Upside down, Michael Kors you turnin’ me! If there was ever a time to be indecisive about which way your fabric should flow, then now is definitely it! A wealth of designers served up many a lopsided treats in the form of beautifully cut asymmetrical dresses, kimonos and skirts. Taking a modern approach to this ingenious technique of cutting, is something that has breathed life into the spring summer collections; it’s evident to see that the creative minds have been at work to create a ‘new modernism’. Slick and edgy with light references to tribalism produced snakeskin printed skirts and cut-out jackets at Altuzarra , whilst Balenciaga re-vamped the tank top with embellished and sheer bodices.
You’d be mistaken to think it was all hard-edged at the shows back in September, work-wear tailoring was given a soft touch with the new length for the shirt- dress shown at Viktor and Rolf as well as Akris.
Lanvin and Kors made the cut with long flowy pleated and draped dresses, and a classic one-shouldered gown ended this asymmetrical love affair at Chloe.
The use and non-use of colour too is the breaking point for this trend. A simple shirt can look incredibly chic both in it’s normal white but also looks great in an olive green. The floor length pleats has had everyone going maxi-pleat crazy and Albert Elbaz of Lanvin is to blame for this craze. For easy updates to your wardrobe, invest in printed kimonos and go for dresses in bright hues.
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