So here I am “back down to earth”. Comments from my readers are always inspiring and letting me know that what I am saying is resonating. I feel excited to move forward and to take some risks. yet confident about staying true to my vision. I have some projects coming up that I will be excited to share with you. In the meantime here’s an article that really got me thinking about how important the kind of talking we do here about clothes is so important.
Accidental Icon Wears
Jacket: CDG, Black Wool Skirt: T. Kunitomo, Black Suede Tie Shoes, Vagabond, Earrings: Dawn’s Vintage Jewelry
Great article. I think a lot of the ennui comes from the athleisure/"normcore" trends of recent seasons. Collections that aren’t just theater but that combine a POV with "I’d wear that" are the sweet spot, and all too rare.
What an interesting article. Our attention spans are just getting shorter and shorter. I make a lot of my own clothes and I’m often bored before I’m even finished making them! It’s a pretty recent phenomenon and I’m relieved to know that it’s not just me. Meanwhile, Corbusier would be thrilled to see you lounging in his chaise. Just lovely.
This is the second time I’ve heard of something to this effect- a collection/ item has to be truly memorable for someone to remember it in six months time to buy it. Fashion shows used to serve the purpose of assisting trend forecasters but might now be hindering business. Something has to change
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If I was a designer I think I would be concerned that ‘late showings’ would create impossible deadlines for manufacturing some of these beautiful looks. OK it would make things more difficult for the copycats but I would prefer the seasonal timings to stay.
I like to think I have my own style and that I am not a "fashion victim" but I look forward to the bi-annual shows for ideas and am inevitably influenced to some extent by the trends. Like minded people like us embrace the creativity of a few exceptional designers but they have to make a living and for most that means producing more "normcore" collections that sell .We are also priviledged to be able to buy (or make!) clothes from the "avant-garde" collections that are much more expensive than the High Street.
This article is also thought -provoking –
http://www.fitzroviajournal.com/in-ku/
Everything is in upheaval. In the age of instant marketing and communications, the question is: does "instant" work in the relationship between the designer and the ideal customer?
Ironically when you fall in love with a designer, you’ll buy their expressions even if it was designed decades ago. So time doesn’t really matter when you’re in love. If I love you, I don’t care when you deliver. But don’t give me less of you because instant sells. It cheapens the affair.
That leads to questions: who are the designers trying to reach? Why are they designing and what is their intent?
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I remember a collection if it tells a good story. Valentino’s SS 2016 collection spoke to me. I saw hints of Fortuny, Issey Miyake and so much more. I cannot afford any of the pieces, but they seduced me with their story.