Resort 2011 - Celine

I know my usual way of starting reviews is to, jump with joy, rant about my obsessions or just praise to the almighty that these designers are allowed to do what they do oh so well, but this time, its different, I'm speechless. Celine has honestly captured everything that is the essence of resort wear, the simple flow that the pieces allowed with the movement of the models, the choice of materials used, even the array of looks from pant suits, coats, sun dresses, party dresses, even a gown & a jumper to shorts, bags(in particular, an amazing fluorescent yellow clutch and shoes, it was all there.

Celine, has been forever rising in terms of their collections but its like their only aim now is to top themselves each season, and I know my words may not stand for much in the fashion world right now but I think they conquer and defeat with ease everything they have done in the past, each and every time. There is one particular look in this whole collection that jumped out at me and said "whatagwan rasta" but in the most chic way that could possibly be said; the way in which those three colours were made to look so effortlessly high fashion was something I not only waited to see happen for years but was completely proud to see finally stand clear from all the others.

To say much more about a collection that has left me so speechless with joy, would be robbing you of your time and just encouraging me to ramble, so without further ado, I give you the collection that made me doubt my skill of words but blessed my eyes with the joy of sight!

Resort 2011 - Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera, the epitome of femininity, colourful elegance and class, this collection didn't fall short of the descriptions i so blatantly threw at you a moment ago. It is a collection for all those women whose lives are full of upper strata social events during the summer and just need as much ball gowns to choose from as possible.

Every piece seemed as if it was it's own masterpiece to framed and plastered on a wall in a museum, but with so much different lengths to play with, its not an one era showing by Carolina Herrera, I could go on and on about the beautiful prints, the tulle, the pronounced high class structure of the pieces but I'm sure my words won't do justice to the beauty I've seen in the pictures. Kudos to Carolina Herrera, for yet another look in the dreams of many a woman but the realities of only a few.

Resort 2011 - Calvin Klein

One thinks of Calvin Klein and automatically erotically charged images of underwear ads are probed to the front of all thoughts allowed by the mind, it would be as if this fashion house was a strong promoter of sexual promiscuity but in fact, you couldn't be any further from being completely incorrect.

Calvin Klein, has repeatedly put out amazing collections with architectural edge, ease of flow, the most innocent looking and angelic pieces one may have ever seen...a bit over indulgent with my words, eh? maybe but not quite. This collection was like all the others, simplistic, sometimes bland, but yet effortlessly effortless, it just made you feel as if it was created to be lounged in at your favorite resort in the Greek isles or somewhere in the Caribbean, maybe even Sandy Lane, in Barbados. The fabric choices soft, and the colour choices gentle as always, with whites, faded grays, browns, a washed blue but then a pop of striking yellow was seen on this one dress and some of the shoe heels; Also, a shimmery fabric was another highlight of the collection which made it seem as magnificent as looking over the glistening crystal clear waters of the places I stated before.

Of course, with such minimalist attributes to Calvin Klein's design, the details were mere darts, tucks and vertical pleats all of which really gave an interesting effect. This is definitely a collection that will thrive from the many accessories you ladies collect, but with that said, it stayed true to the nature of what we know as the new Calvin Klein, not only a sexual beast but quite the opposite, maybe even a simple, cool, playful breeze of ingenuity.

Resort 2011 - Burberry Prorsum

Christopher Bailey, the king, the creative genius that is the head of a fashion house that I can speak no wrong about, that elite fashion house being Burberry Prorsum. I kneel with one knee to the ground and the other facing my computer, head bowed and hands in a "hats off" position at the glory that is his resort 2011 collection, brilliance!

The aim of this collection is one of a much more personal "worn in" feeling that is to be exuded from each piece, said King Christopher, and with my limited scope of the said pieces I can say, mission accomplished. From the military inspired scuffed leather thigh high boots which definitely show an aged sexy, to the aged belts, one in a very exotic and appealing python, oh la la, snakes are definitely a turn on in the fashion world.

Alright, I know you are saying to yourself, I haven't spoken much about the clothing and this is a clothing review more so than a downright admittance to my obsession of all things Burberry, what can I say, the clothes are just magical, as expected! We know that trenches are the main forte of their arsenal, and one's mind continues to wonder how much more can be done with a mere coat, but surprise, surprise, surprise, why not wear nothing under it, lighten the fabric and transform that piece into a wrap dress, again I say the word, brilliance. The fabric choices in this collection are stellar and the colour story is one that I quite favor with olives, tans, blacks, grays, navy and greens, also a follow through theme of military remained in the forefront, It honestly couldn't get any better and just pushed that amazing Fall 2010 collection back into the mind.

Everything was fitted to the body as it were an exoskeleton, so the youthful factor was sure not to perish as a result of all the aging, the bags were credit card worthy as were the strapped booties. I do have one confession to make though, one small thing that I was a little in dismay about, was the detailing that was on most of the dresses and skirts that could be a bit odd shaped, unflattering and messy for anyone above the size of a supermodel but who knows how it will fall in reality.

Okay guys, don't be sad, this collection had about four male looks, each simple but each amazing and definitely closet worthy, so imagine the collection that would be the menswear, such a tease, King Christopher, such a tease.

In conclusion, this collection stands for everything that Burberry is and also cements my stand for everything that is Burberry!

Resort 2011 - Alexander Wang

Yes...Its Wang's turn...Alexander Wang has been no stranger to my reviews and with that said, I never once went easy on the chosen one. I must say before I have been incredibly shocked about how his clothing has grown on me, at first what I saw as madness just became unprecedented genius but can he produce something else now, or is he sticking to his new found inspiration horse and riding it until the "media" decides we have had enough.

This collection is pretty edgy much like the last two we have seen with the cutouts, the belly outs, the pleating, the over-sized knits and the sportswear, oh well, you know that saying, "don't fix it if it ain't want fixing", well that's not quite it but you get what I'm saying. Its a great collection with the introduction of some new colours, new travel ready fabrics such a jacquard and mesh pieces, oh and the well approved removal of the velvet, so clap here and clap there for Mr.Wang. Truth is, I can't wait to see people on the streets and the editorial shots of these pieces because believe it or not, its where this stuff really shines!

Resort 2011 - ADAM

Wow...is how I will open this review of ADAM's Resort 2011 collection...not wow because of the genius behind it, or is it, really genius that I've yet to realise? I am not one to be bashful of a designer's work because I believe everyone has a point of view but when you reach a certain plateau in your career, lets just say I expect more than what I can walk into H&M, Zara or Topshop, see and purchase for way less!

Alright, let me just be an unbiased critic and say, the colours are amazing, some of the pieces are closet worthy like the leather shorts, the vest sheer silk and cotton dress and the printed dress that falls to the ground, all nice but still yet so simple, I wouldn't like to think this collection was just about producing to make money, instead of being a result of any inspiration, but maybe that was the inspiration, nothing but necessity, maybe it was for a surfer girl judging by the hair; I don't know! This is all i will say about the collection, since it is basically nice basics, oh and nice sandals too.

Resort 2011 - 3.1 Philip Lim Womenswear

Sigh, it feels like forever since I last wrote a review on a collection and honestly, it feels somewhat of a tragic disposition of my words will be the result of this one! Anyway, here it goes, resort collections are where one looks for the ease of motion within the pieces, the lounging factor, the simplistic glam and since we are reviewing the work of high priced designers, I also look at the execution of luxury!

3.1 Philip Lim, for me is always a fashion house who I have all good things to say about but this time, I was left with slight confusion as to why this is the time I decided to return to the world of critical writing. The collection was in the very popular colour story of nudes, green, brown and gray, nothing new for Lim, most pieces had a sheen to them, and in terms of the comfort level seemed to fit the bar quite well, with jersey and silk being major fabric choices.

I know you maybe wondering well, why did I start on such a unsure tone but still credit him so well in that last paragraph, well, he did get some things right as expected from a talent like himself but in my opinion, he should have kept his pieces short in length because it is in the full length looks where he faltered. I know the plan was to be free and create a sense of relaxed comfort but the looks just felt old and used up, also with the choice of bootie, just quite frankly made it all the worst for those wide legged looks that didn't quite fall correctly with the fabrics they were made with. Anyway enough bashing, the jumpsuits rocked and rocked well, I can see this being the selling point for this collection, yes we have seen them before but as a resort piece and in jersey, it was a wise jump by 3.1 Philip Lim. Also, the print used in several looks, for example, that trench, top and bottom was quite captivating and left me with a good taste in my mouth.

So in conclusion, some good pieces here and there, then one or two great looks, then some matron like pieces too but overall I'm sure, his die hard fans won't be too disappointed, because eventually, I'm sure I will grow to adore it as well!

I'm Back...

Hey everyone, I am back and yes, I'm here to stay. It took me a while to fall back into any sort of stride, with one trip to my future abode, Toronto and another trip to Manhattan, the hub of my inspiration. I have decided to bounce right back and do what I love which is writing about fashion and showing you my amazing readers, my point of view with so much hope to hear yours as well! Well its Resort 2011 season...summer is closing in...it promises to be a great one! So lets get this ball rolling...

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