Peter Som Fall 2008: Angular yet Soft, Retro yet Modern
@ 12:59 am February 7, 2008Filed under: New York, Runway Shows
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NEW YORK, Feb 6, 2008 / FW/ — Inspired by “images of girls in Washington Square Park in the early 1960s and the certain attitude and oddness they exuded”, seen through the lens of American photojournalist Diane Arbus, Peter Som brought on the runway on what can only be called ‘fashion on the street circa 1960s.’
Diane Arbus is noted for her portraits of people on the fringes of society in unconventional poses and settings. A controversial photographer when she was alive and even in death, Arbus’ voyeuristic approach has been criticized as demeaning to her subjects, based around a major London retrospective of her works.
Yet, Peter Som’s treatment and extrapolation of Arbus’ work is noble, even sublime. An artist looking through the eyes of another artist is the only way to describe it. The New York-based designer even captured the angular way Arbus had taken the photographs, while adding softness to it, thus creating very feminine silhouettes.
From the loose fitting coats to the A-line skirts with an apron, to the fur shawls, every little detail were thought off. The oversized fur coat and the capes looked simple at first glance, yet they were tailored meticulously so that they will drape perfectly.
Peter Pan collars, skinny belts, bows and ruching, all of them have a reason for being. The coup de grace is the final exit, a mid-calf gown with a square neck and tiny waist with layers of organza and tulle that exuded sophistication and innocence at the same time.
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(Photos courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
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