Stella McCartney designed a collection that was full of relaxing and beautiful clothes that are perfect for comfort and ease and pretty feminine. The main motif throughout was the cresting curlique embroideries that edged the scalloped hems of miniskirts and the lapels on blazers. They were added on to the sportswear that was divided into tank dresses and tailoring. There were many short dresses that were short and looked as though two dresses were layered on top of each other with some details of mesh. They came in combinations of white, black and cobalt blue.
The men's wear styles were marvelous and the tailoring was impeccable and came in smart and new shapes in forms of jackets and pants. There were great prints and paisleys on spare tailored jumpsuits and some pyjama style looks demanded comfort. The body hugging dresses with the mesh panels down the side were downright pretty and sexy.
These designs are the expression of Stella McCartney's vision for Spring and Summer of 2012 and is truly unique, classy and modern. I am looking forward to see what she designed for the British teams for the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is no mistake that she is meant to be a designer.
Creative expression is always here no matter how much time goes by. When we are surrounded by it and are open to it then somehow our hearts beat with excitement. And these collections did just that.
A collection to get some pretty basic pieces and separates with the touch of pretty and good quality came from Giambattista Valle. She designed some dresses that are appealing and that for sure would be sold in a split second. Red and yellow were the bright colors that were splashed into the garments to add some flavor to the canvas of her designs. There were some pretty floral prints, ruffles swooping on the hip lines of some skirts and a play with shapes. The show started simple and ended with simple extravagance.
For Chloe, this Fall collection is probably the last one that Hanna MacGibson designed because her contract is up. She does the 70's well and it shows. This time with some cute jumpers, chiffon dresses and shirts, and great comfortable pants and skirts. Snakeskin prints were a trend throughout the collection and bright colors were thrown in to give a smile to the fashion crowd.
At Emanuel Ungaro, Giles Deacon created a collection that provoked a seduction and a sexiness that is sophisticated and had an air of couture. There were some leather biker jackets partnered with some soft sexy mini dresses, sexy mini sheaths, transparent lace that added a seductive quality to the collection. Deacon wrote in the show notes, “Mr. Ungaro always said he dressed the mistresses, not the wives. I decided to do the same.” And you know what? It worked! Stella McCartney is going to do well with her collection. The ample cut dresses, pants, jackets, and coats had a nice spin to them. The sleeves were wide and interesting. This part of the collection had an ease and comfort. The other half of the collection was more fitted and had a great sense of class and a touch of sexy elegance. There were some gold pieces, peplums that added some quirk, and the very sexy dresses of see through dots had panels that curved on the body. The Stella McCartney clients will be pleased.
The expectations at Yves Saint Laurent were met. And Stephano Pilati did just that. Wonderful tailoring and a very smart way of playing with some YSL ideas from the past. There was a hint of the mod 60's and soft liquid garments that billowed as they moved. This is a true YSL collection and it is perfection.
So just be open and take in the creative expression of these collections. You will see which of them make your heart beat and put a smile on your face. Perhaps all of them will.
