The aim of this blog is to centralise a breakdown in styling, and fashion of the worlds best fashion brands, and to also have my own virtual marketplace of design, catalogued from the best the fashion industry has to offer.
It is for that reason I chose to analyse a well known, and very aesthetically pleasing, piece of work, by one of the most controversial, eccentric and loved designers in British fashion.
Most of those reading this, and of my generation, will only know of Westwood’s work; post 1980′s Britain, (Unless of course you’re a fashion student) Or like myself; clutch a copy of ‘Vogue’ or ‘Dazed and Confused’ on every lengthy train journey or soul destroying commute to work.
Straying from the topic at hand a little, but onto the styling analogy. Being my first post, I wanted to choose a collection that I initially fell in love with. Of course It did just that. As Westwood describes her premium collection: ” Influences come from the 4 corners. Historical and Ethnic, structure and ‘flow”. From a styling perspective, this statement doesn’t come into play quite as much as the design of the garments. However you can still see the influence (predominantly historical). The items them self see a great influence of medieval Italy and Arabia. This expands the very complimentary brown and gold colour palette.
As a Fine Art graduate, a good colour palette is ALWAYS crucial when piecing together an outfit. This effortless outfit, head to toe, really does seem to compliment each other. The only real aesthetically frustration I endured was seeing no scarf, or infect anything chunky just below the crew line. Having this being an AW I would have liked to see this outfit with more bulk. Especially paired against a cape with so much to drape. Ideally I would have paired this outfit with a statement gold parliament piece.
Again, full of compliments (don’t get used to it) but I am in love with the matching of hair and make up, which trails down the model, with an almost water flow like cascade. however I seem to recall Westwood using a similar, beaten theme in a previous AW collection. Perhaps 2011?
Finally, onto probably the most important piece; the shoes. These chunky, almost recycled yet signature boots, seem to provide the essential bold top off to the outfit. They affirm a display of confidence and sincerity with the outfit. Something every stylist wants to achieve!
Needless to say the outfit, and of course the collection is divine, in its entirety. I can only hope that at some point in the future, something as premium and self titled is available for men!
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