Fashions heavy hitters came out this weekend and did not disappoint.
Alexander Wang paid homage to the cool kids of high school and designer logos of the 90s. Wang's approach elevated the trend from gimmick to genius by laser cutting his name in leather pieces over and over again. Counteracting with the tough laser leather looks were soft, cotton, menswear inspired looks made feminine in the form of mini skirts and unbuttoned down to there shirts.
Joseph Altuzarra brought ease and everyday dressing to his runway. The term 'effortless' can often be synonymous with 'basics', but not so here. Hemlines dropped well below the knee, and slits went well up the thigh. For evening, Mr. Altuzarra formed blazers and dresses out of fabrics that looked like liquid metallics, and a new evening tuxedo with a crystal strap closure.
Siting the last days of Marilyn Monroe as a reference, Prabal Gurung sent modern lady silhouettes in pastels down the runway. Some modern themes were taken to extreme, in the sense of 'Can anyone actually sit in that?', but Mr. Gurung remained true to his following in creating gorgeous gowns and cocktail wear for his starlet clientele.
Victoria Beckham was referred to as Posh Spice for a reason for so many years, this British fashion icon knocked it out of the park for SPring 2014. This collection drifts from her body-con with ruffle hems and rounded jackets. The line is clean with a neutral color palette of white, black, grey and a bit of red, but the nuance is in the detailing. Double-crepe triangles are bonded to the organza of button downs sleeveless tops. The shape is reminiscent of a soccer ball, possibly a nod to her soccer stud husband.
Trends: Pastels, Moveable Shapes, Sport, Menswear on Women, Legs, Midriffs
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