It has been announced that Donatella Versace has selected British designer J.W. Anderson as the first person ever to work on a capsule collection for the label’s more youthful line, Versus. The decision to restructure the brand into a design laboratory came when Christopher Kane left his position as creative director for the brand. As far as we know the line will include men’s and women’s clothing as well as accessories to be unveiled next Spring, probably March or April, in New York.

We’ll of course keep you posted.

J.W. Anderson is known for his imaginative creations and for Autumn 2012 he offers a dress featuring so many details it requires a certain amount of studying to be fully appreciated. A fitted shift, it fastens with eight silver studs, and features contrasting blue panels and a pleated navy skirt. And that’s not all! See even more details on the next page.

The dress is available online at Ln-cc.

U.K. designer J.W. Anderson’s artisanal irreverence has made his London Fashion Week
presentation one of the main events of the season. The two-arm skirt has almost become passé as the entry point for avant gaurd design- Comme, Yohji, Galliano, and Gautier have blazed that trail long before Anderson took his stab at the now iconic design. What is special about Anderson’s version is the label brings the look to a more modern and digestible arena with a slim silhouette and astonishing craftsmanship.  The leather chain mail additions are all made in-house, by hand in London. The results are stunning…odd and somewhat laid back.

On-trend pieces complete with raffia detail come out great when mixed with neoprene and tropical weight wool. A companion dress snaps through the center of a molded form that begged for the attached pleated skirt in the back. Blown up paisleys and other festive roadrunner prints serve to the comedy/humor of the clothing especially when paired with the accompanying trousers. All copy and images by Joseph Morrissey.

See more A.W. Anderson spring looks on the next page.

JW Anderson launches his first women’s collection for autumn/winter 2010 collection titled  saints or assassins. Just like the title the collection contrast dark  pieces with lighter / fun  layers. A closer look on the next page . Via coutequecoute.