Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

[Casius]

I know Faust may be posting this at this very moment but here goes.... :D

[Casius]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris



Love this.

I like the fact it's cohesive with the menswear but it also stands out on it's own. Everything drapes and fits impeccably and is very feminine. Excellent collection.

[Komakino]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

I think this looks very nice... would be even better if I could erase my memories of the men's collection. The fact that these are concepts - or even individual garments almost - that were already explored and shown in her men's collection lessens it's appeal.

[Servo2000]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris



[quote user="Komakino"]I think this looks very nice... would be even better if I could erase my memories of the men's collection. The fact that these are concepts - or even individual garments almost - that were already explored and shown in her men's collection lessens it's appeal.[/quote]

I was certainly expecting this, but to me it's almost heightened it since I find that this works so much better in the women's collection than it did for the mens, which to me was a rather weak collection.

[Komakino]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

[quote user="Servo2000"]


I was certainly expecting this, but to me it's almost heightened it since I find that this works so much better in thewomen'scollection than it did for the mens, which to me was a rather weak collection.

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I think it's the reminder of how weak the men's collection was for me that is bothering... I think most will agree that her FW 08/09 aesthetic was much more successful for women than men. It's her vision, I guess... as a comparison with Jil Sander, I feel that there was more effort put into finding a separate personality for each gender despite obvious similarities in aesthetics.

[Faust]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

Some of it is very pretty, but the more puffy looks are amiss. The more streamlined, closer to the body looks are beautiful. Still, this leaves much to be desired. Where are the COATS?!

[Komakino]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris



Who needs a coat when you're already wearing 5 layers? ;)

[voltaire's anti-defamation league]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris



this is sortah the best thing ive ever saw in my life.

PLUS i just go the hawtest belgian/model room-mate ever today too (you gotta see this goldmine fumma.).

i fucking love belgium.

[CHRIS]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

kinda reminds me of f/w 04. love it.

[casem]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

I'm always so excited for Men's fashion week, but then the Women's collections come out and I realize menswear has nothing on the ladies. Call me genderist, but these colors and flower motifs work SO much better on the ladies.

[voltaire's anti-defamation league]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris



yeah the mens flower pants will be way too big for me so i might have to cop a pair of the ladies ;)

i agree this looks gels really well with the ladies but i actually like the mens just as much.

[nevermind]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

this my fav, even though its one of her signature looks she carries over from past seasons

this and pretty much most of the collection would look great on guys and girls alike, and reiterating on fausts comments the puffy pieces didnt make me looks twice either

[DHC]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris



Supersize this and give me a spoon.

[quote user="Faust"]Some of it is very pretty, but the more puffy looks
are amiss. The more streamlined, closer to the body looks are
beautiful. Still, this leaves much to be desired. Where are the
COATS?!
[/quote]

I read fairly recently that many designers will not be doing heavier weight coats for the upcoming F/W season as a response to global warming. *shrugs* So there is supposed to be a heavy focus on layers, as Komakino had touched upon.

[Casius]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris



Definitely makes sense. I mean, all you really need in a line is one or two heavy coats and you're set. I like the whole layering thing because it can be done anywhere in the world.

Ann does it oh so beautifully too.

[Faust]

Re: Ann Demeulemeester Women F/W 08.09 Paris

[quote user="Casius"]

Definitely makes sense. I mean, all you really need in a line is one or two heavy coats and you're set. I like the whole layering thing because it can be done anywhere in the world.

Ann does it oh so beautifully too.

[/quote]

That she does :-). Of course, layering Ann's stuff is an expensive proposition!!!