ALTUZARRA
designer: Joseph AltuzarraInspired by: The 1992 film "Orlando"
Why This Designer?
I was interested to explore his collection upclose because he was an emerging designer, off to trying new things not worrying to what the rest (fellow designers) were doing but sort of carrying out his own distinctive look which he expressed well enough with his Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
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| a glance at the Altuzarra woman! |
Silhouettes: One thing was clear, Joseph embodied first-class working separates that carried a chic and sophisticated personality.The sleek over the waist pencil skirts were paired with button down collared shirts that was left open. It was a treat to see his creation of a lavishing evening dress draped and embellished with gold fringing.The halter dresses that also gathered with gold fringe. The transitioned separates like the high collared capes and fitted blazers easily transformed from day to night. The silhouette was definetly very sculptured, cropped to perfection and fitted to the body.
Fabric: Joseph compiled his most elegant and empowering looks with utilirarian fabrics that added charismatic feel to the work wear pieces. Denim-like cotton and railroad stripes carried out the focus of the collection on the catwalk. Silk pants flourished with Japanese and animal inspired prints also seen on the attached scarves that draped with color. Khaki cotton jackets with emphasized peplums and the scarf like dresses decorated with scalloped embroidery were very sheer and rich.The fabrics were wearable held a tight but elegant hour glass feel.
Likes: I personally loved the brown leather-knee gladiator heels, the confidents of the entire collection as it transitioned from day to night in fascinating 'open-arm-vents' outwears. I also enjoyed the sleek work-wear looks giving women of all ages the chance to challenge life while looking hot and classic.
Who is the Altuzarra woman? She is empowering, confident, luxurious and sophisticated.
Image: http://style-skin.com/2012/09/11/hypnotherapy-by-mark-jacobs-ss-2013/altuzarra-ss-2013/
BALMAIN..BALMAIN..BALMAIN..BALMAIN..BALMAIN
designer: Oliver RousteingInspired by: Latin theme that reached out to Cuba's black and white wicker chairs and was influenced by the 80's.
Why This Designer?Plainly because the woven knitwear was intriqueing to watch on the runway show. Oliver's craftmanship seem fascinating and over the top which i like.
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| THE 80's inspired hoops on black and white diamond designs! |
Silhouette: There was definetly that glamorous late 80's to early 90's feel on the runway when the wicker supersized jackets stepped out. Then it kept coming. The trousersuits awakened the past decades accompanied by peg-leg and high waisted trousers with cropped tops and low cut jumpsuits. Perhaps the exaggeration on the shoulders paired with mini skirts, pull-overs and skinny trousers was the focus of the collection.
Fabrics: There was the woven knitwear that mimic basket weaves. The diamond prints and beetlejuice stripes layered atop the fabric. Leather was arranged throughout the collection in cropped tops, high waisted trousers and supersizes smoking jackets. There were also textiled leather on some jackets.Another fabric was the sky-blue denim seen on matching pant and oversized shirts with bustier tops. There was also vertical and harlequin prints and paisley designs on some of the fabrics. The fabrics were very structured and sleek.
Likes: I liked the details on the knitwear mini dresses,very intricate and fine. The 80's feel was also something that stood out to me with Balmain. But especially their major shoulder pieces in denim and leather.
Who is the Balmain woman? She is edgy, full of surprises and adores fine details. She is a mixture of youthful and modest.
Image: http://thestyleschedule.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-schedule_16.html
MISSONImissoni!!
Inspired by: Angela wanted to go back to the roots so she found her reference point from a mid-sixties white suit featured in the French Elle Magazine.designer: Angela Missoni
Why This Designer?I thought she was a relateable person; someone I can trust to make beautiful clothing because she thinks of everything that surrounds a woman's life. I like that she has humor and is honest with who she is as a person and as a designer.
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| knitted-catwalk |
Silhouettes: It was definetly the "cosmic girl full of life" as Angela Missoni had described it. The A-line shaped maxi and mini dresses layered with different colors and fabrics.It essentuated certain looks like the two piece swimwears veiled with a sheer mini dress to brighten the colors from inside. Very high quality tailoring of sheer layered soft organza.The silhouette is light structured for easy flowing effects, suggestive appeals yet still proper.
Fabrics: Missoni is known for its knits. Therefore in the SS2013 collection, knitted fabrics twisted into unusual patterns and repeatedly for the ethereal effect was a must-have. Fabrics were weaved with stylish color shading and embellishments to bring out the futuristic vibe.Pieces of sheered sequins draped from floor-covering gowns.The fabrics were loose and free.
Likes: I liked everything about the collection from bright matte pink lips and pressed-down hair-do to the aura of colors on layered dresses and the crystal chokers and bracelets shaded in colors.
Who is the Missoni woman? She is contemporary, stylish with an edge for avant garde and colorful.She also fresh and undenyably youthful.
Image: http://www.made-in-italy.com/italian-fashion/news/milan-spring-summer-2013-collections-wrapup
GUCCI gucci GUCCI gucci GUCCI gucci GUCCI
designer: Frida GianiniInspired by: Photograph by Richard Avedon
Why This Designer?I like Frida because she draws her collections from heritage with upright blend towards the future. She is not afraid to run the crowd with her new innovative ideas and her strength to build her own identity with the Gucci brand is rather appealing to me as a fashion student.
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| taste the colors! |
Silhouettes: There was no doubt that the collection was sleek, sophisticated and essential just as Frida had in mind.The silhouettes were very elongated with classic scooped-cut-outs at the back that gave those individual pieces a daring switch. The bell sleeves and bell bottoms pant suits were delicious in kiwi green and tempted-tones of pinks and blues. There was also the voluminous and short dresses that fell off the shoulder.Two words to describe Gucci's silhouette are long and lean with a modest blueprint.
Fabrics: Frida was mesmerized by the sea which let to the grahic waves of the ocean, the coral-like swirls patterns spread out on the fabric.The solids were eye-catching especially with the wide ruffles that dressed off-the shoulder pieces. Other prints on the fabrics included snake skin patterns and just very luxurious reptilian colored designs.The fabrics were printed and it came in suits, tunics, pants,dresses(short and long) and silky pyjama.
Likes: I very much liked the accessory statements; leather clutches, clustered colorful necklaces and the oversized sunglasses. I also liked the detailed ruffles that gave the collection movement and life.
Who is the Gucci Woman? She has a flair for fashion; unafraid to try new styles and is well reserved. A woman of impeccable taste of colors with a fearless characteristics.
Image: http://www.athenna.com/gucci-ss-2013-2/athenna/web_design/teoria-de-design/
KENZO
KENZO
designers: Carol Lim and Humberto LeonInspired by: Jungles of Thailand with a trip down Kenzo's memory lane to Takada's first show in Paris during the 1970's.
Why These Designer?Its's simple really, I like their SS2013 collection. What I also thought was a great touch is how they managed to manufacture and facility new ideas but yet still vert true to its Kenzo DNA.
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| close-up on the gilt-snake chokers! |
Fabrics: The fabrics were true to its colors, offerring a vibrant and playful feel.As seen on the collection a tiger print well displayed and hidden behind smothering combination of artistic shapes and smudges. Cotton smeared with hints of tropical florals and dynamic-mixed impressions of dots and leaves.Also present were polyester-like fabrics that were tightly squeezed in working belts look-alikes. The fabrics appeared to flow freely and tailored to perfection.
Silhouettes: The ready to play, work, vacation and relax silhouettes came off as street-witty. The safari suits and bustier tops looked radiant and captivating.Again, like many other designers oversized utility jackets made an entrance on the Kenzo keeping up with the rainforest/safari/jungle concept.Dresses cloaked to the floor with jaw-dropping cut outs that lured attention.The wide pants strongly belted was parallel to its high waisted pleated trousers.Trench coats were tightly structured and tailored to fit to body.The Kenzo silhouette is upbeat and young, very enticing.
Likes: I loved the remarkable color prints, the guilt snake chokes and the fun color blocked sandals.I enjoyed the final-glance into a glass like cube that displayed all the looks.It was differnt and eye-pleasing.
Who is the Kenzo woman? She is fun, upbeat and adventurous. And she is also a show-stopper.
Image:
http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--kenzo-backstage-ss-13-31432.html#6
