Christopher Kane Resort 2014

There is no denying that this is some of Christopher Kane's best work. The outstanding collection plucked motif's straight from the early digital age. Mentioning that he "love[d] science", Kane applied much of those computerised special effects to his resort collection.

As unique and beautiful as they were, Kane used his inspiration which came from the linear/wire qualities of computer games straight from the '70's and '80's to create delicate, lacy features. He embellished these lacy flower images to jersey jumpers, shift dresses and finally gowns alike.

Decked in pop-art shades, as well as black and white, the web like lace framed most of the collection, giving it a sensual and delicate look. Yet, there were also body-con dress, wrapped in pop-art coloured tape, and linear images of the human body applied to white-cotton tops. One of our favourite looks was that pictured first, where chambray jean shorts are beautifully paired with an entirely white lace top. Doses of red and yellow were also a large part of the collection, in school-girl like shapes and equipped with large, round, diamonte buttons.

The hybrid web/lace motif is a perfect example of the creative mind of Christopher Kane, as he beautifully ties in an entire collection and aligns with his nerdy-science fetish. How exciting- especially for the resort season.

  

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Alexander Wang Resort 2014

Pink is in. According to the resort collection of Alexander Wang. But not only candied bubblegum pink, but also a deep forest green. In the words of the designer himself, he worked with colours of the "super-saccharine, super-sweet" sought. Having said that, who can ignore the mirage of dark black leathers, alongside camel, and white.

Many of the looks featured a sort of hybrid peplum meets box-pleat, all technically (in a construction sense) extraordinary. The way Alexander took on the leathers, and worked in morphing their shapes to the female body worked a treat, making them the defiant standouts. There were dolman sleeves, leather vests, two-piece skirts and a fair share of tennis (mini) skirts throughout the collection.

Tailored pants were also treated with the same pleating as the skirts and blouses, allowing for a paper-bag pant like appeal... yet a sharper version per se. Strong, precisely cut leathers were also paired with metallic knits, and because only Wang has the power to override decades of 'fashion-dont's'; patent white loafers were worn with black pants (*gasp*).





(Photographs sources via. Style.com)

with love.

Theyskens' Theory Resort 2014

Alright so Olivier Theyskens admits that he is "kind of obsessed with cool girls". Surprised? We're not.

This (resort) semi-season, Theyskens' Theory gave us their usual monochromatic neutrals mixed with sharp tailoring, whilst as per usual delving into the world of crazy unknown textures. We can't get enough of the collection's '90's esque sportswear, with the re-introduction of the good ol' crop top and the bomber jacket. And who can miss the showcasing of the new and improved Theysken style bermuda short.

In opening our eyes to new textures, Olivier shows us glimpses of technical materials, in the form of dense 3-D mesh and a silk embossed striped multi-purpose fabric. Hint's of skin are layered with tailored pieces such as a narrow tailored french blue (as well as patterned) pant. Whilst full-skirted silhouettes are draped with fur and tattered denim jackets.

As for the colour palette, tones of not-quite-black are meshed with stark white, stone grey and denim blue. Creating an overall very versatile collection, Olivier focused on the "real essentials" with the strongly edited look book focussing on those quintessential wardrobe basics (of the chic Theyskens' woman... of course).

(Photographs sources via. Style.com)

with love.