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A.W.A.K.E, autumn/winter 2015, eclectic design, eclectic fashion mix, mixed fabrication, Natalia Alaverdian, women's wear
Natalia Alaverdian, designer of A.W.A.K.E. –
(which is the acronym for her label All Wonderful Adventures Kindle Enthusiasm)
has created an autumn / winter 2015 women’s collection
which elegantly melds simple forms with modern, playful imagery.
The design referencing is multi – storied:
Japanese manga comics / anime film
Japanese kimono-esque silhouettee
aymmetric details
mixed fabrication
textural
volume
unfussed
subdued base colours
historic hints (medieval sleeves / contours)
’40s flair
’50s hemlines
’60s fashion foward push cue
current style sensibilities
and then some!
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The clothes are a gentle jumble of various influences.
Yet, all comes together seamlessly-
in an coherent collection.
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The label, which launched in 2012
is “wide awake” with creative engergy and possibilities.
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A.W.A.K.E.
A / W 2015
(images from style.com):
An eclectic design mix
In a medieval mind
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Kimono-esque
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’60s trouser suiting inspired
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Flouncy skirt with a bit of kick
à la Carmen Miranda
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Monastic following
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Faux fur panel coat
and Japanese scripted
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A new view on high / low
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