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Runway Report: Julien Macdonald | London Spring 2015 RTW

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Julien Macdonald’s show was completely about the exquisite embroidery and details.  The patterns were reminiscent of tattoo themes such as: phoenixes, koi fish, flowers, water, fire, and air.  Most Asian tattoos are based off of Japanese 17th-century woodblock prints, in which each image signifies a trait. The koi is the fish of perseverance, phoenix is reincarnation, water represents strength & fluidity, and flowers- cherry blossoms represent youth. You get the picture! Symbolism in Fashion is…

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Runway Report: Antonio Berardi | Milan Spring 2015 RTW

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The Antonio Berardi Spring 2015 collection was like a great dream taking you through an abundance of emotions and leaving you wishing you didn’t wake up so soon! Berardi told a story through distinct vignettes; each illustrated differently through use of shape, color, pattern, and line. First came the dramatic and mysterious blue, black, and sage green, with a slight use of blush.  From the darker place, it transitioned into a brighter story, complementary of the…

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Runway Report: Halston Heritage | New York Spring 2015 RTW

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Halston Heritage Spring 2015 RTW I think the last part of the name says it all. Miriam Webster defines heritage as “something that is transmitted by, or acquired from, the predecessor; a legacy and inheritance”. I think that the most recent Creative Director at Halston, Marie Mazelis, understands what the job of transmitting Roy Halston Frowick’s legacy entails. The shapes are modern interpretations of his most successful 70’s designs; this can be seen in the…

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