Lacoste Spring/Summer 2016.
With an Olympic theme percolating in his brain, Felipe Oliveira Baptista plucked the motif of a nations flag as his point of departure for the Lacoste S/S 2016 collection. As always, Baptista's interpretation and execution was not only spot on, it was Pitch Perfect. He offered up the moment when a Olympian has won their competition and drapes themselves in the flag of their national origin and the triumph and universality of the gesture as the grand overall connecting theme of the show, and deconstructed and refigured flags of all types and forms (not specifically flags of nations, just the idea of such) into his clothes for the runway.
Owing that sports was the origination of the theme, it was little wonder that most of the outfits exhibited extra sleekness and a fast, sporty, lithe appeal that would befit an Olympian. Bright, solid, sure handed colour was also on tap, mainly combined and juxtaposed with White and Navy. Later, more truer flag motifs were embraced for a brief moment, in a few easy to wear pieces, and brought about a sense of commonality and global community that wasn't heavy handed or preachy, they just brought a smile to the face and a bit of joy to the spirit. After this, the colour palette evolved into juxtapositions of bright splashy brights against cool, desert neutrals. The most effective of these colours was the searing Chili Red and the soothing Khaki Green, which was perhaps the strongest showing in the lineup.
Even though virtually every piece was a total win, some outfits stood on the Gold medal platform rather than on the Silver or Bronze, an Iridescent Olive Green shirtdress was of a special ilk, as was a breezy Desert Grey featherlight poncho that nearly stole the show. To end, Baptista brought home that global community feeling by splicing together flags from the globe over and transforming them into absolutely desirable and covetous sportif pieces that won the race in the most upbeat and fashionable way. It was a triumphant end to a collection that was not only chic, but also, moving. A Nice feat to accomplish, indeed!
That's All.
Bye4Now!
With an Olympic theme percolating in his brain, Felipe Oliveira Baptista plucked the motif of a nations flag as his point of departure for the Lacoste S/S 2016 collection. As always, Baptista's interpretation and execution was not only spot on, it was Pitch Perfect. He offered up the moment when a Olympian has won their competition and drapes themselves in the flag of their national origin and the triumph and universality of the gesture as the grand overall connecting theme of the show, and deconstructed and refigured flags of all types and forms (not specifically flags of nations, just the idea of such) into his clothes for the runway.
Owing that sports was the origination of the theme, it was little wonder that most of the outfits exhibited extra sleekness and a fast, sporty, lithe appeal that would befit an Olympian. Bright, solid, sure handed colour was also on tap, mainly combined and juxtaposed with White and Navy. Later, more truer flag motifs were embraced for a brief moment, in a few easy to wear pieces, and brought about a sense of commonality and global community that wasn't heavy handed or preachy, they just brought a smile to the face and a bit of joy to the spirit. After this, the colour palette evolved into juxtapositions of bright splashy brights against cool, desert neutrals. The most effective of these colours was the searing Chili Red and the soothing Khaki Green, which was perhaps the strongest showing in the lineup.
Even though virtually every piece was a total win, some outfits stood on the Gold medal platform rather than on the Silver or Bronze, an Iridescent Olive Green shirtdress was of a special ilk, as was a breezy Desert Grey featherlight poncho that nearly stole the show. To end, Baptista brought home that global community feeling by splicing together flags from the globe over and transforming them into absolutely desirable and covetous sportif pieces that won the race in the most upbeat and fashionable way. It was a triumphant end to a collection that was not only chic, but also, moving. A Nice feat to accomplish, indeed!
That's All.
Bye4Now!
No comments:
Post a Comment