Wednesday 29 February 2012

autumn/winter 2012 favourite shows

MARY KATRANTZOU

a full spectrum of colour in some ensembles, but a beautiful variety of monochrome pieces too. bold geometric prints using watch faces, typewriters and hb pencils within the patterns, oriental shapes and skirts contrasted with flowing babydoll dresses and peplum skirts, fierce heavily applied eyeliner, simplistic 80's style stilettos, rigid structural pieces combined with flowing feminine chiffon.

HELMUT LANG

skinny jeans, thigh high suede boots and slouchy wool jumpers, thick gathered snoods and scarves, structured leather and fur biker jackets, strictly monochrome, that perfect white blazer, exposed shoulder, rusty coloured suits and blouses, dirty prints, golden creams and minks, sheer knitwear, shearling and bare winter tree patterns.

McQ (WOMENSWEAR)
strong womanly shapes and full skirts, heavy velvet and jaquard, texture and layering, sheer full length sleeves and long line leather gloves, renaissance style over the knee lace up boots and cinched in waistlines,  florals in embroidery and lace.

JIL SANDER
rich red hues, pastel pinks and jet blacks, beautiful corsetry creating hourglass silhouettes, two tone flowing coats, soft coral lips and sleek updos, wet look leather skirts, elegant jumpsuits, metallic silver slip dresses and detailing.

GUCCI

black black black, velvet maxi skirts and gathered black chiffon, emerald greens and plum, huge fur coats, sleek tailored suits and belted smoking jackets, patent black riding boots and deep raspberry lips, luxourious and dark femininity, channelling styles from the military, seventies, romanticism and sometimes piracy.

a few favourites so far... many more to come
soph x

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