Bernadett Penkov impressed me immensely at Berlin fashion week with her Autum/Winter 2010 collection. Perfectly classic coats and expertly cut menswear inspired basics jumped off of the runway and into the crevices of my imagination. Any piece in this collection would fit fantastically in any woman's wardrobe. The classic silhouettes will ensure that each piece will be worn for years to come.
Feminine headgear and masculine hardware is the outstanding theme in this collection. Simple colors let the details shine through in a beautifully understated way. The use of buttons as a pattern enhancement is genius, it gives the look an air of unconventionality with the simple use of an everyday item. I don't even know where to start with the headgear, it combines whimsy petals with structured top hats seamlessly and was a perfect addition to the collection without being distracting. LOVE LOVE LOVE
Since its conception in 1994 Consuelo Castiglioni has managed to create a line that is filled with exiting graphics, exquisite textures, and bold colors. It seems that the Spring RTW 2010 collection was inpired by pirates. Although this has been the inspiration for many designer's before, Consuelo managed to make this collection cutting-edge with the use of stripes as a key pattern in combination with floral textiles. I love the rich textures of the scarfs wrapped around the hair, I will be using this often in upcoming months to sooth a bad hair day. I also adore the socks paired with sandals, although many relate this to their unfashionable male relatives, I believe it is an instant way to add personal style to any outfit.
10.25.2009
Images Courtesy of Instyle.com
The Chloe 2010 spring collection is what I would envision my dream closet looking like this spring, although I would surely figure out a way to wear the pieces in the winter as well. I adore the muted colors mixed with high waistes trousers and skirts, adorned with oh so feminine ribbon fashioned as belts. The ruffles are done with the spirit of masculine tailoring in mind, and combine tailored blouses with peek a boo cut outs, creating a collection that is both pleasing to the eye and creates an unforgetable paradox.