Molten Metal S/S 08

[gius]

gorgeous all the different varieties...

What fabrics are the designers mostly using to get this molten metal-look?

I think it's some kind of development of the "jean d'arc-trend" (for some it's probably just a plain coincidence) but with a much softer look, much more summery.

It's a really beautiful trend. Thank you for the notification!

a lot of different kind of fabrics can create this look

i've seen synthetic mixes of polyamide and viscose at Marni

and a few of the proenza schouler garments are actually feathers
others silk

 

[kiddokiddo]

Great thread, Spike!!!! I the mercury rising looks, some satin looks I don't see the accurate impact of "molten metal", varied interpretations I guess

Some additions
AF Vandervorst
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Roksanda Ilincic
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Antonio Berardi

Jens Laugesen

Ashley Isham

vogue.co.uk,elle

 

[Inaya]

Good eye and explanation, Spike!

I have been less apprehensive toward metallics this season as they weren't being done as tacky as in the past. I think you pinpointed exactly why... they're less robotic, less rigid and more feminine and fluid.

 

[shes_in_parties]

Very pretty and fluid... it ads a touch of futuristic class.

 

[fourboltmain]

I'm digging this, as I love metal. I'm not sure a guy can pull it off though, without being over dramatic. That second look up there from Ashley Isham reminds me of the huge metal shavings we got when I was a machinist:


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[gius]

fourboltmain is that a fabric?

 

[fourboltmain]

No, that's razor sharp shards of metal cut from a huge log of steel. LOL Sometimes they'd fly off and they'd dig into your skin, red hot. Fun times!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wmBr7yvEWI

Pretty much all the material getting cut off this is the same, except it's aluminum. It heats up when cut, then cools, and so it curls into these spiral things.

 

[wheneveriwakeup]

Great thread, Spike!

This trend has been a favorite of mine for many seasons. Reminds me of a Bruno Pieters' show ions ago. Also reminds me of an amazing Ann D. trenchcoat a few seasons back. With that being said, I find the fluid fabrics add a bit of modernity and ease to this trend, whereas the structured pieces are much too stiff, visually speaking. It may be a different story IRL.

 

[Spike413]

fourboltmain, that picture is fantastic. I love the texture of it.....wouldn't go near it, but wonderful to look at.

 

[gius]

cool seeing what robots can do

the material reminds me of something Neddie made into clothing
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/313/img3262zf6.jpg
The post #205

 

[kiddokiddo]

a stunning photo #25

 

[adorefaith]

great thread spike

nina ricci is probably my favourite . .

the silver w purple at vera wang is also interesting
not something i'd expect to like but i do . .

and preen is nice too . . much more subtle than the rest

 

[adorefaith]

what about bora aksu ?
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[adorefaith]

a hint of metallic here + there at dries
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[fourboltmain]

cool seeing what robots can do

Thats why I went to school to learn to program CNC and CAD. The same machines that cut crankshafts cut PILES of fabric for clothing.

 

[adorefaith]

issey miyake
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[adorefaith]

rue du mail
style.com

are these metallics or just shiny greys ?

sportmax
elle.com

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TSE
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[Kimkhuu]

^ The last skirt posted is gorgeous... I am a bit tired of in your face metal tones so this really works for me since it's much more understated and delicate.

Really great trend spotting!

 

[Deborah]

I got a really nice See by Chloe dress that would suit this trendperfect but it doesn't fit. Boo.

 

[shirleebee]

I noticed this liquid metal trend early in the game, too!

Here is some from Threeasfour:

style.com

Like many of the spring collections, there's also a lot of draping & layering (even "crisscrossing", if you will) of sheer fabrics on top half of the silouhette, which then fan out into an asymmetrical, diaphanous cascade on the legs. I think the prettiest looks in this set are the ones that combine subtle combinations of soft metallics and the delicate silks. Very ethereal, yet modern.