Wednesday, 29 February 2012

PFW A/W 2012 - Day 2

Devastee

The show begun with gothic music as if a funeral was about to take place and from the credits information there were pictures of graveyards with smiley faces. The show started with an oversized coat in black with prints of oranges on it in a simple grey scale, the effect was chic and wearable, pair with simple black tights to elongate the silhouette. The entire collection was made up of black and white, which was the same as her previous seasons, something the designer has kept consistent. A lot of wearable pieces went down the runway with jumper dresses with smiley faces and crosses on them as well as leather shorts paired with an illustrated shirt. There was a fun easy approach to clothes as always, keeping it young and eclectic with the smiley prints. Blazers gave a formal professional look and the PVC headbands made it edgy. A beautiful jacket and trousers were in brocade like fabric, the small crosses and lines made an overall intricate pattern looking tres chic. Towards the end of the show big puffy organza dresses were seen, not the most flattering but it worked well in the collections. Devastee created the perfect collection for the edgy city girl.



Words by Sannita




Photos by Sannita

Guy Laroche

The show was set in the Garden le Tuilleries, starting half an hour late, the show had an immediate start with a shiny burgany coat and black dress accompanied with knee high curved heel boots. Silhouettes had a boyish feel to them with rounded off shoulders and tailored trousers styled with slick back hair. Contrasts of the deep brown reds against the off whites maintained a feminine look. Maxi skirts played a part, whether worn with big ruffles off fur or elegant chiffon v necks, it was certainly a variety of looks. Later hints of white emerged in satin trousers and roll necks giving a sleek Parisian feel. Suddenly blasters of bright orange came through in metallic leaved skirts and gorgeous high waisted trousers. Bomber jackets gave a more casual approach where as the cable knit jumpers made it commercial. There was a gold leaf effect on a two piece suit which was rather luxurious however some could think it was a bit over the top. Overall the collection was consistent and flowed beautifully with bold splashed of colour and texture.



Words by Sannita








Nicolas Andreas Taralis

Opening with a floor sweeping black coat over a near sheer skirt the show got off to a good start, continuing the military-cum-utility style jackets. Tuxedo style jackets were worn over sheer soft knit that had trailing hems, subtle dip dye and sat well under across the body straps and asymmetric jackets. Oriental themes were worked through the show with kimono style sleeves and structured necks made of quilted strips of fabric. The ulitiy themes were obvious with waxed fabrics making up layered capes and flashes of painted metal poppers. Within the collection were androgynous elements including the severe hair styles and drop crotch trousers. Menswear was shown and men wore trench coats, dropped and twisted crotch trousers, buckled at the side and draped artfully. Silver grey appeared in unhemmed light dresses. Scraggly hems were favoured with cotton dripping from sleeve seams and the bottom of dresses finding themselves dirtied on the dusty floor.
The collection mixed the three themes effectively and the collection was consistent and wearable. 





Photos by Sannita

Limi Feu

The collection began artfully with a Parisian feel, monochrome separates, shift dresses and cute, chic collars on black tea dresses rolled down the catwalk accessorised with berets and velvet turbanettes. Waists were bunched and elasticated and this continued through the show in oversized gathered pockets and legs on baggy, low crotched trousers. Mixing femininity with androgyny models worn highwaisted feminine pencil skirts and pussy bow blouses with severe braces as well as low waisted tapered trousers. Neck lines varied from high structured turtle necks to lower V necks. A favourite piece was a satin jumpsuit with pearl chains hanging from around the neck and waist. There were many outstanding pieces in this collection but the theme seemed to get lost part way through – the feminine chic transformed into trench coats and baggy oversized jackets in the style of trousers with pockets halfway up the back and belt hoops on the shoulder. Underwear worked into the collection with bustiers, lace up skirts and jackets and corsets were worn over bunchy white fabric. Outerwear was varied but gorgeous - with large buttons, interesting structure and subtle texture. Cocoon and bubble coats as well as cape shapes were a favourite!
There were many beautiful and stylish pieces in this collection but it was a little inconsistent.




Luis Buchinho

The collection took the audience through the streets of Portugal with a sophisticated, patriotic muse. The mosaic prints teamed with geometric panels flattered and added shape, often though we saw soft shift dresses hanging loosely as well as t-shirt maxis, pleated and billowing at the back. Outfits featured peplum like rectangular panels hanging away from the body and creating structure, complimenting the mosiaic print and patchwork panels. Colour blocking was featured widely throughout jumpsuits and dresses and some were split almost jester like. Outwear also featured the flap panels and jacket lapels tapered into a V shape as did the waist band of shorts adding a feaminine sexy touch. Textures were varied from satin to nylon, chunky knit, textured wool coats and shaggy sheep skin. Staying within the signature Luis Buchinho style this collection featured the favoured nautical colours of white, gray, blue and black. Another gorgeous collection from Luis Buchinho. Can’t wait to see some more in Portugal!!


Word by Jemima Daisy





Photos by Sannita


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Me - Coat: Asos Dress: Vintage Shoes: Topshop Hat: H&M Bag: Yves Saint Laurent

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