We dispatched Fashion Pulse Daily’s own Maria Eilersen all the way to Mercedes Fashion Week Berlin to bring you the reviews of the latest collections.
Enjoy!
[Images via Elizabeth Lou]
Frida Weyer
Simple sophistication defined Frida Weyer’s collection this season, comprised of elegantly tailored looks found in a neutral palette. Asymmetrical frocks donned ruched up roses, aptly playing with the nude hues of fabric while subtle sequins and mini-bows accented soft ruffles and draped gowns. Taupe and beige lace galvanized the collection, either layered in gradations or adorned with floral cut-outs to further enliven the otherwise classic looks. In line with the grace and poise of her presentation, Weyer concluded with a series of rich evening gowns, ultimately culminating in a playful-yet-posh wedding dress led down the catwalk by the designer’s adorable daughters.
[Images via Elizabeth Lou]
Guido Maria Kretschmer
In line with the finesse that is sure to dominate SS2011, Guido Maria Kretschmer revamped secretary suits and polished dresses fit for a southern derby. Dynamic high collars modernized the traditional cuts accentuated by carefully crimped hair reminiscent of the 1940s. Ensuring a cohesive, but not bland, collection to take shape before the trendy Berlin crowd, models rocked posh leather gloves and exquisite feathered hats. The palette meandered between earthly nudes and soft pinks dramatized by zestful black and white contrasts. The show reached its zenith with yet another wedding gown fit for an ice princess. The intricacies of an embroidered bodice, full skirt, and fairy tale crown had the audience expecting a prince to whisk the model away on a white horse.
[Images via Grazia-Magaszin.de]
Schumacher
With Mila Jovovich, Schumacher garnered high expectations for the looks to come down the runway. Lacing practicality for the metropolitan woman with a minimalist aesthetic, the designer presented a coherent collection best described as an urban safari. Light shades of gray and sheer materials evoked a sense of effortlessness to this season’s looks, made elegant by a simple up-do fit for both work and play. Accommodating the summer heat that is sure to repeat itself next year, Schumacher’s designs shared loose-cut fabrics in a soft color palette. The collection’s best trends? Definitely the endearingly earth-toned stripes and gray-on-gray layering of sheer textiles.
– Maria Eilersen
