Sat. 09/12/2015.
Adam Lippes Spring/Summer 2016.
One can always count on Adam Lippes for striking, innovative and surprising pieces in his equally surprising collections. For Spring 2016, Lippes doubled-down on the sportier aspects of his line, which came as quite the refreshing outcome for his efforts. By most looks, there was a hint of restraint running through the collection that manifested itself mainly in it's play of solid colours and minimum of prints and patterns. Not that the equaled out to boring, actually, much to the contrary, it served to focus everything and condense and streamline the message put forth.
The most stellar moments were the quietest and proved also to be the boldest. A Midnight Blue jumpsuit was particularly sharp and impactful while the last look, a Black Faille ballgown had all the quiet grandeur and gravitas due such a special piece, but also had an easy and relaxed mien to it that surely was giving a wink towards Lippes old boss, Oscar de la Renta! Lippes is one of the fashion knights out there, doing his own thing, working without a lot of fanfare and pomp, and doing that with exceptional results.
That's All.
Bye4Now!
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2016.
Sat. 09/12/2015.
Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2016.
Citing Marianne Faithful, the cool girl's near mythic iconic fashion touchstone, Rebecca Minkoff strode forth a not very exciting or fashion forward collection that had more than a whiff of "Been There, Done That!" about it. Not that there weren't some cool riffs on the themes being played upon, it just happened to feel a little blasé and expected. There was nothing new to seduce the eye and nothing interesting enough to create a major fashion "Must-Have" sensation amongst any other than the Minkoff devoted. Is that necessarily a bad thing? Not actually, there's much to be said in playing to one's audience and giving them what they like and/or love. But, in the end, does that truly equate to more than due deference to the client at hand and being so shortsighted as to not reach for more lofty and risky ideas? Whom, truly is to say!
That's All.
Bye4Now!
Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2016.
Citing Marianne Faithful, the cool girl's near mythic iconic fashion touchstone, Rebecca Minkoff strode forth a not very exciting or fashion forward collection that had more than a whiff of "Been There, Done That!" about it. Not that there weren't some cool riffs on the themes being played upon, it just happened to feel a little blasé and expected. There was nothing new to seduce the eye and nothing interesting enough to create a major fashion "Must-Have" sensation amongst any other than the Minkoff devoted. Is that necessarily a bad thing? Not actually, there's much to be said in playing to one's audience and giving them what they like and/or love. But, in the end, does that truly equate to more than due deference to the client at hand and being so shortsighted as to not reach for more lofty and risky ideas? Whom, truly is to say!
That's All.
Bye4Now!
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Dion Lee Spring/Summer 2016.
Sat. 09/12/2015.
There is a spare, almost severe minimalist and ascetic tone to the work of Dion Lee. One that is touched with a hint of fantastical romanticism that bubbles up to the surface in surprising and frankly. gorgeous ways. Spring '16 saw that romantic streak tempered more so than usual and the more stark tendencies of Lee's design highlighted. With a colour scheme devoted mostly to White, Black and Red, this element was the most successful of the collection. Razor sharp cuts gave a relentlessly tough edge to most garments, while the angular asymmetry provided more futurist momentum to the modern looks. When Lee indulged himself in fringing and looping and ruffles, the looks fell short and seemed oddly, out of place. In the end, it was a strong showing for Lee, but one that could have used a more critical eye and way of thinking.
That's All.
Bye4Now!
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Jill Stuart Spring/Summer 2016.
Sat. 09/12/2015.
Jill Stuart Spring/Summer 2016.
Have it your way! Long and lean, full, flowing and boho, or just plain old sexy! Jill Stuart knows her women and she knows her well. Spring saw this insight into her clientele explode with a daring array of looks suited to fulfill all of her clients possible Spring 2016 needs, and then some! From swaying flares to limpid dresses, flou, was an essential component to this pretty collection which was ideally suited to those who were if not in body, were youthful and girly in mind and spirit. Ruffles and satin abounded as did high necks and pouf sleeves, lending an air of the 70's to the collection which straddled the line somewhere between kitsch and cool while not actually diving headlong into either. Stuart doesn't make any claims to be designing for every woman, she's creating clothing for her niche of women that appreciate her sexy, eclectic style, in that sense, she isn't leading the pack in terms of originality, but what she is doing, she is doing exceedingly well.
That's All.
Bye4Now!
Jill Stuart Spring/Summer 2016.
Have it your way! Long and lean, full, flowing and boho, or just plain old sexy! Jill Stuart knows her women and she knows her well. Spring saw this insight into her clientele explode with a daring array of looks suited to fulfill all of her clients possible Spring 2016 needs, and then some! From swaying flares to limpid dresses, flou, was an essential component to this pretty collection which was ideally suited to those who were if not in body, were youthful and girly in mind and spirit. Ruffles and satin abounded as did high necks and pouf sleeves, lending an air of the 70's to the collection which straddled the line somewhere between kitsch and cool while not actually diving headlong into either. Stuart doesn't make any claims to be designing for every woman, she's creating clothing for her niche of women that appreciate her sexy, eclectic style, in that sense, she isn't leading the pack in terms of originality, but what she is doing, she is doing exceedingly well.
That's All.
Bye4Now!
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