Showing posts with label Badgley Mischka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Badgley Mischka. Show all posts

Thursday 4 August 2011

Trend for the week 70's Revival

Oh the 70's, where life just looks like it was easier. Everyone was happy (or high), the colours were psychedelic, nights out were clean, fun and on wheels and everyone travelled to festivals in beetle vans... Whats not to love?


I love love love this trend. Everything about it! The 70s Revival brings a whole new and fresh look at a fabulous time for fashion. Flares, Prints, Pilgrim Cut Blouses, Tassels, Suede, "Chelsea Girl", the over sized floppy hat the list goes on and I love it all. The 70s trend prints were taken to a whole new level with the emerging Aztec, Navajo and a modern leopard print. Flares are cut better, Wedges became more fashion forward and tassels were put on everything. This trend for me is Bohemian, Retro and FABULOUS! Alot of the runways showcased this trend with the designers giving their visions of what 70s Revival is all about. From ADAM putting just a few uber retro outfits down the runway to Mara Hoffman, Pucci and Roberto Cavalli putting entire Boho 70s esque collections out there for us all to enjoy. Here are some of the runway pictures showcasing 70s Trend.

ADAM

Alberta Ferretti mixed her trends this season by putting down a boho, 70s style runway with sheer fabrics and floral prints along with crochet and embroidery. You can see other looks from the Alberta Ferretti runway in my Floral Trend


Badgeley Mischka's stunning collection was again a mixture of the trends with sheer and modern metallic running through the 70s inspired cuts and designs.


Blu Marine had a mixture of some serious Leopard Prints in Pinks, blues and neutral tones but these are my favourite pieces from the collection


Catherine Malandrino


Charlotte Ronson combined florals with boho plaits


Chris Benz (left) and Cynthia Steffe (right)


 Diane Von Furstenberg (left) and Luca Luca (right)

 Missoni (right) and Matthew Ames (right)

Reem Acra (left) and Rodarte (right)
 
Temperley London (left) and Tory Burch (right)

 
Now we come to my favourites.. I am more than just a little bit obsessed with Mara Hoffman. I want her entire collection. I could literally wear it every day, if it was possible.


Marc Jacobs' collection was inspired. He colour blocked the best of the 70's colour palettes with beautiful accessories and fabulous cuts putting an entirely unique and modern update of the 70's



Roberto Cavalli took the 70's to an different realm. Putting a completely boho/Woodstock vibe on the collection. It's eccentric but it's fabulous. This is Ibiza in the 70's. Fantastic!


Anna Sui is definitely one of my favourites. She combined the stunning neutrals with a blue story and almost an American Indian/Ranch feel through some patchwork effect pieces. The combination of textures with sheer, crochet and feathers completely make this collection special.


And finally, a definite stand out collection, Emilio Pucci. Peter Dundas outdid himself. The amazing connection between flowing and sheer pieces with the detailing of mirrored effects, lace up tops and cut outs in fabric while bringing the browns and mustard tones through in typical but updated Pucci patterns. WOW! It was definitely the celebrities favourite too with many being spotted on Red Carpets wearing gorgeous pieces from the collection. Stay tuned for Who's Wearing it to see the celebs picks.


Their Website say of the collection "Island Life. Authentic, irreverent, insouciant. The wardrobe of a traveler."
"Crisp cottons, feather-light silks and liquid jerseys are all washed to feel like sun-dried favourites, desirable and luxurious. ".
J'adore

So what do ya'll think about 70's Revival? Is it hit or miss in your book. Stay tuned for my next post which is Who's Wearing it. All my Style Stars flaunting their rocking 70's Style.
(All Runway pictures are courtesy of  NyMag and Style.com)

Saturday 30 April 2011

What they Said

 When a wedding of this level of viewership and importance in History (well in England anyway) there are always going to be opinions and views on one of the main things, the dress. This is what the fashion pack said.


Karl Lagerfed, Chanel: 'She is very elegant. The dress is classic and goes very well in the Westminster decor. It almost reminds me of Elizabeth's wedding, the royal weddings in the Fifties. The proportion of the train is good. The lace is very pretty. I like the veil a lot.'


Karl Lagerfeld's Sketch that he
submitted for Chanel


Bruce Oldfield: 'Catherine needed the volume of the skirt, both to emphasise her tiny waist and to give the dress a sense of importance, I also liked the nod towards a bustle. It all helped towards an appropriately traditional gown.' Bruce was rumoured for a long time to be the designer doing the dress.
Hubert de Givenchy: 'The veil is a little flat, but because she has such a lovely face, she can afford to wear it this way. She is very pretty.'
Christian Lacroix: 'I like the dress very much, simpler than expected: a combination just in between 1956 Grace Kelly and 1947 Queen Elizabeth dress. I love the modest veil with the Queen Mother's Thirties scroll tiara and balanced volume of the whole gown. She's radiant; she never was so beautiful.'

Christian Lacroix's vision for Kate's Dress
 Elie Saab: 'It was a very elegant dress, subtly refined and discreet, in keeping with her style. I would have liked it even more with a little extra volume and a longer train.'


So now that we know what dress she picked, do we think that she chose the right one? Have a look at the other sketches submitted

AlbertoFerretti

Badgley Mischka

Elizabeth Emanuel

Frida Giannini for Gucci

Lyn Devon

Monique Lhuillier

Nicole Miller

Rachel Roy

Tony Burch

Yigal Azrouël

Doo-Ri Chung for Doo-Ri

Tom Mora for J Crew

Lela Rose

Peter Copping for Nina Ricci

Prabal Gurung

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paulo Piccioli for Valentino


Ralph Rucci for Chado Ralph Rucci

Jason Wu

Gilles Mendel for J.Mendel

Kimberly Ovitz


Missoni

Nanette Lepore

Reem Acra

Tommy Hilfiger

Vera Wang

I loved her dress, I think it suited her figure beautifully, the train was gorgeous with all the intricate design and the lacing was so classic. The veil I thought was absolute perfection. As a wedding dress that is going to go down not only in fashion history but also through the general history of England, Kate's pick for her dress was immaculate. It will go through the ages as possibly one of the most beautiful dresses and her style is definitely evolving. She is the modern age Grace Kelly and will continue to inspire both designers and the public alike.