Jil Sander Spring 2011
Inspired, as he said, by “seeing a girl in a ten-euro T-shirt and a couture skirt,” the genius that is Raf Simons, for his spring Jil Sander collection, played up a gorgeous derivative shape that channeled quiet elegance that had maximum impact–particularly when it came to volumes. Boxy tops with sculpted peplums? Solids, stripes and … Continue reading “Jil Sander Spring 2011”
Versace Spring 2011
Looking at Donatella Versace’s spring collection, it was almost as if she had a schizophrenic streak run through her in the design room. But rather than go the route of Jack Nicholson in “The Shining,” she channelled her creativity into a playful game of proportions and opposites: short vs. long, high vs. low, plain vs. … Continue reading “Versace Spring 2011”
Bottega Veneta Spring 2011
Tomas Maier delivered a terrific spring collection that emphasized fashion ease. In contrast to the nonchalance of the clothes, the Bottega Veneta fine jewelry collection is more exquisite and involved–each piece, continuing a benchmark since its launch, an example of the masterful merge of technique and tradition. Obvious elements juxtaposed against the simple lines of … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Spring 2011”
Bottega Veneta Spring 2011
A simple statement of sophisticated casualness, but one that spoke volumes in conveying Tomas Maier’s direction for spring. Bypassing convoluted shapes and difficult-to-navigate hemlines, this Bottega Veneta collection, save for the billowing jersey dresses that whispered barefoot walks on the beach, pushed forward the idea of wearing easy, elegant and understandable day clothes. With its … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Spring 2011”
Versace Bags Spring 2011
The idea of opposites seen with the bags on the Bottega Veneta runway was carried over to Versace, where purses and bags–in sizes small and medium only, thank you very much–were created from, you guessed it, contrasting materials. The dainty yet modern design of the bags are pretty appealing; I particularly love how the inlays … Continue reading “Versace Bags Spring 2011”
MaxMara Spring 2011
Spare and utilitarian: two words that have never more epitomized the MaxMara aesthetic. Spring saw a runway filled with strong staple pieces–double-breasted jackets, chic shirting and color-blocked tops and classic trenchcoats–cut precisely so as to deliver a clean aesthetic. Shapes came via two silhouettes, some of which were sprinkled with polka dots and sailor stripes: … Continue reading “MaxMara Spring 2011”