Victoria Beckham took the surrealist pill this season and came up with a collection that’s strong and inventive. The opening dresses and tops were made out of silk chiffon which had been dipped into a resin so it looked like they had been molded directly onto the body, sculpted close to the torso or floating skywards. Ethereal, romantic and sculptural, the surreal touch brought a sense of much-needed artisanship to Beckham’s fashion – which usually feels plain when separated from runway styling. Then, a series of cool tailoring statements, like slouchy pea green trousers with a deconstructed waistband over which sat a polished burgundy leather blouson. That combo is one of the most distinct looks of the entire season thanks to its sharpness and unobvious sensuality. What was intriguing was how Beckham manipulated all of this to flash a bit of skin or show off the body. “We talk about the relationship with our bodies and the process of getting dressed,” said Beckham, “but this time, it’s about what happens when we take our clothes off too; this idea of what we have against, or showing, our skin.” It seems that Victoria either hired a new, very skillful design team that stimulates her – or she really is becoming a designer’s designer.
Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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