Designer Mary Katrantzou‘s spring 2012 collection emphatically embraces the natural beauty of the season with vibrant hues and structural mastery. Graphic geometric patterns take on a life of their own, leaping off expertly tailored frocks and structured suits.
Dresses finished with neat pencil hems or voluminous bubble skirts anchor picturesque garden scenes bursting forth with such presence, it looks like each flower is nodding its head in happy approval of the garment. Lively coral reef prints actively teem in spite of their physical immobility.
Bright fabric swaths plume behind gratuitous mullet hems adding an extra dash of drama to already standout pieces.
Unorthodox lip shades in blues and yellows seem to be trending on the catwalk this season, and Katranzou’s use of the unusual hues buttress the looks rather than overpower them. Models stomped down the runway in metallic Christian Louboutin strappy sandals, the perfect shoe to compliment look-at-me- pieces.
I am a stan for bold prints, so this collection is right up my alley! I love the joyful mood, and how the scene prints come to life as you move in them. I see plenty of red-carpet looks for fearless fashionistas like Rihanna and Kelis. What do you think? Love it or leave it?
~Jihan
September 21, 2011 2:19 pm
And not forgetting fashionistas like Anna Dello Russo & Solange…
September 21, 2011 2:30 pm
I like most of the dresses. I’m loving the vibrant colors and 3D effects.
September 21, 2011 3:17 pm
I love the colors!
September 21, 2011 3:22 pm
The dresses are really pretty, the colors are spectacular. I’d totally rock most of the dresses.
September 22, 2011 9:56 am
the blue and the green lipstick is the Bizzzznizzz
September 22, 2011 4:39 pm
that dress in the 3rd pic is GAWGEOUS!
September 26, 2011 4:29 pm
[...] Mary Katrantzou: Vibrant three-dimensional garden and coral reef scenes along with glorious geometric prints uplifted by expert tailoring and ladylike silhouettes. This had to be one of our favorite collections during London Fashion Week. You can read my full review and see more gorgeous looks here. [...]
October 28, 2011 10:01 am
[...] collaboration with Topshop! Katrantzou is famous for her elaborate prints, and you remember how stunning her Spring 2012 collection was. I’ve been coveting her dresses for a little while, and now, they will be made available [...]
October 28, 2011 10:24 am
[...] collaboration with Topshop! Katrantzou is famous for her elaborate prints, and you remember how stunning her Spring 2012 collection was. I’ve been coveting her dresses for a little while, and now, they will be made available at a [...]
January 20, 2012 12:06 pm
[...] backing from the BFC and a mentorship with an established designer. You know I’m a total stan for Mary Katrantzou, so I’m happy to hear this news! Congratulations to both winners, we wish [...]