Narciso Rodriguez, Spring/summer 05

[mikeijames]

i liked this collection...it's nice to see narciso let out his overly skinny line without losing his cool factor...(and not making a joke of it like marc jacobs did)...

 

[LibertyRose]

Having peaked with several stellar to excellent signature collections, Narciso Rodriguez is branching out. The designs are still architectual, minimalist, and beautiful, but Rodriguez is interpreting femininity in a different light. He tried ruffles and champange colors in FW04, and this Babydoll collection takes things one step further.

He is my favorite designer (that dress on the late Carolyn Bassette Kennedy was what got me into fashion) but, frankly, I don't like this directional change. It's not that I miss his signature, sharp, unforgiving cut--I welcome change so long as it brings something good, but the new stuff simply don't look that great. Yes, the volume and floaty-ness of that last dress on Natasha Poly is beautiful, but an empire waist is hardly flattering on most body types. I feel that by exploring new design possibilities, Narciso has forgone what was central to his design. The clothes were not meant to flatter the body anymore. Furthermore, his black ensembles are getting boring. And gowns with pockets? He is hardly the first one to try that.

My favorites (just four looks!

Still, the heels are incredible. Strappy & high, in graphic black or white = my cup of tea.

 

[Spike413]

I didn't like this at all.......I want my razor-sharp, pencil-thin knee length dresses from Narciso, this is so not him.

 

[softgrey]

amelie...i would say you have an editor's eye...the pics you posted are very much what i consider the highlights of this collection...

in keeping with the looser silhouette trend...narciso has softened his...and i think this is my favourite collection of his...ever...i would love to own many many pieces...and could actually wear them... without feeling like a stuffed sausage...

i think narciso is proving to be one of the great designers of our time...those evening dresses are just cut to perfection...the necklines are inpeccable ...with the bared ankle and the pockets to give it a casual chicness...elegance beyond elegant...

the area i thought was least successful was the blue bits...

all in all...very strong...

 

[MissKatherineA]

Originally posted by luna@Sep 14 2004, 11:50 PM
I only like the light blue and darker blue swishy skirt (with a sports bra?)

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That's the only thing that made me smile while looking at this collection.

 

[Spike413]

That orange/salmon colored gown on Tiiu is pretty, but still, this isn't my favorite Narciso collection.

 

[Nemova]

I like it, two thumbs up. Very feminine, with an almost understated sensuality. The colours are great and the loose gowns are the best I've seen so far.

 

[Amélie]

Originally posted by softgrey@Sep 15 2004, 08:55 PM
amelie...i would say you have an editor's eye...the pics you posted are very much what i consider the highlights of this collection...

awww, cheers softgrey! that's so kind of you...one day i would love to be a stylist or something...my parents discourage me from wanting to become a magazine editor caz they say it's to risky...u kno...oh well...hehe, i jus post what i like...

btw...are any of the photos posting from style.com? none of mine from that site are coming up...maybe they stopped hotlinking the picts...

 

[tiffany]

while I'm not too keen on the new direction he's taking, I am glad he's trying to move on - his designs are still spectacularly structured, which is why I love Narciso in the first place
adore the dress worn by Tiiu

 

[prixi]

I lurve it !

Well ,the ones amelie picked at least.

 

[jenimmacto]

i miss his clean lines and black-and-whites. BUT that orange dress is FABULOUS in a trophy wife at the country club restaurant way. i definitely can see how men would find these sexy, though what i thought i liked about him were his "smart" looks. but i would even spray tan for that dress.

 

[softgrey]

amelie...i'm sure you'll be great att whatever you choose to do..!!!

and now that i look back..the first group posted is beautiful too...i just REALLY liked this collection...i find it incredibly wearable...and i think there's really something for everyone...