If you are interested in fashion, one typical question that you will most likely be asked is “Who is your favorite designer?” I believe that your own style or way of dressing doesn’t necessarily have to exactly match the designer’s aesthetic. You don’t even have to own a single piece of clothing from that designer (How I wish I can afford their clothes!). However, your favorite designer can still say a lot about your personality, your view of beauty, and about what you consider as interesting and artistic. So today, I will be sharing 2 of my most favorite fashion designers with you.
1. MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
I love love love this English designer’s eye catching prints!! What’s more amazing is that he uses these bright colors and unique prints without being overpowering. His soft silhouettes are also flattering and super chic. Overall, his creations give an aura of excitement, energy, and vibrance.
Matthew Williamson Fall/Winter 2009
Matthew Williamson Resort 2010
I also love how his pieces became attainable to the mass market (normal people like us!) through his collaboration with H&M. Too bad there’s no H&M in Manila or I definitely would have been first in line to get these affordable Matthew Williamson pieces!
My friends can attest to the fact that Matthew Williamson’s aesthetic really defines me (both my style and personality). I am a fan of bright colors and one-of-a-kind prints, but I make sure that I balance it out with something neutral in order to avoid looking like a walking curtain.
2. RODARTE
Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the sisters who are known for their deconstruction-reconstruction way of designing, are self-taught designers who established this phenomenal label. It is evident through their work that they do not follow pre-set fashion rules and that their ideas are out of the box. Afterall, they learned design without a formal fashion school training.
Rodarte Fall / Winter 2009
Rodarte Spring / Summer 2010
However, it is amazing how most of their pieces are still wearable : just look at how the celebrities below wore runway pieces to the red carpet! Rodarte’s clothes are what I consider to be the fusion of haute couture and RTW. To wear (and to afford) Rodarte is surely on my bucket list!
Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte
Emma Watson in Rodarte
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