According to Tommy Ton
THE BIGGEST TREND OF 2011: COLOR
"2011 was certainly a year for bold color, print, and embellishment. You'd never guess there was a recession looking at these fashion enthusiasts."
"Are you ready for this jelly? Christopher Kane's gel-filled clutch was the most playful and adventurous accessory/toy of the year."
BEST SIGNATURE POSE: NATALIE JOOS
"Besides being the best-dressed casting director in the industry, Natalie has perfected her own signature pose, which the street-style mafia has deemed 'the Joos.' It involves a forward tilt with both hands on her bag and an expression like someone has told her the funniest thing she's ever heard."
MOST LETHAL ACCESSORIES: KATE LANPHEAR
"The queen of spikes and studs, Kate Lanphear, sported quite the fierce weapon this past season in the form of a Dominic Jones claw ring. If anything could scare off an unwanted street snapper, it's this ring."
THE BEST REASON TO HIT THE GYM: HANNELI MUSTAPARTA
"If anyone could inspire the masses to get working on their abs, it's Hanneli in a matching print jacket and crop top by Vika Gazinskaya and a Miu Miu beaded collar."
MOST SURPRISING TREND: THE SNEAKER
"After years of towering around in sky-high heels, it was only a matter of time before fashion insiders came back down to earth and slipped into something more comfortable. Embraced by tastemaker Phoebe Philo as she makes her Celine bows and also seen in countless editorials, the sneaker has become the shoe of choice."
YEAR OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION:
"All eyes were on these four women in New York and Paris during the ready-to-wear and Couture collections. They stole the spotlight from all the editors, and their countless outfit changes were pure eye candy."
BEST SENSE OF COLOR: ELISA NALIN
"Elisa has embraced the color-blocking trend better than anyone else."
"Fendi is on top of its game, bringing back classic Italian craftsmanship."
THE ONE TO WATCH: LIZ CABRAL
"Every season, we all look out for the next street-style star. This year, we saw the fashion week veteran, Flare fashion director Liz Cabral, blossom and spark interest with her eclectic ensembles."
