19.1.10

A Very Important Date: The Alice in Wonderland Trend.


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And a very important date it is. As our spring and summer months getting closer and closer, our clothing gets lighter and more colorful. They tend to say that trends always come back and it is indeed true but this time, we regress to a younger time. A time of color and imagination where innocence and playfulness ruled and all else did not matter as much. As much as I dislike the word adorable to describe a set of trends or style, it is the word I shall use this time. Why? Because it simply is. Whether it's in Paris or NY, designers went for a bit more youthful designs and splashed us back into our own imagination.


Alice in Wonderland might not necessarily be the inspiration for these designers' motives or ideas in general but one thing is certain. The main idea and topic of this classic remains true on all the following designs. That youthful curiosity, that adventurous school girl spirit and that flowery start into womanhood. All in all, it's not about how the gowns are worn but rather how each and every piece embody that young Alice that every woman has inside in some sort of way.


Chanel Prêt-À-Porter 2010
Although I can't get my head to accept the clogs as they always seem a bit bulky and dull, you can't anything but love that youthful look that is portrayed through each shot. It is indeed a bit odd because that perfect Chanel woman voices so much finesse and elegance in my eyes. Not that it's at all different here but the use of short poofed up skirts, fake tattoos and fake tan lines, the idea of that woman is not only modernized but given a sweet adventurous twist. At the same time, sticking to light colors and playful textures, Chanel manages to keep that classic poise that is so characteristic to their line. It's an almost ladylike feeling of being on the prairies and it's exactly how Karl Lagerfeld regresses us to that Alice in Wonderland time. Long days in the country filled with color and adventure. That's what we call true Spring Summer feeling. Delightful!

Diane Von Furstenberg Spring Summer 2010
Across the Atlantic and amongst tall buildings and a city of noise, we were presented with a collection such fairylike that it took us right back out to nature. There is such a thrilling feeling as Diane Von Furstenberg uses color to her advantage and creates a summer paradise. Although her collection is a bit more urban than Chanel's there is still a playful feeling as the accessories of such different clashing colors mix and match to create a warm feeling. As Alice wonders further unto that wonderous place, she was introduced to a world of flowers and butterflies of great color. In such a way, the play on how each dress folds and falls, creates not only that feeling talked about earlier but also a playful outfit that is made for each girl ready for an adventurous day and is obviously not afraid to shine. Literally.

Jason Wu Spring Summer 2010
There is no rule that commands designs of spring and summer to be of a flowery nature. On the contrary, it's that play with such elements of a new season that can make a whole collection. Such is the case for Jason Wu. Through intriguing uses of color each design comes alive, redefining what girly and "hip" means. We just love the way many designs have that contour indicating of a more classic time. That simple shirt and loose skirt with a belt splashed with a bit of color or an unexpected texture. A simple short and feathered gown with a splash of green. Simple designs taken out of this world by a simple use of some imagination to create youthful designs that stay true to the topic of being a sophisticated young girl or woman.

Christopher Kane Spring Summer 2010
If there was such a thing as a Mad Hatter, I can guarantee that his hat would come off in a matter of seconds when faced with Christopher Kane's creativity. It might not be your answer to a little black dress but it certainly puts out a fresh and new idea out there. Personally, I find it quite ingenious to use the checker pattern that is reminiscent of home, youth and family and putting into something a bit more risqué. The mid-rift cuts and the high end slit on the dresses do not only create for a more playful nature to each creation but reinvent that sweet innocent feeling into something a bit more mature. It doesn't hurt that there is some sort of Oriental feeling to each design as it only adds to the mystery that makes each piece a piece of wonderland.

Peter Jensen Spring Summer 2010
There is something about Peter Jensen. Some things are perfectly clear and basic to see. Not everything has to be a reinvention and that is what Peter Jensen clearly manages to show us through the use of solid spring colors and that almost funny yet clever use of "picnic" objects printed on the designs. That pretty white apron on while putting out the red mantle on the grass. Eating a watermelon while gazing at the swans swimming down by the small lake. Sure, it may all seem a bit far fetched but when faced with the facts, this collection is a clear back to basics. That's exactly where that youthful look comes once again into play showing us that even the simplest things can make the largest impressions.


Vatle Spring Summer 2010
I decided for once to have a wild card. Now it may be wild but the degree of potential in my eyes is a winner in the long run. Having had a wide variety of designs, I chose this one as it pertained to that sweet childhood feeling. It's on that simple white that it gets intriguing. That ruffled texture mimics in our heads those sweet spring daisy petals. Yet what makes this design eye catching is the cut on the side showing not only a innocence to the gown but also modernity. It's such versatility that can take new designers to that whole new level. And that's what Vatle is. Better watch out for this one!


Last but not least, I leave you with a small preview to the new movie coming out soon. As I mentioned before, it may not have been the source of inspiration for these delightful designs but it certainly opens a whole can of opportunities and inspiration. After all, we all have that cute little sense of curiousness and adventure inside of us just waiting to wonder off some day and sometime.

Image Source: Style.com, Vatle Press & Google Image.

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