Day three of LG Fashion Week closed with several high-profile runway shows that always guarantee a packed house. At 8:00 p.m. Kimberley Newport-Mimran’s label, Pink Tartan presented its wears for spring/summer 2012, followed by her husband, Joe Fresh Founder, Joe Mimran at 9:00 p.m.

Read my review of Pink Tartan’s spring/summer 2012 collection below.

Design inspiration: none that I’m aware of but the spring/summer 2012 collection was classic Pink Tartan, focused on creating chic clothes for women with a modern feel. At times, the collection had me imagining the models (or preferably or me) strolling down an avenue lined with cafes in Paris, France, in these clothes.

What I liked: there were several pieces from Pink Tartan’s collection I really liked and that stood out from the rest, most were the colourful garments. Three looks in red: a sheer button-down shirt paired with an A-line skirt, a red knit top paired with skinny pants, and a shift dress instilled feelings of vibrancy and passion. The use of dark blue on several print dresses (strips and polka dots) balanced out the high energy ignited by the colours red and orange on the runway.

What I disliked: the vision for this collection differed a lot from Pink Tartan’s garments shown in ss2011 which experimented with ultra bright colours, various patterns and silhouettes. Last season’s clothes stretched the brand into different and more forward looking territory and I can’t help but wish that Newport-Mimran pushed the envelope even more with her latest designs.

Footwear: strappy sandals in gold and silver comprised Pink Tartan’s footwear for the evening. My favourite feature – the heels on these shoes shone like a well polished coin as models walked down the runway.