Every season I am lucky enough to be invited to many
designer presentations. Every season I am excited to be invited to those who
are making their freshman or sophomore outings in the world of fashion. Last
evening, at the Georgine fall 2014, my attendance was rewarded with a
collection that is “pregnant with possibilities” as the saying goes!
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| photo by Andrew Werner |
This young designer shows us that even the young can have
old souls. By no means is this meant to be derogatory, on the contrary, it is a
great compliment as she sees a fashion that is steeped in the greatness of
fashion and how great fashion was achieved. Georgine (surname unknown) has
found love in the construction, fabrication and a great sense of style history.
The collection demonstrates influences and inspirations that do not necessarily
require verbiage but they do require intelligence and knowledge. THAT is quite
refreshing in times when designers think that words define clothes and justify
them.
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| photo Andrew Werner |
With all this said, Georgine demonstrated a level of
sophistication and fashion heritage that is not often recognized since most
reviews are without a basis of fashion knowledge. It was not difficult to see
the quality of the fabric or the influences given the styling (simple pump,
gloves, hats) that was used. There was a luxe quality and a very slick vibe
going on but my eyes were distracted with minor flaws which always seem to
hypnotize me. The absence of a belt hiding a waist seam, the wrinkle in a hem
or seam, the tightness of a garment are all things that unfortunately I see and
most don’t when viewing a collection. (Even though, this past weekend I was
accused of having an untrained and insensitive eye)...BITE ME!
The bottom line is simply, I see a future here and a future
that will produce beautifully made and executed clothes that will defy the
trends heralded by so many. It would be so great if the pundits of fashion were
more concerned with fashion and style rather than trend and advertising
dollars, I live in hope so I thank Georgine in helping to “join the charge.”
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