Gaspard Yurkievich - Forward Exclusive Dress in Multi - $1,485

Designer Gaspard Yurkievich, from France, has been on the international design scene for a little over a decade. After studying at Studio Bercot, he won the grand prize at the international photography and fashion event?Ǭ† Festival d?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢Hyeres in 1997. Yurkievich presented his first women?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s ready-to-wear collection in 1998, later adding shoes and menswear (2003) and accessories (2005).

Yurkievich draws on inspiration from artists, musicians, and the street scene to formulate his collections, which feature a fresh mix of modern and urban styles. He also designs for luxury brands outside the realm of fashion, including Jaguar, De Beers, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Since 2008, Gaspard Yurkievich was made art director for Rodier, a French fashion label.

Here are a few of the exciting pieces featured in Yurkievich?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Spring 2009 line, called ?¢‚Ǩ?ìY.?¢‚Ǩ¬ù

Gaspard Yurkievich - Blouse in Brodee Beige - $1,735

It is easy to see from the above ensemble that Gaspard?Ǭ† Yurkievich has a very Parisian design sense. This blouse with ruching above the bust and detailed neckline, paired with a very French take on short shorts would be perfect for strolling down the Rue St. Honor?ɬ©?Ǭ† on a sunny day in June.

Gaspard Yurkievich - Dress in Fuchsia - $499

The swing dress, done above in a fabulous magenta is a classic dress shape for summer. Here Yurkievich pairs them with hosiery in an athletic style and a great pair of heels.

Gaspard Yurkievich - Cropped Trench in Black/Tan - $462

The blouse and shorts outfit from before suddenly becomes the perfect outfit for a night out at a club with the simple addition of a fabulous cropped jacket.

Gaspard Yurkievich - Fringe Dress in Neo Argento - $1,147

Or, if you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re feeling more flirty, you could wear the above fringed swing dress with bright hosiery and chunky black shoes and dance the night away in style! Gaspard Yurkievich?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Spring 2009 ?¢‚Ǩ?ìY?¢‚Ǩ¬ù line is, how you say, ?¢‚Ǩ?ìFantastique!?¢‚Ǩ¬ù

Gaspard Yurkievich - Socks in Noir/Fuchsia - $39

Here is another example of Gaspard Yurkievich?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s hosiery, this time in a fun basic black accented with bright pink, white, and orange detail.

Gaspard Yurkevich?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s collection, exclusively available on ForwardForward.com - the only US online store to carry this French designers line.