Zac Posen's line this spring hits all the right notes. For one, the Lykke Li soundtrack was perfect. He brings us floaty tops, a well cut blazer, leopard, ruffles, and the return of the midriff. When a lot of the fashions are leaning on greys and blacks, there are always those who defy the normalcy of a season. Posen's choice of colour is not ingenious for spring, but it is the refreshing break amongst all the other darker inspirations. His mix of the rock n roll bouffant, although styled to its death over the past few years, is dramatized with chandelier earrings but toned down with the lady-like colours and demure shoes. My favorite part of his look are the metallic purple lips. Trés Peacock.
The exposed upper abdomen is making a healthy comeback this coming spring, and I have to admit that I am more excited for this look than for those low-rider jeans that everyone had a fling with. Not only is this look much more comfortable with regards to how it sits on the waist, but it is exponentially more discretely appealing as the chance for exposing your inner plumber is avoided. It leaves nothing hanging out and the juiciest tid-bits to the imagination - the way sexy should be.
Suede is a material traditionally reserved for the fall/winter collections, but Posen brings it into spring quite successfully. I enjoy the colour choices and how the matte is juxtaposed with the sheen of the shirt and dress respectively. The shoulder shape of the citron shirt is a beautiful update of the power shoulders from the 80s. This lady-like rock n roll look works very well here.
These two leopard looks are simply divine. On the one side there we have something very workable for the upper east side girl with a wild side, on the other we have the downright wild child in a plastic, leather-look interpretation. The silhouettes are right on point - these ensembles are just two sides to the same coin. I can just see the black one paired with long gloves to bring it into fall 09.
The ruffles are yet another point of interest that Posen brings into his line. The cuffed pantsuit with the daintily incorporated ruffle V neck blouse us just the right kind of effortless chique for spring. Conversely, the drama of the three quarter dress is so refreshing for more formal events. There is the same playfulness as the first look in the length and movement of it, yet the intensity of the black brings in the rock n roll look that we have seen throughout the collection.His collection exposes the perfect girly-girl gone bad.
source: zac posen spring 09 at style.com
Dom Pérignon’s Stolen Kisses Set, Rosé
Autore Silver and South Sea Pearl,
Kiki de Montparnasse Signature Collection
Marie-Hélène de Taillac Gold and Diamond adornment
Mat & Jewski Porcelaine of Belleville
The range in this collection is quietly surprising. The marble-like printed t-shirt and a vest jumpsuit on one side to a basic dress and office casual ensemble on the other free the collection from the limits of appealing to one demographic.
Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garçons spring line was quite the fantastical 18th century bubble bath of those aristocrats who forgot to take off their elaborate hair additions after a ball.
The black and white at Demeulemeester always caught my eye, but this time around I was even more intrigued by the glitter aspect of the show. The hint of sheen in the womens shirt livens up the classic pant suit and the glossy black sandals for men are so much fun that I wish they made them for women! I love how her shirt is draped. It speaks of a woman with luxurious bedding and the most creative inclinations, the result of rolling out of bed with a fabulous shirt.
These black ensemble would speak for themselves, but the beaded accessories ensure that they do not go unheard! Although the shoes are not my favorite (those straps look incredibly uncomfortable, and the soles look like they were part of rubber boots in their past lives), the beaded turtleneck necklaces are right up my alley.
Adding a little fringe to the beads was the next logical step, of course, and the result is no less appealing. The menswear in this collection is a nice little break, and the buttoning here is a great twist of imagination. The little white tutu brings in the bedlinen draping that I enjoyed so much of this collection, while the final dress and blazer ensemble takes the idea to the next level. The chandelier necklace is so dainty that it just looks penciled onto the shirt. How wonderfully simplistic and decadent at the same time! Now if only I could 'pencil in' a chandelier necklace into my wardrobe...
His evening looks have that rocker vibe with enough play so as to avoid an overly harsh tone. Again, the Carrie belt makes an appearance is a more predictable interpretation, and the cropped shrug keeps it from getting too hard core. The maxi dress is stunning with the patent waistline, cuffs, and collar to create the requisite edge to bring this dress from standard printed floor length to devil-may-care show stopper. The leather jacket is a great staple piece, while the crazy plastic mini, paired with killer heels, will give any girl extra fire on her nights out.
