tagged w/ 2012-13
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Rick Owens made references to strong aesthetics of the architectural brutalism of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright in his newest show. As a background for the collection, the designer set up a perfect dark set with a brazier, which lighted up a row of flameRick Owens made references to strong aesthetics of the architectural brutalism of Le... more
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Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons opened her Saturday show with a big, bright red coat. Then, followed by another coat in pink; a blue suit with exaggerated jodhpurs; a pink and blue circle dress and etc. Kawakubo’s runway was an explosion of oversized graphicRei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons opened her Saturday show with a big, bright... more
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The New Delhi designer Manish Arora was inspired by graffiti art. Parisian graffiti artists Rude, Vizion, and Broke spray painted the backdrop as the models walked. The work of Brooklyn street artist Judith Supine was implemented into Arora's designs. The graffiti anThe New Delhi designer Manish Arora was inspired by graffiti art. Parisian graffiti... more
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Nicola Formichetti, the creative director for Mugler and Sébastien Peigné continued work on the interpretation of 80s fashion. The 1997 collection "Insects" by Thierry Mugler was the starting point for a theatrical fashion show characterized by a graphic and stylizedNicola Formichetti, the creative director for Mugler and Sébastien... more
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Gareth Pugh evoked a moody edge with a rain of black paper drops. His dark sensibility was expressed in black and gray clothes. The collection included the fuzzy black fur coat opener, several sharp-shouldered dresses with a leather bodice, a full fur skirt, andGareth Pugh evoked a moody edge with a rain of black paper drops. His dark sensibility... more
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French-Swedish designer Marcel Marongiu placed textural play for the fall season. The designer started off with a strict plum patent skirt teamed with a soft black top, and then continued to mix fabrics with furs, such as a chic black leather coat with Mongolian lambFrench-Swedish designer Marcel Marongiu placed textural play for the fall season. The... more
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Dries Van Noten gave a twist to the Asian aesthetics based on colorful prints and masculine tailoring. Oriental patterns from Japan, China and Korea had been reincarnated in multiple ways. The prints completely covered the silk dresses, skirts and blouses, with panelsDries Van Noten gave a twist to the Asian aesthetics based on colorful prints and... more
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"I was thinking of a more tailored look, more covered, and then I found this bleu marine satin, and suddenly I just wanted to do the whole collection on it," said Anthony Vaccarello. Young Belgian talent made a wonderful use of a tricky fabric, which allowed for him"I was thinking of a more tailored look, more covered, and then I found this bleu... more
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Dean and Dan Caten’s idea for this season was a senior year in high school. The duo took on the theme with a subtle and sophisticated hand by their standards. The lineup had plenty of wearable looks, like a chic toggle coat with a leopard print collarDean and Dan Caten’s idea for this season was a senior year in high school. The... more
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Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi had been looking at Tiepolo’s early 18th-century work, as well as the works of Mantegna and Artemesia. The result was a baroque vision of short-boned dresses with sculpted hips, elaborately and expertly rendered inTommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi had been looking at Tiepolo’s early... more
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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana channeled references from the Sicilian Baroque, by experimenting with new cuts and decorations. The designers established the runway under the glow of 16 massive two-tier chandeliers, wrapped in flowers and festooned. The models walked from a huge gilded pictureDomenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana channeled references from the Sicilian Baroque, by... more
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KTZ featured plaid everywhere in their newest Fall 2012 collection, using the ubiquitous print in several different colors and iterations. Tartan checks in red, yellow, black and white were fashioned into boxy blazers, then layered over kilts and loose fit tops, all finishedKTZ featured plaid everywhere in their newest Fall 2012 collection, using the... more
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The elegance of the collection was made by contrasts, overlapping and mixing fabrics, silhouettes and shades. Karl Lagerfeld's woman for Fendi chose precious materials, such as sable and antelope fur. The models wore crocodile and wool sheath dresses with pleateThe elegance of the collection was made by contrasts, overlapping and mixing fabrics,... more
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Frida Giannini’s starting point was “romanticism of the 19th century” for her fall Gucci collection. She chose a palette of moody colors, such as dark maroon, green and navy with fabrics like the high-drama brocade and Jacquard, that worked perfectly in aFrida Giannini’s starting point was “romanticism of the 19th... more
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Mary Katrantzou’s elaborate, digital prints based on objects from everyday life, made her collection one of the best at London Fashion Week. Her latest Fall/Winter 2012-13 runway featured references drawn from ordinary objects – archaic typewriters,Mary Katrantzou’s elaborate, digital prints based on objects from everyday life,... more
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Virtues label is based in Ahmedabad, with a team of over 50 artisans exclusively involved in their establishment. Weaving has always been their passion, and they have a set of weavers in Varanasi, exclusively weaving on hand-looms and power-looms forVirtues label is based in Ahmedabad, with a team of over 50 artisans exclusively... more
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As students of the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Abraham and Thakore were inspired and dazzled by the wealth of clothing and textile culture that surrounded them. From brilliant color and mirrors, to the subdued elegance of black and maroon handAs students of the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Abraham and Thakore were... more
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Bora Aksu has been based in London for 15 years. The artist Henry Darger's stories and pictures of The Vivian Girls "In The Realms of the Unreal" were the inspirations behind Bora Aksu collection. Sweet and light shades of pink, peach, grey and white were featured in thBora Aksu has been based in London for 15 years. The artist Henry Darger's... more
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The collection was inspired by “A Soul Brought to Heaven,” an angelic work by painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau from 1879, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig worked on a highly crafted and dramatic aesthetics. Their amazing collection included a painterly knee-length, hand-embroidered gold and crThe collection was inspired by “A Soul Brought to Heaven,” an angelic work... more
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Kanika Saluja had early childhood experience with textiles, spending her time at her mother's beading factories in New Delhi. After graduating from the Philadelphia College of textile design and engineering, Kanika moved to New York to help her brother toKanika Saluja had early childhood experience with textiles, spending her time at her... more
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