APOLOGIES & UPDATES

As many of you have noticed, I have been out of the loop during NYFW. I have not been reviewing the shows because I am overwhelmed with work. I have recently become an intern at OnFeature.com and the work is piling, along with school projects and other work too. This fashion season will not see me attending LFW shows, as I will be attending other events. This season is about parties, where I'll be heading out most nights, mingling with designers, editors and many more. 

I will try to take as many photographs as possible, and hopefully post them here. Please also look forward to my media project, which I am in the stage of filming/directing. This Sunday I will be heading out with a senior editor, assisting her with video assignments and I will also be helping a street-style photographer snap some shots of fellow fashionista's on Sunday, which you can all look forward to on OnFeature.com or their Facebook fan page.

ARMANI PRIVÉ COUTURE S/S 14

This couture collection from Armani was absolutely splendid, there were a variety of looks, from  gorgeous silk pants to beautiful evening gowns. The styling of all these looks were finished with a silk head-wrap, which the model wore with heavy earrings, there's something awfully interesting with this combination. Like the 30 hours-to-make couture sneakers at Chanel, it somehow works in favour of the entire look.

I liked the entire collection, as there maybe only 2-3 looks that didn't deliver, however the rest of the collection did impressively well. The attention to detail, with the intricate diamond appliqué suggests luxury and wealth. The bottom row of images (above) kill me, there's not one thing I would change. Look at the simple shape of #8, whilst still maintaining elegance and grace. This is the sort of thing that Giorgio Armani does best, and there's nothing he should change.

CHANEL COUTURE S/S 14

Wow, this collection was amazing. I'm not usually too impressed by Karl or his collections for Chanel, because I find them repetitive and ultimately unengaging, but this was something different. For once, the models looked like they had fun and this was shown in their attitude on the runway; a fun and enthusiastic girl, strutting her stuff! Perhaps this was to reflect the sporty influence, clearly seen by the sneakers.

I liked the first few dresses (#2), I thought that it was a fashionable twist on the tennis uniform with an illusion-like-waist. However, this did become repetitive, because there was about 7+ re-colourings of the same dress. Then Karl presented some amazing looks, these were super stylish and very simple. Xiao Wen Ju (#5) has got to be my favourite look; elegant, functional and very chic. The overall presentation was very good, along with catchy music, and a grand finale. It's nice to see a more simpler runway, so the focus is on the clothes, just like how Gabrielle presented her debut collection initially.

DIOR COUTURE S/S 14

For me, couture is about saying the biggest ideas, in the most subtle of ways. To have the ability to transition crazy and bold ideas, into a soft and gentle outcome. And there's no better person, than Raf Simons. For me he has redeemed himself, after the catastrophe of menswear. This couture collection is quiet, it is subtle and it is beautiful. The minimalist approach, with soft textures and simple colours evoke a fashion-forward collection. 

With the classic shapes and elegant figure, this collection has the chance of being one of his best. Raf sticks with his trousers and elegant top combination, and it's working very well for him. As usually shown on the runway, the make-up consists of natural eyes, simple hair and a bold lip colour. I truly loved this collection, and hope that Raf continues in this style. Well done~!

ATELIER VERSACE S/S 14

"I am so fab, check it out, I'm blonde, I'm skinny, I'm rich and I'm a little bit of a bitch.", these are the words that were pumped out as the show began. The inspiration for Versace this season was a hybrid woman of Lady Gaga and a contemporary Grace Jones, the DNA design code of the house was clearly seen in this Versace woman's attitude - sexy, strong and confident, as per usual. Lady Gaga was, of course,  in attendance, having just been revealed as the S/S14 advertisement campaign star. The singer caused quite the stir, as she was surrounded by paparazzi before taking her seat next to Mario Testino.

I liked this collection, I think it's a step up from the "couture" show last year. For this season, there was an element of dramatic glamour and the hoods sure helped that. The bold colours which were used, were pushed even further, with the aid from Grecian drapes and diamentés, which dazzle when in the spotlight. Sexiness, boldness and strength are brought to the forefront for this season; this collection is truly Donatella.