Erdem Fall Winter 2012

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Alexandra

It could be the time of day I wrote this (late afternoon, which should be nap time not catwalk review time) or it could just be that I am getting a bit bored of Erdem, but I wasn’t looking forward to reviewing this show. Though I quickly changed my mind. When this show opened with his signature prints on ladylike, fitted dresses, I thought it was going to be difficult to stomach forty of the same-y floral dress. But then, something happened. Tailoring! Voluminous dresses! Coats! And Erdem surprised me, this was definitely a beautiful collection.

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Erdem's beautiful prints. But I feel like I've seen this before.

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Loathe: Edun’s Butterfly Party

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Alexandra

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This film still from the Edun SS12 video also features butterflies being forced to do things they probably don't want to.

Please tell me that I am not the only person who thinks that this is weird: Edun hosted a fashion week party to celebrate some video they did, and they had live monarch butterflies at the party. According to the New York Post, “The critters were supposed to be in cages but kept escaping.” Doesn’t it seem weird that a brand whose describes themselves as “an ethical, lifestyle fashion brand created to encourage trade in Africa” would put butterflies in a cage at an event, as decoration? Isn’t this hypocritical?

I applaud what Edun is doing, and I think their efforts to support trade in Africa are amazing. But it strikes me as bizarre that a brand, who is all about improving the lives of people, is quite willing to cage a bunch of butterflies for a party. And you should know that most of the butterflies escaped and were flying onto the party guests and into their drinks. That doesn’t seem ethical to me at all. In fact, it seems quite stupid.

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Acne Fall Winter 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Alexandra

Although I am usually slightly sickened by the overload of cool blatantly present in every Acne show, there is no denying they make some really nice clothing. But they can also take things a bit far, for example, with the pants in this collection, and the very outdated wide belts. I felt this collection was too formal, I’d rather see less of the tailored jackets, and more easy streetwear. After all, that IS what Acne does best.

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this amazing puffy pale pink jacket.

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J.W. Anderson Fall Winter 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Alexandra

J. W. Anderson‘s last collection featured a lot more ideas and innovation than this recent show. In fact, this show resembled the so-so attempts of a London designer to do Belgian or Japanese. I like his clean aesthetic, but I didn’t like the vinyl outfits and the deliberately unflattering coats.

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a very sombre, serious plaid ensemble worn with good bad shoes.

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Matthew Williamson Fall Winter 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Alexandra

I’m not a fan of Matthew Williamson, as I just don’t relate to his collections, which appeal to Sloany type girls who go to Ibiza for holidays, and wear lots of flowy print dresses. Although this season, he seems to be trying to attract a new customer, one who is slightly more chic and elegant than his previous muse. Did it work? Sort of. But I think he should stick to bright colours and flowing dresses and fun.

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a beaded sheer t-shirt dress over a simple black shift.

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