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T d l M introduces ‘Polvareda’ for Spring / Summer 2012. The collection is inspired by the dust track roads across the desert regions of Mexico. The passing scenes and the dusty trail reveal a multitude of colour and form that spark a graphic and concise range for SS12. Fabrics incorporate raw linens, featherweight jersey, cotton canvas and a loose weave cotton knit jersey. AW11’s brushed cotton tartan has been re-introduced in a lightweight version for spring / summer. Fabric blending is at the core of the collection with jersey, rib and tartan in the Rib-yoke shirt. The classic T d l M Bellow sweat is reworked into a jacket combining canvas and cotton sweat. Other pieces include a printed slim sweat pant, the T-cut shirt, Biker sweat and the Elastic-waist tailored trouser. SS12’s print makes a bold statement using clean, monochrome shapes fashioned from the collection’s South American roots. Colours in the range feature dusty stone, golden beige, rich khaki, rusty tan, washed-out grey with navy and emerald tartan accents. There is a natural ease throughout the collection that fuses fabric and pattern alongside T d l M’s customary mix of tailored casual wear. Bleached out tones on a hot summers day personify the collection’s lightweight nature.