Vivienne Westwood’s ready to wear show ended in Milan about 2 hours ago and what a show it was!
It was a typically voluminous collection, where proportions and details were hugely exaggerated, from very wide leg playsuits with giant polka dots to wedding dresses (Ivory and Grey) of lace with an XXL all over rose design. Fabulous! Ms Westwood’s Ready-to-wear collections can be difficult to pull off but there are some separates that are easy to wear such as the strategically draped sapphire blue shirt dress, grey utility style shorts suit or the black hooded draped jacket (my favourite).
As expected, there was plenty of drama for those who like that – and as a huge fan and owner of Ms Westwood’s pieces I do – these came in the form of heavily structured and embroidered corsets and corset dresses. These pieces were theatrical, structured and of course asymmetric. Dresses were shown in many textures including knit, brocade, metallic silks, and detailed with bondage strapping across the back and restricted waistlines.
I’m looking forward to seeing it ‘live’ in store.
Sorry, no individual show Pictures, as the show is too recent! So here's a lovely picture of the lovely lady herself.
Here is a link to some show pictures courtesy of nowfashion.com
What is lovely about Alice
Temperley is that she continues to exceed expectations with beautifully
crafted clothes. My friend 'E' would like one of her wedding dresses
and you can see why. So like a postcard from the 1920’s French Riviera,
Alice Temperley certainly had one of the chicest show closes of London
Fashion Week. Her designs for SS12 are the epitome of Style elegance
and grace with flowing silks bellowing down the catwalk in floral print,
ivory and other muted shades such as peach, pale pistachio and rust. Since Art deco (one of my favourite eras) was the
inspiration for this show, long line dresses and palazzo pants in monochrome
tones were present, with Grecian style dresses (left) and striking
playsuits. Detailing included, multiple silk covered buttons on blouse sleeves,
full length fringing on dresses, with other styles being sheer and at times,
with the addition of beautiful heavy or delicate beadwork.
