simple_elegance
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quite cute and wearable.
So I guess I will be the only one buying
what a contrast from the genius of theyskens...
looks like something for mass market department store...
I'm really surprised by all the negative comments. I think this is amazing, esp. if you read about the detailing. I love the use of chiffon, the idea of the 'silk slip' inspiring a lot of the dresses (which you can see), and the slim cut pant suits. It's very wearable, it's very laid back, but luxe at the same time. I like the tulle/chiffon/whatever necklines that overlay a lot of the outfits. There is a real easiness with a lot of these looks but also still very polished and luxurious. So I guess I will be the only one buying
I think all the Theskens worship is a bit out of touch to be honest. Did he produce absolutely stunning gowns for Rochas? Yes. He did some lovely, amazing, beautiful things. But no one bought them (if the brand was performing successfully I'm sure P&G would have sold it off instead of shutting it down). He made a lot of dresses that a lot of women could not wear. It wasn't until the last season that he started making pants (correct me if I'm wrong) and even then, a lot of them were tight, stovepipe trousers that many women would not look good in. So while I appreciate that what Theyskens did was beautiful, out of his collections, there were many wearable things. And I'm not saying he needed to design for the masses, but if you looked at the Balenciaga shows at the same time, there were many pieces you could pull out that would look flattering on a lot of women. And the price point was lower. This is a completely different direction and, in my opinion, not really comparable to what Theskens did.
Too much wearable...
It looks like the blooming Next directory!