While it should have thrilled me that Tomas Maier has
decided to put leopard to use, instead I am quite unmoved by it as a whole. What
is most disturbing to me is that the collection comes off as Fall-ish despite
the linens and cottons.
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Yes, the artsy craftsy elements are present and accounted as
this designer has certainly honed that quality for this collection, but what
seems to be missing here is an element of polish and chic that is as a rule
present and accounted for. Some of the clothes come off as rather dowdy and
some even as very earth mother and then some maybe even “mall-ish.” My beloved
leopard looks heavy rather than whimsical or “light” in feeling. This go around
the collection lacks that touch that usually renders the clothes looking
weightless. Even the digitalized floral print which reminded me of camouflage doesn’t
seem to work here.
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There is no question in my mind that the clothes are
impeccably made. There is also doubt in my mind that the dyed in the wool
Bottega client will find plenty to own and swoon over. One thing that disappointed
me greatly was that Maier jumped on the fur lined clog/mule train as I really
thought he was above such trendy stuff. To my eye, the clothes also look a bit
heavy handed and forced in a way.
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As a whole I am sure this is a god collection whish just
personally leaves me cold since it is possible that having these kinds expectations
usually ends with disappointment in some way. IMHO, this is not a collection that
lives up to the reputation that Tomas Maier has created as the reimagination of
this heritage brand.
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