Antonio Berardi Spring/Summer 2011 Collection is a master of fashion fusion
London, September 19, 2010
There is something about hard & soft, flowing & fifties, smooth & textured, which, when balanced as Antonio Berardi has mastered the art of, makes fashion worthy of the hard earned paper in our pockets. If you could wake up in an era where everyone genuinely wanted to look their best for each other and make each other smile and feel at ease, than you have awaken to the right fashion house. The effortless almost undone hair and makeup allow the grandeur of expensive satins & chiffons, well-cut breathable silhouettes, and metallic silks to shine on for next season. Berardi took advantage of the opportunity to lighten his look and did so with grace in this collection. The many complimentary details to this collection were triangle cutout necklines, solid tuxedo plackets surrounded by sheer shirts, Erte feeling 20’s architectural sweetheart necklines, and inventive pellet details. Those beautiful little bells of fabric were the final touch and defined Berardi’s genius in completing this collection, those that generally faded from shoulders to waistlines. The combination of such details to such beautiful fabric choices and cuts made for a very desirable woman. Shoulders were defined and 50’s skirts spared no pouf. Berardi was true to his vision in his color choices. Blacks, whites, and reds all over the first half of his spring styles followed by gorgeous metallic silvers, grays, and camels. The finale trio of pastel forest green jackets paired with soft petal pink flowing chiffon separates and dresses were to live for. The show seemed color blocked in that each color had it’s own set of looks and it worked well. All in all, Antonio Berardi has always been a master of fusing his Sicilian heritage with London fashion and it is a beautiful combination of opposing forces. His strong feminine silhouettes and perfection with color fusion and cohesive technique make for one amazing 2011 sunshine wardrobe. Galliano must be proud of his old assistant.
Images are courtesy of Style.com. Visit Style.com to review past Antonio Berardi Collections.
There is something about hard & soft, flowing & fifties, smooth & textured, which, when balanced as Antonio Berardi has mastered the art of, makes fashion worthy of the hard earned paper in our pockets. If you could wake up in an era where everyone genuinely wanted to look their best for each other and make each other smile and feel at ease, than you have awaken to the right fashion house. The effortless almost undone hair and makeup allow the grandeur of expensive satins & chiffons, well-cut breathable silhouettes, and metallic silks to shine on for next season. Berardi took advantage of the opportunity to lighten his look and did so with grace in this collection. The many complimentary details to this collection were triangle cutout necklines, solid tuxedo plackets surrounded by sheer shirts, Erte feeling 20’s architectural sweetheart necklines, and inventive pellet details. Those beautiful little bells of fabric were the final touch and defined Berardi’s genius in completing this collection, those that generally faded from shoulders to waistlines. The combination of such details to such beautiful fabric choices and cuts made for a very desirable woman. Shoulders were defined and 50’s skirts spared no pouf. Berardi was true to his vision in his color choices. Blacks, whites, and reds all over the first half of his spring styles followed by gorgeous metallic silvers, grays, and camels. The finale trio of pastel forest green jackets paired with soft petal pink flowing chiffon separates and dresses were to live for. The show seemed color blocked in that each color had it’s own set of looks and it worked well. All in all, Antonio Berardi has always been a master of fusing his Sicilian heritage with London fashion and it is a beautiful combination of opposing forces. His strong feminine silhouettes and perfection with color fusion and cohesive technique make for one amazing 2011 sunshine wardrobe. Galliano must be proud of his old assistant.
Images are courtesy of Style.com. Visit Style.com to review past Antonio Berardi Collections.
