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Prabal Gurung
Fall Winter 2013 New York Fashion Week.
Prabal Gurung currently an American growing designer, although still "finding himself" is progressively adapting his designs to continue to improve and climb the social later of designers. With his Fall Winter 2013 Collection Gurung asserted femininity in a powerful way through a military concept. He was one of the top picks in his regards to American designers, due to his back story of bringing together his inspiration of Asgarda Women, known by many as modern-day Amazons, and the current body armor concepts being developed by the military into military theme collection. Some of the colors used this season by this designer were ivory, black, crimson, loden and navy. These colors where brought to life when seen on satin skirts, knits and silk charmeuse halter blouses, wool coats, peacoats, jackets, and glossy silk dresses. What made this fashion show even more appealing was when the tailoring on the silhouettes looked imperial rather then badass. Day wear was given structure. Jackets were shown with deep peplums at the waist. Peacoats had cutaways, and some coats were also funnel-necked. Draping was also seen on the dresses. Cocktail dresses, gowns with bare shoulder that exposed the back and sides of the asymmetrical gowns. Split skirts were combined with gladiator stilettos to give the Prabal Gurung woman an edge. There was black-and-crimson brocade detailing on some of the bustier dress and crimson silk
crepe draped dresses had cut outs and graphic black inserts. All this together just established Prabal Gurung as an amazing American Designer with great aesthetic and a thirst to grow and make his collection more elegant.
Big Name Designer & Fashion House
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Chanel
Fall Winter 2013 Paris Fashion Week.
Karl Lagerfeld's Fall Winter 2013 collection presented at the Grand Palais was breath taking. Based on a dream, an Automatic Collection was created. According to Style.com the collection revolved around a gigantic spinning globe which showed 300+ locations where Chanel may be bought. As if this was not enough the collection encompassed 79 different looks for various worldwide locations. The color story presented by Lagerfeld for Chanel was red, black, pink, navy and weaves. And what was mind boggling was the fabrics defied recognition. The fabric seeming as if woven, was just as
likely to be an artful web embroidery. Other fabrics such as tweed's glittered, metallic thread brought shine to the wovens. These designs brought the galaxy into question. Though that impression might also have
been steered by the hot pink, or blue Cardin-esque helmets worn by the models. Solid black patent leather boots covered in silver chains and clutch quilted bags with the metal handles appealed to the more youthful buyers while Karl still provided Classic Chanel tweed ensembles with rounded shoulder coats and sweaters embellished with colorful feathers or imposing black and white coats festooned with 3D fabric flowers. Other silhouettes included slim, military tinged, coats with the hems folded back to reveal a contrasting color or a lining of flatted ruffles. Continuing to add onto the 79 look, more graphic print dresses, two-piece knit skirt and
sweater were added to the collection. A creative aspect of the presentation of the fashion show was when the globe was dark, as though night had fallen onto the world. The clothes
were dark as well. The other key shape was equally streamlined, cut high on the thigh at the front, dipping to mid-calf at the back. Truly conformity between Karl and Coco.
British Designer
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Roksanda Ilincic
Fall Winter 2013 London Fashion Week.
The three elements that define Roksanda Ilincic's Fall Winter 2013 Collection revolve around texture, structure, and 'witchy-ness'. This show took place at the Savoy Hotel during the London Fashion Week. Pink PVC and High-Shine Taffeta dominated the runway. And to complement the pretty in pink theme, vivid green and dark chocolate brown dresses were being presented. Gray plaid check was embedded into the collection as well. Fabrics include lace covered in glossy dark chocolate brown. "Oversized coat came in delicate shade of the feminine hue, and a fitted
dress in a midi length which was color-blocked - via contrast accents at
the waist and collar" as stated by style.com. And as stated before pale pink,
candy floss and a neon salmon tint on PVC Aprons or dresses captured my attention when it came to British Designers.
French Designer
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Balenciaga
Fall Winter 2013 Paris Fashion Week.
As Alexander Wang enters Balenciaga, Balenciaga has become one of the most important brands to closely observe. Wang has been able to immediately impress his audience by reverting to classic Balenciaga heritage with little to no change. Some of the minor changes in the silhouettes were rounded shoulders on the stiff bulky outerwear, and as stated by NowFashion.com "the sculptural way the designer curved out the
peplum of a halter neck dress and the above the wrist “bracelet”
sleeves". When it came to color Alexander Wang played it safe. His color story consisted of the presences of all color and the absences of all color, that is right, Black and White. Fabrics consisted of the cracked, paint-spackled mohair knits, and prints such as the infamous marble print which was publicized and even embedded onto the runway floor. But what really amazed me was the atmosphere being produced by the clothing, finally being classy, ethereal, and extremely polished. This emphasized that Alexander Wang isn't only good at glorifying street wear, but apt to play close attention to detail with high end respected brands.
Reemerging Brand
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Saint Laurent
Fall Winter 2013 Paris Fashion Week.
How could one resist California Grunge? A San Franciscan garage band as runway music, a Los Angele's artist to design the invitation'a art. It was a dream come true for us here at Urban Street and Transportation. Hedi Slimane's California Grunge or what many are saying Grunge not YSL is exactly what much of the youthful population is searching for. Yes one can purchase clothes from thrift stores to accomplish the biker babe, baby doll, or even the school girl look... But it feels so much better when you can trade up in fashion and get a designer label who has provided a collection which resembles what you wear on a daily. No more discrimination or anxiety that your style does not meet the price point necessary to be part of the "IN" crowd.
The collection consisted of random mash-ups, versatile cardigans, vintage plaid, florals, strings of pearls and black bows, torn and worn denim, fishnet stockings, black boots, bed/sex hair, and lazy make-up. But what took the cake was the leather "biker jackets, shrunken sleeved shimmering evening jackets,
modified tailcoats, duffle coats, black trench coats and frayed crystal
covered boleros" as stated by NowFashion.com and Style.com. These are key outerwear items which promise to be key buys and top shelf participants. This is a sure sell out and money making collection for Saint Laurent and although not innovative or new, it is a vintage classic look that has not left the streets. And last but not least, let us thank Hedi Slimane for the cool color palette which he has presented this collection of dark hues for the dark winter to come.
