In 2011, Boston Fashion Week marked a dramatic shift in the way that the city’s trend watchers take in style. For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, local designers had a proper tent to display their creations. Boston Fashion Week 2012 kicked off in late September with the return of the tent, and much of the action around the city takes place this weekend.

Here’s a look at some of the new (and returning) faces of Boston Fashion Week 2012. —Christopher Muther, Globe staff <Br> (Read the full story)

Victoria Dominguez-Bagu, 30, Grafton

Line: mariavictoria

“My designs are made with the woman-on-the-go in mind. They are comfortable and easy to wear.”

Victoria Dominguez-Bagu, 30, Grafton

Line: mariavictoria

Q. What inspired the collection that you’re showing in the tent?<br> A. Nautical images, but without taking the classic images literally. You won’t see the traditional red, white, and blue shades usually related to nautical designs. Instead, it’s colors inspired by sunsets at sea.

Candice Wu, 25, South End

Line: Candice Wu Couture

“My style of design is edgy and practical. For the most part, it’s for everyone that likes to look good going out at night and in a professional environment.”

Candice Wu, 25, South End

Line: Candice Wu Couture

Q. What is the inspiration for the collection you’ll be showing this week?<Br> A. It’s life, earth, war, and triumph.

Avni Trivedi, 31, Somerville

Line: Avni Fashion

“Elegant and easy to wear from day to night. My clothing is for women who like to look classy and chic everyday.”

Avni Trivedi, 31, Somerville

Line: Avni Fashion

Q. What inspired the collection that you’re showing in the tent? <Br> A. This year I stumbled on a book about Hussein Chalayan, who happens to be one of my favorite designers. Reading about his collections and how he came up with themes and concepts was a great inspiration. I was particularly taken by his ability to bring spirituality and philosophy into his collections. This collection is my interpretation of purity, power, and spirituality.

Grace Kim, 33, Santa Cruz, Calif.

Line: g.KIM

“[My designs are] are modern classics. Easy to wear and very comfortable, but they look great on just about anyone.”

Luke Aaron, 28, Cambridge

Line: Luke Aaron

“I’m prone to long-winded design explanations, but as a general rule, I strive for clothes that are meticulous, timeless, and tasteful.”

Luke Aaron, 28, Cambridge

Line: Luke Aaron

Q. What inspired the collection that you’re showing in the tent? <Br> A. Mid-Century Japonisme.

Firas Yousif, 43, Back Bay

Line: Firas Yousif Originals

“[My style as a designer is] classic timeless beauty with a modern edge and lots of details. I love unexpected details that haven’t been done before.”

Firas Yousif, 43, Back Bay

Line: Firas Yousif Originals

Q. What inspired the collection that you’re showing in the tent? <Br> A. I got tired of seeing the same bridal and eveningwear designs over and over again.

Mark Cordell, 22, Brookline

Line: Tru Fiction

“[My designs are] very edgy. They’re very comfortable, fashion-forward and bold. each collection that I make has a different feel, but all around it always goes back to that dark avant garde aesthetic.”

Mark Cordell, 22, Brookline

Line: Tru Fiction

Q. Where do you see your line in about five years? <bR> A. Hopefully I’ll be at retail by then, probably selling at a couple of stores, private vendors, and I see it growing it more into an affordable luxury collection.

Sam Mendoza, 26, South End

Line: Sam Mendoza

“[I design] simple clothes with a big statement. It’s like putting on a good T-shirt.”

Sam Mendoza, 26, South End

Line: Sam Mendoza

Q. What inspired the collection that you’re showing in the tent? <Br> A. The fact that I don’t wear suits.

Q. Where do you see your line going over the next five years? <Br> A. With this collection, I think people will finally get to see where I plan to go.

In addition to individual designer shows, the Tent also played host to The Launch, a showcase for budding designers on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. This year’s Launch includes designs by Tatiana Cueva, Danielle Fernandes (designs pictured), Achk Kombana, Rei Hyun Lee, and Jennifer Miller.

Each designer selected is a recent graduate from a local fashion design program.