Hello, dear readers. My absence was not that long after all, just the way I was hoping, but it’s good to be back.
I am a little late with my coverage of the collections, but I was anxious to write about the fashion weeks (which failed to happen the previous season) and I thought I would start with NYFW, but then the Etro show happened. For someone who hardly wears prints at all, it’s interesting to name the Etro collection as one of the two fall 2014 favourites so far (and by favourite I mean loving it from start to end, which is very rare in my case). I think these are the collections most dear to my heart, not those molding too well to my personal style, but those which, while still feeling and looking practical and without being too artistic either, make me stop for a moment and think about a different approach, and even dream a little.
I do believe that this show is the most beautiful one of the brand’s so far. It was much more than the famous paisley prints which have become synonymous with the fashion house and which, this time, played a secondary part. Flowing silhouettes, rich embroideries, a diversity of patterns, intricate threaded silks, sleek suede pumps and boots, patchworked blanket shawls, everything was so craftily executed. And you didn’t have to read the press release to notice the worldwide ethnicity of the collection – I loved the artisanal feel. But what impressed me the most was that, given this great variety of textures, prints, colours, layering, the collection still looked elegant (easy and effortless, but elegant nonetheless), which says a lot about the brilliant styling that went into every single look.
photos: Style.com
Welcome back, Ada!
I absolutely loved this collection (I was going to feature it this week, but probably on my Icelandic blog). I think it was the impeccable styling that also did the trick. That look in the third image is one of my favourites for autumn … it had me swooning.
I have to admit though that I’m a bit behind on the fashion shows. I haven’t even had the time to view some of the collections I was waiting for, but after my exam tomorrow I plan to dive into it all.
I am glad the hiatus was so short— it is great to have you back!
Funny– I was at first surprised to see your post was about Etro (as you mentioned, I am not used to you going for such wild prints!), but I agree, it is a beautiful collection. And we could all use a little pushing of our own style boundaries every now and again… Especially one like this!
It’s nice to have you back, Ada. I thought Etro was beautiful, but honestly can’t say I loved it – I think so far Spring/Summer 2013 has been my absolute favourite as far as the brand’s latest collections go… Perhaps it will grow on me as the time goes by… x
welcome back! i hope you had a good respite. i am feeling like i really need to give myself a little blogging break here soon. i love of these earthy textiles, really lovely.
I love Etro with all its ethnic inspiration, it’s nomadic feel and the luxe of the paisley and velvets; there is a richness and authenticity that surpasses ‘fashion’ I think. This collection is so stylish and crosses so many borders – just beautiful and so ‘grown up’. Glad to hear you are back:)
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