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Posted 2 months, 21 days ago. on March 5, 2012 by Joanna
Redefining Kenzo – Marking their second season as creative directors at Kenzo, designers Humberto Leon and Carol Lim offered up their refined take of urban street style for the label’s fall 2012 showing. The collection offered a fun look at modern staples with zig-zag patterns in autumn hues of army green, burgundy, sapphire, black and white. Knitted tops paired with billowing pants or short skirts appeared on the runway alongside animal prints and bold, graphic patterns. Outerwear was bulky, featuring sculpted shoulders and arms. The departure from the label’s romantic prints and silhouettes certainly shows with Leon and Lim’s new vision of youthful nonchalance.
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Posted 2 months, 21 days ago. on March 5, 2012 by Joanna
Stella McCartney’s Sporty Fall – After an evening wear collection shown during London Fashion Week, Stella McCartney returned to Paris Fashion Week for a sportswear inspired fall 2012 preview. A color palette of electric blue, black, ivory and taupe grounded the minimal luxe showing. Sculpted shoulders and short dresses came in a mix of tweed and silk jacquards. Autumn also showcased relaxed suiting with pajama style pants and tailored jackets. McCartney muse Natalia Vodianova opened and closed the show in high collars which reoccurred throughout the fall presentation.
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Posted 2 months, 22 days ago. on March 4, 2012 by Joanna
Hermès’ Relaxed Fall – Hermès creative director Christophe Lemaire took a turn from spring with a Gaucho, South American influenced collection for the label’s fall 2012 showing. Loose-fitting designs such as heavy ponchos, coats and suit jackets steeped the latest outing in relaxed staples. A muted color scheme paired with leather gear and fedora style hats bring a masculine touch to the new season. Lemaire ended on a colorful note, introducing eclectic patterns and prints to the demure showing.
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Posted 2 months, 22 days ago. on March 4, 2012 by Joanna
Givenchy’s Equestrian Fall – For fall 2012, Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci took a liking to equestrian inspired gear for the label’s presentation shown during Paris Fashion Week. Cropped capes, riding jackets, tapered trousers and thigh high boots dominated the autumn season. A gothic color palette of black, red and camel grounded the collection of slouchy silhouettes. Hard leather looks were followed up by slip style dresses decorated with delicate lace and glittered accents for a romantic touch to the upcoming autumn.
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Posted 2 months, 22 days ago. on March 4, 2012 by Joanna
Akris’ Expressionist Fall – Akris creative director Albert Kriemler was inspired by American Expressionist painter Franz Kline’s artwork for the label’s fall 2012 showing. Autumn embraced a muted palette of black, tan, chocolate and orange hues with relaxed shapes. Wide legged trousers and floor-length dresses dominated the runway, accented by brushstroke style prints. Kriemeler gave the minimal designs a touch of glam with sequin and leather detailing. No doubt, the Akris woman is ready for an autumn of relaxed sophistication in these inspired designs.
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Posted 2 months, 23 days ago. on March 4, 2012 by Joanna
Back to Black – After last season’s flirtation with scarlet and navy hues, Loewe creative director Stuart Vevers brought it back to black with the label’s fall 2012 presentation. Playing with volume and proportion, the Loewe woman appeared to be in the mood for leather in the form of sumptuous coats and pleated skirts. The theme for the autumn collection was strict ladylike elegance with pops of powder pink and blue in a sea of black. Known for its accessories, Loewe also offered petite clutches and handbags as the purse of choice for fall.
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