Amanda: After running into each other in the hallway of Heritage Court after Pink Tartan’s S/S 2011 show, both Josette and I could not stop gushing about the collection. Our shared enthusiasm led us to write this join piece on Kimberley Newport-Mirman’s latest offering.

Josette: The first model turned the corner, walked out on to the catwalk and I gasped. The bold pink and sharp blue hit me with a force and I realized 2011 is going to have a very beautiful Spring/Summer. Pink Tartan S/S 2011 is why I go to fashion shows.

Amanda: Fashion risk-takers will love this season’s bright orange skinny pant and matching low-cut shirt, while the more understated fashionistas will appreciate the royal blue trousers and one-shouldered maxi dresses. Though I’m not usually a loud-print girl myself, the giraffe-print jumpsuit is almost enough to make me change my mind. Paired, in her collection, with a khaki vest and sky-high platforms, the outfit is both cool and comfortable.

Josette: The pops of colour were such a welcome change from the drab greys and blacks of the season as a green, then a yellow, then an orange came down the runway in feminine, flattering cuts that promise to make any woman look good. Definitely inspired by the boho, ultra-lux looks of the ‘70s with wide legged pants, low cut and one shoulder dresses, headscarves, large brim hats, and circle shades galore.

My absolute favourite, most impressed-with part of the show was the model stance at the end of each walk. If you were at the show, you know what I mean. After each model did her thing, she stood on a lighted platform like a perfect, beautiful mannequin, showing a stunning, unforgettable collection.

Amanda: Though Newport-Mirman’s collection debuted on a lineup of thin-limbed, extra-skinny models, it’s easy to see that the wide-legged pants and button-up shirts would look great on fuller-figured girls, too.

The Final Verdict: As usual, Pink Tartan’s collection was nothing short of impressive, and definitely a highlight of this season’s LG Fashion Week. Newport-Mirman’s attention to detail, flattering silhouettes and bold patterns are what keeps us coming back to her shows year after year.

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