Romeo Gigli Gets a Little Too Busy
By By Marian Faddis
Photos by Gruber-FWD
PARIS, Oct 9, 2002/ FW/ --- In an entirely black space with black sands covering the floor,
Romeo Gigli presented his spring/summer 2003 collection.
The models sashayed down the runway to the beat of the music of an all-woman band that
played the guitar, drums, shakers and piano synthesizer.
But while the women were rockin', though, the collection was not.
The clothes appeared carefully crafted, yet were entirely too sheer and too complicated to
be wearable.
Plastic tortoiseshell breast bodices, fastened with an endless number of ties, paired with
gossamer lace see-through pants not only seemed unrealistic, but also looked painful to wear.
Fitted lace jumpsuits, similarly sheer, really only work for the likes of Jerry Hall (in her
Studio 54 days, that is).
Most of the pants in the collection were made of squares of fabric laced together with leather
strings.
This technique, used for skirts and jackets as well, was inventive but, with its rich colors
and busy fabrics, a bit over the edge.
The hues were well chosen, though, as the colors ranged from deep sienna to moss green and
burnt auburn.
Gold prints decorated many of the fabrics, which made for a rich combination, but a hectic
collection.
That said, some of the blouses were beautifully tailored -- short, v-neck and asymmetrically
wrapped.
A series of three clingy, mono-toned pantsuits in black, cobalt and gold were also stunning.
A black lace blouse, sequined and embroidered with paisley, was of the elegance we expect
to see from Gigli.
Overall, the collection was hard and loud -- hopefully next season Gigli will soften back up.
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