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2003 fashion predictions
Designers introduce the plain and simple to outrageous sci-fi creations
By Vittoria Maggisano
Originally Published: 2002-11-17
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An outfit by Galliano exposes Middle Eastern influences
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From Paris to Milan then to New York, the fashion world is coming alive with predictions to the future trends to come. Plain, simple and straightforward is in competition with the futuristic sci-fi creations.
Givenchy has done it again! His collection for the Paris Spring/Summer 2003 Ready-to-Wear fashion show reveals what the public has expected for quite some time: a superb style. Givenchy gives new meaning to daywear with his form-fitting tops and extremely low-cut short skirts. For his evening collection he shows glamorous long-flowing dresses. In this particular collection, he expresses himself through a floral theme, everywhere from leaves to budding flowers. He combines this with see-through veil-like material and numerous hanging frills and tassels, that one could only assume to represent vines. In a multitude of bright colours, with some items worn off the shoulder having a "shredded-look," the clothing is purposefully meant to reveal more skin than material.
John Galliano, for his collection, also held in Paris, has stayed true to his outrageous ways, contenting reviewers with his usual astonishing style. His main focus for this collection was with headwear. His hats ranged from Chinese-inspired looks to large over-sized balloons. His headwear for the season has certainly made headlines. His attempt to reveal a sci-fi view of the physical body was accomplished by using the combination of enlarged hoods, blue sparkling faces and futuristic clothing. With colours ranging from metallic silvers to grayish stone and clay, Galliano demonstrates his new, creative, shocking style. With big shaggy over-sized tops to dresses tinsel, his collection remains unforgettable.
In Milan, fashion is taking on a somewhat different look. Designer Roberto Cavalli has come out with body-enhancing, glamourous, beautiful outfits for his spring collection, all in chinoiserie, corsets and exuberant print. He stole the show with his deep blue embroidered kimono amplified with raw-edged leopard-spot lining. A strong blend of soft and bold colours in both short skirts and long dresses captured the attention of audiences. Soft blues inserted with golden oranges and reds, prints in leopard and dragon, all combined with patterns in zig-zag and lines, were an interesting and creative way of purposely mixing various themes for an overall appearance of "harmonious balance." Cavalli's techniques are applied to his materials and cuts, like distressed, crumpled leathers and delicately pieced floor-length gowns in chiffon and lace, confirming his grace and patience which makes him a maestro in his field.
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