A.P.C. Stayed Subtle at Paris Fashion Week

People often see fashion on the runways and ask themselves, “Where am I going to wear that?” While it’s true that there is a slim chance that a person is going to wear a feathered sweater to the office, that’s what ready-to-wear lines are for. Except, the designers over at A.P.C. cut out the middle man this season and prepared a collection that works on the runway yet transitions seamlessly to everyday wear.

This collection featured a variety of washed denims and plaids, but let’s not forget to mention the signature layered look. The entire collection was subtle; not subtle by the way of boring, but subtle in a practical sense. Not everyone is comfortable in bright colors or intense patterns, so A.P.C. accomplished a clean and effective collection of looks that were both fashionable and professional.

A.C.P. went against the current fashion grain for fall by sticking to the traditional subtlety that the season brings.


Text Jarrod Wadsworth
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Moschino RTW Fall 2012

Toy soldiers, marching bands, and the Pink Panther could all describe the inspiration for Moschino’s fall 2012 collection. With such a complex description, one may conclude that the collection was wide-ranging, diverse, or all over the place. Each assumption would be correct, but in Moschino’s case, it worked.

Gold accents, double-breasted military jackets, clutches, and mini dresses with ruffles upon ruffles were featured in the line’s runway show. Cropped jackets paired with miniskirts, hooped earrings, zippers, chain-link details, and an array of gloves were also present.

Materials like fur, leather, cashmere, brass, and feathers all appeared in the collection, designed by Rossella Jardini. Described as a parade by Jardini, the ready-to-wear collection was colorful, bold, and fun.

Extremely daring and borderline “out there,” this collection may only work for the experienced fashionista unafraid of taking risks. With great options for everyday errands and evening events, Moschino’s RTW fall 2012 collection should be considered when you're putting together an awesome wardrobe for the coming months.

Text Quame A. Hamlin
Source WWD

Coats of Many Colors From Meadham Kirchhoff

Meadham Kirchhoff's collection was definitely one of the most outrageous runway shows we’ve seen in the past two weeks. When it comes to London style, designers Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff say “anything goes,” and everything about their latest show stayed true to that mantra. From the blue face paint to the orange curls, with the mixture of fur and sequins, the looks from this show reminded us of New York club kids in the eighties.

Each ensemble definitely required a closer look. The pieces were uniquely designed on their own, like the patchy fur coat with the cherry prints. It's definitely a style that's hated or loved. But, with all of the gray, black, and navy trending for the fall season, this colorful collection grabbed plenty of attention. Meadham Kirchhoff’s fall 2012 RTW line will make autumn feel more like summer in its tidal wave of bright shades.

Text Emily Thomas
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Marchesa Went Pale

We saw a lot of color at New York Fashion Week. There were dark, romantic colors and bright, summery ones living side by side on the runway, but you didn’t see them at the Marchesa show. 

Instead, the label gave us a sea of creams and golds, with only a splash of red and black here and there. You’d think it would be a little monotonous, but we loved it. The collection looked just that: a collection. The garments flowed easily from one to the next, which is often surprisingly absent from the catwalk. 

And, oh the fabrics! They were rich and luxurious. Add that to the fact that the models entered through a mirrored door with gold edges, and we couldn’t help but feel like we had stepped back in time. The show confirmed, once again, that sheer and wispy fabrics, dainty lace, and twenties-inspired fashion are going to big this fall. 

Test Ashley Amidon

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3.1 Phillip Lim: Incognito Super Heroes

At the 3.1 Phillip Lim show yesterday, the runway looks combined powerful contrasting neutrals with textures. Most of the looks had crisp, tailored jackets and pants with a razor-sharp crease. Although we’ve seen some very colorful fall 2012 lines, this was not one of them. The pops of color didn’t come up until later in the show, with a few orange and turquoise accents. Lim’s RTW line was made of mainly black, cream, beige, and gray. The inspiration? Lim said it was the “modern-day superheroes walking around us every day.”

Models walked the runway in pointy pumps and boots through a fog machine. Like the structured pieces, the patterns on the clothes were geometric. Thick, chunky sweaters softened the theme in some of the looks, but the show had an overall theme of power. Appropriately, plenty of caped jackets were part of the theme. This collection has plenty of subtle “day” looks for the modern super heroine.

Text Emily Thomas
Image WWD

Peter Som Fall 2012

For his fall ready-to-wear collection, designer Peter Som chose to add more color and less prints than previous collections. Drawing inspiration from Marlene Dietrich, John Chamberlain and Brancusi, Som’s line features tame colors like camel and white, with pops of magenta, green, and burgundy.

The collection’s beautiful dresses and jackets look extremely practical, complete with a variation of sleeve styles and cuts. Below-the-knee hemlines and a great balance of sheer fabrics, furs, and leathers provide a wide range of looks. Not to be overshadowed, the architectural lines and cuts on the clothing match the flowing, architectural hairstyles that the models wore in the show.

Keeping one of the trends at NYFW alive, Som pays homage to old Hollywood glamour, and it looks amazing.

Text Quamé A. Hamlin
Image and Source WWD