When a designer has a very distinct and recognizable style, it’s always a gamble when they make the decision to switch things up a bit after a few seasons of knowing what people respond well to and have come to expect for them.
An artist who is at one with their craft should be able to successfully breathe some new life into their work and still have it come across as ‘them’. For Ms. Demeulemeester, this was naturally no sweat. After a few lovely – but slightly repetitive – seasons of dark, heavily androgynous collections clearly inspired by her muse Patti Smith, it is fabulous to see her return to her lighter and brighter side.
However, great trousers, jackets, gathered and bound dresses and dangling straps amongst other traits that she’s known and loved for kept the familiarity.
Bright orange tones were implemented about halfway through the collection, and while it’s an unlikely color, it somehow works so well with her aesthetic. She brought back some of the amazing striped garments she has such a knack for, which added another angle to this diverse yet cohesive collection.
Images courtesy of the Fashion Spot forums.
