SPRING / SUMMER 2015 COLLECTIONS

Balmain

Review 

• Nicole Phelps
• Photo: Monica Feudi / Feudiguaineri.com
• STYLE.COM

September 25, 2014
Balmain's Olivier Rousteing said his starting point this season was last season's after-party. Scroll back through the months and you'll recall Rihanna, a sheer mesh top, and a much-liked Instagram pic. "Let's free the nipple, you know what I mean?" he said backstage. As it turns out, there were no exposed nipples here, but there was a lot of skin and no shortage of transparencies—from the plastic inset on the hem of a mini, to the plissé mousseline of swishy flares, to the sheer nylon knits that have been popular on other runways as well. But for a show that was about "pushing the boundaries of sex," as Rousteing bluntly put it, it didn't always read as sexy. The issue, in most cases, was the fabric. As eye-catching as allover crystals can be, they're hard to slink in—harder still, we imagine, to sit down in. And the same goes for Rousteing's leather. It was most convincing in small portions, like the striped bandeau worn with belted, high-waisted pants. When he balanced his instinct for embellishment with simplicity, things started to click—see the draped white tee tucked into a pencil skirt made from a Mondrian-ish grid of intersecting crystals. But in the end, this collection was at its best when Rousteing was thinking streamlined (a black bandage dress with cutouts that bisected the midriff) or sensual (Joan Smalls' strappy, plunge-front dress and sheer pants in fiery red).

Balmain

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

Olivier Rousteing

Aigner Spring / Summer 2015

CREDIT: Regis Colin Berthelier
Fashionising.com

Aigner’s spring / summer 2015 runway show was unveiled on one of the many catwalks of Milan fashion week (MFW) and Fashionising.com was there to capture each look.

Christian Beck

Delpozo

Review

• Brittany Adams
• Photo: Fabio Ionà / Indigitalimages.com
• STYLE.COM

Josep Font's reverie-inducing creations are fashion at its most fantastical. Each of his imaginative collections for Delpozo is a meticulously composed exploration of sculptural shapes and couture-like fabrications. This season, the Madrid-based designer made brave new proposals about color, specifically referencing Josef Albers' artwork as an inspiration. Font opened his Spring show by reinterpreting sportswear staples in extreme proportions, pairing structured jackets and crisp shirting with ultra-wide-legged culottes or trousers. A particular standout was a strapless, color-blocked frock with voluminous structured pleats, which was layered over a short-sleeved button-up.
From there, Font moved into a series of intricate looks that highlighted his innovative approach toward materials and craftsmanship. Shiny, crackled vinyl spots contrasted beautifully with delicate chiffon on several pieces, densely crocheted crop tops and dresses had three-dimensional appeal, and an intricate jungle-patterned jacquard peppered with monkeys added a touch of wit to the mix. The lineup ended on a dramatically feminine note with a trio of embroidered tulle bobbinet numbers (influenced by artists Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka) that floated like clouds over the bod—they were the stuff that dreams are made of.

Delpozo

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

Joseph Font

“Creativity is a continual surprise.”
― Ray Bradbury

“If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original.”
― Ken Robinson, 'The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything.'

          Hello again Fashionistas!  Hope you all are enjoying the rest of the Summer.  Let's meet again soon.  XOXO.


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