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September 14, 2012

25 Best Backs From the Spring Runways

By Diana Tsui and Veronica Misako Gledhill

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Since this season marks the first time we’ve shown our runway coverage with a back view, we’ve culled through the collections to bring the best looks for making a dramatic exit. With their low cuts, long trains, sparkling spangles, and popping colors and patterns, there were plenty of backs from the New York spring 2013 shows that had us craning our necks to get a good last glimpse before they left the runway. Among them: Altuzarra’s popping cobalt blue embellished draping; Alexander Wang’s laser-cut leather details; Jason Wu’s leather harnesses; Diane Von Furstenberg’s neon ombré look with a trailing scarf; and Monique Lhuillier’s Yves Klein blue-lace fishtail train. Click through to catch the front-row perspective of New York’s 25 best rear views. And then revisit our runway collections to see back looks on all the top shows.

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Jason Wu  Photo: Imaxtree
Carolina Herrera  Photo: Imaxtree
Michael Kors  Photo: ED KAVISHE/FASHION WIRE PRESS
Oscar de la Renta 
Peter Som 
Alexander Wang  Photo: Imaxtree
Vera Wang  Photo: Imaxtree
Reem Acra 
Victoria Beckham  Photo: Imaxtree
Donna Karan  Photo: Imaxtree
Michael Kors  Photo: ED KAVISHE/FASHION WIRE PRESS
3.1 Phillip Lim  Photo: Imaxtree
DKNY  Photo: Imaxtree
Diane von Furstenberg  Photo: Imaxtree
Thakoon  Photo: Imaxtree/FASHION WIRE PRESS
Proenza Schouler  Photo: Imaxtree
Jason Wu  Photo: Imaxtree/FASHION WIRE PRESS
Monique Lhuillier  Photo: Imaxtree
Theyskens' Theory  Photo: images/FASHION WIRE PRESS
BCBG Max Azria  Photo: ED KAVISHE/FASHION WIRE PRESS
Suno  Photo: Imaxtree
Rag & Bone  Photo: Imaxtree
Marc Jacobs  Photo: Imaxtree
Cushnie et Ochs  Photo: Imaxtree
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