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Paris Fashion Week: Jean Paul Gaultier AW13

Wonderland Staff — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:01:32 +0000

Jean Paul Gaultier balances futuristic military and traditional feminine glamour in his autumn/winter namesake collection.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s autumn/winter collection had a distinct air of contradiction. Contrasting textures, styles and cuts, which would have been otherwise looked unfavourably disjointed, united effortlessly under the helm of the Gaultier name. Harsh, military jackets and strong linear cuts paired off with coy, off-the-shoulder cuts, luxurious furs and flowing sheers skirts. The dark, moody colour palette also seamlessly blended the disparate looks, with swaths of oxblood, dark purple, greys and blacks adding a certain – dare we say it? –

sophistication to the collection.

Sequential block patterns invaded form-fitting dresses, studded leather jackets trespassed on whimsical sheer skirts, brass metallic golds and silvers usurped sleek feminine suits, and a floor-length deep purple sheer gown accepted the rule of jagged, linear black piping. It would seem in the land of Gaultier, juxtaposing futuristic, military Amazonian women with the glamorous, but traditional, femme fatale isn’t just rule of law – it’s plain common sense.

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter: PardonMe_Lissie)
Images: Harry Carr

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JOSEPH TURVEY × FASHION EAST

Wonderland Staff — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:18:56 +0000

Joseph Turvey set our hearts on fire with his playful (and puppy-full) installation at last week’s London Collections. But don’t take our word for it: take a look at it in our exclusive video.

Joseph Turvey from Juan José Lorenzo on Vimeo.

Along with Bobby Abley, London-based menswear designer Turvey is one of the newcomers to the Fashion East stable, joining other up-and-comers like Kit Neale and Maarten van der Horst. Inspired by Cruella DeVille, he transplanted the spots of her Dalmations onto bomber jackets, cashmere jumpers and a hoody, delighting the crowds with his technical ability, passion and playful approach to fabric. Fashion East has always been a fertile breeding ground for new British talent – and Joseph Turvey is no different.

www.josephturvey.com

Words: Shane Hawkins

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FENDI: Volume and Presence

Wonderland Staff — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:24:54 +0000

Modern simplicity has never looked so menacing in our film for Fendi menswear. Graphic tees, sharp silhouettes and sleek lines all feature heavily in Silvia Venturini Fendi’s new collection – so suit up, practise that pout and work that smoke machine.

Director: Joost Vandebrug
Fashion director: Andrew Davis
Set designer: Alun Davies

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