Saint Pierre's 2007 summer line is Victorian with a modern edge: neutral blues, creams, blacks, and browns with shirred silk chiffon pieces stream away from the body. Flowy yet meticulous, Ms. Saint Pierre used distressed, uneven hems and ruffles, ruffles, ruffles to give her line a beautiful, elegance while still looking trendy and fashionable. Each piece is perfectly tailored, supremely graceful, and very individual.

No need for accessories— Saint Pierre created them for you in her emphasis on neck to belly button shirring, drapes, bows and deconstructed streamer-like ribbons.

Empire and cinched waists are still in for spring, as are tux-like styles with poufy leg-of-mutton sleeves and slouchy pants. Gorgeous for at work, the pieces could also transfer to night-time with jeans and flats. But isn't that the beauty of couture?