Undercover S/S 2006 Paris

[softgrey]

very interesting exploration of the t-shirt
most of it is very nice ...imo...

thx for all the pics bart...

 

[mishahoi]

it's fun, i can dig it.... and i gotta get used to it because its going to be HUGE here... the magazine editors are probably falling all over themselves by now...

 

[Scott]

This is definitely a step back from the more tailored collection of F/W to the amature tshirtish stuff. And the best looks I like are so painfully Raf Simonish (capes, big patches with images and script that evoke a feeling of a youth rebel without saying anything concrete) that they can not be thought of other than being copies...

Agreed. My word how I'm disappointed in this

 

[Deleted member 7575]

raf simons meets cosmic wonder. I love it but it's not very orginal.

 

[jennifer~]

I'd wear nearly every look from this collection... regardless of whether it's nothing inspired... I love it.

 

[Hanne]

It facinates me - but I'd never wear it. ..are the models wearing red-flash contacts ??

 

[The Baron]

It's interesting...I like the overall styling and theme of the show more than a lot of the clothing itself.

The connection of the t-shirt with this medieval atmosphere is really evocative...t-shirts are essentially icons, they're objects of devotion, and to link that to a period in our history when spiritual devotion was more thoroughly woven into everyday life is an interesting statement.

That said, I agree there's a lot of quoting from Raf Simons here...there are some interesting looks, but nothing that really strikes me as visionary. It's a great presentation of a collection that, absent said presentation, slightly underwhelms.

I do appreciate that spiritual element, though. So many of these designers working with "goth" tropes produce work that is so dry and soulless, but this has a real vivacity to it that is a breath of fresh air next to so much stubborn nihilism.

 

[The Baron]

Ooops...double post. I must have been on what the president calls "the Internets" when I hit the Submit button.

 

[saann]

ugh..

 

[purechris]

I have always been fascinated by "the tshirt" and I really like the ways he's manipulated it here. I do agree that it's quite a step back from F/W (and that skull scarf that haunts my dreams) but it's also a step in another direction which is essentially how I see his work.

 

[Lucia-]

Way too 'alternative' for me...

 

[fashionista-ta]

"Klaus" has got to be the most uncool German first name ever...lots of my friends' fathers and grandfathers are named Klaus. B)

Like the other poster said, this is a rehash of McQueen several seasons back, with tacky pseudo-gothic prints and accessories. Those skirts with half leggings I wore some 6 years ago.

Nah, it's Karl ... Karl is the German equivalent of the English Dick in my book B)

Gotta get me some of those red-eye contacts. Not sure about the chains, spikes, staples, and claws though

 

[Estella*]

like faust and scott i'm also disappointed after loving f/w so much.
it seems a bit dated. the details are interesting, though.

 

[travolta]

maybe they were blissfully unaware of the other collections that may have 'inspired' them? i like the thinking behind the collection, and in a way it may be right on target for ss06. isn't the trends minimalism, reduction, customized, hi/ lo, with a dash of punk/ goth? seems to me they followed the recipe and got it tasting just right? anyways, Undercover is a smart, creative brand and i don't think coped out too much on this one...

edit: maybe this is the best attempt so far at lots of wearable clothing that could sell

 

[arlekindearrabal]

first undercover collection i actually love

it seems very ann demeleumeester, but i can understand that... the flowing cuts and unfuzzy silhouettes are a nice change

 

[MulletProof]

I'd wear nearly every look from this collection... regardless of whether it's nothing inspired... I love it.

count me in, sister.

 

[AniexDaffodil]

hm interesting, it has a very industrial feel to it . . . neat

 

[adorefaith]

wow....
well it definitely has some 'punch'...
whether or not you like the clothes...
i think the presentation and the collection itself is very effective....
very strong...

i think the styling might be a bit overwhelming.....
if you were able to pull some it apart, i think there would be some fantastic pieces...
its very moody.....
and very consistent....

and the detail on the faces...!
how incredible.....that is my favorite thing....
absolutely stunning.........

the candles are fantastic too....
the headpieces....
the presentation really is wonderful i think....
very 'underground'....

some looks that really draw me.....

 

[helena]

i really like this. I think it looks great.

 

[jhaime]

I didn't notice...but those jersey dresses...they can be worn off and hanging loose, or worn normally...(regarding the neck lines) I think that's totally cool...i've never see that before...