This seasons Alexander Mcqueen collection (by Sarah Burton) presented really amazing textile design as usual. Mcqueen's creative mind may not be behind them but his couture aesthetic still continues with these beautiful textile pieces featured on dresses by Sarah Burton and team.
Miu miu's latest collection by Miuccia Prada was based on everyone's desire to become a star, Referencing the pop cult of reality tv programmes like pop idol and x-factor. A unique twist on the subject using comic book style stars in metallic leathers, considering the garish image that comes with the 'fame' feel, Prada has given a more sophisticated edge to the subject with the silhouettes of the garments being of simple loose fit shapes.
fatalefashion put a full video of the miu miu show on youtube! its absolutely incredible would have loved to have been there. The show featured a mash up of the pop idol theme tune and quotes from the show.
I spotted a post about the ground zero presentation on a fellow bloggers page, It looks like a really fun quirky collection. Using a mix of teddy and swearwords to produce edgy fun street wear. The set up of the presentation looked an appropriate setting for the collection. with Neon lights strung around the poorly lit room. I would like to know more about this British label, scouring the net to find more out about them with no luck! Its a really shame. images- fashion156&www.hpfrance.com/Blog/Yann/2010/10/005512.html
Louis Vuitton - Textile and Print The Louis Vuitton collection feature lace reworked with LV logos concealed, plush beaded embellished polka dots and beaded fringeing. taking reference from Geisha's.
The layering and textiles in the collection really work well together it has a similar essence as the Balenciaga show, hard edge sleeve less leather jackets.
Cacharel The knitwear from Cacharel's collection was a highlight for me the Over sized jumper dress was simple but beautiful.
A classic Comme collection challenging the conventions of garment construction, reworking upside down garments into detailing in the back of overcoats, the show finished with 2 in 1 garments based on split personalities.
i am finding this s/s a little bizarre overall it seems this season the definition between a/w and s/s has merger, its that need for more longevity in clothing, designers are hitting that target with largely neutral tones which can be worn all year around...
'Futuristic Baroque' Referencing Rococo ornate furniture worked into jewelery style embellishments, its a really unusual mix of sources. The colors and the rib cage style fronts were a high light of the collection.
Arora collaborated with wacky milliner Christophe Coppens for hats formed into toy cars.
Paris has some definitely proved itself to be the most impressive week for s/s 2011 I am feeling a little over whelmed with the amount of great designers to talk about for the past few days and its not nearly over yet!
Chisato is someone I know very little about but the prints in their collection are were really eye catching.
The cut of the garments has a clear vintage reference with pencil skirts, blouses and flapper style dresses. The collection had a surreal 1920's influence. A subject i am very familiar with it is an area of inspiration i often reference myself. The prints and techniques but for me it is a little but too retro in parts.
Margiela's show at first glance started with a clean cut boyfriend style shirt dress, very wearable a simple stylish classic look, steadily the garments seemed to flatten with trousers that gave the impression of stuck on cardboard and the same for tops, leading into flat front surreal beaded dresses and final a vacuum packed box dress! Margiela doesn't fail on the originality.
The shoes gave the impression of a little girl trying on her mothers shoes, the whole look felt like a bizarre dress up box with paper doll style trousers very playful.
The way the stiffened strips in the more 'wearable' skirt and trousers moved while walking was really innovative.
Started his show with model found during a street casting. Which is always refreshing to see from big designers. The prints on the opening outer wear resemble the tessellating art work of M.C Escher to create an original take on dog tooth. the show lead into a teddy boy like masculine loose cut shirts in feminine sheer printed shirts.
The mix of materials used made an extra contemporary edge. The detailing in the styling of having half the skirt tucked into a flap on the trousers added an individual touch.
Andreas Taralis created an entirely monochrome collection.
Looking at Andreas Taralis collection raises a point for me to think about as a designer. certain designers use one starting point which defines their whole being, reworking a technique or style each season creating a signature look, which really defines who they are. where as others change from season to season. constantly evolving the style to something new. It really makes me consider who i want to be as a designer.
Dazed Digital: What was the starting point for the collection? Nicolas Andreas Taralis: It was really a continuation from the last collection. I never really change things in a big way each season. I was really thinking about traditional garments. It's always coming from really sartorial attitude especially in structured tailoring - I was always very interested in hand made tailoring. It's this idea of interesting, traditional garments which led me to think of folk. images - dazeddigital.com
Staying true to his fashion forward style, known for his futuristic look garments about the cuts rather than colour, The collection was entirely colourless featuring reflective silver mirror like fabric. resembling garments that might have featured in the matrix! Another successful partnership with Ruth Hogben.
Paris is well underway, how will it compare with New York, London and Milan?
Milan week brought us all the big Italian names and some clear trends emerged...
Albino, Brioni, Gucci, Jil Sanders, Marni, Prada
There is a undeniable palette trend, orange and salmon tones are appearing everywhere!
Marni
Marni's Aviator inspired collection featured a wide range of textile and contemporary jewelery. Necklaces feature metal mesh rounded necklace detailing, the collection contains so many different elements which all work well together. The lazer cut dots in leather outwear completely move the looks away from looking overtly aviator.
