Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

At Richard Chai’s Spring 2011 presentation at this month’s New York Fashion Week, many couldn’t help but to notice some outstanding pieces that were like nothing we had seen in the past from the famed designer. It seems some of the standouts on the runway show are actually from an exclusive, limited-edition collection for Original Penguin. “Richard Chai for Original Penguin” is inspired by iconic pieces from the Original Penguin archives and allows Richard to create something completely new for Original Penguin while still staying true to the roots of the heritage brand.

The Spring 2011 offering of six to eight unique pieces will deliver a sophisticated spin on signature Original Penguin pieces – classic polo knits reworked into ombre stripes, with interesting rib details, and cotton cardigans adorned with graphic prints and trims. Priced between $95 and $150, these pieces will be available in stores February 2011.

A full-on collection for Fall 2011 is also in the works which will feature about 25 unique pieces priced at $95 for knits, to $400 for outerwear.

Full look at the Richard Chai for Original Penguin collection after the jump

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

Closer Look | Richard Chai for Original Penguin [Spring 2011]

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