Catwalk fashion report Easy Luxe
Juxtaposed to much of winter’s hard edged fashion (punks, eighties power dressing and architectural tailoring) emerged a softer side to the season. Easy luxe pieces in the shape of oversize knits, slouchy trousers, the must-have new camel coat and the return of velvet as a catwalk trend for autumn/winter 09.
Sculptural Knits (Vivienne Westwood Red Label)
Vivienne Westwood’s red label in London was all about Slouch Living – in sexy yet comfortable clothes. But never one to shy away from drama Dame Vivienne’s knits are meant to be shown off– not kept for a weekend at home. Cue asymmetric angles on wrap around cardigans, angular necklines and graphic prints.
Velvet (Ellie Saab)
Velvet made a catwalk comeback for autumn/winter 09. For the festive party season it will be key, never more so than in as a show stopping black number. Needing little else, Ellie Saab kept to clean lines and little adornment – the modern way to wear this rich texture.
Slouchy Trousers (DKNY)
Trousers continue to be a fashion must have, and for autumn/winter 09 summer’s essential peg leg and harem pant shapes evolved in to slouchy yet sophisticated strides. DKNY got the proportions of this look just right by teaming the new slouchy bottoms with a fitted jacket, balancing out the volume and creating a slim line silhouette.
The Camel Coat (Max Mara)
The camel coat was the winter coat at the international collections. Understated, luxurious and expensive looking, camel is the new black. It appeared in New York, London and Paris, but it’s most perfect catwalk incarnation was at Max Mara in Milan – the quintessential label for chic, understated luxe.