My intention is not to critique this collection though. I thought, rather, I would look for details that make this show memorable - there were plenty, really! Instead, I wanted to quote another fashion guru, Cathy Horyn at the New York Times, because she captured the essence of the couture:
"His clothes are often so simple that you have to look at them for a while before you see the small gesture or the magisterial way of sleeveless black crepe falls over the body. He gets the most and the best out of couture, and this is just the start.”So, here are some of those small gestured that captivated me. I loved how Simmons translated the strapless look (which dominated his first collection) into other pieces. Enjoy!
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| This seemingly simple dress has elaborate bust shaping, similar to a bustier, and a yoke that look like as if it covers a strapless dress. Beautiful dress, and with some patternmaking skills... Source: {Stylebistro.com} |
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| Now this looks like boobs talking to the audience on both sides of the runway. Not sure whether this detail directly references something done in the past, but in any case it is very weird. Am I the only one? Source: {Stylebistro.com} |
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| Classic tailoring spiced up! Love this bustier cups! Source: {Stylebistro.com} |
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| This is a dress I would love to make! Not with glitter but maybe with lace instead. Not sure what it is, but it does create an illusion of a strapless dress. Fun! Source: {Stylebistro.com} |
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| Again, cup shaping resonates bustier shaping. Source: {Stylebistro.com} |
1 comments:
Hi there! I loved how you delved into Dior's collection, pointing out Simons' shift and those little details that made the collection shine. It's amazing how he reimagined the strapless look throughout various pieces. Cathy Horyn's thoughts on Simons' knack for simple yet elegant designs really shows what you're saying in your blog. Your exploration of patternmaking for fashion design while uncovering these delicate touches was indeed, spot-on.
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