Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Comme des Garçons Fall 2005



What better way to kick off the new site than by sharing not only one of my favorite CdG collections, but one of my favorite collections of all time? I often look back on this collection because it covers all of the bases: unique concept, wonderful pieces and execution as well as the unforgettable runway styling and makeup. The theme is clearly that of an unconventional bride and who better to depict to us a little unconventionality than Ms. Kawakubo?

Instead of doing away with every traditional aspect, she expanded on the classic (read: insufferably boring) idea of a bride’s ensemble by injecting a bit of her CdG magic into it. I mean, religion is worthwhile just for the accessories, if for nothing else anyways, no?

The fact that she did separates and how they’re layered on the runway is commendable. The standard bridal silhouette isn’t exactly the most intruiging thing in the world and by doing this, she’s opened a whole window of new options as far as both form and function go. Aside from the separates, I also love that there was outerwear thrown into the mix. Rei is always a knockout when it comes to her fabric choices but this collection really exudes a cohesion that some of her others lack, meanwhile being comprised of just as broad a range of materials as her others are.

While what’s on the body of the women is beautiful – the footwear and headpieces are a whole separate heaven in themselves. Firstly, the boots… not only do they look amazing with the garments of this collection, but they’re pretty much the perfect boot, full stop. When it comes to headpieces, if you don’t know this about me already… I can’t get enough of them. These headpieces here are so stunning and are probably equally as interesting as most of the actual garments due to the sheer intricacy and uniqueness of them.

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