Nathan Jenden F/W 07.08 London

[peacelover142002]

LONDON, February 15, 2007 – Perhaps with a little joke at his own expense, Nathan Jenden named his collection “Gatecrasher”—an apt title for a New Yorker who’s just shown up at the young-designer party in London. Or perhaps it was less a quip than a description. His girls, wearing puffy taffeta gowns and strapless cocktail dresses, arrived on the scene throwing attitude in teased-up quiffs, metal-grill veils, and brothel creepers. “I’m English,” said the British-born expat designer. “London is less sleek. It has a harder edge than New York.”

In his day job, Jenden is Diane von Furstenburg’s chief aide-de-camp, and generously, she flew in to support her protégé’s first London show. In a sign of independence, there wasn't a wrap dress in sight, but the fabrics, like “metallic silk linen,” “optic moiré,” and “brushed-silk jacquard,” had an unmistakable New York polish about them. Styling apart, the substance was in Jenden's puffy-shouldered dresses, a little matte black frock sliced across the shoulders and fitted saucily around the backside, and a suit in sparkly black tweed.

In the end, then, this didn’t read like a renegade outburst, but as a young designer’s bid to get a viewing of his collection on a less crowded platform. Which is quite ironic, when you think about it.

– Sarah Mower

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[Whitelinen]

Gothic lolita mixed with the volume trend. Not good, but thank you for posting.

 

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[peacelover142002]

I'm so bored with this. The only thing that sticks out to me is the dress with the zipper and the hint of orange trim peeking out at the bottom.

 

[InnocentFairy]

I like it, but needs colour.

 

[idioteque//]

Mhm I really don't like this.
We've pretty much all seen this before and it doesnt appeal to me at alll..

 

[zamb]

i like some of the pieces, he seems to have some talent that can be developed,
the styling is a bit off though.
and i hate those ugly shoes...............

 

[Dustcakeboy]

Was really looking forward to this yet I didn't have particularly hopes for it.

Little disappointing.

 

[Diamond Star]

i like some of the pieces, he seems to have some talent that can be developed,
the styling is a bit off though.
and i hate those ugly shoes...............

The shoes are ghastly. Some of the dresses are ok...

 

[liberty33r1b]

eew.. and i'm bored with this too. so pointless...not even artistic.

 

[Deleted member 1957]

I find most of it terribly hideous and I believe its the shoes blocking my vision. The only look that is a little bit belieavale is the black dress with the red shoes

 

[xmodel citizen]

Ugly!