The Runway Room: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Fall 2010: Milan Top Five

Emilio Pucci:

Emilio Pucci was extremely hot, from head-to-toe. I loved the sexiness and somewhat erotic vibe found in the sheer, laced-up numbers. However, the Hair reminds me of Ke$ha (not good).

Prada:

I hate to reiterate but, Prada was quite erotic with the accentuated bust and exaggerated shape. I also love that normal models were thrown into the mix (for once); however, for Miuccia to be one of the first of the season is quite odd. Maybe its a sign?

Dsquared2:

Dsquared2 is typically trashy and mostly denim. However, this season was mostly leather and fur (with the appropriate amount of 'trashy). I think it was one of their best collections [as of late].

Etro:

I don't normally pay much attention to Etro, since its usually cluttered with Maxi dresses and paisley prints. However, this collection was impeccably styled and tailored.

Versace:

At Versace, tailored coats and knitwear were paired with metallic crotch-skimming dresses. You know how I enjoy juxtaposition.

All Runway photos, Style.com

Monday, March 29, 2010

Fall 2010: London Top Five

Erdem:

Even though, this was an Autumn/Winter show, Erdem managed to squeeze in Florals, Colors and even 'happiness. The show opened with a Black Cape with painted florals-absolutey marvelous!

Charles Anastase:

I love the 'Circus-Clown vibe of this collection. Also, the girls look dramatically tall (due to the long silhouettes and outrageous platforms).

Burberry Prorsum:

The toughness combined with the distressed femininity creates a very interesting contrast. I really love those Aviator jackets; they're quite similar to those Balenciaga jackets.

Christopher Kane:

Once again (as mentioned for Burberry), the contrast between lace and 'dominatrixesque sandals is wonderful. Also, the painted florals are quite lovely in an Autumn/Winter 2010 collection.

Pringle of Scotland:

I think I'm only fond of the Pringle collection because their campaigns with Tilda Swinton are so wonderful! This collection is quite reminiscent of prior Balenciaga collections (specifically, Fall 2004; those Aviator jackets, again) , no?