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| Alexander Wang |
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| Alexander Wang |
Alexander Wang - Boy this was one fierce collection by Wang! Whoever thought that clothes inspired by sneakers would yield such phenomenal creations. Everything was perforated. Jackets, oversized shirts, evening dresses, skin tight dresses and skirts all came with punched holes. The designer definitely played with a lot of textures this time. How cool was that grey leather dress with the design of a sneaker sole on it (I hear the dress was foam injected). And how about those tennis dresses with pleated skirts and tops that looked like they had a leather breast plate on them? Or perhaps the tops which had embroidered cabochons (at least it looked like that)? There were very few smooth surfaces in sight. Then there were skin tight dresses that came in highlighter orange and green that definitely brought sexy back with their scooped low backs.
High waisted pants with leather pockets and contrasting outline, grey sweatpants moulded into comfortable skinny trousers held at the waist with a slim leather belt and side button down, tapered trousers (remember those Addidas track pants with buttons on the side circa 1997); the trousers were just to die for. This was one collection that had very little loose clothing. Apart from the very Wang style oversized white shirt and floor length gowns (all with lots of holes in them) and perhaps a bomber jacket or two, most of the stuff was figure hugging (uh-oh, time to watch out for that muffin top). Those psychedelic mini dresses with pleated skirts worn over tight polo necks towards the end are going to be a massive hit amongst the fashion flock.
However if there's something I'm planning to save for it's the handbags. I've always been a fan of Wang's bags (proud Pelican clutch owner) but these ones were just pretty freaking cool. Both edges of the purses looked like the back ends of sneakers. I spotted a clutch and a small top handle tote with a shoulder strap. All in some pretty funky colours. And guaranteed to be on every cool girl's list or arm come next fashion week. A stellar collection delivered by Wang, yet again.
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| Alexander Wang |
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| Alexander Wang |
Prabal Gurung - As much as I love Prabal Gurung, I have to say this collection didn't leave me with the WOW factor that his last two collections did. Remember SS 14? That was pretty great. However, not to say that his SS 15 wasn't good. It really was. Just not as good.
Clothes in shades of white and blue kick started the show. Skirts with trailing scarves paired with blouses crafted out of luxurious fabrics and sporty jackets were very pretty. Especially a racer style top with ostrich feathers on the sleeve. I have some sort of obsession with ostrich feathers I admit. I also really liked his athletic, drawstring trousers with the elongated fabric trailing on the side.
Then came the knee length dresses. Some with flailing drawstrings and some cinched at the waist with industrial-esque side squeeze buckle belts (the ones you have on children's car seats or in suitcases). To be honest, this was the only part of the show I didn't like. I just felt there was too much happening there especially with the ruffled dresses. I preferred the knit tops/sweaters and the beautifully tailored blazers that came in towards the end. The last three evening dresses were the best part of the collection. Sporty and feminine, with racerback bodices, flowy skirts and some embellishments on the torso, these dresses were pure perfection.
Hopefully next season, Prabal should just edit a bit of the excess and all will be well in the fashion world again.
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| Prabal Gurung |
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| Prabal Gurung |
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