Dateline Paris … Fall
2014 ... As Messrs. Loyd and Ford like
to say “we are all about lace ‘n love” and with the “Blackbird Collection,”
this is a brand that is poised to soar and as of last reports …soaring!!!
That expectation thing that I spoke of the other day; in
another one of the rare moments when expectations live up to reality, there is
LOYD/FORD. When I last “visited” the company, it was operating as Uniform Union
but has changed its moniker to LOYD/FORD
and it is now that the design team of Loyd and Ford show us exactly what they
can do and what they are made of… indeed it is lace n’ love! Without question
this is an evolutionary brand that isn’t concerned with reimagining itself
every season as these 2 know who they are and they have identified their strong
suit. In other words the M O is expansive and focused!
This is a resource that has taken one of the most difficult
of materials to work with and transformed it into one of the most modern of
collections and in the process has defied the odds by creating lace pieces that
are timelessly chic, stylish in addition to, dare I say it … creative and
inventive ... you know it’s that designers who design thing I always talk
about! Imagine, they have created wearable clothes without sacrificing any of their
DNA!
To say that I was and am intrigued with this collection/brand
is an understatement. To say that I am impressed with the growth of the collection
is an understatement and finally to say that this collection deserves the
attention of the media/press is still one more understatement. The level of
execution of these clothes is of the highest possible perfection as are the
materials used for the entire grouping. It is only an ignorant and lazy “eye”
that has not recognized the exquisite nature of these clothes as well as their inherent
qualities, not to mention the immense talents of these 2 designers.
I am not sure that the photos suitably capture the intricacy
and delicate nature of these dresses/styles but as you can see, not only are
they superlative works of the art and craft
of fashion but they are extremely versatile as well as holding a varied
appeal for wide range of women. Loyd and Ford has expanded the breadth of the
collection to include more categories as well as a variety of materials. Take
note that there are pieces that can be worn separately, layered or jacketed, or
with lace capelet and in case you need it pointed out, there is no shortage of
drama here and no one will ever say that LOYD/FORD is boring!
This is a collection that commands and demands … so … have a
look and let’s hear what you think…
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