{"id":57849,"date":"2015-09-30T17:08:39","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T17:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wonderlandmagazine.com\/?p=57849"},"modified":"2015-09-30T17:08:39","modified_gmt":"2015-09-30T17:08:39","slug":"pfw-guy-laroche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandmagazine.com\/2015\/09\/30\/pfw-guy-laroche\/","title":{"rendered":"PFW: Guy Laroche"},"content":{"rendered":"
A shifted tone at Guy Laroche for SS16 meant protruding leatherwear and updated trenches.
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<\/a><\/p>\n Ready for Anything<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Guy Laroche show is a Paris schedule stalwart. A label that opened under Monsieur Laroche in the late fifties, its aim was to liberate women from the oppressive silhouette of Christian Dior\u2019s infamous \u2018new look\u2019. Its current creative director \u2013 Adam Andrascik \u2013 certainly kept this in mind for SS16, with separates, shirt dresses and dress-coats (the latter two actually invented by the house in its infancy) designed for all wardrobes, on any occasion. <\/span><\/p>\n Changing Directions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The collection itself saw a shift in tone for the label, who are usually more focused on the simple \u2013 with the odd addition to silhouette here and there. This season saw a much more geometric look at cuts \u2013 with asymmetric over panels on skirts, and dresses which had hanging fabric corners at the hem. The classic trench coat had peepholes removed, exposing glimpses of gold embellishment on the under layer. \u2018Feature prints\u2019 were a through theme \u2013 showcasing army-camo, beaches and palm trees in panels across the looks. Leatherwear came in racing car blue and black \u2013 with huge link-chains hanging at the side, or the breast. The bags were a highlight \u2013 in unusual diagonals, or with swirling pieces of leather which looked like an extension of the arm. <\/span><\/p>\n Lacking Clarity<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Overall, however, the offering felt a little confused. It seemed as though the designer was going for a re-imagining of Helmut Newton\u2019s amazonian muse in terms of look (already a problematic trope), however the product felt mismatched \u2013 think Destiny\u2019s Child “Survivor”. Iconic then, outdated now. Some pieces were wholly functional and wearable however, and perhaps with the right styling this collection could prove a survivor.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n