I know I've already harped on about Mary Katrantzou not once but twice today but I just can't get her mesmerising prints out of my head. The exaggerrated effect of them coupled with her colour choices just makes me really excited about what she will do in the future. At the BFC London Rocks showroom in Paris yesterday, I literally zoomed into her collection seeing as I had seen the other ppl's collections at the shows (Todd Lynn, Louise Gray, Erdem, House of Holland etc etc). Mary is one of the lucky few to start her own label so soon after her CSM MA collection and she's lightened things up a bit for S/S 09. No more double bonded jersey as the fabrics are much lighter whilst still retaining a stretch. On parts of the dresses, light denim is sewn, which slightly casualfies the pieces, especially on the piece with a mock denim short front. The zips are fully functional this time so you can shorten things if needs be or have purposeful slits in the dress. What I love is the clash of colours that is always well judged and never seems wrong. The addition of stripes makes me think that Katrantzou did a funny play on the classic breton stripe.
An MK collection isn't complete without the jewellery and this time, it's made in silver and gold as opposed to wood, still as chunky as ever. Looking almost like industrial instruments, when paired with the dresses they'd add a tougher touch.
I really like these dresses!
Posted by: Aretha | 07 October 2008 at 22:34
Oooh, trompe l'oleil looks fantastic! I love the bold, graphic looks of everything, and that jewellery looks utterly fab.
Posted by: Drusilla | 07 October 2008 at 23:30
Oooh, trompe l'oleil looks fantastic! I love the bold, graphic looks of everything, and that jewellery looks utterly fab.
Posted by: Drusilla | 07 October 2008 at 23:31
I adore those quirky prints! I gravitate towards anything colorful and printed these days. likey those hard-edged statement necklaces too!
I really love your blog!
♥ R
Posted by: Rachel | 07 October 2008 at 23:31
How great of you to feature a greek designer! I don't know if you can stand to even consider the words "fashion" and "week" together ever again, but it just happens that we have the 8th Athens Fashion Week taking place this week. I am participating in the workshops so I get to hang around all day, but not get in the actual shows unfortunately. Anyway, I post new photos every day, so it would be lovely if you had time to visit.
Posted by: lopi | 07 October 2008 at 23:32
The dresses are cool but the jewellery is amazing!
Posted by: Erin | 07 October 2008 at 23:51
Great dresses.
Posted by: WendyB | 08 October 2008 at 00:03
Those are some neat dresses! As I've said before, they make me happy!
Posted by: KD | 08 October 2008 at 00:18
Can't wait to her more about your Paris's inspiration.
I fallow your other " baby " too.
This is just a breath of fresh air.
I send you a new award -Now, your turn to choose 5.
Posted by: chloe van paris | 08 October 2008 at 03:20
Omg, I love all of those!
Posted by: The Stylish Wanderer | 08 October 2008 at 04:06
very cool fresh prints. Love the one you wore in the earlier post!
Posted by: Pamcasso | 08 October 2008 at 04:34
love the constructiveness/jukeboxyness (am I the only one who thinks this?) of the prints. whats the price range like?
Posted by: ani | 08 October 2008 at 04:57
ahh i adore this, i remember seeing her graduate collection but not knowing her name!! yess i would like to know the priceranges aswell
Posted by: b | 08 October 2008 at 05:14
I seriously had to stop myself from drooling those dresses are amazing spot on, they are memorizing
Posted by: steph-O | 08 October 2008 at 05:57
Argg I want to scoop up all of those dresses this instant! Yey for newbies, what a great collection. Very original, and I love the colour combonations!
Posted by: niceandshiny | 08 October 2008 at 06:06
Those look so interesting.
Posted by: juliet | 08 October 2008 at 06:33
where can i get one! NOW!? (I live all the way in Sweden...)
Posted by: misha | 08 October 2008 at 07:01
I love this collection, I love the surprise effect it has.
Posted by: Mer | 08 October 2008 at 09:12
These are beautiful!
Posted by: missmilki | 08 October 2008 at 11:50
I didn´t know Mary Katrantzou. Her collection is very original. I like it. You look so pretty!
Posted by: Miss Urbanita | 08 October 2008 at 12:19
Prints are great but I'm looking at the jewelery. They rock.
Posted by: songy | 08 October 2008 at 12:54
so i woke up this morning and had this weird feeling to wear brown and black. and everytime i see some one do this it always ends up look...awkward and just dosnt look right . do u have any outfit post where u mix brown and black so i can get some ideas on how to mix the two colors thanks susieee
Posted by: amanda | 08 October 2008 at 13:23
Hey Susie, you're also published at facehunter, aren't you?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6UzdmF8O-Oo/SOCtqjJjSrI/AAAAAAAAI5o/3IXKSSrenV4/s1600-h/IMG_9538.jpg
I found it just now, perhaps someone has already send the linkt to you.
Posted by: Simone | 08 October 2008 at 13:57
These dresses are so fun and unusual. I wonder if they are available in the US?
Posted by: Liz Blair | 08 October 2008 at 14:48
ooh, i'm glad... she seems like such a nice lady from the contact I've had with her, and talented... so glad people are catching on to her.
Posted by: lady coveted | 08 October 2008 at 17:01
They really are stunning. And the one you're wearing looks fab, too. As always.
ps. congrats on the ES 1000 mention. I love that in the index you're listed as Bubble, Susie!
Posted by: Gemma | 08 October 2008 at 17:02
I remember being OBSESSED by her collection from CSM!
Posted by: Tavi | 09 October 2008 at 05:05
yep the dress+jewellery are amazing
hmmm but where can I buy one? i cannot find them anywhere yet :(
Posted by: monia | 09 October 2008 at 09:10
Love the bright colors! So great right now. Check out this trina turk dress
http://www.shopgoldyn.com/product.details-pid-966-productname-Trina%20Turk
she is really able to encorporate wonderful hues, but in a classy and elegant way. so cute!
Posted by: Alex | 09 October 2008 at 18:47
I'd happily wear her dresses everyday of the week, she is truly talented!!
Posted by: AbbieVictoria | 09 October 2008 at 23:27
absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Nancy | 10 October 2008 at 01:28
i love this stuff.
Posted by: SwanDiamondRose | 11 October 2008 at 05:35
these are a total copy of lacroixs from years back. i know, i own one.bought it in neimans in miami almost 10 years ago.
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