Charles Anastase might have toned down some of his usual drama for this season, but don't think he's going bland and boring. Some of the French designer's signature ruffles snuck into the collection, which he said was inspired by muses like Jane Birkin and Charlotte Gainsbourg - and we think had a touch of The Like's Tennessee Thomas, who made an appearance at the show.

All of this - plus Anastase's touches of pop and vintage French styles - left fresh-faced models looking simple and sweet on the runway. No shock for Spring, but Anastase also added garden elements to his latest collection (so perhaps it's appropriate some of his models sported green tights on their "stems"). We're in love with the way Anastase added charm to his geeky librarian girls, and we have our eye on a cream ruffled blouse and midi skirt for next season. If we're brave, we might even try it with the adorable but treaturous ankle-strap platforms models navigated on the runway.

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