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We first discovered ANN YEE in ION Studios during NYFW S’11. Models were strewn throughout the studio, donning flirty-yet-relaxed looks and a ‘morning-after’ attitude. This season, the ANN YEE girl has developed a harder shell, but remains just as charming at her core.

Punky, deconstructed, and sweet as candy, ANN YEE plays another game in juxtaposition while maintaining her common thread of nonchalance. Models nibbled on rock candy as they posed in geometric layers and oversized knit vests. Varying hemlines over lace-up combats hinted towards the trademark androgyny that put YEE on the map four seasons ago. Casual jumpers in watercolor prints and frocks with sheer overlays sweetened the deal, while exhibiting enough substance to satisfy our Friday afternoon escapades.

Post by Amanda LaMela

Last season, ANN YEE was touted as the newest expert in androgyny, softening men's silhouettes with rich, more luxuriant fabrics. Daily Candy applauded the Nolita-based designer for offering an assertive, yet sexy alternative to the unfortunately common Oliver Twist-effect.

For Spring 2011, YEE took her story one step further, as the trending morning-after look found its way into ION Studios on Monday evening.

Models, donning over-sized sunglasses and loose layers, propped themselves against the walls of the studio. As we casually sipped our wine, the models stood chatting and laughing to one another, making the presentation seem more like a Saturday evening at Goldbar.

But what better way to display a collection of relaxed vest frocks, boyfriend-style button-downs, and silk drawstring jumpsuits? In a sun-washed palate of muted earth-tones, ANN YEE turned androgynous into simple nonchalance.

Post by Amanda LaMela