September: What to Wear

In September: begin picking out seemingly weightless pieces while the start of autumn begins to linger

Below: Alice + Olivia Luiza sequin embellished cropped jacket.

Below: Aminaka Wilmont asymmetrical leather jacket

Below: Balmain double-breasted brocade jacket

Below: By Malene Birger Acier sequin embellished maxi skirt

Below: By Malene Birger gowns in black and white (bridal-esque)

Below: Elizabeth & James Ceremony silk kimono style -blouse/jacket

Below: Christopher Kane lace and leather embroidered mini dress.

Below: Emilio de la Morena silk blend applique dress

Below: Emilio Pucci silk, twill printed scarf

Below: Emilio Pucci 'lime' strapless, fringed silk dress

Below: Fendi silk-blend, belted pink/cream blouse

Below: Fendi draped, wool sweater dress.

Below: Halston Heritage belted lame maxi dress in silver

Below: Halston Heritage wool-jersey, sleeved jumpsuit; timeless...

Below: Narciso Rodriguez silk-crepe draped dress in rust

Below: Oscar de la Renta wool-twill wrap dress/coat in navy

Below: Herve Leger, velour bandage dress

Below: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania wool, wrap jacket w/ belt

Below: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania 'Donna' jersey dress w/ gold print

Below: Valentino black/cream studded, patent leather pumps

Below: Miu Miu crystal embellished leather flats

Below: Proenza Schouler woven, leather satchel

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Proenza Schouler SS2011

The look is 'traditional with a twist, using silhouettes which are classic, yet the color schemes and print of the pieces are modern, whimsical and artsy. One even describe the tweed jackets as "melted Chanel." Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the men behind Proenza Schouler, used the old Japanese tie-dye method called 'shibori' (or 'shaped-resist dyeing'; more examples of shibori below).

Below are some of the highlights from the Proenza Schouler NY show:

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Shibori examples and description:

In Western terminology, Shibori is commonly described as "tie dye", however, in Asian cultures, this is a more precise method used for making a 2 dimensional design into 3D. This particular process allows for what 'naturally happens in a patterning process' instead of [deliberately] manipulating (shaped-resist dyeing). There are several kinds of dyeing methods, such as: tie-dye (obviously), pole-wrap dye, stitch dye, and fold-dye. The shibori method makes this design design more artistic than typical (Grateful Dead...). Below are some print examples:

Above collections are more or less from this past Spring 2010 which showcased this shibori method and inspiration.

Below are a few videos (some in English, some not). These demonstrate how intricate this process really is.

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