Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 Collection: Victoria’s True Love

Guests were asked to arrive early this morning for the Victoria Beckham show to observe the 9/11 9:59 and 10:03 silences. As promised, we were seated right on time. Emotions ran high in darkened Astor Hall of the New York Public Library, as we sat motionless in perfect silence.Then music and models took the stage, Beckham’s strong show opening with dressing possessing a decidedly different vibe from her previous collections. The Spring-Summer season marks a potent sportswear influence (the theme shown through slick, shiny caps, scrunched leather leggings and touches of thick utilitarian straps), and Beckham’s take is streamlined with a clean silhouette. Sculpted drop-waist dresses will be adored by the tall and lean, but it was the extensive line of bags paraded in front of me that tantalized my eyes and captivated my attention.From massive shopper tucked nonchalantly under models’ arms to box clutches punctuated with chains and leather straps, it’s clear where Victoria’s heart really is: BAGS! In smooth, color-blocked calfskin and luscious matte crocodile, each powerful detail proved her passion for satchels.Just how good are Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 bags, you ask?! Céline and Hermès good. Yeah, I’m calling it, and I’ll put my money where my mouth is because I’m buying them as soon as I can!Photo Credit: Vogue