Select pictures from several of the October 22 shows
Everything about Lana Dugmag’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection weddings. While none of the pieces are your traditonal long, white gown, all have elements of what one might find in such a dress. Besides white, other lighter colours, including pale greens, orchids and pinks could also be found and many models were wearing gloves often worn by brides. Ranging from floral details to, ribbons, lace and white-inspired looks, any bride looking for a second dress for her reception should definitely give Lana a look.
Rita Liefhebber
A more alternative presentation of the Spring/Summer line. Rather than using the studio space or a traditional runway, the collection was presented with models standing on platforms like mannequins while people mingled around them. The line itself was heavily focused on leggings/skinny pants, like many other designers this season, with flowy tops and dresses which complient skinnies quite nicely. Colour choices were strongly in the neutrals and blues.
Duy:
The collection has its hits and misses. On one hand, you have a gorgeous trench and 1940s (new decade, for a change!!) inspired pieces which would work very well for semi-formal events, but there are also ones that don’t quite fit the pret-a-porter category or “art.” It’s not very likely that there are that many who would be able to pull off a fluttery yellow pyjama-like top in public, for example. But if it was meant to be “art,” then perhaps Duy Nguyen needs to be a little more creative.
Only in her early 20s, Amanda is perhaps the week’s most innovative designers. Her collection, which featured predominantly short dresses in different pale and gold-based tones, featured fuzzy detailing among other things. Also of note is the fact that the models in the show all wore blue lipstick. Perhaps Amanda was influenced by the Na’vi from Avatar? One thing to note is that many of the dresses looked much too short for the super-tall models and very evident that many of the pieces were meant for a shorter woman. Considering that many of the models were not wearing solid-coloured leggings or pants, in no way were the dresses meant to be longer tops. This is perhaps one of the most evident reasons why more variety in height is necessary in the fashion industry.
