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Backstage Video: Donna Karan Explains the Freedom of Spring

Ankle-skimming slip dresses in shades of ivory, beige, and marigold made up the backbone of Donna Karan’s spring/summer 2011 collection, shown yesterday. When we caught up with the designer just moments after her final model walked the runway, she told us her inspirations ranged from weeds to roots to flowers. “I’m basically a nature kind of girl,” she said. Watch the video for more on the clothes, romance, and the freedom of spring.

See more: Donna Karan’s Spring 2011 Collection

Backstage Video: Donna Karan Explains the Freedom of Spring