So the Spring/Summer Ready to Wear 2013 collections are
rapidly making their way onto catwalks. With Balenciaga and Alexander Wang
presenting collections lavishing in tailored masculine outlines, boxy shapes,
minimalism and an array of neutral colours. Though the silhouettes in Balmain's
SS'13 RTW collection were of a similar essence they pushed that little bit
further with intricate designs, bold patterns of harlequin checks and cage-like
tops and dresses formed from basketry giving it a similar edge as that of
Alexander McQueen's collection inspired by bees, bordering on couture.
With these trends in mind, MaxMara declaring they would
return to their 'roots' proved to be an excellent decision. With masculine silhouettes
and neutral colours in the spotlight MaxMara didn't fail to shine. Famous
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camel coat, their new (yet authentic) collection blended effortlessly into the
trends emerging for this SS season since the fuel for the collection was once
again the trench coat. The collection experimented with safari and army
influences, through loose fitted beige shirts and similarly designed jumpsuits
whilst keeping current trends in mind. Patchwork was a trend MaxMara especially
executed throughout the collection. With shirts in lightweight knits finished
off with silk sleeves and prints like leopard and madras checks creating a
surprising harmony on tailored trousers and pencil skirts.
Although
military and safari may have been the inspiration, none of the collection
possessed merely that. Shirts and jackets were finished with puffy sleeves and
though this created a baggier fit, it wasn’t overwhelming in size, rather loose
fitting to give it a sense of elegant fluidity on the body. The garments
appeared to be tailored and masculine nevertheless through the use of silk and
suede as primary materials and combining over-sized tops with body clinging
pencil skirts the clothes maintained femininity and looked natural and relaxed.
The majority of tops had plunging necklines with buttons starting bellow the
sternum which furthered the collections womanliness even when these necklines
were combined with a more masculine rolled up sleeve or shoulder straps.
The
whole collection had the perfect balance between army and safari, ensuring none
of it was too conventionally military through the use of effortlessly mixed
patterns but still sticking to the original colour scheme of khaki and beiges.
The garments were tailored through cuffed trousers and rolled up sleeved shirts
with thick open falling collars to give it a masculine edge, yet elegantly
feminine through use of materials that hung lightly off the body and dresses
and coats that tied together on the side of the waist beautifully accentuating
the figure. The combination of both ensured an accomplished mix of the current
trend of masculine shapes and traditional feminine elegance. MaxMara has once
again strived this season displaying its class and knowledge of current trends whilst
continuing to ensure every garment remains wearable and accessible.
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