RESORT '14 IV

MARY KATRANTZOU

Picturesque HDR landscape views and architectural grids on beautifully cut garments? I'll take one of everything. The clash of Mother Nature and manmade structures is seamless in the pairings, from the flower field jacket and the high-rise windowed wrap skirt the contrast of the rose trellis skirt and the structure on the bodice. Another bravo to Katrantzou for successfully executing digital prints season after season.

CHRISTOPHER KANE Literally every piece in this collection was art. I need that sheer black paneled blouse in the first look in my wardrobe now. I loved the use of the twig-like overlay in the red skirtsuit and the incredible crochet looking flowers and female torsos (who would have thought a naked lady would look so good on a dress?) The primary color palette was a great choice. Also, congrats to Alexia @ IMG for modeling the collection--she was one of the first models I tested with last year! Bigger things are coming for her, she's got an amazing look. 

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

A good deviation from frilly and poofy, Burton's resort collection for McQueen was relaxed and chill in all the right ways. The big boxy pockets with flaps looked so good on the outerwear, blouses, and bottoms (I am in LOVE with those dark camel suede? shorts). I got a lot of casual "safari" vibes (in a fabulous way) from the earthy toned pieces. Again, those crop tops making me want to sport them all summer...

PORTS 1961

I've already previously expressed my affinity for "winter whites" in cruise looks and Ports 1961's collection reaffirms that notion 100%. An all white canvas can be so interesting, especially when used in structured pieces like that many pocketed anorak and in mixed textures of, say, silks and knits. Bright florals contrasted with solid colors is great too! 

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So June is like the worst month for fashion followers because we've got Resort still going on, Menswear currently going steady, and Couture coming up.

So, I'm sorry if I cause any confusion with my mixed posts! 

More coming soon :)

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LFW | FW13 part I

 MARY KATRANTZOU
Season after season, Mary doles out her signature digital prints on finely tailored frocks and gowns that are of reasonably wearable nature. I was pleasantly surprised to find some otherwise unconventional silhouettes (perhaps inspired by the eastern tradition? Kimonos anyone?) going down the runway, with lots of beautiful volume involved. Wintry city landscapes, rain-splattered cobblestones in London, and many a dreamy snow-capped scene were the perfect fit for a slightly gloomier fall collection, with its palettes of hazy grays and icy blues. 

PREEN  Black, white, and red all over. The poppy fire-engine red that speckled Bregazzi's fall collection for Preen brought those graphic prints to the next level chic. Zipper details, outlined collars, and boxy cuts peppered with that cool pixelated animal print, then topped off with beautiful floral diamante embellishments in a lattice like pattern - perfect. 

JEAN PIERRE BRAGANZA

More prints please! Braganza sent some phenomenal pieces down the runway, including very sharp suits and languid gowns all covered in the ultra-cool linear pattern over a graying ombre background. Later on in the collection, he moved towards a deconstructed look with colorblocked basics such as a oversized collared shirt paired with a cascading asymmetrical skirt. 

DAVID KOMA

I always look forward to viewing his collections come fashion week. His mastery with cutting fabric to create something so avant garde yet seemingly wearable is what I find so intriguing. The record disc-esque leather detailing on the flouncy skirts and dresses paired with equally well-done motorcycle pieces easily brought the line up to "worthy collection" status. 

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