What to Pack: Donna Karan Spring 2011

What to Pack: Donna Karan Spring 2011 By Renae Virata At a private showing of Donna Karan's Spring 2011 collection last month, I couldn't help but feel a little excited at the lineup. This season, the American designer (known for her understated but striking style) was focused on easy-to-wear pieces that are perfect for traveling. Everything is lightweight, versatile, and won't force you to go on that dreaded hunt for an iron and board or decent local dry cleaner. Here's what makes this season from Donna Karan so fabulous. 1) Easy fabrication. Karan decided to do a very unique twist on her signature jersey with lots of overlays, shirring and funky details. The look is new, the jersey comfortable, and the fabric easy to pack! Other fabrics like weathered stretch linen create texture while making a little wrinkleage part of the style. And no worries if those fun details get smashed amongst all your other packed treasures. It's easy to freshen it up with a little ...