Gilles Mendel has perfected the art of sophisticated romance. Seeking ladylike, froufrou or ornate? Refer elsewhere.'s Spring 2012 collection is his most refined yet, rife with art deco references, crisp lines, elongated silhouettes and selective glimpses of skin for a smartly seductive line. This season Mendel channels Dorothy Draper, an iconic interior designer, whose geometric mastery and restrained color palette translate beautifully on the runway.
