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Who else stuck to their guns, resisting the urge to purge vintage and thrift shops, never looking derivative? Michael Kors, whose upbeat, energetic, optimistic, and colorful collection exuded a sporty, casual, all- American glamour that was refreshingly real (he was one of the few designers to actually present his couture like coats and jackets with well worn jeans- it's the way we all love to dress after all, isn't it?)?
The program notes specifically cited, 'Galella Glamour' as inspiration, or to put it more concisely, "the eclectic indulgent way chic couples dress when you see them at the airports" - oh, you know, Carly and James, Warren and Julie, Brad and Jennifer, Kate and Chris. It was all about 'the mix'- offbeat and unexpected pairings of high and low, soft and tailored, rustic and refined, which really defines Michael's aesthetic and is at the heart of modern dressing. Fringe and fur were used with abandon, the classic and chic color palette (camel, chocolate, loden) was spiced with hits of appealing pastels like lavender, lilac, cloud, and coral. Shimmery tones of bronze, gold, and platinum were introduced for evening. Stellar coats and jackets, great cashmere sweaters, and sporty takes on fur (how does a camel sueded backed Swakara balmacan sound?) were thrown into the menu and the entire production- down to the high voltage rock and roll soundtrack exuded attitude with a capital 'A'. Of course accessories like oversized hobo bags, long scarves, and enormous shades didn't hurt.
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