Pink Tartan Fall 2011: A battalion of pea coats not to be messed with.

Photos by George Pimentel courtesy of WireImage

One of Canada’s most successful fashion designers, Pink Tartan, hit the runway thirty minutes late to a room dangerously over capacity. That’s fashion week for ya! Opening with a banging Beth Ditto tune, a battalion of pea coats marched down the runway in an army-inspired collection with punches of fuchsia and purple among the olive greens. The haute-utilitarian, heavily-pocketed dresses and shirts contrasted with puffy tulle skirts, grey army-print gowns, and overall satin sheen. With oversized scarves and knee-high combat boots, the collection stood out, though Pink Tartan will always be retail-friendly. Pink Tartan delivered a highly commercial collection that will be a safe – and guaranteed – sell for fall 2011.

~ Erin Pehlivan