I am, above all else, drawn to the romanticism, art and drama of fashion, which makes me partial toward collections that are super over-the-top with theatrical makeup and pieces that could never actually be worn in daily life. Since fashion is just another form of entertainment for me, why would I care if something is deemed “wearable,” or not? For this reason, I’m not usually attracted to collections that feature stiff-looking, highly-structured looks like suits, that have a very practical purpose out in the real world.
The Sara Battaglia Spring/Summer 2019 collection, although very practical and wearable in a lot of ways, managed to capture my attention with its playful colors and refreshing shapes. Work-ready suits are rendered in bright colors like pink and orange. Jackets have drooping, dramatic sleeves and large, pop art-inspired prints. Sleeves are bunched up and tied to create fun, pirate-like, puffed sleeves on an otherwise nondescript dress or shirt. It’s just plain fun!
You can tell that Battaglia gets a kick out of creating looks that have a distinct shape, like the shirt that features sleeves that stick out like two halves of a full moon, which played very nicely with the crisp white skirt it was paired with. Inspired by ’50s and ’60s professional dress, vibrant art from that time- swishing tulle and billowing ballgowns just aren’t her thing. And hey, even though I’m a sucker for those dreamland dresses, I can appreciate that every designer has their own aesthetic and motifs. Plus, every woman needs a good power suit in her repertoire, even if it’s bright yellow and has fringe hanging from the sleeves.
Check out a few of my favorite looks from the collection below:
All photos from Vogue.com
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