As we move into Pre-Fall, collections get darker and more texture-heavy, reflecting the autumnal chill that is soon to come: well for most designers at least. With his assortment for the season, Prabal Gurung is showing that he doesn’t believe in more neutral hues for Fall, as his latest creations are as bright as they come. The modern printmaster continues his signature patterns, taking from a bevy of inspirations including his native country of Nepal, Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film Romeo + Juliet, and vintage ads from Versace and Versus. All the influences are apparent from the collection’s visual beauty to the avant-garde and sexy vibe that runs through almost every look.
I hope you’ve studied your print mixing because Gurung is throwing it into high-gear for Pre-Fall. Florals juxtaposed against windowpane patterns, splashes of baroque wherever possible, flowers dancing together on colorblocked ensembles: nothing is off limits for the season. The daring and bold fashionistas will fall in love with this collection.
Not to worry: there are looks that are minimalist-friendly, though you will certainly still stand out in a crowd. Gurung makes sure of that with metallics and colorblocking (which even goes down to the shoes).
There are more than enough red carpet-worthy ensembles and I must admit that these are my favorite looks in the collection. A black and white dress with a ruffled collar and draped tulip skirt is so beautiful in its simplicity and exact in its tailoring that there is no way you can deny the talent and skill on display here.
What do you think?
Images: Style.com
December 13, 2012 8:00 am
I CAN DEF SEE BEYONCE LIL SISTER IN SOME OF THESE PRINTS….THEN I CAN SEE MOTHER B TRYING TO BITE HER LITTLE SISTER AND GET IN ONE OF THESE GIRL BYE
December 13, 2012 8:48 am
i love it. very Serena van der Woodsen/Blair Waldorf, mixed with Solange, and a little bit of me!
December 13, 2012 9:09 am
10′S ALL AROUND!!!
December 13, 2012 9:24 am
Love the colors! And I’m here for the floral pants. Nice!
December 13, 2012 9:26 am
I love it all, give it to me now!
Blessings
December 13, 2012 9:59 am
I love!!!
December 13, 2012 10:01 am
Wowzers! Every piece is uniquely beautiful
December 13, 2012 11:18 am
Love it all
December 13, 2012 11:23 am
Very beautiful, but look at those black and white booties, THOSE are the best.
December 13, 2012 12:38 pm
Beautiful!
December 13, 2012 1:09 pm
I love it all!
December 13, 2012 2:10 pm
GORGEOUS!
December 13, 2012 9:24 pm
Loveeeee
December 14, 2012 3:13 am
Where is all the structural, almost futuristic edge I have grown to love about Prabal Gurung. The textures and details are amazing, but I am not entirely as wowed as I thought I’d be… *sigh*
Great collection still, and the colours are beyond fab!
December 14, 2012 3:32 am
WOW this collection is absolutely amazing!
December 16, 2012 7:36 pm
This collection is hot! This is how I would dress if I had the funds to support. love it
December 18, 2012 9:06 pm
I thought I wasn’t gonna like this, and then I was just blown away! So pretty!