Rebecca Taylor Fall 2012

Typically known for her ultra femme, seventies inspired frocks; Taylor shows a darker side in this collection.

'I wanted to design a collection that felt really personal,' she says.

A nod to the cool, 'downtown' chick, the designer chose dusky hues such as charcoal, plum, black and Bordeaux.

Fashion forward socialite, Oliva Palmermo says the pieces are 'very wearable.'

Models adorned in full-length dresses with abstract print, plenty of wool and velvet layers and smooth leather over delicate chiffon.