An 'Orlando' flair by Altuzarra for Spring 2013.

Joseph Altuzarra  knew that the stakes were high this time around. What he came up for this spring 2013 season was a fine collection that was sophisticated, full of form fitting shapes, strong with draping and embroidery that had a great Parisian flair.

Altuzarra was inspired by the movie "Orlando." Its hero, in a quest for eternal youth, travels through British history, existing as both a man and a woman for centuries. He picked up on the traveling gender crossing spirit from the first few men's wear-inspired looks. a rail-road stripe cotton coat with arm vents with a contrasting pencil skirt, and a striped patchwork dress that seemed, as he put it "a little Oshkoshy."
Altazurra created fabulous harem pants with reworked Art Deco prints and mixed them with other fabrics, such as in a slim dress with a shirt top and a patterned skirt. Their were some great exotic touches that is Morrocan with gold fringe spiraling around skirts.

The finale of the elaborately draped, embroidered and fringed scarf dresses were knock outs.
The collection was young, modern and elegant with details and touches that were unique and chic which all showed what Altuzarra is capable of.

Altuzarra

Spring/Summer

2013

CFDA Fund Winner Altuzarra! Check out Spring/Summer 2012!

Joseph Altuzarra, in only a few seasons has made his mark as a leading designer of his generation. For his collection for spring he was influenced by the minimalist Nineties. Hockey played a factor and you can see it in the graphics of the black and white garments and in the track jackets with leather collars and chiffon inserts. Hawaii was displayed, inspired by the bathing suits and the track suits of the Eighties and Nineties. The lush backdrop of the botanical walls were the perfect touch for this presentation. He is advancing technically with a new knit of five-color stitches, which he teamed with leather details on dresses and tops and a dress he engineered to give the hem a wavelike movement. He trained under Riccardo Tischi and there is no mistake that he is clever in his techniques and engineering skills. For this and many other reasons it is no mistake that he deserves the 2011 CFDA Fund Award!

Altuzarra

Spring/Summer 2012