fall 2019 – The Young Eclectic

Runway April 2, 2019

Monochrome Whimsy with Cecilie Bahnsen Fall 2019

If you’ve been keeping up with this website for a while now, then you might have realized that I am a lover of insane amounts of color to the point of almost assaulting the eye. Why? Because it’s fun. But color isn’t always required for a collection to possess a spirit of whimsy and playfulness, things that Cecilie Bahnsen’s Fall 2019 collection has plenty of.

cecilie bahnsen fall 2019 fashion runway monochromatic whimsical style copenhagen week the young eclectic — Three things I love about this look: 1. The daintiness and poofiness of the dress. 2. The wispy, mock neck top layered underneath. 3. The seemingly-out-of-place sneakers. (Photo: Vogue.com)

Unlike most of the other collections I’ve covered on this site, Cecilie Bahnsen Fall 2019 has almost no color at all, settling for a subdued, monochromatic palette of blacks, whites, and the subtlest of yellows. But just because there is a dearth of color doesn’t mean the collection lacks imagination. In fact, it managed to capture mine with its innocent, childlike, oversized silhouettes and also charmed me with all of its girlish details like quilted fabrics, layered knits, and plenty of puffed sleeves to make you feel like a fairy tale. I liked this collection so much, I actually had trouble trying to find looks NOT to include in this article- and it was tough!

Cecilie Bahnsen, a mild-mannered and sweet woman who creates equally mild and sweet designs, wanted to add a bit of darkness to her usually-innocent looks this season and did so in ways most wouldn’t expect. While these floaty designs still retain all of the freshness and femininity Bahnsen delivers with her aesthetic, her babydoll dresses were made edgy with sharp detailing and a harsher combination of textures like crochet and ribbing. The models also marched down the runway in heavy trainers that contrasted well with the floatiness of their dress (which I now have to try in my own outfits- they just looked so freaking cool!)

One of my favorite looks from this collection was a poofy, tiered, white dress with a square neckline and a light-as-air, wispy mock neck top layered underneath. It’s those little details that really brings looks to life, and I take a lot of inspiration from them when I style my own outfits. I can definitely say with confidence that the fashion forecast for this Spring calls for a lot of puff sleeves, voluminous dresses, and innovative layering.

This is the first and only collection I have seen from Cecilie Bahnsen, and if this is her trying to add a bit of roughness to her dainty dresses, then I’m certainly excited to see what else she’s created, since I’m a fan of the girly, oversized look.

Check out some of my favorite looks from the show below:

Photos in featured image from CecilieBahnsen.com, all other photos from Vogue.com.

Runway March 12, 2019

Cool Aliens and Dreamy Mermaids Only At Bora Aksu Fall 2019

You already know that I’m here for any collection that even mildly scratches my fantasy itch, so when I stumbled across the Bora Aksu Fall 2019 collection via stylist Leith Clark’s instagram, I was instantly smitten. I imagined these light, dainty gowns with translucent, ruffled layers and iridescent sparkle adrift in the ocean like ethereal jellyfish, or the nightgowns of sleepy mermaids.

Things I adore about this collection: the fluid, flowing silhouettes; the pale, extra-terrestrial pinks and blues; the glittery, essence of girlhood whimsy and dreams made reality; the over-the-knee moon boots; the way it makes me imagine that there are some ultra-cool, alien girls rocking their way through the universe in Aksu’s confectionery clothes. Things I hate about this collection: that more people haven’t seen it. In other words, I’m in love.

The best thing about this collection is that, although it is playful and whimsical, with its dreamy, out-of-this world vibes (I’m so here for those silver sunglasses that resemble alien eyes), it’s also superbly wearable if you strip away the fantastical styling. A sequined blazer can be worn as a statement piece with jeans and a tee, while an aqua blue, ruffled cocktail dress would be adorable as a fun, daytime look paired with some shimmery sandals and a tiny, cross-body bag (a girl can dream!). I loved every look in this collection so much, I can’t even choose a favorite.

I can only hope that the world (and American Vogue) will pay closer attention next time Bora Aksu releases another collection to make our bleak, human days a little more alien.

Check out my favorite looks from the collection below:

All images are from BoraAksu.com

Runway February 18, 2019

Ryan Lo Makes Us Fall In Love -Again- at His Fall 2019 Show

I can’t believe we’re already blazing through the Fall 2019 fashion season… time is definitely moving much too fast, and I don’t know how to deal with it! But it also means I have the pleasure of once again blessing my eyes with Ryan Lo’s gorgeous, fantastical designs that make me fall in love with fashion and everything it stands for all over again (thank you!).

For this Fall 2019 ready-to-wear collection, Lo once again gifts us a collection rife with romance, femininity, Victorian frills, and plenty of adorable details, including pink, floral, jacquard prints, wispy knits peppered with floaty mohair, and plenty of feathers and bows to make everything appropriately dreamy. Lo apparently cited Rune Naito, a Japanese illustrator credited as the “root of kawaii” as a big inspiration for the collection, which definitely has that rose-colored, innocent, anime charm to it.

ryan lo fall 2019 fashion runway ready to wear love romantic style london fashion week rune naito artist japan kawaii cute — Rune Naito, a Japanese illustrator credited as being the “root of kawaii,” was a major inspiration for Ryan Lo’s Fall 2019 collection, which recently showed at London Fashion Week.

What Ryan Lo’s collections always seem to do best is create an alternate reality for us where everyone is the star of their own romantic comedy that ends in them finding their perfect match and living out the rest of eternity in love, or falling in love. And there’s nothing wrong with that. As with any art form, fashion should offer that element of fantasy and escape that allows our minds to create another world and existence and fall into it, even if only for a few minutes. That being said, none of the pieces shown would be unwearable in any capacity, making the entire show even more admirable, because Lo was able to create luscious clothing to induce widespread swooning, that would also be great additions to anyone’s wardrobe.

A few of my favorite details from this collection include the over-the-top, fuzzy earmuffs that created such an angelic, vintage look, and his loose, fur-adorned knits that he’s created for his last few collections (a signature?). But really, anything pink and lacy and vintage-inspired will win me over, which is why brands like Ryan Lo, Rodarte, and Vivetta always manage to grab my attention, no matter what they send down the runway.

Check out my favorite looks from the show below:

All runway images are from Vogue.com

Runway January 16, 2019

Of Monsters and Menswear with Prada Fall 2019

Prada’s latest show, a Fall 2019 collection which combined men’s and women’s wear, was meant to be- above all- romantic. And while one usually pictures light shades and floaty silhouettes at the mention of romance, this collection presented us with a pack of alienated monsters decked out in dark, structural looks with bondage-like wrap belts, strong shoulders, and hardware-inspired heart necklaces. And while some looks featured a cute and kitschy heart safety-pinned to the chests of our walking monsters, the show hardly referenced styles that most would consider “romantic.” But the true romance came from within, in the understanding of the deeper, more complex aspects of the human emotion.

prada menswear fall 2019 fashion style runway frankenstein — This sweater was apparently woven by old women in the remote mountains of Italy- how romantic! (Photo: Vogue.com)

These monsters really represented men and women struggling to carve a space for themselves in a world that often feels like a monstrous mess- this tougher side of reality was realized in the strong military inspiration, which included structured jackets, heavy shoes and utility pockets galore. The somber coloring of the main pieces of the show also nodded to the solemnity of the modern political climate, while also making for some highly practical work wear looks.

And while the collection did nod to the darker emotions in the human repertoire, it was also surprisingly whimsical, playing up the Frankenstein inspiration with vibrant prints that featured florals, dismembered hands and Frankenstein’s monster himself. Other playful details included fuzzy winter hats in various shades, matching fuzzy shoulders, thick-rimmed glasses, and comfy-looking sweaters worn on top of blazers for a refreshing look.

This collection definitely stood out with its unique inspiration and combined structured, serious, military garb with funky monster-ific details to fabulous effect. And with all of the different ways these looks were layered, it leaves a ton of room for Prada-lovers everywhere to create their own terribly terrific monsters with a ton of heart.

Check out my favorite looks from the show below:

All photos from Vogue.com

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