* images via vogue.com and Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta showed his pre-fall 2011 collection a few days ago and his series of red and black dresses really struck me as a solid trend that we will see in upcoming seasons. The prints are bold and graphic, but are the perfect compliment to the ultra-feminine silhouettes.

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