Danier Spring/Summer 2012 Sneak Peek

On the morning I received the Danier leather spring/summer 2012 lookbook email from their publicist, it was dreary and grey outside with a good chance of rain or snow. But after scrolling through numerous photos of brightly coloured leather clothes and accessories, my burgeoning case of seasonal affective disorder vanished. Yes, the colours really are that potent, and the designs are wonderfully on-trend.

You can thank notable fashion stylist George Antonopoulos in part for Danier's fashion-forward direction of late. (After all, his capsule collection OBJECT did spawn three of my four picks below.) Antonopoulos's sophomore collection is a beguiling mix of modern minimalism and classic charm, all done in neutral, neon and pastel leathers.

Will you be checking out Danier for a jacket or bag to update your wardrobe this season?

Citron-coloured leather makes this mod colour-blocked shift dress ($349) sweet, unusual and very bold.

I love the lightness of this cream-coloured moto jacket ($649) for spring--so different from heavy black leather. The gold hardware adds a luxe touch.

This satchel ($99) mimics the coveted Mulberry 'Alexa' at a fraction of the price. The tan shade is nice if you're looking for a classic everyday bag; for more adventurous souls, the teal version is amazing.

"Everyone needs a brightly coloured clutch" is one of those hyperbolic statements that's proven quite true in my case. I can't count the number of times I've used my orange-red clutch. The sleek style and neon hue of this OBJECT by Danier clutch ($149) remind me of the colourful envelope clutches popping up all over street style blogs.

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