Spring/Summer 2013 Trends - 9. Naughty Sheer

Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2013

Sheer is one of the most worn fabrics around our city in the summer, but as clear and transparent as the runway, we yet to seek for one. Designers proved how naughty sheer can become if used correctly. Sheer was all about seduction, authority, and femininity for the spring collections. As you may have remembered from our past posts, spring/summer 2013 should be all about seduction. Emilio Pucci, an Italian house known for prints, presented various designs of sheer. Pants, dresses, and tops were all present in this collection. Prints, which were what we expected, were seen very rarely, as Peter Dundas decided to take an unusual route like other designers. The collection was not as bad as we thought it may have been. Franciso Costa at Calvin Klein gave us one of the most sexual collections the brand had presented. Each dress brought attention at the bust with kinky designs. The play of construction and lengths were the main elements. Stella McCartney’s athletic dresses could not have been left behind as well. Her dresses marked attitude and style. Valentino’s black sheer sleeve and lace embroidered dress below was a remarkable treasure we couldn’t let go of. Akris presented a collection that should be in the minds of several street style ladies preparing for next months fashion shows. If anyone wanted to play with sheer, Akris took the crown in their ninety-one piece collection. We have a question. Would you be willing to wear an item from the Akris spring/summer 2013 collection?

Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2013

Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2013

Valentino Spring/Summer 2013

Akris Spring/Summer 2013

Akris Spring/Summer 2013

Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2013 Ad - How Lustful Can Miu Miu Become?

Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2013 Advertisement Campaign

Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2013 ad campaign was no doubt pure eroticism. Every shot provoked lust and temptation. Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes were two supermodels booked for the story, but model Bette Franke was the protagonist in this voluptuous campaign. Miuccia knew how to choose the perfect fabrics and cuts to give life to this well deserved setting. The silk bed lining and chromatic colors of the clothes spoke for themselves, not forgetting the models poses which gave away the whole inspiration. The gloves, taffeta outfits, denim skirt, and slipper dresses were perfect. It was all a tactic game that even on Miu Miu’s runway was already thought of. In my opinion, I believe this is one of the best stories told so far for a spring/summer 2013 collection advertisement. We’ll have to wait to see if other important brands can beat this lustful campaign. What are your thoughts towards these ads?

Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2013 Ready-to-Wear: Innocent Stripes

Model Ruby Jean Wilson wearing the 1st look of the collecton

We could say that the Marc Jacobs show was one of the shortest, yet most memorable shows during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013. Mr. Jacobs has had a talent of hypnotizing us each season, for he leaves us like innocent children drooling over a piece of lollipop. This spring, the collection focused more on a 60s theme, presenting an interesting side to the Marc Jacobs woman we weren’t quite familiar with….until now.

Dolce and Gabbana's Sicily Tour - Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2013

A detailed Dolce & Gabbana print dress depicting the history of theater.

Dolce & Gabbana has proven to be not just a brand, but a heritage to the Italian culture. Its rich gold embroidered dresses from last season were a prominent collection that gave through another chapter in its Sicily theme for spring. The collection was as usual….fresh, young, and full of happiness.

Sexy Gladiators - Versace Spring/Summer 2013

Versace's Spring/Summer 2013 first outfit.

Versace has always been described as one of the most provocative fashion houses. This season there were no exceptions, for lace and gladiator princesses became the new lust to look after. The introduction of the first model wearing a black dress with lace running over her body and legs left very little to the imagination. Only a Versace girl is allowed to wear something like this, and with gladiator heels. The color palette centered more on the colors of the dessert (orange, cream, and warm blue), which brought a pleasant atmosphere to the show. The music and walk of the models all correlated exactly together to an “I don’t give a * what you think.” Donatella took a risk in introducing the crinkled silk effect dresses, describing the previous phrase. The slit dresses were all extraordinarily provocative, as for any women wearing it would need to take precautions of a wardrobe malfunction.

Balenciaga Revealed - Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013

Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013 1st look

At Balenciaga, Nicholas Ghesquière left us with one of the most intricate collections of the season (for the few fashionistas that have not read the news lately, he is parting away from the brand). No other man can play with clothes in such a beautiful art form than Mr. Ghesquière, who has turned the house into one of the most demanding French brands, making top celebrities such as Kristen Stewart, and street styles appear stunning. 

Sexy Till Death- Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2013

Liberty Ross at Alexander Wang's Spring/Summer 2013 Runway

Tough. Graphic. Urban. Alexander Wang gave once again a breathtaking presentation. There was not a single piece that did not describe the first three words. Everything starting from the setting, and the music, to the models wearing the outfits, mixed as well as a good old martini garnished with olives. Patterns such as croc, zebra, giraffe, and snake skin were very well present at this show. The method of “applying them to the garments, but in an abstract way through embroidery,” as Alexander pointed, was a clean tactic that separated him from other designers.

Gucci Romanticism - Gucci Spring 2013

“It’s all about color, such real color,” Ms. Giannini stated backstage at the Gucci Spring 2013 show. We already had a hint there was going to be a new Gucci woman emerging, looking back at its men’s spring 2013 collection. From fuchsia, to cobalt, turquoise, and electric yellow were one of the main colors chosen to dress from head to toe. Ruffles played the protagonist in this collection, making the look even more desirable. Frida Giannini showed us that the Gucci woman can be sexy, sensual, and provocative, but overall romantic. Everything was about an “architectural silhouette,” focusing more on the details and accessories without too much emphasis on the body. It was a risk she took, and very well taken.