Trend Watch: High-Tech Materials and Futuristic Fabrics

From neoprene to plastics, high-tech textiles and new fabric treatments lent a modern look to the Spring 2012 collections. At Jason Wu, floral hot pants and a button-down blouse were given a futuristic twist with the addition of a shiny see-through parka.

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