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Just Cavalli Resort 2013 Collection Review

An undeniable nod to hip hop culture, this collection is both young and over the top without being...well, too young and over the top. Prints on prints on more prints, are typical Just Cavalli. Roberto, however, managed to make this collection fresh by keeping the silhouettes rather simple and letting the prints make the statement. From high waisted floral shorts that could pass as hot pants to a straight cut cheetah print dress with "Just Beautiful" clad on the front, this collection takes quite a few directions. Roberto, however, manages to seamlessly incorporate each distinct look into one cohesive collection, while still retaining what Just Cavalli is. The thick strapped sandals manage to add a lady like touch to a somewhat androgynous collection, a simple way to show just how sexy the Cavalli girl truly is.

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2012 RTW Collection Review

Power. Pure, utter, raw power. Each piece manages to enthrall the wearer; each piece manages to enthrall any onlooker. Ann Demeulemeester creates art for women who are strong; women who are intriguing, interesting, even dark. Layers of the sheerest fabric layered upon slips that keep just enough to the imagination weave together the look of a woman who likes to keep her class and sense of mystery. Even in white, there is still a shadow of something dark in each piece; an edge as sharp as a knife but subtle enough that you have to dig just a little bit under the surface to find it. The juxtaposition of the long layers in the summer work wonders with the sheer fabric, just thin enough that it's still wearable. Ann Demeulemeester manages to cultivate a gothic love story, a garden that blooms with the promise of intrigue. All in all, this collection is nearly flawless, and proves one of my favorite points; black is NOT seasonal.

 

 

 

 

Carven Fall 2012 RTW Collection Review

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If you happen to be an avid reader of my blog, or even someone who I just randomly rant to about fashion week/ fashion in general, you will know that Carven is my favorite house. I have reviewed their collections multiple times, and with good reason too. Carven is that kind of label that manages to make high fashion wearable while still being high fashion. Carven's Fall RTW collection is very art deco, each piece seems to fit right into the renaissance theme of the season whilst still being undeniably Carven. From fur accents, to incredible cut outs, all the way to incredibly art deco graphic prints to velvet dresses, this collection manages to capture the heart of any connoisseur of the arts.

 

 

 

 

 

This collection is why I want to work in fashion. There is something so undeniably rich about each piece, something that strikes at ones soul and makes one yearn for a time they missed. I see each piece and just want to go to Italy and stare at the Sistine Chapel and see the art of the world. I love Marc Jacobs, but I will continuously argue that fashion IS art; the most incredible kind because you live your life in it.

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2012 RTW Collection Review

I started writing a review for Burberry Prorsum's Fall 2012 RTW collection, only for it to be deleted. So in effect, I will have to make this review short and sweet. This fall collection is miraculous and filled with all the attention to detail and edge one expects from Burberry. Filled with beautifully nipped waists and just the right amount of color, this collection is reminiscent of a time not too long ago. A time when one could hop on a train and go wherever their heart desired and not worry about what it was they were leaving behind. This collection manages to tell a story through its artfully constructed skirts that seem to be the perfect length and pieces that complement each other effortlessly. I love the sweaters and the patterns that are used in this collection, and I honestly am enamored with the structure of the pieces. Just the right amount of feminine, sexy and edgy, I am definitely a fan of this season's collection.

 

 

 

Burberry Prorsum F/W Menswear 2012 Collection Review

No other collection could have defined the gentlemen so well. Slightly nipped waists, blazers effortlessly layered over suits, patterned sweaters and elegantly mismatched pieces manage to bring this entire collection together. There is something so attractive about a man who manages to look well dressed without looking overly feminine. This collection seems to tell the story of a man who knows how to dress. A man who wakes up on Monday morning, realizes he doesn't want to wear the same old business suit, and instead throws on a printed sweater over his trousers. Grabbing his grandfather's hat and his mustard yellow gloves, he laces his brogues and runs out the door. Without a look back, he has managed to throw on a well crafted outfit. Grabbing a cup of coffee before work, he catches the metro and runs to his office in the heart of Paris. This man is a renaissance man; a man of art and intelligence who is not afraid to woe the ladies (or men) with poetry and who isn't afraid to have his own defined sense of style

The layers and layers of beautiful outerwear, the animal accents, the use of texture and the jewel color scheme all make this an incredible collection.

 

The use of layering with a suit is incredible, so easy to do and has such a great result.

The use of color as an accent is fantastic. I like the fact that the colors are bold but not bright.

 

I love the classic Burberry Quilted jacket and vest, and I love the accent of the gloves. The look on the right is my favorite from the entire collection. I would probably have died if he was wearing a bow-tie though.

I am obsessed with the sweater and button down; I would wear those myself.

I love the herringbone accents as well as all of the bulky layering. The tribal accents contrast wonderfully with the put-together style of the look itself.

The leather jacket and the velvet suit are both incredible. Such a 40's throwback, it's absolutely beautiful.

Mismatched velvet and stripe accents make this collection incredible Burberry. Bailey has proved himself once again.

Alice + Olivia Pre-Fall 2012

I don't think I've ever been so enamored with a collection. I have always been a fan of Alice + Olivia's effortlessly cool charm; the sweet rebellion like nature of their clothing has always been one of my favorite to see season after season. I think I adore this line so much because it combines high fashion with the ease of being able to wear in real life. I love fashion, don't get me wrong, but if I were to wear half of the looks that come of the runway here in Georgia, I would get even more blatant stares than I already do. Alice + Olivia, however, make high fashion clothing that is extremely wearable while still looking ultra chic and fashionable. Season after season, this line puts out clothing that every music and art obsessed girl would die, or bleed, for. This season is undeniably the most amazing I have seen. Each look is the French girl, chic and edgy look that seems to be a paradox, but is easily put into effect by this house. From the fabrics and the cat eyed glasses, to the platform shoes and maxi skirts, this collection is undeniably one of my favorites of Pre-Fall. I love the contrast of showing skin yet having maxi skirts and the contrasts of fabric and patterns.

I hope I'm not the only one who enjoys this collection so immensely, leave me some thoughts!

XXX Gabriela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW Collection Review

Always incredibly distinct among the other Ready-to-Wear shows at NYFW, McQueen always manages to snag the spotlight. Although the incredible visionary is no longer with us, his design house is still alive and thriving and completely enticing. The design house of Alexander McQueen always impresses; there is always something for everyone. Alexander McQueen's spring 2012 line was incredibly diverse. From prim and proper to alluring to absolutely jaw dropping sexy, this collection features a wide range of looks for an audience who isn't afraid to stir things up. Although some of the pieces seem like they aren't cohesive, the design house pulls it off by repetition of textures as well as accessories. The style shifts dramatically from the beginning of the collection to the end, but nonetheless, it is all incredibly McQueen. One of the most unique and relevant collections of spring, McQueen is probably smiling in his grave.

 

 

 

What do you think? xxx

 

 

 

 

 

Carven Collection Review Spring RTW 2012

        If you are an avid reader of my blog, you will know of my unyielding love for the French fashion house, Carven. With its own distinct style, Carven has remained high fashion yet wearable, a hard task to do. Carven manages to keep its whimsical feeling while managing to still be grown up and even sexy at times. The color choices at Carven's Spring RTW show were bold, along with vibrant prints, however, it was pulled off effortlessly.. The design house managed to keep it edgy with interesting cuts and silhouettes, and still managed to make each piece feel as if it could be taken out of some grown up fairy tale book. The collection manages to have a variety of styles. Some more elegant, some edgy, some conservative, some sexy, and manages to do this while still having a cohesive collection.

    This collection is gasp worthy. Each piece seems to tell a story, each piece has its own personality. Guillaume Henry has managed to create his magic once again

 

 

This collection is probably one of my favorites. This is why I hope to work in the fashion industry.

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Kanye West “Collection” Review S/S RTW 2012

If you are a Kanye fan, be warned, I am very critical in this review.

I am critical, however, with proper reason. Kanye dresses well; he has a good eye for what looks good on him and what does not. This eye, however, does not seem to transfer towards his own collection. This is because of something he seemed to forget; designing and wearing are two totally separate aspects of fashion. Kanye, although he can dress himself, doesn't understand the body of a woman when it comes to proportion and fashion, nor does he seem to understand what exactly it means to create a collection. A collection has to be cohesive; that is why it shown as a collection and not as individual showings of separate outfits (even though that's kind of what fashion shows are). Kanye is trying to do too many things at once; athletic inspired fashions, street style, avant-garde looks, more Givenchy resembling looks. Kanye doesn't know what he wants. Kanye needs to be original and stop copying other looks he saw.

To call this a collection, to call Kanye a designer, is pitiful. This is NOT what NYFW should house; this is in no way high fashion, this is in no way what the future of fashion should hold.

Kanye should wear what he wears and stick to what he knows.

This is not a cohesive collection, in any sense. This is not the work of someone who knows what they are doing. This is the work of an amateur. This is ridiculous.

Collection Review; Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 RTW

     I am not a colorful person. Not when it comes to clothing at least. I do wear patterns, floral and stripes mainly, and will wear some muted colors, but if I could wear all black every day, I would. However, there are always exceptions.

Burberry has done it again.

New, interesting, playful, colorful and oh so very British, Burberry managed to make this collection refreshing and new, and all together perfect for spring. The collection was supposed to have a handmade feel, even though it's obviously not couture, and managed to succeed. The handmade looking aspects of this collection are so well done and so well crafted, and although some of the looks can be a lot to handle at one time, as separate pieces, each look is simply irresistible.

The tribal motif is bigger than ever, and although it can look tacky sometimes, Bailey has pulled it off very well by using it as an accent and not a theme.

Bailey is incredible, and all in all I love this collection. Very exciting and very unique and high fashion without being ridiculous.

So very Burberry