Donatellamamamia… TAKE NOTE!!!! This is what happens when
you take a stand and not bother with the so called trends of the moment. To me,
this is a huge departure for Maier who emphatically states through this
collection that classic is not boring and retro is not dated… enter the strong
shoulder… not the exaggerated shoulder but a strong demanding powerful
silhouette.
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Obviously, there is an equestrian bent to it at the onset
and then it is all about the crisp sharp tailored pieces which some will say
meh and I say they are sexy, laser sharp in their edges and what fashion is
really missing and that is clothes to wear… no pretense… no blah blah … no
gimmicks or sight gags.
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The next diversion or tangent for Maier is the 40s with dresses
that memorialize those of that era yet they look totally au courant and
massaged to be contemporary. Maier clearly has a deft hand when interpreting
references of the past. If one wanted to be a bit more esoteric, one might say
he drew inspiration from the infamous 1971 Saint Laurent haute couture
collection that raised the ire of the international fashion press.
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Nonetheless, I’m all in here... This was flat out polished chic,
sophisticated, urbane, and so hard hitting without any reliance on any trickery
or deflection from the fact that this is all about fashion! Yes, Virginia there
are clothes you can WEAR! Great coats...
great separates… great palette … daywear... dinner dresses... great evening...
OH MY… a collection!
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