The American Girl {Karen Walker RTW S/S 2012}
14/09/2011 § 3 Comments
I have a confession to make…
…I have something of an innate aversion to most patterns. Most. There are a few automatic exceptions to this rule, while all others are considered on a case-by-case basis. Usually they don’t make the cut and I’m not sure why this is the case. In any event, Karen Walker‘s S/S 2012 collection has me questioning my bias, because she sent more than a few gorgeously patterned pieces down the runway that have my full attention. Don’t get me wrong, there were a few things that got vetoed…but no need to include them here.
Notice also the Mildred Pierce effect. Enthralled! Would you have thought that a film released on cable could have such influence? The Karen Walker woman is strong, independent and bold. She mixes patterns. She likes a good bit of menswear influence and big colorful sunnies. This Kiwi designer entitled her collection “The American Girl” and I think she hit the nail on its 1940s head.
These clothes have me thinking of Katharine Hepburn. Always a good sign.
Neckerchief, pleated cropped trouser, tassels.
Peplum, head scarf…pattern I don’t hate. Wait, what?!?
While I don’t think that Ms. Walker has changed Mr. Wu’s spot as the current king of the NYFW hill, I do realize that Mr. Lauren presents tomorrow morning. When it comes to Ralphie, you know I can almost never say no. As long as he doesn’t use any strange patterns, that is…
