Matthew Williamson’s Spring Summer 11 collection was surprisingly dark. “My storyboard is a girl marooned on a deserted island,” he told Meenal Mistry of style.com, “She has her Western wardrobe, and over time she becomes one with nature, picking up organic textures and materials.”

dresses in chiffon, corset tops in animal print paired with wide shorts and high-waisted skirts made for a much more chic, smart Williamson woman. the embellishment of fringe and knotting kept the collection fresh, and pops of rusty orange, yellow and lilac kept the collection feeling appropriate for spring.

:: Matthew Williamson. images via style.com.