SPRING INSPIRATION #1: MARY KATRANTZOU SPRING 2012 PRINTS

TROPICAL//EXOTIC//BRIGHT//LUXURY//FLORAL//MECHANICAL//NATURE

photos taken from Style.com

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.

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Images edited & text written by azzastumbldrambles

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.

Images taken from HERE

Images edited & text written by azzastumbldrambles

Givenchy Fall 2011

Givenchy is fast becoming one of my most awaited shows every season. Ever since i saw those gothic gowns at Spring 2007 Couture, i knew it would continue to be a hit with me. Oh my goodness, words can not describe my love for the Fall 2011 for Givenchy by Tisci. It put a smile on my face when i saw it, there were humuorous elements combined with the signature darkness of any Givenchy collection. Riccardo Tisci definately was paying homage to the 1950’s, with traditional rounded cat eye glasses and pencil skirt. These elements combined with the feline and jungle prints and sexy sheer panels make me come to the conclusion of “50’s housewife on the prowl”…would you agree?
Something that really stood out to me in this collection was the beautiful colour palette, mixing dark and muted tones with the saturated yellows, greens and purples, it was extremely playful. My words really can not do this collection enough justice, if i could…i would buy the whole collection to just sit and stare at it in amazement.

Photos All Courtesy of Style.Com
All Givenchy Fall 2011