The A/W 2009 shows will stand out as particularly memorable for years to come, as they really put many designers' integrity and ability to the test given the current climate. We saw some extremely impressive collections, and a lot of experimentation with new concepts and trends. Here are my top 5 picks from among the A/W 2009 runways:
1. Lanvin
Several designers this season, especially in Paris and Milan, experimented with creating tensions between country and urban, nature and industry. Lanvin's Alber Elbaz really stunned us with a compelling story of shape, color, and detail and a polished, dystopian edge.
2. Doo.Ri
District L has followed Doo.Ri Chung for awhile. I really have to say how utterly sublime her Fall 2009 showing was. It really and truly encapsulated the mood and trends of the season in a totally cohesive and fluid collection of looks.
3. Missoni
Like other designers this season, Angela Missoni decided to take the label back to it's roots- knitwear. However, she sculpted a collection that strongly resembled current menswear trends, including bulky silhouettes and rich, full knits. Many collections this season were centered on analyzing dichotomies; Missoni not only effectively and flawlessly communicated this but did so with an air of traditional luxury and opulence.
4. ADAM
Truly wearable sportswear is an absolute cornerstone of fashion, and ADAM designer Adam Lippes really knows how to craft separates that are special but still workable into almost any wardrobe. Versatility and function, balanced with a classically feminine edge, were truly evident in the ADAM A/W 2009 Collection.
5. Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld's superstar status in the fashion industry translates easily into his clothing; like the elite soldiers of his supreme army, Lagerfeld models strut down the runway like towering, broad shouldered titans. His namesake collection this season combined provocative motorcycle chic with military sensibility- again playing with contrasts between soft fabrics and intense sartorial elements.
Photos from Style.com
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