Seems like the architecture that popped up last season in collections like Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein has caught on. So far, designers are playing with extreme shapes, architectural pleating and sharp lines and creating some very interesting shapes in the process. With Paris next on the schedule, I have a feeling we'll see more of this.
Calvin Klein
Christopher Kane
style.com
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All I want to do is fur pants, but I know, like, if I do them I'll get stoned off of Seventh Avenue like some kind of wanton heretic or something. So there won't be any fur pants coming down my runway - Isaaz Mizrahi my blog - random musings of a fashion fiend
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All I want to do is fur pants, but I know, like, if I do them I'll get stoned off of Seventh Avenue like some kind of wanton heretic or something. So there won't be any fur pants coming down my runway - Isaaz Mizrahi my blog - random musings of a fashion fiend
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All I want to do is fur pants, but I know, like, if I do them I'll get stoned off of Seventh Avenue like some kind of wanton heretic or something. So there won't be any fur pants coming down my runway - Isaaz Mizrahi my blog - random musings of a fashion fiend
I hope I`m not jumping the gun, but this trend seems like something that could actually be considered `new` for the current decade. These extremely exaggerated shapes trickling down to so many collections...
...in a year or so, will we see zara-ites sporting square box shapes a la Calvin Klein off their sheath dresses?
Those shoulders at Dolce Gabbana are wild-- and lots of fun.
If it is advancements in textiles that have helped perpetuate this, then I say `life in 3-D` FTW
I think the advancements in fabric definitely has something to do with this. All you hear about lately is designers working with fabric mills to produce all different types of fabrics that are bonded or mix different natural fibers with improved synthetics to give fabric enough stiffness that they don't require interfacing. I don't know if that applies to all of these looks, but the Dolce and Gabbana pieces for example don't look like they have any additional padding or interfacing to keep them stiffened. Same with the Calvin Klein.
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All I want to do is fur pants, but I know, like, if I do them I'll get stoned off of Seventh Avenue like some kind of wanton heretic or something. So there won't be any fur pants coming down my runway - Isaaz Mizrahi my blog - random musings of a fashion fiend
I'm just pondering over this, and Robert Cavalli mini dresses also look quite stiff in shape, they may not be comfortable to wear down the street, anyway they look so magnificent on the runway. I love this trend!
interesting conversation, thanks for starting this spike. as an obeserver, without any measurable knowledge in textile design, I cant see how some of these aren't somewhat stiff, not necessarily rigid but at least a thicker weight that takes a form. Marchesa and Versace seem so but Calvin Klein gives me a softer feel and the folds seem to have be sewn and pressed to get the shape.
Gareth Pugh (so surprises there)
catwalking.com via OhJane
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All I want to do is fur pants, but I know, like, if I do them I'll get stoned off of Seventh Avenue like some kind of wanton heretic or something. So there won't be any fur pants coming down my runway - Isaaz Mizrahi my blog - random musings of a fashion fiend
the Gianframco Ferre are definately the best ones so far
CallItTreason - I loved your comparision to the 50's idea of the future
Mishahoi this is definately something that could be considered a new trend but I wonder how well these collections will sell since they're very extreme, I can see more modified versions getting big though
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^ also if it is even possible for street brands to produce this kind of technique
the alternative to using high-tec fabrics / blends would be tailoring, no ... which won't allow anyone to sell a shirt like this for $25 lol . nonetheless
I think by geometrically cutting, concave darts and pleats, and origami techniques, this look would be achieved without using hi-tech fabric..but you're right, gius, that would mean more pieces and details which never is a good idea when you're trying to mass produce and sell things at $20 dollars. And realistically, these are not really for the faint of heart anyway
I think by geometrically cutting, concave darts and pleats, and origami techniques, this look would be achieved without using hi-tech fabric..but you're right, gius, that would mean more pieces and details which never is a good idea when you're trying to mass produce and sell things at $20 dollars. And realistically, these are not really for the faint of heart anyway
Yes this is exactly what I was getting on to. For those who follow HC, these shapes are nothing new. However, to see them show up on the runway- in so many shows at one time, and on mainstream labels such as Dolce and Gabbana and Calvin Klein, I think is definitely a step in the direction of *possibly* seeing it trickle down to mass appeal- with some modifications of course.
is it revealed what they are using to sculpt the material that way..
) But I really dig it.
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