Dior
Dior was all about whites and blacks, with a little red and pastel thrown in the mix. Long draped dresses, a nod to summer weddings but with a raw luxury twist.
The clothes reflected the Dior history whilst modelled by edgier girls than Christian or his time would have been comfortable with.
No game changers, just perfect cuts on clothes that would flatter all shapes and sizes, imminently wearable and a crowd pleaser.
Chanel
Alexander mcQueen
Inspired by the Shetland Isles, Sarah Burton and her team actually flew up there to do their research, this new collection is sublime. It mixes leather and wool lace, long sinuous dresses and high bodices, all using the most natural materials based on wild flowers, Fair Isle sweaters and shawls. It is so far from the city street wear that other designers are shaping, a clever switch from the high tech and world weary mainstream that pervades our culture. A stunning celebration of how we could fit into this world naturally and most importantly, beautifully.
There were elements of classic Chanel and amuse bouches consisting of futuristic touches with some humour, whilst the core was aimed at the girl about town. Soft feminine touches but adapted to city streets, not just the daring abundance of baseball caps turned sideways or backwards (not always a cool look), but the mix of flowing striped skirts paired with time honoured sleek cut jackets in the familiar Chanel pattern updated for a new audience. Gorgeous diaphanous cottons and silks flowed as the models weaved up and down the catwalk. Mostly aimed at a younger audience, this stood out as a strong spring statement, reflecting a time of innocent optimism.
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