"sort of, it's such a FILLER..."

So...filler post 

Moonface and saucepanman?

Inspiration for spring summer Rodarte - Mulleavy childhood garden

If only I could have grown up in the Mulleavy sister's garden, Because it would have been A-mazing. I'm thinking hidy-holes under trees, secret doors, squirrels and picnic blankets with Bakelite kettles sitting amongst lots of well dressed children in seersucker sun dresses. Kind of like that book the Magic Faraway tree. I'm now in love with this thought and the foliage tops.

 

complete love

It was a lot less whimsical than the usual Rodarte. Just less of the usual white draped dresses and more of a crafty kind of atmosphere with a lot more structure. It kind o felt like the designers (I really wish I could say Laura and Kate but that would mean that they would have to know who I was if I was to not sound like a name dropping prat. Which is not the case. To both of those things.) Epic wood panelling on everything, gold accents in the collection were an interesting touch. I liked it at the start when it was just on the lips and shoes, but towards the end it got truly glitzy. The closer (pic. 8) dress was the pinnacle of the gold 'partay'. This last look is supposed to kind of sum up the collection through some kind of more formal paraphernalia. But really, it was ridiculously ugly. In fact the last five or so looks (of the whole collection, not just the ones I've pictured) felt kind of disconnected from the rest of the clothes. Bit Balmain i.e not a good thing.

But anyway not to sound like a complete tosser but seriously, there was a complete affinity with the clothes and the inspiration. The layering was pretty great but what really made it work was the AMA-ZANG prints and COSMIC (yeah that's right I'm down with those crazy kids) shoes. 

Like : Dislike

2 : 3

Oh - Mon - DIEU!

I don't know what an orgy school is but I'm pretty sure it would be better than what she's suggesting.

Turns orange in icy water

Classic Marc

It's amazing how fast fashion moves these days. This collection was such a far cry from last seasons nostalgic neutrals. For me it was a bit of a jolt. The 'theme' (another brilliant word from the Oxford Dictionary of Pretension) was the seventies. Something that's been an underlying factor in the autumn/winter collections but not come to fruition till now.  

The colour was, colour? Warm muted jewel tones and dusty pastels were used on everything. The fabrics were kind of weighty looking? I love the use of habitae silk (pic.5, 6 and 7) just because I love the idea of being able to (kinda) mould your clothes into cool shapes.


Each look had some kind of adornment in the hair or on the neck. Some kind of flower (chrysanthemum's?) crafted in feathers or silk. The collection definitely needed them to bring it all together, but some of the flowers were bordering on vulgar. Maybe that's just because I've never been too fussed on the seventies era style wise. But I guess I found it all a bit much. Some pieces I love, and some I don't. The same system applies for every collection I've seen, just with a different ratio. 


Overall, I can see how it is a good collection, it just isn't very appealing to me in particular. 

I like : I don't like 

1 : 2

Recapitulate

I guess everyone's been wondering which direction Alexander McQueen's namesake brand will go after his tragic passing. The huge expectation of Sarah Burton, to continue, or rather discontinue, McQueen's legacy is monumental. What would you do to fill the shoes of one of the greatest designers of our time?

What she did do was a recap of the most famous McQueen pieces, with a softer edge. It was as beautiful as you would want to expect and more. All the avant-guard creativity Lee Mcqueen harvested from his strange and brilliant mind concentrated into one collection. But with the input of another remarkable individual. Sarah Burton has definitely created a true homage to the previous designer for a truly unique label.


I was anticipating this collection as much as the next person, but I was expecting a new start, a new direction and a new approach to the McQueen 'look' (hate using that word). What everyone saw was a beautiful collection, only it was a collective summary of McQueen's collections. Although most would disagree, I found I just wanted to move on. I'm sure I'd say something different if I knew him, but as a consumer I think it would have been better? to start off a new era of McQueen with something fresh. Something that reflects the previous designers legacy, but still gouges a new path for the house with a new creative director at the helm. 


I loved the collection, but only because it was a direct stem from McQueen himself. Really we have no way of knowing where Sarah Burton hopes to take the brand, or even if it will live up to the almost unreachable expectations McQueen has set. She could be even greater than McQueen and we wouldn't know it at this point. But we all know that the chance of another mind like McQueen's, is one in millions.

R.I.P

Prada Animal

Prada Animal?

Grrr

Time to move on

I need a western/child star/bikie jacket. 

Not sure how I feel about the skirts but the jackets and t-shirts are 'right on' *thumbs up*

The stars appliqued on the clothes, the set and le musique were supposed to be about peoples obsession with fame. Not sure how the actual clothes really translated this message, but the Idol theme song and and raised stage were a give away? I guess. 

Anyway, the the proportions were pretty good. I like the shape of the t-shirts with the more streamlined skirts (pic.5 and 6). Which is a kind of opposite to the shows for the fall. The contrast of shiny and matte textures of pieces keep the whole thing in balance.

I liked the collection but found myself disappointed. Because I still can't get over s/s 2010. Maybe I'm too nostalgic because I still have dreams about those navy silk platforms with the white swallow print. But really as long as I have pictures of THOSE shoes stuck to my wall, I will be happy with what ever Miu Miu does. 

I love you Miuccia, and your doggy printed collars.

Bluebeard's Wives

Is there a point in the universe where something becomes so awesome that the said piece of matter implodes from sheer concentration of coolness? Because if this force exists, I think I would cry because Givenchy will soon be to small to see. 

The Matter in question

It's 90s teen/witchy vibes all over again. doodoodoodoo
doodoodoodoo... so in other words it was incredible. The shapes were just so goooood (see picture 1 through to 8 i.e ALL OF THEM). There were flares which was just greatness revisited after about 5 years of skinny jeans. But anyway, there were with mini skirts! In a very UN-mini skirt stereotypish context (hoorah for my supreme articulateness). I should probably make some reference to pop culture with images on this topic but really I am too tired to think of anything of use at the moment when my brain is in monochrome mode. 


And then there was all the sheer fabric draped over or under almost everything. It was like ghosts were attacking their legs. Or rather haunting them if I was being technical. But really the effect of the layering was beautiful. It softened the rest of the looks and completely transformed the collection. Without it, the clothes would have come across as too harsh when embellished with the (there is no other way to put this without sounding slightly gimmicky) 'punky' finishes.


With this in mind I thought this would be a good time to mention how much this collection's vibe closely resembles that of the (quite) crap tv show The Craft and the (quite) brilliant tv show The Addams Family. Woot. Vibes! 

The Craft

Wednesday