Fall 2013 RTW: Details I'm Loving

There are a bunch of things I am really drawn to that have recently gone down the Fall/Winter 2013 runways. Here are just a few of them...

• Monochrome layers with a casual-chic look
• Modern/clean yet feminine accessories
• Monochrome textures/mixed media
• Penny loafer inspired booties
• Volume and dramatic lengths
• Leather details
• Velcro strap inspired booties

Collections

Balenciaga

Balmain

Chalayan

Gareth Pugh

Isabel Marant

Rick Owens

Viktor & Rolf

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Gareth Pugh

If you haven't seen this film yet, you're missing out, so watch it. Also, there are a lot of things I would like to post here but fail to have the time to do so. In that case I post to my twitter. So follow me! It's getting dark out in Pittsburgh which is never a good thing for me. This time of day always makes me anxious. It's like everything I did during the day is slipping away... Ahhh. Well I better get down to business before it's Monday...

Gareth in Wonderland

Since Gareth Pugh's first major collection, I've been in love with his dark creations. From skulls and bondage reminiscent pieces, he's never failed to captivated and pique the audience's interest.

He has always played with silhouette and geometric figures, but this season he's introducing a whole new level of shape and volume. His pieces, black as usual (although replacing white with a softer grey), vary from very strict chevron shapes to large flowing and soft pleats on a a seemingly airy wide legged pant. This collection certainly has Asian influences.

His Fall/Winter 2010 collection definitely showcase his growing maturity as a designer. Although he has not strayed far from his dark origins, his pieces seem more wearable, and dare I say, tailored to branch out to an older audience.

All in all, this is a truly stunning collection in my book. And he might just be stealing first place in my heart from Balenciaga.






























images: models.com

I'm really liking the body chains. If I can get some close up shots of the type of chains he used, I might just make one of my own (really, It's not that hard, just boring). :)

I fly back to Pittsburgh on a red eye tomorrow night. Sadly, California has been cooler than Pittsburgh this past week, and I've managed to get sick with bronchitis, an ear infection and a very, very raspy voice. :(