Anthropologie is really just cranking out the projects right now. Last night we stopped by the launch party for their new site, The Anthropologist which asks the question, “What is inspiration?” and then answers it with the works of its first three chosen artists: David Eustace, Andrew Zuckerman, and Jane Campion.

Basically it’s an online gallery that will showcase different pieces of art. We like anything that provides a showcase for art and photography, though we’re still not quite sure what this has to do with the clothes.

This morning brings another collaboration announcement from the company—this time with Koi Suwannagate. The line will be called Lawan (Thai for “beautiful) and include four pieces (a gown, two cardigans, and a top). I’ve been a fan of the designer and her amazing appliques since I first became aware of her when Gwyneth donned one of her amazing sweaters many, many years ago. My budget has not been a fan of her prices, so needless to say I’m psyched for more affordable options.

Also, we like seeing anyone’s business expanding. Yay for economic turnaround!

If there’s one thing Koi Suwannagate’s show announced, it’s that Spring is here (ignore what’s happening outside your window).

As we sat and waited for the show to start (while we tried not to stare at girl crush Kate Lanphear in her killer YSL gray vest) a cackle of thunder rumbled throughout the room. Damn, we thought - we forgot our umbrella. But they just wanted to put a little scare into us - the rolling thunder gave way to gentle raining, soft cricket noises, and quiet musical tinkling as the first model walked out.

With mussed hair and no-make-up-make-up, the models practically floated above the runway in pale dresses and tops with soft petal details. Some of the skirts and dresses looked as if they would actually glide off the runway and flutter around the room - fitting, since so many pieces were literally printed all over with butterflies.

Between the slow walk of the models, the quiet tunes and all those pretty colors, the romance practically filled the room. But if we wanted to fall in love in those first frocks, we definitely wanted to get married wearing the last two. A buff wedding dress? Why has no one thought of this?! Genius.

— HAYLEY PHELAN

The Bumble and Bumble space on West 13th is one of our favorite venues for the shows.

There’s good light, you can take pictures from several different points, and we love when the out-of-work model waiters serve us fat little macaroons before and after.

So it comes as no surprise that it’s kind of the place to show this season. Their roster of designers: Ohne Titel (for a third time, a Bumble first), Catherine Holstein (doing her first real runway show there), Staerk, Jeremy Laing, Vicente Villarin, Koi Suwannagate, Liz McClean and Victoria Bartlett.

The Bumble people have a way of picking out the next successful designers to show at their space. Not to mention, if you actually have time to kill between shows, you may as well be in the West Village.