Penneys collection springs into life

VALUE retailer Penneys previewed its spring 2012 collection at the Art Gallery of Dublin’s Morrison Hotel yesterday with an taster of their upcoming womenswear range.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2011 - 00:00

Annmarie O’Connor

The overarching mood ranges from retro femininity to modernist androgyny with an equally diverse colour palette. Seaside sherbet hues take centre stage, with mint, candy pink and lemon sorbet finding expression in louche blazers, laser cut shorts, colour pop skinny jeans and dip hem pleated dresses.

Vibrant hues and pared back monochrome tones also make their presence felt — especially in 50s and 60s pencil and shift shapes. The vintage vibe is further parlayed across an assortment of conversational prints: meadows, daisies, puppies, birds, not to mention details like bows and Peter Pan collars.