A LOOK FOR EVERY DAY.
These days, the word ‘trend’ seems to be defunct as there are so many viable options on offer by designers. Is it really just a ploy to try and get everyone’s dollars and cents into coffers during this cooled down retail climate? What is a well-informed lover of all things beautiful supposed to do? Fear not fair maidens! Even if there are no clear winners this season, we do have more than our fair share of highly attractive competing themes, noteworthy looks that deserve mention and adaptations for each and every day of the week!
Monday’s child is fair of face
Prada went subversively sweet this season with a tongue in cheek saccharine overload of candy pinks and oversized Perspex and crystal brooches – if there were any Barbie wannabes this season, they would definitely be a Monday’s child! I love the new neoprene-like fabric that, in reality, is a bonded double-faced jersey that creates structure without weight and form without stiffness; the painted on two-tone kid gloves are great for glamming up a boring ladies’ luncheon and for whipping that cute waiter’s spin-toned tush with! Ladies, behave!
Tuesday’s child is full of grace
Demure ice princesses with ladylike guile will look frostily perfect in Dolce & Gabbana’s blinged-out headphones – a very modern and youthful rendition of princess tiaras! Matchy-matchy coats and dresses make for such a regal entrance! I loved the scribbly Crayola drawn pictures that Dolce used as print in this mama-honouring show – it’s sweet, eye-catching and oh so heart-warming. I’m sure Princess Grace would have approved.
Wednesday’s child is full of woe
Sad, dark and left-of-centre, these marginalised attention-seekers will feel empowered in neo-romantic goth, Alexander McQueen; those gloomy Edward Scissorhands eyes and Egon Schiele-like hair that combine to create an irresistibly eerie but fascinating picture of fragile earthbound beauty, like that of a fading rose. Sarah Burton’s heavily detailed creations would make Wednesday’s child brim with pride. The Costume Institute’s Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire must have inspired Givenchy’s goth black widows. These weren’t sad reclusive types, they were jet beaded, in-your-face proud to be different living dead royalty, floating in effortless beauty safely encased in their all-black ensembles highlighted by either cobalt or blood red trims.
Thursday’s child has far to go
Let’s build a snowman or camel ride up sand dunes! Exotic climes, intrepid travels, urban nomads – let’s take a ride on Aladdin’s magic carpet and luxuriate in faraway lands! Dries Van Noten always deserves a standing ovation for his mix of noble and utilitarian fabrics, for dreaming up such grand sensual offerings that instantly make any woman worthy of a second look. His lurex-infused brocades; the shaggy carpet, Tibetan lamb fringe just shouts well-travelled jet set. Erdem, on the other hand, evokes artist studio mayhem, with fabulous upturned pink upholstery fabrics, chenille and frayed hems; Tory Burch literally wraps up her muses like a murderous jealous girlfriend disposing of her femme fatale competition in the family heirloom kilim rug!
Friday’s child works hard for a living
Would you prefer a retro uniform vibe or brash ’80s power suiting? The office basics just got glammed up this season into irresistible must-have items. Dior does utilitarian glam best, and what better look is there than a ’60s inspired baked enamel chain mail collar with the perfect crisp white blouse? Pair it with the season’s newest carwash pleat tweed skirt and you will be the envy of colleagues and make bosses notice that behind the brain you have a spin-toned worthy bod! The Chloe girl is channelling Charlie this season. The best-selling ’70s fragrance for modern women gets a remake in terrific tweed, but if you desire more in-your-face glamour, then whip it up in Loewe’s wide lurex trousers sheathed in a black patent tunic with a cashmere turtleneck. Office wear hasn’t seen such deviance in years!
Saturday’s child is loving and giving
It’s the ’70s all over again for those who missed it the first time round. Designers aren’t just being nostalgic, many never experienced the first round of flares, platforms or Wrangler jeans, but the carefree spirit and sense of excitement is definitely imbued in these clothes that shout freedom, liberation and hope. Patchwork has never been so luxe. I love the painstaking details first seen on Valentino haute couture that has been dumbed-down in variegated laces made for a couture sensibility that is very much visible yet with more affordable price tags. Etro does the ’70s in a ladylike way with an elegant palette and delicious patchwork coats, tops and trousers.
But the child who is born on the Sabbath day… is Bonny and Blithe and good and gay!
Normcore heroines unite! This is the day the Lord has made, and we shall rejoice and be glad on it! Ladies, celebrate who you are. It’s either the rest day that you workaholics have been waiting for or the beginning of another beautiful week of adventures – depending on which side your bread is buttered. So strip off all artifice and slip into something more comfortable! The lowly slip dress has been elevated to an iconic item that is perfect for lazing around in at home, worn out on the town under a tailored jacket, or over wide flares or a turtleneck. John Galliano does a racy number in black chiffon satin and overlays it with a worker’s apron – what fun to do your gardening in – for Maison Margiela. Prabal Gurung’s Lady Luck heads out to get milk on freezing New York City mornings with his hefty parka in tow – but if you can’t decide which slip to wear, don Celine’s as it’s two-in-one!
So whether you are pretty in pink on Mondays or weepy on Wednesdays, you are sure to be covered for every single day of the week. Go on, try on everything and see which day suits you best!
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