The CMFW ended yesterday, and we have now a clear overview of the
Spanish designers' collections for SS11.
I went through them and picked my favorites pieces of some of the best designers presenting their work. As a foreigner living in Spain for over 2 years I only start looking at the designers here now as I had never felt their influence so much in the past.
Part of the reason if that Spanish fashion is very present in the everyday life, thanks to the very famous commercial fashion groups, leading you to think that's all they have. Inditex&co might have created most of what you have in your closet, but the Spanish Prêt-à-porter shouldn't be unacknowledged...
The first in alphabetic order: Adolfo Dominguez, with this spangled dress shaped to draw bodies curves with color and nude bands. The look is very feminine, voluminous hair, light make-up and lips in nude tones.
Alma Aguilar, with this beautifuly simple corset white dress, with at the bottom soft lace frills wraping the hips and thighs. So fresh and sexy.
Davidelfin, with an interesting game of symmetry with straight belts worn "upper waist style" (I might be inventing a concept here) and cut by a thin tie. Trying to square the woman's body between the layers and the colors. Impeccable and clean.
Dolores Cortes' swim wear collection is colorful and royal. A touch of Africa, see by yourself... Exotic!
Duyos, I was seduced by the marriage of red and flesh-colored and this dress subtly uses it. I like the new shoulder pads, which here are an elegant way to enhance the upper body.
Jesús Del Pozo, with the half mini-skirt, just so there's no abuse when you turn your back but you're still showing your legs... Quite smart! He combines them also with light white dresses underneath to give a structure to your outfit.
JDP has a clear influence of symmetry but that he marries with fluffy material and hairdo which tempers the straight lines.
Juanjo Oliva, and the sun arrives! I love the colors, I love the "semi plastic shoes" and the "patchwork of materials". There's a dynamic in the mid-length cut of the hair and the skirt, also with fluidity of the upper and bottom pieces, help together by the leather belt. I like the movement and how it flatters the body.
Lemoniez's retro and cute hairdos could make me consider to sacrifice my long hair to get this refreshing and romantic look!
Lydia Delgado had big success at this CMFW! Her collection,
Garden in Love, impressed by her very delicate, comfortable and feminine touch.
Miguel Palacio and the big pearly belt, as an ornament magically embracing your waist. Different combinations...
Sita Murt! The tone is right and classical, and the apparent simplicity creates sensuality and sophistication. Here I reconsider cutting hair as the XXL curly hairdo makes the style very natural. They opted for a very light makeup, glossy lips and cheekbones marked with "pinkish blush", to create character.
TCN's collection has definitely more of a young-casual style, I like the jacket in pastel tones with the black hat and belt...
And the last,
Teresa Helbig, caramel leather and red lipstick drew my attention as I was for some reason "red hunting", trying to see how to let this color into my life without being tacky.It's not an easy color for a blond! So even if the dress doens't convince me completely, altogether I think there's a nice harmony... Or maybe I have been analysing too much Spanish fashion, so I will leave it here, with tons of red kisses!
More Spanish designers (in case it was not enough...) and more info about CMFW
here!
