Being not really one of gingham’s biggest fans, I can safely safe I’m not falling all over myself about this collection. Now, don’t get me wrong – I love Christopher Kane, and his scallop-edged dresses and gorilla-print dress (that I’m currently working on a DIY for!) from previous seasons were gorgeous and to die for. (DIY for?)
But gingham’s a difficult print to work with, especially with such a large-scale check print, and the leg slits don’t lend any sophistication to the pieces. I applaud his use of an unconventional fabric and his inclusion of his signature mesh paneling in the dresses – it’s nice to see consistency from collection to collection. But gingham is an unconventional fabric simply because of how it conjures up images from “down home on the farm” and it’s difficult to make it look sophisticated and chic, though CK definitely tried his best with these dresses. They just look overworked – too much detail, too much piping, flowers that were probably beautiful close-up but in the photos look like a collection of worms, slits too high and too revealing- all of which doesn’t downplay the cheesiness of the tablecloth-like print.
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What do all of you think?
Photos: Marcio Madeira, Style.com
I do like the navy gingham dress that is 4 down on the right hand side, but that is it.
The gingham ones, especially the ones with two different colors, combined with the slits and angles has a schizophrenic look to it – it is just way too busy.
While the solid ones are not busy, several of them look to costumey, like something a competition ice skater would wear, not something you would want to wear to an elegant dinner or a night out on the town.
Gorgeous post, darling! I especially love the non-plaid pieces in this collection!
xoxox,
CC
I like the sweaters and the applique designs in this collection. Gingham reminds me of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. This collection has potential to be great w/its construction and tailoring but the gingham fabric choices leave me flat.
I, too, am trying to find a way to d.i.y christopher kane's tshirts! but my friend told me it's pretty expensive/not possible. found any ways yet? 🙂
love your blog.