I have been a big fan of Ann Demeulmeester's designs for a long time, probably in part due to the distinct lack of girlyness and colour. She creates powerful, bold, and contemporary clothes mostly in a monochrome or black colour palette, as seen again for this S/S 2011 collection. The use of a lot of white takes this collection into S/S, rather than the heavy use of black which can be seen in the A/W collections, white has also been seen all over the catwalks of LFW S/S 2011.This collection is focused on monochrome layering, creating a refined silhouette with a dynamic use of abstract graphic prints seen through out the collection. In terms of styling, the use of the abstracted graphic print ties in the monochrome colour palette along to the head to toe black and white looks, they come together through the theme of the graphic monochrome print work seen in several of the looks.
There is a futuristic style in this collection, this is seen in the asymmetrical and refined silhouette of the clothes, which is enhanced in the minimalist monochrome colour scheme. The abstracted print work itself has a futuristic feel in itself, with the use of repeated line creating asymmetrical shapes.
This is a really great alternative to the usual overtly summery, and floaty looks which are typical for S/S. A good balance of structure and silhouette with light colours seen through out softened with intricate abstract graphic print work. Lets get a bit!
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