Tom Ford & His Ladies

Jason Wu [MBFW S/S 11]

As we all know, fashion designer Jason Wu catapulted to overnight fame after dressing a certain iconic first lady that is into "high-low-couture-underground" fashion. This particular fashion season is vital to Wu as his collection will be the official launch of his full range of accessories which includes shoes, bags, and eyewear.

By far my favourite, the collection is the epitome of a woman's desired wardrobe - vibrant, sexy and ultra ladylike. Not to mention 'It' model, Lindsey Wixson worked the runway with another trend in hand - her prized gap-tooth. Through pieces, we see nuances of obscured schoolgirls, manhattan urbanite, fashion glamazona, exotica jetsetter... plain versatility of the collection! Sheer tops spell sexiness and sensuality. Wu's excellent tailoring is also apparent in his several pleated trousers and well-cut jackets. The colours and prints (inspired by Brazilian artist, Beatriz Milhazes) alongside details like ruffles, stripes, smart use of fabric petals enriched the aesthetic of his pieces. Wu's Spring/Summer '11 collection is a testament to his solid designing talent and business savviness.



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BCBG Max Azria [MBFW S/S 11]

Simplicity with initial palette greetings of ivory, white, nudes and ash greys. A visible differentiation was the play of necklines among the pieces. The fluidity of silk and flowy form translate the idea of airiness and ease.

As the collection continues, a transition of colour occurs; soon the runway was illuminated by unexpected shades of vermilion and resplendent gold. There were also occasional touches of lace and embroidery to tantalise the femininity senses. The finale dress speaks true sentiment of the entire collection and the BCBG Max Azria woman - "Bon chic bon genre."




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Vena Cava [MBFW S/S 11]

Wearibility and practicality is the new mantra of Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock (Vena Cava's designers) .

Despite the abatement of over-accessorizing, the collection speaks high volume of statement-minimalism in the form of block colours - khaki, black poppy, various hues of blue - and asymmetric tailoring (visibly apparent in their halter tops/dresses). The collection is highly wearable without being under the scrutiny of understatement; yet exuding the sense of elegance and chic still.



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