| LFW Feb 09 - Ann-Sofie Back |
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Currently showing at the Swedish fashion exhibition, Ann-Sofie Back (ASB) is one of Sweden's greatest fashion exports. Being a seasoned ASB watcher I was pleased that tonight she was playing to an A-list front row. For the last two seasons ASB has been ranting on about the paparazzi, plastic surgery and reality television, so I have to admit I was a bit presumptuous about tonight's show. I was totally blown a way however by the collection this evening.
Models faces were painted ghostly white and while hair was crimped, they looked straight ahead, slowly trooping like zombies to the end of the runway. The collection started with gothic, high waisted trousers, beautifully tailored to the ankle and with fantastic, front zip detailing. Tight fitting jersey dresses were adorned with destructed dream-catchers, so web like appliqué and feathers began to adorn each garment. It was like the dream catchers had been shattered and destroyed, resulting in a host of nightmares that ultimately became an incredible collection.
More commercial pieces included a wet look playsuit, oversized jumpers and some sweet tiered, waterfall draped skirts. Due to the gothic nature, there was a host of lace and velvet, complimented nicely by draped jersey.
The entire colour palette was monochrome, only brightened by occasional outings of blue. As the collection began to draw to a close, ASB ensured to pull all the elements of the collection together, combining webbed dream catchers with strategically placed rips. Words Rivkie Baum Photography Paul Persky The comment section is restricted to members only. |







