Dreadfully behind!

No, I haven't forgotten my blog! Yes, I am shamefully behind! I have been ferociously busy as of late (and when I say "ferociously busy," I mean quasi busy, with a bit of lethargy dribbled here and there.) Yes, yes; shame, shame, shame, I know. :'(

London/Milan Mash-up

So here it goes, I know it's horrible, but (pardon the cliché) desperate times require desperate measures. Since I'm so terribly behind, here's a list of the collections that I found particularly interesting, from both London and Milan.

London:

Christopher Kane 

Giles 

Mary Katrantzou 

Burberry Prorsum (I watched this show live, and it was fantastic!)

Paul Smith

Marios Schwab

Mark Fast

Milan:

Jil Sander

Bottega Veneta

Prada

Missoni

Fendi

Versace

Gucci

Dsquared²

Dolce & Gabbana

Marni

New York Fashion Week S/S 2011 Wrap Up

I hate to do this, but I'm just going to have to wrap up the rest of New York Spring/Summer fashion week with a minimalistic overview of the designers that I wanted to review. Next season will be different though.

Anna Sui: This season marks the 20th anniversary of the Anna Sui label. To celebrate, she looked to one of her favorite films, Days of Heaven for inspiration. The look was classic Anna; beautifully romanticized bohemian frocks that showcased her love of color, prints, and unwavering femininity.

Narciso Rodriguez: Minimalism has always been a strong suit for Narciso Rodriguez. So it is no surprise that in the current fashion climate, Narciso is thriving. For Spring, Mr. Rodriguez looked to himself in the 90's as a point of inspiration; this was apparent in the ease and flow of the garments. I, personally, felt the collection was like a cool and refreshing breath, in the busy New York week of fashion.

Other Notable Collections for New York S/S 2011:

Donna Karan

Michael Kors

Oscar de la Renta

Marchesa 

New York Fashion Week S/S 2011: Proenza Schouler

Designers: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

Inspiration/Theme: Proper femininity on an acid trip.

Color Palate: Ivory, mauve, beige, ecru, salmon, light blue, gray, office green, sapphire blue, crimson, black, and sulfur yellow.

Notable Pieces: The chunky necklaces, the bags, the eroded "lace" garments, and the comely tweed pieces.

Final Thought: Proenza Schouler's classic with a corrosive tinge collection for Spring has (like all their collections past) left their following gibbering at the sheer level of cool that has once more been produced.

Here's a video-review of the show:


The above video is from: http://www.style.com/fashionshows/video/S2011RTW-PSCHOULER

Here are some of the collection's highlights:

The above images are from: http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-PSCHOULER?viewall=true

New York Fashion Week S/S 2011: Rodarte

Designers: Kate and Laura Mulleavy

Inspiration/Theme: The Californian redwood forests (the Mulleavy sisters' former backyard before they moved to Pasadena).

Color Palate: Brown (in numerous shades), grey, navy/cobalt blue, white, chartreuse, gold, and black.

Notable Pieces: The layered dresses, the white and cobalt Chinese pottery garments, the gladiatorial pieces, the shoulderless jackets, and the intricately carved wooden heels.

Final Thought: I am elated to see Rodarte's sartorial aptitude come through on the runway for Spring. I also applaud them for pulling off a grand departure from their shredded fringe dresses from seasons past, whilst maintaining their noted whimsy. A job well done ladies.

Here's a video-review of the show:


The above video is from: http://www.style.com/video/fashion-shows-by-season/spring-2011-rtw/606445213001/rodarte-spring-2011-rtw/610255205001

Here are some of the collection's highlights:

The above images are from: http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-RODARTE?viewall=true