Derek Lam was talking about Buddhism, Tibet and Asian silence backstage before his AW14 show. No wonder why- the collection was kept in total, beautiful harmony. And possibly, this made the collection by Lam one of the best to date. Loose sweatshirts, comfy fur clutches, fragile dresses were my favourites. The craftsmanship was also great with all thes delicate embroideries… But what I love most about Derek Lam, is his colour palette. So clean! The colours match perfectly. Zennnnnnnnnn…
Big changes came to the cheaper line of Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs. First of all the new designers full of fresh energy- Luella Bartley and Katie Hillier. Second of all- name change into MBMJ (it was written on these adorable socks!). And third of all… It’s something you wouldn’t expect at this innocent label for girls. Inspired with Geri Halliwell’s early years, ninjas, Harley Davidson girls and Charles Dickens, the two Brits bring something very fresh and energetic for us. Definitely, last season MBMJ was really unspotted and not buzzed about when Marc showed his SS14 collection… Whoever Mrs. Hillier and Bartley are, they did a good job for new Marc by Marc Jacobs.
AW14 for Alexander Wang meant a big fuss. First of all, the runway happened not as usually at the Lincoln Centre, but in Brooklyn. And second of all, the guests and models of the show didn’t arrive to the show by a casual taxi cab but… With a boat taxi! That was surely cool. After the whole buzz, the show began. And that was possibly the best show to date created by Wang. That was like a huge BANG-BANG! First the models went down the runway in tailored masculine jackets and high, rubber boots. Later, neon colours thrilled threw the knitwear, sporty coats and hyper-cool bags. With illuminating light swirling on the runway, the top models (Karlie, Natasha, Joan, etc.) having bleached eyebrows wore radiant coloured leather lace tops and dresses. Everything looked out of this world… Fast, energetic, cool, fun. The real spirit of New York. I LOVE THAT.
No more heels. No sharp forms. Get slouchy. Feel good. These are the new statements of the new Victoria Beckham. Her collection for Fall was so unexpected… Getting used to high heels, cocktail dresses and sharp coats, this slouchy collection full of prints (!), shirts and tomboy flats made us all fall down from our chairs. These are definitely clothes to wear everyday: the coat with trousers to work, printed blouse for a lunch and loose black dress with a chain element for elegant event. And this white coat that was the first look is too perfect to be good. It’s all about good taste and chic that Victoria brings to us every season… But this time, in a fresh perspective.
Tibi is my moment’s favourite “affordable” label. It’s crush is all about comfortable clothes for everyday. The AW14 was a bit of coven witches – long black coats styled with black boleros. But not only black was present here… Also, the lovely pastel blue which made all fluffy coats and fur trimmed mules look awesome. The effortless causality that Tibi presents is… TIBIshly cool.
Design & Culture by Ed 