Fashion: Azzedine Alaïa Returns to the Catwalk for Autumn/Winter 2011
A mild autumn has kept the need for piling on the layers at bay, and after several weeks of toying with us the cold gray weather has finally decided to descend. Sunday brought with it a definite chill in the air coupled with grey overcast skies that couldn’t help but signal the arrival of the autumn I have become accustomed to; a development noticed by everyone I spoke to! For those, who like me, have been resisting for as long as we possibly could, alas it’s time to pull out the chunky scarves, gloves, and winter coats. Although I hate the chill, Autumn is a spectacularly beautiful season of change and whilst out and about I couldn’t help admiring the drifts of red, rust and golden leaves piling up along the sidewalks, yet to be cleared and I must confess I do like the comforting feeling of snuggling up in cosy layers; and speaking of cosy layers wouldn’t mind walking around all wrapped up in a gorgeously luxurious Azzedine Alaïa coat.
[Image source: Wool Coats – Azzedine Alaïa, Autumn/Winter 2011 via Fashionologie]
After an eight year absence, velvet gowns and Mongolian lamb coats in a beautifully rich winter colour palette were received to a 10-minute standing ovation, marking Azzedine Alaïa’s return to the runway earlier this year for the Autumn/Winter 2011 couture collections. Born in Tunisia, Azzedine is the designer responsible for introducing the world to the body consciousness (body-con) dress in the ’80s, earning him the title of the ‘King of Cling’. Azzedine opened his first atelier in Paris in the 1970s and later following his acute understanding of the female form produced the body-skimming dresses that helped define the style of the ’80s era, and had ‘the Supermodels’ of the day clamouring for his designs.
[Image source: Azzedine Alaïa, Autumn/Winter 2011 via Fashionologie]
Azzedine Alaïa’s A/W ’11 collection paid homage to his signature ‘body con’ style and saw coat dresses with bell-shaped skirts enhancing the curves of the female form without being skin tight. Elegant evening gowns in plush decadent velvet saw intricate laser cutting forming lattice designs and others displayed cascading tiers of ruffles. Colours included a fresh leaf green that complemented the felted wool on the coats, deep aubergine and stone on luscious layers of feathered trimmings, black that added drama to the evening gowns, along with shades of blush pinks and stone.
…keeping the winter chill at bay the stylish way with a touch of luxurious decadence
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