Arielle de Pinto F/W 12.13 New York

[Scott]

Arielle de Pinto's presentation took place against a two part backdrop, half broken down car, half jungle plant. This seems to be fitting for Arielle's new collection, combining the two worlds of her signature organic crocheted metal with more structured, mechanical shapes. Scaffolding and solid metal plates incorporate urban architecture into pieces that snake down to a full length look like metal vines. Her approach to a sort of wild urbania also came out in her styling; a magpie tribe of urban nomads swathed in old beloved t-shirts and draped with de Pinto's woven armor.

The two rounds of models were broken up by a dance performance and a live band, creating an even more mystical environment for her jewellery. One thing to appreciate above her incredible craftsmanship is her continuing exploration of personal artistry, which won't be assimilated or plateaued. Her technical advancements make their way into a shoe collaboration with LVMH for crocheted platforms and knee high boots. She's also developed sea green chemically-grown crystals that appear on rings and necklaces. Simple in form but rich in experiment, just as Arielle would have it.

Photography Lahaina Alcantara

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[Scott]

 

[Scott]

i love this! the work as always but the whole narrative. it's very post-modern,post-apocalyptic hodgepodge. to me it speaks to the current social climate that's been happening in our world in the previous months.

 

[MulletProof]

I think she raises a great point in the aim for spirituality a lot of the urban subcultures seem to have, from cholas to goths, and even if one's more violent than the other.

It reminded me of this Bernhard Willhelm collection with the tshirt dresses from around 2002-2003.

 

[Scott]

^reminded me a little bit of susan cianciolo and bless too.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

I am not familiar with this designer, but I really love the bracelets, the earrings and the shoe jewelry (?). It's not often that jewelry collections are posted, so it's great to look at something different. The presentations looks interesting too.

 

[masquerade]

I appreciate what they are trying to do, but the point is the jewelry and the rest is really distracting from the jewelry