Saturday 8 January 2011

Miss Ballerina.

'Everything about ballet is beautiful.' Robert Hamilton.

Since all my reading material has now turned its focus on Spring/Summer 2011 collections I thought it would be only right to start picking out my favourites, undoubtedly not an easy task but one I am willing to undertake with much enjoyment. Although I was completely mesmerised by many of the future trends coming up, it was Chloe's collection that caught my eye from the sheer elegance and femininity of each beautifully designed piece, creating a whole ballerinaesque image in my head encouraging me to delve much deeper and have a closer inspection of this perfectly pretty collection, fit for any many a beautiful ballerina.



With out a single doubt it was the colour that automatically stopped me in my tracks, some may find it plain and an almost boring choice of colour palette, I however fall in love with any such piece that is created in the skin, flesh, nude tones. And not only was in awe of the colour it had also Incorporated my most loved materials, sheer chiffon and silk, which were all gloriously Chloe-ified with bows and fastened with delicate gold buttons. Could it get any more perfect? No. Is my simple answer to that question.

The collection was created by Hannah Macgibbon, 'women dressing women' a well deserving point that may well attribute to the ending result. It has a very clean, minimalistic take on what it feels like to be a girl, similar to Pheobe Philo for Celine and Stella McCartney and one that I totally agree, 'less is more' The ballerina theme is clearly evident throughout, with wrapped tops, ribbon waisted pleated skirts worn with delicate flat ballet pumps even down to mere details of fresh faced make-up and hair tied in buns. Its clear to see the ballerina theme gradually mature and grow into tan evening dresses accompanied by a flash of red, initially an imposing colour intruder, however its seemed more accepting as there was a clear compromise, red ballet pumps.





It would be only fair to mention that the collection was not all delicate and fairy-like, Macgibbon implied her harsher stamp and chose to include black leather shorts and shirts whose shoulders were smothered in white applique flowers, khaki chiffon bandage dresses and gleaming metallic edges at the neck of collarless coats.

No prints, no complexities, no heels even. Simply genius Miss Macgibbon.

15 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous collection, your words really do it justice and I love the ballerina theme! I got a Chloe purse for Christmas and now I will always think of these beautiful images. The first look is my favourite, flawless.

    R x

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  2. i was sooo in love with this. i noticed the ballerina theme as well.. the flats were like legitimate ballet shoes. (minus the nasty wooden block, hehe) great post, great runway review!

    love your blog :}

    xx

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  3. The color palette plus choice of textures is amazing

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  4. I think its a beautiful collection, although if I were to wear this look I would probably be tempted to toughen it up a little (which would ruin it) haha. My favourite has to be the the 2nd image down with the two tone nude pleated dress and red shoes & bag.

    I love reading your posts :)
    Jade x

    http://agirlcalledtalullah.blogspot.com/

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  5. LOVe your picks. they're all stunning pieces. and i love anything ballet related.. i want a pair of ballerina shoes- just to wear from time to time.. haha
    thanks for sharing this great post and for stopping by me
    hope you're having a wonderful weekend

    xx

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  6. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos!

    I'm really loving the pleating here. It even ties in the shorter, harsher looks.

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  7. Great gowns!! Loving the flow of them!
    LizAnn
    VPV Intern
    http://www.shopVPV.com

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  8. Amazing!
    I love the photos and the colours of the clothing. And your blog is amazing!
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  9. Love the pics! they look gorgeous,
    following! hope u can check out my blog,

    cassie,
    xx

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  11. Wonderful collection!

    xox W

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  12. Chloe is my absolute favorite! :)

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  13. in love with these colors

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  14. This collection takes my breath away. I am now craving for the spring so I can wear my ballerinas and dress in something light as chiffon...

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  15. It's true: everything about ballet is most lovely...

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