From The Press Release: CUSTO BARCELONA presents their new collection – ‘GABONGA’ – a word coined to describe something new: a collection beginning with graphic fabrics and flowing garments, and ending with more body-conscious pieces that enhance the figure; with superimposed and contrasting lengths to highlight femininity. The final product is a corporeal look, which experiments with spatial volumes.
Most of the loose-fitting looks include dresses and tunics, with free-flowing silk chiffon, nylon and silk organza. There are also skirts and shorts matched with voluminous blouses. The sleeves on the blouses include metal stud embellishments that match the graphics. They also include small zigzag elements that have been cut out individually, creating fantastic, delicate volumes.
The body-con garments primarily include very tight graphic patchwork dresses – one of Custo Barcelona’s most distinctive designs. This part of the collection also includes shorts and trousers with chain-mail embellishments, matched with cropped bomber jackets and masculine waistcoats, over semi-transparent chain-mail openwork shirts.
Lastly, the collection will feature new items such as trench coats and swimwear – all of them in typical Custo graphics. The former are made of printed nylon, while the latter are designed with small kaleidoscopic elements and patches.
The colour palette is fresh and bright; it explores new horizons. Colours range from apple green, orangey-pink, beige, nude and coral pink, to aquamarine and tropical khaki. Metal tones with shiny Lurex are also displayed; and include yellow gold, copper, gunmetal, white gold and violet.
The fabrics are translucent and free-flowing – chiffon, silk sating, ultrafine nylon and dentelle, and prints adorned with metal studs. Metallic tricot takes on a fluid and smooth appearance. The oneiric graphic design combines different kinds of patchwork to create an illusion of collage that evokes images of imperfect beauty. These kaleidoscopic patchworks mix conflicting fabrics of different weights, textures and sheen, forming a unique and genuine Custo universe.
A new dimension by Custo, inviting you to be transported, to feel and to enjoy.
“We try to create a universe based on sensations, mixing colors, graphics and materials, exploring the smallest details to the maximum.” – Custo Dalmau
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Custo Barcelona Fall 2011
If fallen angels wanted to start their own clothing line, I don’t think they could do a better job than the Dalmau brothers. Custo Barcelona’s fall collection is the heaven of colors at its epitome. Every piece of the line reminds me of an angel in revolution, which supernatural forces twirling together to form a masterpiece. Custo Barcelona fall 2011 is bold. The Dalmau brothers are not afraid to think outside of the box, and they do an incredible job bringing in different textures and patterns into the scene. One of my personal favorites is square patterned tweed jacket matched with a turtleneck shirt with layered with triangle shapes. Barcelona’s freedom and adroit control over cloth take you on a magical journey from start to finish.
— Vela Susan Park
View the collection in the gallery below.
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
Custo Barcelona Fall / Winter 2011 Preview
Custo Barcelona gave us a special look into his upcoming collection. His show is on Sunday September 13th, and Modern Glossy will be there to cover it. From The press release:“The poor look is extolled and lack of ostentation becomes the real luxury. Outlines are renewed, giving way to unstructured shapes of the utmost lightness and purity.
“Daytime and nighttime looks are easily distinguishable in this collection. Bright, relaxed daywear. The woman who wears these daytime garments is totally urban and is looking for something with personality for work and weekends. She is intelligent and non-conformist, but without losing sight of her sexier and more daring spirit. A real Revolution Grrrls style.”
Custo Barcelona Spring 2011
In his trademark style of bright, collage-like prints and varying textures, designer Custo Delmau once again delivered an Ibiza-inspired, ready-to-wear collection for the jet set. This season, we noticed that the colors were a bit muted and softer to the eye, and a surprising neutral nude-colored dress was in the mix. There was a Bohemian feel to the loose belted shifts and the rainbow color spectrum. Batik and tie-dye prints were prevalent and so were fun, feathered minis worn with easy, off the shoulder long tees. Dresses were still fitted and sexy, full of asymmetrical lines and punches of color. It was nice to observe the designer using earthier tones and going a bit softer with his color palette. Pinks were duskier and the blues were more powdery. We like the direction he’s going in.
-Jeanie Kwak
Photos By Stevyn Llewellyn
Berlin Fashion Week: Custo Barcelona
