Hear/Say

Under-the-radar designer BERNARD CHANDRAN revives this essence of playfulness. While his Autumn/Winter 10/11 collection features traditional shades of black and white, the accents of blues, violets, and golds bring a sophisticated touch and interest… not to mention the wonderfully luxurious palette of beads, organzas, silks, and feathers. The cuts represent a strong women, emphasis on the shoulders and buckled waists gives a haughty air… a haughtiness deserved by any who rock CHANDRAN’s careful mix of edgy and delicate. The organza and silk gleams femininity and balances with the strong shoulders and the cropped capped sleeves.

The presentation of the “gothic geisha” look coheres with the edgy/delicate contrasts; while the models are masked, their dark lips and glaring eyes show how their femininity is not meant to be objectified, and its presence is anything but silent. We are confronted with a kick-ass and sophisticated collection of pieces (or for the poorer, a gorgeous collection of inspiration) for our fall and winter wardrobes.

Gold beaded dress with patent boots.

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Viscose with organza dress;
multi-coloured oversized feather bag.
Wool belt with silver buckle; patent ankle boots.

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Silk and wool dress;
Chiffon bib with metal stud;
Patent ankle boots.

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Silk top with feather trimming;
Silk short pants; patent ankle boots.

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Wool dress with embroidery and feather trimming;
Wool rope belt with silver cap;
Peep toe wool ankle boots.

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View his gorgeous pieces at BERNARD CHANDRAN.

Graceee