Ports 1961 Fall/Winter 2010 was driven by an exploration of discovery and invention. The collection seemed to unfold and mature as each model trotted out as a free-spirited beauty. There was old world feel in the details and the model’s untamed curly hair. Other elements included architectural silhouettes, and statement jewelry like ceramic and carved wooden necklaces. Leather hats and motocross gloves added some modern roughness. Though the colors and watery prints were very muted, the play on textures and combinations of different textiles like leather, jersey, knits, tweeds, wool, chiffon, organza and lame added a wholesome variation to this globally wearable collection. Designer Tia Cibani presented an overall beautiful experience from the first moment of silence for Alexander McQueen, to the dreamy melodic music to the ultra feminine yet empowering clothes.
—Maria Giannakakis
Photos By Stevyn Llewellyn
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Tag Archives: fall 2010 fashion week
Christian Siriano Fall 2010
Christian Siriano has a reputation to uphold. The Spring collection last September was so ebullient, I wanted to burst into applause (and I did, due to some lovely, otherworldly gowns). I did not expect anything less from him this season. For this Fall collection, the young Project Runway winner focused on a European look, specifically Parisian women of the 1960’s. It is a look back to when women got dressed everyday and wore suits and gloves and beautiful shoes.
This return to classic wear is reinterpreted in a sharper, sleeker silhouette. The show opened with a fitted leather zip front jacket and a wool pencil skirt and then progressed into a collection of wing sleeve cashmere coats and chevron print ensembles. Models donned large sparkly shades, their hair sleek and swept to the side
reminiscent of old Hollywood screen sirens, perfect for the smoky blue lighting on the runway. The collection then turned airier and lighter as metallics and chiffon blouses and dresses emerged. Unexpected colors like fuchsia and ruffles also began to appear, flounced and running asymmetrically down satin cocktail dresses and adorning the sides of shoes. But what Christian is known and adored for, at least by me, are his gowns. The stunner was an organza soft charcoal multi-tiered gown with a draped shoulder. Muted, soft and wonderful to watch, the dress moved in a shape-shifting mesmerizing way. It was not fitted, but the airiness of the organza gave it an ethereal quality. But he saved the best for last. A model appeared in a brilliant fuchsia gown that had a frothy train of scalloped tulle that trailed behind her. There it was, the grandiose gesture I was waiting for. The reserve that was apparent at the start of the show escalated to this, most epic display of luxe gowns. Someone send him to Paris. He’s ready.
—Jeanie Kwak
Photos By Stevyn Llewellyn
Bespoken Fall 2010
Mackage Fall 2010
Canadian outerwear designers Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy for Mackage presented their Fall/Winter 2010 collection with an edgy upbeat feel. Their detailed line included mens and womenswear in neutral colors of black, brown, camel, grey and white. Known for their slim fitted designs, lots of exaggerated shoulder details were presented.
Their sharp collection included leather studded top with shorts, pencil skirts, wrap style dresses, checked dresses, skirts and skinny pants. The outerwear ranged from leather jackets, wool coats to herringbone peacoats and warm down coats with fur lined hoods.
43 different pieces were presented with a twiggy look-low ponytail swept on one side with side swept bangs and smoky eyes. Black was a dominant color in their collection alongside a variety of leather and sequin details. Accessories included leather gloves, studded and leather corset belts.
—Jenny Mar
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
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Richard Chai Fall 2010
Richard Chai Love consisted of lazy boyfriend silhouettes, cool lightweight silks topped with oversized sweaters and long asymmetrical layers which were reminiscent of early nineties grunge. Some key pieces including effortless tees and knit paper bag skirts, layered over wool ribbed leggings and long sheer ribbed tube dresses looked so chic and very downtown apathetic. The icy grey tones and neutrals graduated in distressed pewter sequin pieces, like a pajama pant and embroidered waistcoats. If the Fall/Winter 2010 season is as cold as this winter, the Richard Chai Love girl will for sure be very warm and cozy, and undoubtedly stylish.
—Maria Giannakakis
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
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