Spring/Summer 2015 for Hervé Leger seems to mean East Asia and gold sequins, while at the same time, not moving away from the line’s signature bodycon looks.  The show started out with a few dresses that had short, but kimono-inspired sleeves which I liked (though it could be a little bit overwhelming on certain sizes), with shades ranging from 1980s-style bright neons to beautiful pinks.  However, I’m not sure what to think of the ones seen later in the show.

Final walk from Hervé Leger

The later looks featured pieces that included gold detailing.  While they look fine on the runway and the fit isn’t too bad, regardless of height if you’re on the slimmer side, it might be a little too glittery and over-the-top for regular wear, considering the price points of a typical Hervé Leger dress.  I was also not a fan of the body suits and shorts (do they just design it for show?  I am not sure if anyone would actually buy that sort of thing, not even celebrities).

I’m not surprised at the looks presented for the upcoming season.  Since Hervé Leger does have a “signature” style that doesn’t change season to season, the focus has to be on a look’s detailing.  The colours and patterns, for example, matter much more, as do minor aspects such as sleeves, just so one won’t confuse one season from another.

It’s good to see that there are both more “classic” looking pieces in addition to looks that many people aren’t likely to wear (well, not this girl, anyway – I’m kind of more classic with a twist.  Can’t be tacky, right?).  Some designers are just so over-the-top (but not OTT enough to consider an entire line “art”) or don’t consider different body types (especially shorter people).  Max Azria is often all over the place when it comes to body types (see BCBG’s past seasons), but his Hervé Leger line is a bit better.