Rochas Pre-Fall 2011

[Prairie]

Unconventional glamour. That's how Marco Zanini defines his approach at Rochas, where his first ever pre-fall collection maintained a touch of the awkward charm he showed on the runway for Spring. That's partly the effect of styling. There's nothing inherently off-kilter about a chic, peachy silk tie-neck shirtdress, but add an astrakhan cap, a pair of rugged deerskin gloves, and ankle socks slouching into flat loafers? Suddenly, you've got quirk to spare.

At its core, the collection was long on girlish elegance. Boxy, collarless coats and a duchesse satin party dress had an early Camelot-Kennedy optimism. Simple charmeuse frocks in pale neutral hues came cut on the bias while others were trimmed with scalloped ruffles. In place of Spring's riot of scarf prints was a single Deco-ish jacquard, inspired by vintage 1930's wallpaper and created specially for Zanini by Bucol. It was relatively stiff stuff, one of a few very constructed fabrics he used on tailored tops, belled skirts, and wide, mannish trousers. They could be a gamble for a "commercial" season, but Zanini made a convincing case. Consider this a successful entry into the high stakes world of pre-collections.

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[Prairie]

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[rangerrick14]

Wow , I really like this collection. The shapes, the proportions, the few prints and colors. Everything just fits and looks spectacular.

 

[m.j.]

wow, the v. first Pre-Fall 2011 collection i really like!
perfect shades of blue,pink and gray... and feminine yet comfy shapes...

 

[ALAUU]

So does unconventional glamour mean ill-fitting trousers, hideous dresses, and unflattering hats? Everything just looks so badly styled and poorly designed.

 

[MulletProof]

Is there any look that doesn't take my breath away here?
Such a 'cold' and practical type of elegance, I'm swooning over this!.. my favorite collection (rtw, pre-fall, etc) in a while.. I hope it doesn't pass.

 

[disco54]

it has a very quirky cold romantic feel the clothes have a lot of emotion in them

 

[markese91]

i love the proportions. Some of the trousers are a little too big but i like that fit. has sort of a romantic feel to it to me and a touch of something from the past... i'm not good at references though.

 

[mikeijames]

camelot-kennedy optimism?! in my mind, this stuff recalls the funereal aftermath of that glorious time. seriously, i'm curious if marco zanini has experienced some sort of personal loss because this collection stands out as the most depressing he's ever sent out for the house. well cut? sure. optimistic? hardly.

 

[LagerfeldBoy]

it has a very quirky cold romantic feel the clothes have a lot of emotion in them

Well said. Totally agree.
I love it all. The pastel blue pieces & looks....

 

[marjanthelion]

wow i love it

 

[TaylorBinque]

I'm divided.

 

[apriliciate]

it's just okay, nothing special for me..

 

[Vnvi]

Nothing special,but better than Spring 2011 collection...

 

[Rebe]

like it some piecies, but overall it doesnt appeal much to me.

 

[FashionPower]

Oh my god
What the hell is this?

 

[oomarhatelier]

One of the most beautiful collection i've ever seen. So poetic and e artistic

 

[Fatalefashion]

Comme Des Garçons Chic LOL

 

[almudena]

I really don't understand this collection. Who in their right mind would take the historic house of Rochas to the direction of a Marni copycat, and at a time when the fashion tide is turning towards classic elegance?

Beats me.

 

[KaraDanielle11]

I LOVE this collection. I think this is possibly the best of the pre-fall 2011 collections!