Alexandra Farmer
A small snippet of work i found earlier today of Textile Designer: Alexandra Farmer. I discovered her work via @REISS on twitter and have been captivated by her floral designs. People who know me know that i am the person who would least do florals ever, but recently I’ve found myself use them quite a lot in my personal work as well. I love Farmers mix of gentle, romantic florals, and the the psychedelic, bold repeated prints aswell. Check her work out HERE
***TREND ROUNDUP SPRING SUMMER 2012: SPORTSWEAR***
We all know by now that Sportswear is huge for Spring Summer 2012 and has already filtered dow into high street stores, in my opinion…this is the trend to remain super laid back but super modern for the summer. There are so many elements of sportswear which you can incorporate into everyday looks, from the asymmetry and sharp cuts to fluoro neons, from the track stripes to sneakers, from the layering of innovative fabrics to aaaaah you get the point. It is such a fantastic way to blend in classic pieces with a modern edge and is a trend i have definitely found myself inspired by already.
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ALEXANDER WANG// STELLA MCCARTNEY// RAG & BONE// HELMUT LANG// BALENCIAGA//
Absolutely in LOVE with Proenza Schoulers latest collection. I love how clinical the start is, and ends up in China. The duo have such an incredible way with innovative textiles and fabrics….its hard to tell what a lot of the garments are made out of….(and thats something i love!). They have such a futurist take on fashion and its really not conventional at all….so incredible. My New York fave, along with Prabal Gurung of course!
Altuzarra Fall 2012
For Fall 2012, it looked like Joseph Altuzarra took his inspiration from the cultures of the world. The most prominent for me being those from India and Ukraine, and looking at the gypsy lifestyles of those countries. This is another collection from NYFW which has gone down a rather nomadic route, due to the diagonal cuts, layering, fringe and volume. His colour palette of brick reds was extremely indian and so were the colourful prints layered on top. The coin style embellishment reminded me greatly of the traditional clothing found in Ukraine, as did the sheepskin coats- suitable for the Ukrainian climate. There was a real coming together of east and west in the collection, the indian colours combined with razor sharp tailoring and turtle necks, and the dangling coins with the knitwear. Another very luxurious collection with the fur collars which created sensuality. Beautifully crafted collection, and lovely seeing the old being brought back to the present.
Images taken from HERE
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Prabal Gurung Fall 2012
Fall 2012 saw Prabal Gurung unleash his inner dark side with the collection being much more gothic than his previous whimsical affairs. It started with an all black colour palette, consisting of various textures and lustrous fabrics, the cuts were harsh and the silhouettes- uber feminine and sculptural. The collection also had extreme modernity too it, with deconstructed classics such as capes and black cocktail dresses taking on a 2012 look. As the collection progressed, hints of colour were also added in the form of glossy duotone combinations of mauve, cobalt and emerald green. These combos are so intriguing and are a stunning, subtle way of introducing colour into a darker collection. Continuing, we started to see a real battle of purity and evil in the collection, metallic white and gold pieces created an angelic vibe which contrasted the harshness of the earlier pieces. We were also re-introduced to Gurung innovative take on symmetrical digital prints which were first seen in his SS12 collection, this time being done in gold and yellows. Overall, the collection saw real drama being created, and an oriental feel was weaved in towards the end. The Fall 2012 woman is in control. Absolutely stunning collection (you know by now how much i am a sucker for textiles and digital prints…and Prabal Gurung always hits the nail on the head!)
Images taken from HERE
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Helmut Lang Fall 2012
Helmut Lang is one of the designers which i eagerly await every season at NYFW. Every season i look forwards to their new take on traditional sportswear components. This season however, that sportswear edge which we previously have seen for so many seasons was hung back into the closet, and a new take on the brand was shown. A more nomadic, organic view was introduced. The colours remained very earthy like usual, and the prints were also sublime (very mysterious). My favourite element of this collection had to be the mix of textures; leather and wools were combined, adding to the earthy, natural qualities we are used to seeing at Helmut Lang. Drapes were paired against structured jackets, creating a softer side. The tailoring was also beautiful!….the leather jackets were some of the best i have ever seen and what i would do to have one of those hanging in my wardrobe! Helmut Lang always manage to incorporate prints into their collections to such a high standard. This season, they reminded me of volcanoes and lava vigorously flowing down. The vibrant red against the stark black was such an original combo, yet so simple. I am a huge fan of nomadic fashion, it creates a sense of freedom, and this collection certainly pulled out all of the stops when it came to being easy.
Images taken from HERE
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Jason Wu Fall 2012
The collection started off very regimental with military precision in terms of silhouettes. There was a lot of restriction and volume was kept minimal. (The only volume present was the luxe for trims around collars and necklines). Colours were also kept very basic, with dirty olive greens and jet black being the openers. After a while, there came a burst of vibrant red and burgundy paired with the fur. This was reminiscent of oriental dress and also the guards of buckingham palace/drummer boys. Adding to the oriental feel, heavy gold embroideries, minimal collars and lace were used to create further chinese opulence This collection is very different to Wu’s previous collections, his signature style is still visible in the form of the jewel tones and lace, but for fall, Wu went more edgy and sharp in terms of cuts and material combinations. Oriental circus. Incredible.
Images taken from HERE
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TSE Fall 2012
Layering layering layering is the most prominent attribute of TSE’s Fall 2012 collection. The rich fabrics and knits consisting of wool and cashmere, not to mention furs to add that extra element of luxury. It is another very sophisticated collection for FW12 that we’ve seen at NYFW. The colour palette consists of cold concrete shades but there is enormous amounts of friendliness and warmth being radiated from the collection. One of my favourite elements of this collection is the use of contrasting lengths and volumes. The knitted midi length dresses are tight and svelte and they are then juxtaposed with a larger volume on top in the form of knitwear. There is such an organic feel to the collection, and i think the colour palette definitely is to thank for this. In terms of silhouettes, no other word describes them better than ‘statuesque’. A super warm and fuzzy collection for TSE!
Images taken from HERE
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Michael Angel Fall 2012
Being the true textile lover that i am, as soon as i saw this collection my heart literally jumped out (ok not literally). I am in utter love with the sophisticated and controlled way in which colour has been incorporated into the designs. The exotic tropic prints have been created digitally with symmetry and the colours used are vibrants but also have restriction too them. They have been edited in a way that creates a high contrast and the highlight is very strong. The prints create a sense of paradise yet still give off a sense of eeriness. Another element of the collection which i am loving is the billowing proportions of the knitwear and outerwear. It creates warmth when paired against the boldness of the prints.In terms of length, the garments are very modest and extremely modern with sharp cuts and volume being present. I am in total love with this collection and its when i see prints like these that i know WHY i want to be a designer.
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Jil Sander Navy Fall 2012
The Jil Sander Diffusion line, Jil Sander navy saw a collection which is very prim n proper. It has a youthful feel to it and also radiates extreme innocence. The woman (or should i say girl) created by this collection is someone who is very young and maybe still in education. We do see a mix of ages through the collection. Flat shoes and backpacks show a developing young girl. Then we see the flat shoes being transformed in a literal way with clunky height added, creating an almost creeper platform style shoe, repressing a teenager. And finally a more matured, demure woman with sophisticated and suitable heels. The collection shows extreme femininity and although it is not particularly something which scream ‘I’m interesting’, it still achieves a strong message being created.
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