Fashion has become a business that is short on originality and creativity
and even shorter on being an independent thinker. Pre-fall 2016 certainly shows that
concept off to a great degree and furthermore proffers the thoughts that
designers are floundering by having no signature looks and even worse trying to
be a “me too” or an “on trend” collection. Apparently the word relevant has
crept into the fashion vernacular but the definition seems to be that if you
pander to 20 somethings then you are relevant! Well, friends that’s a recipe
for disaster not success and you can quote me! Here are just a few examples
that demonstrate these thoughts.
Elie Saab who is usually on my fave list has opted to go
astray with his version of Hedi’s Saint Laurent. How sad!
Erdem which at one time was excruciatingly beautiful now
looks like the re imagined Valentino.
Michael Kors continues his disconnect between his image ads
and collections. What ever happened to a great American designer who made great
American clothes?
Jason Wu apparently took a cue from a past Ferragamo
collection and yes it is time to lose those Rachel Zoe puddling pant lengths.
Altuzarra has decided his identity lies with being a Proenza
Schouler continuation.
Alex Wang … well he just continues to design for H&M but
now with a decidedly Hedi influence.
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