Not dissimilar to Wunderkind was Russian designer Alena Akhmadullina's equine theme. Combining the symbolism of the horse tails with references from the tales of A.S. Pushkin, Akmadullina created a cleverly avant-garde collection. Models demonstrated the power of warrior women in their stallion manes and runway canter; not to mention the horse hair which decorated shoulder epaulettes, engorged dresses and acted as tails on trousers (see: right). It kind of reminds me of SS09 Margiela - only less sinister! In keeping with last season's Eastern folk trend, folkloric printed shifts (very Mary Katarantzou) and loose crescent-shouldered coats bound by leather warrior cuffs curried favour to the past. Peacocks also made a sophomore appearance to that of Giambattista Valli in prints and necklaces; with colours running a similar gamut to Dries Van Noten in cherry brown, mustard and dark blue. Definitely another one for the 'one to watch' list.
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Alena Akhmadullina
Not dissimilar to Wunderkind was Russian designer Alena Akhmadullina's equine theme. Combining the symbolism of the horse tails with references from the tales of A.S. Pushkin, Akmadullina created a cleverly avant-garde collection. Models demonstrated the power of warrior women in their stallion manes and runway canter; not to mention the horse hair which decorated shoulder epaulettes, engorged dresses and acted as tails on trousers (see: right). It kind of reminds me of SS09 Margiela - only less sinister! In keeping with last season's Eastern folk trend, folkloric printed shifts (very Mary Katarantzou) and loose crescent-shouldered coats bound by leather warrior cuffs curried favour to the past. Peacocks also made a sophomore appearance to that of Giambattista Valli in prints and necklaces; with colours running a similar gamut to Dries Van Noten in cherry brown, mustard and dark blue. Definitely another one for the 'one to watch' list.
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