Zimmermann S/S 2016 New York

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By Kristi Garced

Provocative yet… colonial? Those seemingly contrasting themes summed up the vibe in Zimmermann’s spring lineup. Titled “Master and Mischief,” the show mixed the conservative — high, ruffled necklines, corset-like bodices and Victorian bib collars — with the disobedient, in the form of impossibly short, flouncy hemlines. Nicky Zimmermann derived inspiration from Ethel Turner’s 1894 novel “Seven Little Australians” about a group of mischievous siblings.

The lineup was nothing if not youthful, with lace-up backs and sheer embroidery showing plenty of skin. It was a strong vision executed boldly, but the flirty minidresses and rompers in floral and stripe motifs, a few embellished with black pearl beads, did feel a bit repetitive by the show’s end.

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[Emmanuelle]

Nice collection ! I like the last part less than the rest tough.

 

[Chouette]

very romantic, i love it!

 

[happycanadian]

wow. so he employed exactly ONE shape for the entire collection. ONE silhouette.

it's all so ... samey.

not to say i don't like it, because i do, really. but ... variety is the spice of life.

 

[Nomar]

I like it but unfortunately it looks like they just ripped off McQueen and Erdem.

 

[inwhiterooms]

It all looks exactly the same