Contemplating the in depth archive of the late Vivienne Westwood, it’s not stunning that the in-house group now helming her eponymous label regularly reference her previous work, deconstructing and reinterpreting as they go alongside. The autumn assortment discovered inspiration in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s seminal 1774 novel The Sorrows of Younger Werther. Westwood herself is quoted within the model’s press launch, having as soon as stated, “Andreas purchased me Goethe’s e-book. It was the primary tragic novel, and it precipitated a sensation – and was one of many elements which led to the Romantic motion. Napoleon took ‘Werther’ on his Egyptian marketing campaign in 1798 – and when he met Goethe in 1808, he advised him that he had learn the e-book seven instances – he adorned him.”
Unveiled on the model’s London HQ in Mayfair, the most recent assortment merged a tapestry of textures and ideas impressed by the early Nineteenth-century ‘Empire fashion’ motion, the Napoleonic period’s aesthetic, and the lavish grandeur of Imperial Rome. Trying to classical antiquity and army regalia, the lineup featured intricate inside prints and Jacquards expertly tailor-made into an array of louche blouses, structured jackets, and playful skirts. A halter-neck high, evoking the sophistication of a gentleman’s three-piece swimsuit vest, underwent a change right into a hybrid corset with a structured boned inside. This identical ingenuity was echoed in a hanging crimson knit cardigan, cleverly built-in with a built-in corset.
In distinction, the gathering additionally featured rugged, animalistic components evoking the wild landscapes of Scotland, with earthy tones and pony-hair equipment—a standout being the fuzzy platform boot. Referencing Historical Rome, toga-esque clothes crafted from copper viscose materials created an phantasm of liquid leather-based, hanging effortlessly from racks. Suiting took heart stage, showcasing impeccably tailor-made variegated striped wool two-piece fits alongside a denim twist on the basic frock coat, paired with matching breeches—a masterful fusion of custom and modern aptitude.
Whereas gauzy knits made recurring appearances in relaxed, patchwork separates, outerwear crafted from crimson and grey Harris Tweed added a distinctly British contact to charming double-breasted coats and structured jackets. Regardless of the array of intriguing ideas, the gathering sometimes felt overwhelmed by the multitude of concepts offered. Streamlining the deal with singular references may’ve enhanced cohesion and readability.
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