Zac Posen .. NYFW Spring 2014

With a palette that can only be described as menopausal... no offense ladies, but what the hell are you thinking Zac Posen?  The man knows his was around a gown. I must give him some credit but this collection sparks emotions that span from ho hum to WTF are you drinking?

 

There were a few signature mermaid shapes and then there was a pile of dresses that looked as though some had fallen out of the wardrobe department from 20^th Century Fox.  Retro does not even begin to describe some pieces as they really looked like wardrobe for the extras in some crowd scene; none of any great beauty.

 

Then we have a plethora of styles that are so over the top and so over wrought and so silly as to make one laugh at their very existence.  It is a harsh view but c’mon get your s—t together and be real ... unless of course one is only making clothes for either editorial or red carpet and in  that case, I would think these fall far short of those categories as well.

 

One has to believe that with all the workmanship and skills that have been lavished upon the styles of this collection that the end result surely could have been far better.  It’s a shame really, that Mr. Posen, after all these years has yet to get one clear cut message across when he presents his seasonal collections.  The question remains... “Is he running out of options?”

 

P.S. “where is Kal Ruttenstein when you need him?”

Zac Posen resort 2014

My Darling Zac boy,

I am very proud of you child for showing the world that you indeed can make another style dress other than the hourglass or mermaid silhouette with fishtail back.  Now kiddo, don’t get me wrong this was not a groundbreaking collection but maybe, just maybe  if you quit thinking how great you are and start thinking that you need to FINALLY build your business… MAYBE, I repeat maybe, you’ve got a shot.  Keep in mind, don’t think you are not a star because you got some ink about your business because it really shows you off as the media whore and party boy that you are and not as a serious creative force.

For some reason when I was looking at the presentation these words came to mind when sane by the late Otis Redding: I may get weary …Women do get weary … Wearing the same shabby dress  … But to one who's weary … Try a little tenderness. If you don’t know who he is that may be part of the problem as you didn’t invent fashion nor did todays singers invent music.  Instead of “tenderness” you tried a new dress!  I know you think Charles James is a worthy resource for your “inspirations” but some of us have longer memories than others.

So listen doll, yes the collection finally looks better with some variety in shapes and fabrics and varying degrees of softness and structure but you know once again some references, like Madame Gres might have appeared a bit obvious and literal to some.  I was hoping you might have done more with the tweeds as they had a sort of daytime sexy vibe going on but nooooooooooo, you went right back to what you always do.  The prints were a nice change let alone a welcomed one.  By the way, just so you don’t think I a total bitch, I loved loved the orchid georgette and a few of the other georgette pieces that were NOT your usual bill of fare as they showed  a much less sex kitten vibe and a more grown sophisticated look.

Lastly, my dear boy, one can only construe that using Patty C and daughter as your models for the look book is yet still one more attention grabbing ploy for media coverage.  I may not be PC’s greatest fan but she does liven up the clothes and she certainly looks fabulous despite being photoshopped to look the same age as her daughter.  Honey, this is the kind of stuff that holds you back from being considered a serious designer.  If you want to be held up to the greats, then start behaving like one and quit being so “royal” if you catch my drift!

So…………. Precious, when do we get to have a drinkipoo together?? I am longing to hear some dish of which you are always so well fueled with and let’s get silly...a bottle of champers ... my treat and we are off!! 

Let me know when you can escape…. Kiss kiss... ciao ciao and big hug

Love

Me