What a wonderful fantasy the Mulleavy sisters spin! This collection was one of my favorites that I've seen from the girls in some time. The artistry shown here is comparable to nothing else in American fashion. This collection was oddly reminiscent of the first two Rodarte collections in terms of the couture quality of each and every piece. Every fabric, color, and embellishment was in it's right place. It was part of the allure that drew so many of us to Rodarte. The other part was a heavy dose of fantasy, which was also present here. What I also find so fascinating is that this collection returned to a truly feminine place, which is so in tune with another major trend that emerged in the collections this season. The use of Van Gogh prints in these pieces added the right amount of surrealism. I can't think of any girl that I went to high school in the late 90's that wouldn't kill to wear one of these dresses to prom! That's obviously part of what I really loved about it all. I can't wait to get to see some of these pieces up close. There is so much to admire here!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Proenza Shouler Spring 2012
Wow, I'm so behind on my biggest obsession! Well, I guess I'll speak about the collections that I cannot wait to see in stores over the next couple of months! One of the standout collections of the New York season for me was Proenza Shouler. I am pretty obsessed with them as it is, but they've just been killing it season after season. This time around, it felt as if the boys took inspiration from the island of Cuba in the 50's and 60's. The proportions were a little fuller than they have been over the past couple of seasons, which was a nice change. I only say this because these boys were one of the few American design houses to somehow know that body con would become a major trend, infusing neoprene and skin tight clothing into their collections when the innovators of Milan and Paris were doing it. Their signature cutouts and beautiful layering were all still present, but there was a wonderful addition of patchwork elements this season that felt in tune with what's happening in fashion right now. This also signaled the return of the knee length skirt, which has been creeping into the scene for the past 3 seasons. The prints were gorgeous and, as always to be expected, the level of detail and craftsmanship were outstanding. The girls all felt very much like Proenza girls, which is an amazing feat when a house continues to evolve its aesthetic.
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