Thanks to the Art Institute of Charlotte I am able to access Fashion Snoops for FREE and check out all of the latest and upcoming trends. Usually one would have to pay up to $200 a month just to access this website.
One of this season's most intriguing themes addresses the aftermath of our catastrophic economy. In Metamorphosis, Alexander McQueen interprets that concept in the most forward way exploring the metamorphosis from human to sea creature. Brilliant prints lead the transformation which includes futuristic silhouettes like molded pannier dresses and skirts, also shown at Karl Lagerfeld. Gareth Pugh has the molded silhouette down, which is accentuated by dark gray and charcoal color blocking. Metallics are sighted.
There’s sexy, and then there's Bond Girl sexy. Cue Gucci, Versace and Michael Kors, all of whom dove deep into a sexy but very modern theme. Silhouettes are body conscious but offer discreet sex appeal by way of cutout detailing that appears slightly futuristic.
By far, this season’s number one theme is Parisian lingerie. We see this theme take shape in two leading directions. First is by way of dusty pastels and sheer or floaty fabrics that appear delicately romantic. The second is a more sultry sexy interpretation brought to the forefront with obvious corsetry influence and more skin, whereas the more romantic look offers a sneak peak of what lies underneath. Highlights include Marc Jacobs’ inner-as-outer bras, Dolce & Gabbana’s bustier styling and bra exposure and of course Jean Paul Gaultier’s reincarnation of the material girl’s cone bra. Tap shorts, bloomers and floaty pants serve the bottoms market. Playing off of the many sheer fabrications, cutouts, ruffles and inserts become a leading detail.
Tribal influence is spotted across major runways and all cities. Dries Van Noten does it best with prints that play off of Ikat and other ethnic references. Missoni also does tribal with a washed out “stranded island” effect inclusive of hammered silk, bandeau tops and open knits. Various other tribal collections worth noting include Paul Smith, Louis Vuitton and Diane von Furstenberg. Prints are the number one way to materialize tribal inspiration but silhouettes should also be taken into consideration, mindful of sarong-like draping.
Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta lead the way with a very raw and ravaged theme, as to say, after last season’s apocalyptic mess, let’s start over with a clean canvas (but not forget the past). They do so using a number of raw materials from linen to burlap, and apply sometimes wrinkled or torn appliqué effects. The sheath dress stands out, set to a very neutral color palette. Washed fabrics and dye effects make a strong statement at Calvin Klein.
Moving on from last season’s leading apocalyptic Road Warrior theme, this season sees a Post Apocalyptic dust settling from designers like Rodarte. Rodarte’s vision is rough around the edges and involves fabrics like open cobweb knits and raw pieced fabrics swathed around the body. Other translations of this theme include stormy graphics and tattered knits.
It is interesting to note the abundance of menswear tailoring sighted in a season that is all about lingerie. The stark contrast of the two was even featured in the same collection at Dolce & Gabbana. Junya Watanabe put forward the most androgynous looks, which composed of men’s blazers (the evolved boyfriend jacket) and crisp white shirtings, sometimes worn over leggings. The classic shirt component is important with various updates. Bottoms include tailored high waist pants and carrot top pants as well as tailored bermudas from Prada and a new cropped cuffed pant from D&G. A range of cool and warm grays make up the color palette.
Tropical for the ladies that lunch. This very luxe take on resort dressing is centered on bright colors and bold tropical prints. Classic shapes like the sheath are important, as well as a number of short shorts. While Enrico Coveri covers the most ground in this theme, Stella McCartney works in beautiful one-shoulder silhouettes with tiered ruffles.
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar