Lars Nilsson presented a startling surprise for the House of Nina Ricci. A new look, which almost mirrors the classic Ricci form. This collection for Spring/Summer had the light and short look we have been aching to see in a number of collection weeks. Instead we were given dark colors and covered up skin all over.

Nilsson and his design team kept all of the editors and buyers toes tapping with excitement. Me included! There were so many standout pieces in this collection. Like all the skirts, and I mean all of them, especially the navy one with embroidered vertical lines in white. Nilsson even showed a baby-doll dress in navy with a white lace overlay.

Now you might wonder where this great amount of color was? Lets begin with the contrast stitch in persimmon and white. Floor length gowns with ribbon waists in pale blue/grey or a seersucker candy stripe floor length gown. Everyone seems set on the fact CZ was inspiration for this new look, but please refer to Ricci circa 1952 Spring/Summer Couture. I can list at least 30 women, American, who purchased the collection.

Now, for the remainder of my likes in this collection, there is the mini cape polo shirt, which we saw something similar from Jil Sander during Milan Fashion week. Then there is the star and flower print in different shades, but the standout color is this season techno color blue. Lars Nilsson has floored the Parisian fashion world. Season after season the designer has been presenting safe and somewhat predictable looks for the House of Ricci. This season Lars has presented not only a clean and summery collection but also a advancement in the houses philosophy of modern but classic works.

The must have pieces of the collection are ribbon strap jersey top and the coral jersey top with white lace overlay. A front runner for one of the best jackets of the season could be Lars remaster of a Nina Ricci's classic robe jacket. Very sexy and a classic piece in the making. This is most certainly great fete for Monsieur Nilsson. Bravo

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