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January 9, 2015
Terumi Hagiwara: A Play of Colors and Patterns, Dressed in Artistry from Valentino, Prada, and Dries Van Noten
Terumi Hagiwara's Fashion Days Vol. 102
Valentino, Prada, Dries Van Noten
Wearing Paintings: A Play of Colors and Patterns
For everyday style, embrace the tradition of couture. For elegant attire, opt for bold colors and patterns. The Fall/Winter 2014 collections highlight two key trends: real-to-wear crafted with couture techniques, and fashion that plays with color and pattern by boldly incorporating art.
Text by TERUMI HAGIWARA
Valentino: Graphical Modern Dresses
Valentino opened with graphical dresses featuring a palette of red, fuchsia, white, and black. Simple dresses are paired with boots adorned with graphical patterns. The styling, with its bold colors and patterns, feels thoroughly modern.
Bias-cut block patterns were applied to various fabrics, including cashmere intarsia knits and leather skirts. A voluminous long dress, gathered generously from the waist, is particularly striking. A tulle embroidered dress, crafted with exquisite couture techniques, depicts flowers and butterflies like a painting.
VALENTINO 2014-15 Fall/Winter Collection
Prada: Sophistication and Subversion in Print Dresses
Prada presented a juxtaposition of 1930s and 70s-inspired graphical dresses, accented with bold gold and silver leather trim. Colorful shearling fur coats also made a significant appearance.
PRADA 2014-15 Fall/Winter Collection
Dries Van Noten: Artistic Dresses with Flowers and Curves
Dries Van Noten showcased dramatic styling that combined large lily motifs with flowing curves. The collection featured strong bi-color combinations in navy, mustard, fuchsia, and blue. An artful, diagonally paneled skirt, alternating between print and solid fabric, offered a modern touch.
DRIES VAN NOTEN 2014-15 Fall/Winter Collection
TERUMI HAGIWARA
Fashion Director
She covers the New York, Milan, Paris Prêt-à-Porter, and Paris Haute Couture collections each season. She has contributed numerous articles and columns to fashion magazines and newspapers, and also directs select shops.
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