New Minimalism. Jil Sander AW13

February 23, 2013August 7, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

Jil Sander’s second after her big comeback collection showed us how the new minimalism should look like for winter- pure, rich and beautiful! There wa a lot of knitwear in blue, black and grey, with a gold or orange line. The coats with short sleeves were also marvelous- but still, there was no this WOW feeling as after Jil Sander by Raf Simons. But still it was good!

My favourite part was when the outfits had a small glimse of gold- that was like a berry on top of cream- a really perfect ending of this Milanese collection!

Mature Chic. Proenza Schouler AW13

February 15, 2013August 7, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

Proenza Schouler is getting with every season even more mature and better! When the opening model of the show was Sasha Pivovarova, that is that is doing her big comeback, I thought that this will be good! And it was! The collection was very minimalistic, kept in black, white and neutrals. It was easy and classy. The ultra cool tailored jackets look really casual and perfect for a windy weather. And these ski like leather gloves look like lots of fun!

There was a comeback of asian inspired kimono dresses with straight peplums! The crepe dress in beige with some subtel dots was also a big highlight of the show. And I loved the serie of two models in sweatshirts that were presented on skirts or dresses made out of something looking like feathers! That was kind of parodoxal! A street chic mixed up with mature elegance. The shoes of the collection were incredible because they were just simple. A small fragile leather ribbon on a minimalistic high heel with stretch in the middle.

Now that’s a real bye bye time NYC. And we will meet in Milan (or in London, I am always forgetting!) 😃

Spice. Victoria Beckham AW13

February 11, 2013August 7, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

Victoria Beckham is even hotter than coil in the fireplace. What to do to spice up your winter style like her? Be tuned on her talent! Because for NYFW Beckham really showed off with beautiful minimalism and use of materials. The main colour was indigo and violet. The blue colour on overloose coats that were presented was just mind blowing. Violet minimalistic shirts and black pants were totally on!

Then there was the yellow attack but with a peaceful and distance power. The yellow triangle on the blouse is just the key of the collection. And the 70’s like dress in lemon colour? Just a wish. Next trend of the collection was the brown pencil skirt that was full of grace. And the large doctor bag is back, the same as two seasons ago!

The last looks were totally black. But in a good and lite way! Victoria used a pony hair for the tops and dresses that gave a sophisticated touch. Oh and remember about the brown skirt with a long cut in front! (But still don’t know how it can help during a snowy day).