyes are darting around, trying to find the next subject. Photo by Paul O’Valle.

Thanks to NEXT member Michael Cohen for this awesome angle on Fashion Week.

Last February, we commented on VPL’s trend towards visible undies for Fall 2008. Well, with a new year, a new season and new trends, it is certainly obvious that designer Victoria Bartlett decided to push the envelope and show more skin than usual! Her garments for the spring are of neutral color as well as simple and sleek design. Where VPL makes its innovative move is with the visible lingerie-esque pieces…and some of these scanty pieces are so well done, you wouldn’t even want to wear a shirt/skirt over them! 

For more from VPL’s S/S 2009 collection, click here!

To purchase intimate inspired garments, visit Creatures of Comfort here!

The Look: Alpha Female

The Pieces: VPL & Foley + Corinna