BACK TO THE BASICS BY CALVIN KLEIN

The minimalistic nature of Calvin Klein seems to do well to the creative strive by Raf Simons. The more monumental and "simplified" concept of this American icon fashion label seems like a free creative spirit if you ask Raf Simons. The codes of the modern and urban culture that he has been developing in the latest collections for Calvin Klein have boosted and refreshed his design signature and has made his work more artistically full and rounded rather than what his work was looking like when he came into the Dior after the uber-megalomanic frenzy after John Galliano´s departure. But those times are long gone, and the current work for Calvin Klein looks fresh, innovative and well structured.

The proof for that is the latest Pre-Fall 2019 collection. The conglomerate of the refined and polished minimalism with the bold coloristic solutions incorporated in all of that has made this collection new and some kind of different. Seems like in this collection Simons was more centered and oriented into the traditional Calvin Klein style vibe. The experimental spirit has toned down in this collection making it purely Klein-ish! With the layers, opulent forms, sleek yet movable friendly structures and forms, this collection could be monumental to the old-school Calvin Klein design.

The smart-office meets a different kind of casual touches were on the perfect pitch if we take a glimpse at the first look of this collection. The simple tweedy blazer, the simple A-formed skirt on the top of the wide trousers underneath all of that. The only "interruption" of the classic spin to Calvin Klein style were the colors that were adorable put into the big color-blocking concept. The ode to the simplicity was definitely the trench-coat. With the double-buttons and in the light grey this item could be looked at the anthology piece and eternal item.

The pure and simple but yet with the whisps of the refine and elegant romantic were definitely the dresses. Mostly in the midi-forms, with the tiny ruffles a.k.a drapes in the lemon yellow or baby blue, or all-white or in tangerine orange, they give the pure feminine spin to this whole Pre-Fall story. The classic that has interpreted in this way looks so thoughtful and gentle. To give the cool antipode to that there was the shiny variation of the robust country-western boots paired with all of that!

The slightly experimental touches were on the sight in the voluminous capes paired with the silky pajama alike ensembles. Just the layerings what Raf Simons like. Or the perfect "editorial-esque" item, the lacquered nylon alike textured red dress. With puffy sleeves, the ruffled juxtaposition on the front, all of that has brought the extra fashionable spirit just to give all to the simplicity the edgy and witty character. The coats seem to be the orientation highlight of this collection. The faux-fur in the leopard prints, on the top of the already mentioned layers´ story, has brought the simple yet chic addition to all of this!

This collection has brought us in the past of the Calvin Klein aesthetic seen through the designer eyes by Raf Simons. The minimalistic character and the classic touch were in the same line, so the exaggerations that were seen in the latest collections were gone. But, this collection has offered some of the eternal classic pieces that will be in today and for ten, twenty years ahead. And that is the real treasure of this collection!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like the work by Raf Simons for Calvin Klein? Do you find it bolder and expressive rich?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com

FROM JAPAN WITH LOVE BY VALENTINO

Pre-Fall collections are some sort of fashion getaway a.k.a journey. The concept of them is more loose and free if we would like that, so the spectrum of the design inspiration is more wide and opulent, or brave. It surely goes beneath the regular and "orthodox" fashion codes that are usual for the fashion house. This journey was realized in the most amazing way in the house of Valentino for the Pre-Fall 2019 collection. With the location of Japan as the juxtaposition for the runway, it has really taken the best of the two worlds, the Japanese culture and the culture of the famous design structures by Valentino.

With Pierpaolo Piccioli on the head, that signature of Valentino has changed a little bit. The more hourglass and red-carpet-ready glam silhouette were toned down into the more Couture alike vision. The volume as the main form target has come into the first plan so the more bell alike structure has been something that is becoming a trademark signature for Pierpaolo Piccioli. To all of that, he has added the famous red Valentino coloristic occupation and mixed it with the simplicity and structured law of the Japanese culture. The more defined lines with the more the other kind of romantic, romantic that is exotic, but yet so close and remarkable. The mixture of the traditions that have brought the totally new fashion dimension.

The first look was in all red. All red ensembles were dominated in this collection more than ever. In previous collections seems like Piccioli wanted to go far away from that famous Valentino code avoiding the possibility of the falling into the fashion "cliche". But this time the majority of the all red looks has looked so modern, fresh and contemporary! The concept of the long dress with the micro-fine ruffles (that have become a trademark sign in the design handwriting of Piccioli) was here in the perfect correspondence with the hints of the Japanese design tradition spirit...

The monumental and kimono alike derivations on the coats, on the puffers jackets, on the midi-dresses. All of that has captured the spirit of Japan ala Valentino. The appreciation and the love for this culture have realized and shown in the most beautiful way. This fashion Conglomerate has definitely something of the free spirit what the Pre-Fall collections are all about. The perfect round up of this whole fashion story was in the form of the high elegant dresses with the refined and delicate texture. In black and red, again, it has caught the spirit of Valentino, with love from Japan, to Japan!

This collection has shown the new and fresh face of Valentino. Although in the chromatic and coloristic sense it looks like the re-boot or revival or the journey to the past in the Valentino archives. But with the inspiration in the Japanese culture and with the new and fresh design writing by Pierpaolo Piccioli, this collection was the most beautiful collections of the Pre-Fall season. Very Couture, so thoughtful and so well balanced in all fields. Simply gorgeous!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like the mixture of the two traditions, the Japanese and Valentino? Which dress do you like the most?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photo: Courtesy of Vogue.com

ELIE SAAB FALL 2019 BRIDAL COLLECTION

Just the thought of Elie Saab fashion every fashion fan and fashionista throws into the style nirvana! There is something so purely romantic, purely feminine and purely beautiful that the synonym for his style and design vision is nothing less than that. So the fact when the word is about the Bridal collection, all of these characteristics and attributes go even higher and higher. One thing is that Elie Saab never disappoints. He delivers what he knows the best, without the too much experiments and innovations. Simple Elie Saab is enough!

The same case was with his latest Fall 2019 Bridal collection. Although for the high and neat fashion connoisseurs this collection has had some new and different ensembles. At least, new and something different when the word is about the style of Elie Saab. The collection was presented in the form of the white-black editorial with the few coloristic photos too. The first look that was showed was something that could be seen as the pioneer one for the aesthetic of Elie Saab. Just the concept of the short dress in the bridal concept is something that is very edgy and new. For Elie Saab too, no doubt to that! The deep cut blouse alike sequined with the one-layered midi skirt is definitely a step further in the bridal vision of Saab. The whole thing was casual-ed even more with the oversized blazer on the top of that. Just the sheer knitted chiffon was there to boost up the bridal effect!

Then back to the classic with the easy and light falling silhouette that can be seen in the regular / Ready-To-Wear / Haute - Couture collections. The lace as the main texture that has the impeccable finish on the embroideries is definitely something for that the design of Elie Saab known for. The classic romantic effect was highlighted even more with the chiffon attachments on the head. But the more opulent spirit was definitely brought in the v-neckline gowns with the slightly more voluminous form. The tons of the chiffon layers here were kept in the famous Saab silhouette with the sleek and tiny belt around the waist.

This collection has kept and caught definitely the best from the design by Elie Saab. If we know that bridal collections are the manifestations of the high-glamorous style we can say that this collection is just another beautiful addition to the famous Saab aesthetic. Fabulous, dreamy, gentle and ethereal! Something that every bride-to-be would love and adore!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like the pure romantic touch of it? What about the textures and forms, do you find them interesting?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photo: Courtesy of Vogue.com

NEW FASHION HORIZONS FOR ROBERTO CAVALLI

Seems like the new era has arrived in Roberto Cavalli design empire. Of course, that the fact of the new fashion designer the British Paul Surridge was indicated that the famous seductive note of Cavalli would be changed, but with the new designer seems like the new aesthetic politic has hit the fashion house of Roberto Cavalli. The previous design that was all about the sexy and femme-fatale kind of vibes, with the latest few collections made by Paul Surridge was definitely something else. The more toned down approach to the famous Cavalli codes is something that has and will be the artistic "Spiritus Movens". The proof for that is the latest Pre-Fall 2019 collection.

When we think and mention Roberto Cavalli you immediately think about the animal prints, vibrant colors and fur-rich textures. The "too-much-is-never-too-much" mantra was something that was considered the perfect Cavalli style. But with the more assertive perspective in the design sense of the persona of Paul Surridge, this glamour has been totally converted in the much refined and low-key fashion story. The famous animal prints, the sleek and structured silhouette with the imperative to accent the feminine beauty. All of that has emerged into a totally new level. Different but interesting!

Talking about the prints. This time they were the occupation in the case of Paul Surridge looks, too. But they were part of the masculine inspired forms and military ascended silhouettes. The play with the animal or floral prints goes even further in the sense of prints on prints approach. The mixture of them causes pretentious visual uber-game where the prints are held like the juxtaposition of layers and layers. Layers made of midi coats, midi skirts or cozy blouses. As we can see the imperative was on the casual side and that was what this collection has made so different and innovative.

There were a few of the typical "Cavalli" ensembles like the short black dress with the asymmetric cuts on the shoulders. Or the same off-shoulders version but in the mini-graphic prints. The vision of the dress in the eyes of Paul Surridge is more classy and refined. With the accents on the ruffles and lace textures: He never combines the crazy animal print with the short dresses. The example for that is the flowy caftan alike structured dress. He likes the idea of the layers and the whole concept of dressing up. Something that is definitely new in the house of Cavalli!

This collection has shown how the new design vision has been brought into the fashion house like Cavalli that has strong visual accents in the past. The modern Cavalli is maybe little shy, little assertive, little more casual but still so Cavalli. It is fresh, promising and so fashionable! Definitely a new era for the house of Roberto Cavalli!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like this current Cavalli design? Which outfit do you like the most?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photo: Courtesy of Vogue.com