Category: Fashion trends

Versace

I’m sure that everybody is already tired of Versace x H&M theme. Me too. I’m not a big fan of Versace, but I really appreciate their strong color statement.  And I’m a color lover, colors can change the mood, colors are emotional, colors are optimistic, colors are hot! Versace always knew how to do it, they are able to make you love the same colors you’d usually reject. That’s how I see the benefits of this recent collaboration, besides the new pair of shoes, or the dress possibly hanging in our wardrobe.

And here’s a nice picture, probably the best that I found on this topic (already too publicized, too trivialized) .

Italians Do It Better– the Dress to Kill editorial / photo : Bo Brinkenfalk /  H&M x Versace collection / image via thefashionisto.com

 

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Dark Vision

Forever Dark – a fashion editorial in Vision China / Photo: Michael Donovan / Styling: Katie Burnett / Model: Sheila Marquez/ images via fashiongonerogue.com

 

Visual – vision- visionaire. Every cultural avant-garde defines itself through the power of its vision. The vision on fashion, art, mood, body etc. Now, let’s take a look at the source of the nihilist images above: Vision China.

“VISION is a leading art and fashion magazine showcasing the international visual art, fashion and culture to Chinese readers. With its unique visual expression, VISION has seen tremendous development of the Chinese creative industry since 2002, exerting
great influence on the new talents in fashion, art and design in China.

VISION cannot be interpreted as a traditional magazine, because it is so visually exuberant and sensational that only sedated value will be filtered after in readers’ mind. What is the spirit of fashion? What is lifestyle with international taste? What is the individuality among the trendy flock? What is the true beauty people look for? VISION never offers definite answers, but provoking these questions is what we always wish to do.”


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How does he do it?

I strongly believe in the new generation of fashion designers that rock the world’s catwalks, refreshing the landscape, proposing different stories, avoiding the usually remakes. And Marios Schwab is one that we should keep an eye on. I mean, his designs are always intriguing, in terms of  concept and appearance. Remember his Fall 2009 3D collection? that was a great attempt, and he succeeded!

Marios Schwab studied fashion at Esmod Berlin , he took a MA at Saint Martins, and launched his own label in 2005.  Schwab won the prize for Best New Designer at the British Fashion Awards in 2006; in 2009 he was appointed Creative Director at Halston.

His recent collections have explored various themes, such as the historical costume, lingerie, rethinking the form of traditional dress, playing with tricky surfaces etc. Definitely, his fashion is always doubled with an intellectual investigation – all his collections are meticulously built, piece by piece. Schwab’s designs are sometimes “risky” and experimental, but still appealing and feminine. His design aesthetic successfully match the technological innovation with traditional craftsmanship.

Regarding Marios Schwab SS 2012 collection, there are beautiful patterns and smart cuts, a lot of transparent layers and unexpected style associations. Not to mention the gorgeous swimsuit – perfectly crisscrossed and cutout! It’s all so sharp and brilliant, I couldn’t help but write about it. I hope you’ll enjoy it, too.

images via vogue.com

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The Kooples


The Kooples is a French label that literally dresses the fashionable couples. It’s their  original advertising campaign that caught my attention, first of all. The Kooples features real people living in couples (so simple & inspired). It’s all about:

“Elégance militaire, blousons flight revisités, gilets, robes de femmes-icônes, manteau “Crombie” façon collège britannique, et, bien sûr, le costard trois pièces parfait… Le couple, quoi. Masculin/Feminin, comme aurait dit Godard, légèrement androgyne, moderne en somme.”

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Y-3

As I’m a big fan of Yohji Yamamoto’s designs, his line with Adidas is one of the most awaited at the NY Fashion Week. This time he designed the pieces thinking of the next Olympic games in London, but except of the checkered/tartan fabrics, this looks like a regular Y-3 Collection – black with a few color details, beautifully draped, and just ready-to-wear. Here are some of my favorite outfits :

 

 

images via style.com

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