Phuel
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He does have some good concepts. I never liked his style of fashion when he debuted but there's no denying that he's able to work startling and impressive details with ostentatious designs on a body-conscious silhouette. And I definitely appreciate that level of complexity he puts into the details, no matter how excessive-- it's definitely more appreciated than Riccardo's stupid gimmicky graphics that have "fashion-victim" all over it. If you're the type of woman who desires to wear a Faberge egg, then your dreams came true with his designs. It's just that now that Faberge egg is a gaudy and camp tribute to Dynasty, as everyone's pointed out-- but done without any humor; I think he means for it to be seriously dead sexy.
A few looks are salvageable: the gold and black quilted weave-pattern jacket with the gold and black harem pants; the mini in daimond-pattern silver; and the purple draped mini ensemble are really great and outrageously sexy designs-- for a certain type. And in skilled and experienced hands, they would have spawned even an awesome collection with just the right balance of 80s-opulence fused with modern luxe. Just compare this collection to Tom Ford's; same 80s maximalism reference points-- but Tom was able to evolve the over-the-top gaudiness into so much more, and adding some of the most exquisite and decadent, but still coveted modern classic designs to the mix. Tom shows dimension and depth, and humor. Olivier's designs are very one-note and I lacks any humor all the while giving us camp, despite all the excessive and admittedly rich details.
There's always been potential there with his brand of high fashion. Now he just needs to stop with all the retro-camp-- although I wonder if he even knows it's all too camp; no woman wants to wear costumes for a Dynasty remake... Kind of like; we're laughing at you-- not with you.
A few looks are salvageable: the gold and black quilted weave-pattern jacket with the gold and black harem pants; the mini in daimond-pattern silver; and the purple draped mini ensemble are really great and outrageously sexy designs-- for a certain type. And in skilled and experienced hands, they would have spawned even an awesome collection with just the right balance of 80s-opulence fused with modern luxe. Just compare this collection to Tom Ford's; same 80s maximalism reference points-- but Tom was able to evolve the over-the-top gaudiness into so much more, and adding some of the most exquisite and decadent, but still coveted modern classic designs to the mix. Tom shows dimension and depth, and humor. Olivier's designs are very one-note and I lacks any humor all the while giving us camp, despite all the excessive and admittedly rich details.
There's always been potential there with his brand of high fashion. Now he just needs to stop with all the retro-camp-- although I wonder if he even knows it's all too camp; no woman wants to wear costumes for a Dynasty remake... Kind of like; we're laughing at you-- not with you.
