Maison
Martin Margiela made the term Trompe-l’œil popular in the fashion
industry. According to the brand's glossary,
which reflects its aesthetic, it means “a game, material or shape that
tricks the eye.”
Today
many designers, inspired by fashion from '60s, use clear PVC fabrics
in their collections, offering us the magic of tricking the
eye. The spring 2013 fashion shows prove that designers always
find a way of keeping things upbeat, especially now, when they are giving
us a great opportunity to uplift the spirit and spice up the wardrobe
with transparant plastic vision.
Plastic
garments might seem unconventional, but designers manage to make them
absolutely marvellous with a touch of femininity, turning plastic into fancy
necessity.
Valentino
presents new clear trend with traditional elegance and sophistication.
Plastic trench coats, Valentino S/S13 |
Holly
Fulton intricately worked floral sequin embroidery across poppy
plastics.
Plastic Dress and Bomber, Holly Fulton S/S13 |
Emilio
Pucci adds a gentle touch to tough PVC with beautiful crochet.
PVC Trench Coat, Emilio Pucci S/S13 |
It might
seem difficult to add those bold garments to everyday wardrobe. But clear
plastic can be thrown into any striking combination. Promoting bold,
futuristic approach transparent trend becomes a real treat for the eyes.
Burberry
Prorsum presents juicy orange cape reaching a new level of creativity.
Plastic Cape, Burberry Prorsum S/S13 |
Lacoste
models are dressed in more casual matte thin plastic coats.
Matte Plastic Coat, Lacoste S/S13 |
Charlotte
Ronson offers customers trendy bombers made in variety of colours.
Plastic Bomber, Charlotte Ronson S/S13 |
Looking
absolutely striking on the catwalk, plastic designs are totally wearable in
real life. You can simply wipe candy-like garments with
a slightly wet soft cloth and give your washer a break.
There
is some more transparency to add to your wardrobe: perspex and plexiglass
accessories.
Alexander McQueen’s space-age visors are made from high-shine, reflective
plexiglass (with essential UV protection) and are completely clear to
see-through.
Plexiglass Visors, Alexander McQueen F/W12 |
Creating
new collection Valentino makes an elegant choice of colour bags, and adds
studded detailing.
Studded Plastic Bags, Valentino S/S13
Romantic
perforated shopping totes, made of plastic.
Perspex Handbags, Simone Rocha S/S13 |
Givenchy
neck cuffs with gold and silver frames.
Transparent Neck Cuffs, Givenchy S/S13
Cinderella's
dream came true, best designers in the world took a creative approach making
shoes in clear PVC.
Louboutin
shows a charming balance between classic and
cool, making legendary red soled shoes even
more desirable by adding transparent magic to them.
PVC Pumps, Christian Louboutin S/S12 |
Their
is also a variety of choices of plastic sneakers, for those who prefer
comfort.
Jeremy
Scott offered adidas lovers a plenty of creative designs, but how could he make
sneakers look more angelic then this pair?
Clear Wings Sneakers, Jeremy Scott x Adidas |
The
Converse All Star is certainly one of the most classic sneakers of all time,
back in 2012 they decided switched things up with a fully clear Lo &
Hi Chuck Taylor.
Transparent Sneakers, Converse '12 |
- Alex B
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