Some of you may love the Olympic games, some others may just hate them
and can’t wait ‘til they’re finished this weekend; what we can’t deny is that
they’re what’s hot, so I thought: “Why not?”
As we know the Olympics are currently taking
place at London, so that’s why I chose British designers for this post. The
ones I picked are Stella McCartney (because her dad sang at the opening and it
sort of reminded me of her) and Alexander McQueen (by Sara Burton, who designed
the wedding dress for Catherine Middleton).
How is this post going to work? Well, when
participating at any sports events, the contestants gain and lose points
depending on their performance, so I took the best and the worst looks of both
designers (belonging to the Croisière 2013 collection) in order to evaluate the
collection and see who deserves the gold medal on the runway.
Ready? Go!
Stella’s Best
(Left to Right) The fist look is very fresh due to the floral pattern,
and I think it’s perfect for summer. The skirt goes up to the waist, which
makes the model look taller and fitter, while the neckline is a long V, giving
the illusion of a longer neck and a narrower chest.
The second look is really chic. The open sleeves make the arms look
thinner. The dress is divided in three: below the ribs, right at the hips and 10
cm under the knees. The block that goes from below the ribs to the hips is
covered in strings, dissimulating any existing volume at the stomach. The
string details are gorgeous and take us back to the fifties; they’re super
glamorous.
The third look is a beautiful suit, all in black, with pants that go up
to the waist and a jacket that ends 15 cm below the hips. (Tip: Wearing longer
jackets make anyone look thinner and taller.)
Accumulated note: (1st 98 + 2nd 95 + 3rd
97) /3= 96
Stella’s Worst
Ok, I know I’m NOBODY to judge Stella McCartney, but I’m sorry, I hate
gramma sweaters and she seems to love them. I mean, c’mon, even the mannequin
looks disturbed by the clothes she’s wearing! On the fist look the sweater is
just wrong and the skirts’ pattern is the cherry on top. Talking about the
second look, the colors on the sweater, are like, what happens when a nursery
meets Subway.
Accumulated note: (1st 56 + 2nd 58)/ 2= 57
Total: (96 + 57)/ 2= 76.5
Alexander’s Best
The first look is presenting a jumpsuit, and we all know jumpsuits are
IN this year (and d’après McQueen, next year as well). The floral
pattern is eclectic and elegant at the same time, and the belt right on the lower
part of the ribs is what makes it a designer outfit. The straight neckline is
super cool; it always makes both, back and chest, look narrower.
The second look wows me, seriously. It’s classy but edgy at the same
time. The oversized neck detail makes the chest look narrower and the division
right in the middle of the upper part of the body on the chemise makes
accessories unnecessary. The pants are up to the waist and the white lines in
both sides stylize the legs, making them look longer. I don’t really like the
flared leg opening, but it’s all right. If you’re short, don’t wear this kind
of pants.
The third look is really McQueen’s essence (or so I believe). It’s bright,
turns heads and completely unexpected. The belt is genius. The double end makes
the model look taller.
Accumulated note: (1st 97 + 2nd 99 + 3rd
97)/ 3 = 97
Alexander’s Worst
I know McQueen is sort of futuristic but this suits make the mannequins
look like robots. I don’t like the patterns and I don’t like the way the belts
are used. Oh! And I don’t like the shoulder pads. Hate me all you want, but I
have to say the fabric on the fist outfit looks cheap (Ouch!). The fabric on
the second look is nicer, but I’m not sure it’s a good option for croisière;
it’s more a fall-winter kind of thing.
Accumulated note: (1st 82 + 2nd 87)/ 2= 84
Final note: (97 + 84)/2 = 90.5
The judges have deliberated, the numbers have
spoken and the winning designer is obvious. The gold goes to…
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN!!!!! (Applause!)
Sorry, Stella! Truth be told, Sara Burton thought
a little bit more when designing than Stella did. I mean, dedication shows.
I’d like to say I didn’t intend to offend any
of the designers, since they’re both super capable and amazing. It was just my
opinion and I totally understand if you disagree with it.
I hope you enjoyed reading this blog as much as
I enjoyed writing it! The Olympics are almost over, so don’t forget to watch
the closing ceremony on Sunday!
Shine all over and dream on, crazy diamonds! See
you when I see you!
A.C.
P. S. Photos
taken from Vogue.fr:
Alexander
McQueen:
Stella McCartney
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