F/W 12 - My Top Looks from The Runway_Part 2
Part 2 of previous post F/W 12 - My Top Looks from The Runway
Bally's F/W 12 Collection was full of monochromatic looks and best defined as timeless classics with an added edge of youth - Something the Swiss are great at, with elements of fluid stitched detailing, split fabrics of tweed & suede fused coats. The above coat stood out from the collection with it's eye catching goldust degradé effect (I'm considering buying a budget coat and attempting to replicate it...but I have my doubts!)
Arnys brought a classic sophisticated collection with elements of 18th Century French aristocrat influences. A fusion of warm earthy tones reflecting an Autumn palette with a bold contrast of birghts and saturated sepia tones. - The stand out was the oversized cummberbunds.
Lanvin took inspiration from the 1970s' era of excess, suavity and glamour. There were a mix of slim fit and long flare,high raised trouser that puddled at the bottom (I would have like to have seen less puddle and more of a structured fit to the flare fit however), tops offered more range, some where skin tight,while others draped the body just-so. Though there were strong hints of the 70s, the collection felt modern and fresh - especially the above look which captures casual structured tailoring with opulent texture of matt, leather sheen and fluffed end coat, finishing the look off perfectly with formal looking white high tops.
Frankie Morello's flamboyant F/W 12 Collection was studded to the max (An element that was captured as elegant accents as above to over the top fully loaded tailored suits). The collection started off with studded black jackets and trousers but then gradually lightened to grey hues with this gradient effect suit introducing the transition of colour. The ending to the collection was less favourable - a complete diversion was made into an Indian tribal inspired collection which felt too literal in some of the looks - I did however take a liking to the multi-laced and rucksack clipped boots as well as the socks that appeared to fuse into trousers.
Juun J's minimalist F/W 2012 collection played on proportion, almost to an extreme level to the point of more misses and hits overall. The hits were the futuristic robotic looking patched outerwear, as seen above, which were more structured, less fussy and more wearable.
Jean Paul Gaultier had a few ups and downs the past 12 months since its sell off. For F/W 12 the French couturier went back to it's flamboyant menswear trademark. A mix fur, velvet and cashmere, and the occasional floor length skirt. The overall collection was really not to my liking at all. Unlike other designers the fusion of textures appeared messy and an overbearing miss mash, but a stand out however was the bold brick print used consistantly in the collection on outerwear, shirts and trousers.
Les Hommes' F/W 2012 collection emphasised 80's proportioned knits, they came in the form of sweaters, shirts, hats, and scarves. With the foundation of almost every look being a knit, the designers then played around perfecly with colors, shapes and overall fit. The result was a fun and well made collection of wearable clothes that had a hint of Parisian romanticism to it.
John Richmond's F/W 12 Collection was tailored with an emphasis on a masculine silhouette. What was most notible was the perfect colour combination of deep olives, warm greys and the red wine against strong bold printed sweaters and jumpers - the above taking a reference to Asian religion.
Salvatore Ferragamo used excellent tailoring skills as their foundation, they built a collection that was chic, wearable, and luxurious...if not slightly predictable. There were sharply cut suits, plush accessories and rich saturated color palettes. As you can see this A/W 12 the gradient look is trending but Ferragamo has incorporated it perfectly uniting jumper and trousers together.
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten decided to light it up a bit for F/W 12 with a collection partly inspired by two artists: literary legend Oscar Wilde and singer Frank Zappa. Oscar Wilde's influence was with words and phrases printed on the clothing. There was also a notion from the 70s, with wild, tie-dye-esque prints seen on pants, shirts, suits and outerwear (Which I found slightly over bearing and gloomy). A stand out look was the simple typographical printed shirt but a miss was this full print suit above.
Acne's designs for F/W 12 offered a diverse range of simple elegance of black on black pieces but added sudden bursts of vivid red & heritage colour palettes of burgundy & olive. I was drawn to the above look with its enlarged padded diamond stitching on both coat and shirt and the perfection in colour combination.
British designer Jonathan Saunders took his menswear collection to Milan to showcase it during the F/W 12 season. The result of that move was an introduction of a fresh and delicate mix of warm pastilles with retro pops of organic texture, print and pattern details.
Bally's F/W 12 Collection was full of monochromatic looks and best defined as timeless classics with an added edge of youth - Something the Swiss are great at, with elements of fluid stitched detailing, split fabrics of tweed & suede fused coats. The above coat stood out from the collection with it's eye catching goldust degradé effect (I'm considering buying a budget coat and attempting to replicate it...but I have my doubts!)
Arnys brought a classic sophisticated collection with elements of 18th Century French aristocrat influences. A fusion of warm earthy tones reflecting an Autumn palette with a bold contrast of birghts and saturated sepia tones. - The stand out was the oversized cummberbunds.
Lanvin took inspiration from the 1970s' era of excess, suavity and glamour. There were a mix of slim fit and long flare,high raised trouser that puddled at the bottom (I would have like to have seen less puddle and more of a structured fit to the flare fit however), tops offered more range, some where skin tight,while others draped the body just-so. Though there were strong hints of the 70s, the collection felt modern and fresh - especially the above look which captures casual structured tailoring with opulent texture of matt, leather sheen and fluffed end coat, finishing the look off perfectly with formal looking white high tops.
Frankie Morello's flamboyant F/W 12 Collection was studded to the max (An element that was captured as elegant accents as above to over the top fully loaded tailored suits). The collection started off with studded black jackets and trousers but then gradually lightened to grey hues with this gradient effect suit introducing the transition of colour. The ending to the collection was less favourable - a complete diversion was made into an Indian tribal inspired collection which felt too literal in some of the looks - I did however take a liking to the multi-laced and rucksack clipped boots as well as the socks that appeared to fuse into trousers.
Juun J's minimalist F/W 2012 collection played on proportion, almost to an extreme level to the point of more misses and hits overall. The hits were the futuristic robotic looking patched outerwear, as seen above, which were more structured, less fussy and more wearable.
Jean Paul Gaultier had a few ups and downs the past 12 months since its sell off. For F/W 12 the French couturier went back to it's flamboyant menswear trademark. A mix fur, velvet and cashmere, and the occasional floor length skirt. The overall collection was really not to my liking at all. Unlike other designers the fusion of textures appeared messy and an overbearing miss mash, but a stand out however was the bold brick print used consistantly in the collection on outerwear, shirts and trousers.
Les Hommes' F/W 2012 collection emphasised 80's proportioned knits, they came in the form of sweaters, shirts, hats, and scarves. With the foundation of almost every look being a knit, the designers then played around perfecly with colors, shapes and overall fit. The result was a fun and well made collection of wearable clothes that had a hint of Parisian romanticism to it.
John Richmond's F/W 12 Collection was tailored with an emphasis on a masculine silhouette. What was most notible was the perfect colour combination of deep olives, warm greys and the red wine against strong bold printed sweaters and jumpers - the above taking a reference to Asian religion.
Salvatore Ferragamo used excellent tailoring skills as their foundation, they built a collection that was chic, wearable, and luxurious...if not slightly predictable. There were sharply cut suits, plush accessories and rich saturated color palettes. As you can see this A/W 12 the gradient look is trending but Ferragamo has incorporated it perfectly uniting jumper and trousers together.
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten decided to light it up a bit for F/W 12 with a collection partly inspired by two artists: literary legend Oscar Wilde and singer Frank Zappa. Oscar Wilde's influence was with words and phrases printed on the clothing. There was also a notion from the 70s, with wild, tie-dye-esque prints seen on pants, shirts, suits and outerwear (Which I found slightly over bearing and gloomy). A stand out look was the simple typographical printed shirt but a miss was this full print suit above.
Acne's designs for F/W 12 offered a diverse range of simple elegance of black on black pieces but added sudden bursts of vivid red & heritage colour palettes of burgundy & olive. I was drawn to the above look with its enlarged padded diamond stitching on both coat and shirt and the perfection in colour combination.
British designer Jonathan Saunders took his menswear collection to Milan to showcase it during the F/W 12 season. The result of that move was an introduction of a fresh and delicate mix of warm pastilles with retro pops of organic texture, print and pattern details.
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