week 7 discussion

Topic 7.1: Discuss the Themes covered in this module: In this module I would like you pick one of the themes covered in the module and find recent collections from designers that follow that theme/look. You should find the work of at least two different designers for the chosen theme. Discuss the similarities, differences and any other interesting points that you might observe in their interpretation of the particular theme/look.

I loved Burberry's fresh, whimsical takes on looks they've made classic.

On the other hand I hated what Costa did with Calvin Klein's classic style. One bad look after another, poor cuts, horrible fabric choices, awkward proportions, 3 words..."straight to Ross."


One of the more interesting and conceptual collections I've seen this season, Comme des Garçons is bending gender, mixing formal wear and lingerie (to the extreme), and gives a whole new meaning to making and outfit out of the dirty clothes pile. The collection really flirts with boundaries and pushes outward in a positive way.


OK I honestly don't know how to feel about Givenchy, pansies, pussies, and pinups? How serious am I supposed to  take this? If it was Betsey Johnson I wouldn't give it a second look, but because it's Givenchy I give a little liberty for the psychological aspect of it. It's humorous but there's nothing whimsical or light about it. It's a dark comedy full of sex and wit, but it makes the viewer a little uncomfortable because it doesn't quite make sense. I mean the kitty bobby hat is so porno. The whole show is dripping in fetishism and encompasses about 20 different threads, nerdy, dominatrix, super hero, asian, tight black vinyl, part woman/part cat, naughty secretary, officer of the law, pinup, biker, witch, elementary school teacher (with the bad printed sweatshirts, oh, that's probably because I went to elementary school in the late 80's) bobby soxer, 5th element, vamp, manga. Riccardo Tisci is one freaky dude. ;) I'm intrigued but it's a lot per look. The sexiest, I thought, was the allover pansy (shown right). It's a little ladies luncheon but has an edge to it. But the other two... I mean really? REALLY? My brain has melted.