Carlos Miele
By Jessica Minkoff
If the pants, ponchos, and swimsuits of recent collections positioned Carlos Miele outside his comfort zone, his new Resort range finds him returning him to what he does best: evening gowns. Taking a sharp turn from Fall's pampas-inspired look, the Brazilian designer crafted a tight, focused set of dresses, in both cocktail and floor-skimming styles—with a tea-length number thrown in for good measure. Miele really upped the quality and workmanship of his offerings, some of which will garner a new-for-the-designer atelier label (which comes with a heftier price tag). See the silk charmeuse strapless number, whose blue feather-like design was inspired by bird wings, and a dusty-rose-colored one-shoulder gown that was purposely made to look unfinished and rough around its beaded edges. The double-faced gold and brown tulip-shaped dress with an asymmetrical top and fan-like pleating was another winner. It radiated glamour—just what every red-carpet-goer wants and needs.
Christian Dior Spring Summer 2013
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It’s a spooky serious collection. Raf Simons’ first catwalk as the new Dior creative, Christian Dior Spring Summer 2013 was really sober and suited – up. Do they even know it’s for summer? I don’t think that pops of pink and occasional yellow or cobalt blue will do to save the season’s spirit!
Some decided – like Gareth Pugh – to go with soft layers. Others – like Raf here – wanted to keep it all work and less play. I think. What do you make of his collection? (oh, and those not – smiling policy on catwalk? Could they change that instead of that size zero thing? Really, if they’d smile, I wouldn’t have to imagine they’re starving and that’s why they’re gloomy and frowning all the time!) (you can see more pictures here)
Raf Simons
Raf Simons First Dior Collection
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will” – George Bernard Shaw
Take care fashionistas, let's meet again soon..... until then hugs and XOXOs
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