The Ethical Side of NYFW: Organic by John Patrick
source: http://www.awakenedaesthetic.com/2011/02/the-ethical-side-of-nyfw-organic-by-john-patrick/
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This collection could not be a better starting point for me, personally, to begin reviewing sustainable high-end fashion. It hits every one of my current fashion obsessions, and it comes from a designer that presented the entire collection with a history of the garments: where he personally bought the wool, who knitted the sweaters, and a reminder that “We have to have this transparent dialogue about how we’re making stuff.”
Patrick started with a perfect juxtaposition between soft femininity and an obvious masculinity – both on female models. Both looks are very covered up, taking on a sense of modesty that I see becoming a huge trend this spring and next autumn. (The hard-to-wear hemline shown above seems to be a theme in most designers’ collections.)
The details are key, here: a pure white dress shirt only half-tucked into sheer lace; a slight boat neck sweater allowing both collar bones to peek out. It’s about hinting at sex appeal; making you work for it. People think you need confidence to wear a tank top and miniskirt, but in my opinion that’s the easy stuff: just let your skin do the work for you. Long skirts and sleeves, draped jackets and loose-woven knits require you to work for your sex appeal.
(View images at the main site.)
http://www.awakenedaesthetic.com/2011/02/the-ethical-side-of-nyfw-organic-by-joh...
Patrick started with a perfect juxtaposition between soft femininity and an obvious masculinity – both on female models. Both looks are very covered up, taking on a sense of modesty that I see becoming a huge trend this spring and next autumn. (The hard-to-wear hemline shown above seems to be a theme in most designers’ collections.)
The details are key, here: a pure white dress shirt only half-tucked into sheer lace; a slight boat neck sweater allowing both collar bones to peek out. It’s about hinting at sex appeal; making you work for it. People think you need confidence to wear a tank top and miniskirt, but in my opinion that’s the easy stuff: just let your skin do the work for you. Long skirts and sleeves, draped jackets and loose-woven knits require you to work for your sex appeal.
(View images at the main site.)
http://www.awakenedaesthetic.com/2011/02/the-ethical-side-of-nyfw-organic-by-joh...
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