Juan Carlos Obando S/S 09 New York City

[adorefaith]

all in all a really successful, lovely collection imo...

i don't think i have ever seen a midriff-baring outfit that i like but i like them here.... the material and structure of the tops are so interesting and paired with the slouchy cropped trousers they give off a really cool, tough vibe with just enough femininity. i think they'd look amazing as a layering piece. they're almost like pieces of armour.... oddly enough something about them reminds me of junya watanabe...

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[adorefaith]

these last 2 looks...

 

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[adorefaith]

last looks..
the movement in these dresses is so beautiful..

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[gius]

i loved these white/dark shell like pieces..
signature of the collection
apparently it is some kind of stitching technique

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from style.com
by laird borrelli-persson

They say that of all of the most famous Parisian couturiers, only Cristobal Balenciaga could actually make a garment from start to finish. Even today, it's the rare designer who can stand backstage, as Juan Carlos Obando did before his second New York outing, and state—with justifiable pride—"Every pattern, every stitch is my own."

Obando can tell you the number of centimeters between the folds on one of his impeccably crafted gowns. He works with communities in Colombia to preserve quickly disappearing sewing techniques. His beautiful clothes are truly made with love—and sometimes with a magnifying glass. All of these are reasons why a presentation format might have better showcased Obando's artistry than a runway show, however dramatic and carefully orchestrated.

Obando's focus was on pleating "in the craziest way possible, so it's like I'm painting with chiffon." He spent time at a small pleating company in Los Angeles honing his expertise, and applied this amazing technique to midriff-bearing bustier tops that were paired with the first pants Obando has ever attempted. These were made of Japanese linen and tied in front for a nonchalant look that evoked lazy tropical-island days. But a pant does not daywear make, and this first stab at the category was not as convincing as he'd hoped. For now, Obando's skill is best admired on his gorgeous gowns, and there were plenty of those to marvel at.

 

[seesaw]

this collection is absolutely stunning. very fresh and original. thank you for the information about the designer's processes. i am very pleased to know that this clothing has been produced by the actual designer. what a refreshing rarity.

 

[adorefaith]

thanks gius. i dont know if i agree with the reviewer about the success of the tops + pants...to be honest they are my favourite part of this collection, along with a few of the shorter dresses with the similar technique. the gowns are lovely but it was the shell-like tops with those easy, effortless pants that really caught my eye... a lot of people make lovely gowns, but to be able combine that with day-wear that is just as beautiful and interesting takes skill imo.

 

[4n98]

the match of tops with pants looks sexy.

 

[Spike413]

It's pretty, but for a collection of only 20 something looks there's very little variation in each piece.

 

[tabithacat]

My best friend works as his atelier I love the tops and pants, gorgeous