RESORT '14 III

J.W. ANDERSON Anderson's much-hyped collab with Versus x Versace has already put him at the forefront of fashion but in all honestly, I'd much rather forget about Donatella and focus on his stunning individual work. I am such a fan of his no-fuss, clean-cut, and almost clinical aesthetic. The basic geometry that is integral to his work is made interesting with his various textural pairings--from that crinkled vellum look of the translucent top to the fringey draped top and the paper-esque skirt. Also, who doesn't love over-the-top volume? 

STELLA MCCARTNEY I was crying at my instagram feed when it was filled with lovely snaps from McCartney's garden party showing for her equally beautiful resort collection in NYC. I loved the femininity of the pieces and the adorable details (see: lips, hearts, matches, diamante pieces on that kitschy blush frock) as well as the various silhouettes. I never thought there would come a day that a ruched waistline/drop-waist would ever look as good as the one in the third look. 

OPENING CEREMONY I don't think I will ever get over my obsession of voluminous, rounded sleeves. IRL, it's probably one of the hardest things to pull off (if you're a model, no biggie, but for the rest of us...). It's been done by so many for quite a few seasons now but it's still a silhouette I love. Do it in an ice blue and stick it in a collection with perfectly contrasting sharply cut skirts and I'll fall in love. I'm quite obsessed with the buckle/strap fixtures on the jackets and skirts too (DIY anyone?).

THOM BROWNE

I don't know why, but Browne's pieces always remind me of Alice in Wonderland. I think the imagery that's installed in my mind courtesy of Disney just seems to correlate with his otherworldly and whimsical touch. This collection had me thinking of maze gardens and the Cheshire Cat with the various green hues, organic motifs, and endless stripes. No matter how weird or unwearable his looks may be, they're always extremely fun to ponder.

PETER PILOTTO Digital prints have, and will likely for a long time to come, always been a favorite of mine. I loved the use of nature and floral patterns on boxy dresses and angular sleeves. The second dress with that endless mirror tunnel / receding frame graphic is amazing. images via style.com xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FACEBOOK

LFW | FW13 part II

 PETER PILOTTO

I think it's safe to say that Pilotto has captivated me and stunned me season after season with his beautiful digital renderings on beautifully constructed garments. The strong linear motifs, geometric fragments, and symmetrical prints that bedeck his bold silhouettes seem to always resonate deeply within me. To say it simply, Pilotto's collections are always an aesthetic treat for my eyes. 

J.W. ANDERSON

Anderson's womenswear collection seemed to have inklings of the same vibe from his most recent line for menswear. Drawing on the same sort of restrained and almost matronly feminity, we saw those crisp  lines and boxy shapes, all topped off with fine details (the darted necklines and gathering of the fabric in unexpected places-perfection). The purist color palette of black and white with occasional pops of color really maximized the voice of this collection, too. 

CHRISTOPHER KANE
Major points for Prabal and Christopher this season for successfully pulling off military this season--call it neo-military. I loved the way he meshed the lustrous fabric with camouflage and how he took the motif of trim of an 18th century soldier's coat and created that trellis-like pattern and executed an edgy minidress. The texture in the last frock was also phenomenal. 

SIMONE ROCHA It was girly and delicately feminine without the major frills and over-pinkification. A fabulous bounty of clean-cut coats in different pinks lead the collection then gave way to my favorite part of this collection, the one-hipped ruffle. It came in that floaty eyelet rendition as well as sparkly black towards the end, fitting beautifully with the plush cream fur. 

NICOLE FARHI This collection may as well be my definition of true RTW. Really fantastic basics cut to a tee, swoon-worthy color palette, and the INCREDIBLE footwear had me wanting to go out and purchase as many coats and knits as possible, stat. We get a magnificent lesson in layering here, with the gorgeously structured coats stacked upon multicolored sweaters upon crisp button ups--and then those great trousers below. #goals.  images via style.com xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FACEBOOK