Diane Von
Furstenberg has definitely come full circle since she first introduced her
iconic wrap dress in 1973. Paving the way for women designers in the early 70s,
her company – DVF, a global luxury lifestyle brand – continues to reign supreme
in the world of fashion.
Today, the saying
“What’s Old is New Again,” certainly rings true for DVF’s Fall 2012 RTW
collection. DVF and her right-hand man, Yvan Mispelaere, have created an
ensemble that includes many looks which would have been right at home in the
1988 movie, “Working Girl.”
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On the runway, DVF
showcased clingy dresses – some that were draped and off the shoulder in brave,
yet vibrant color combinations – that fell below the knee. An melon colored
top tucked into pencil pants all topped with a blazer whose structured shoulders
were reminiscent of a quarterback. An over-sized bouclé coat with a matching
skirt was also paired with vibrant separates and elevated the look to fit many
eras gone by.
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| Photo: DVF |
Her signature
prints showed up, but with a surreal twist. A pair of interlocking hands
clasped the shoulder of a body-hugging black dress, while other frocks were
decorated with torn fabric and musical notes.
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| Photo: DVF |
Overall, the show –
entitled Rendezvous – wrapped with an air of seduction. DVF and Mispelaere
created the concept of the collection based on a fictitious clandestine meeting. “… a girl
who has a beautiful, beautiful dress, with a big coat on top. She goes to meet
someone, and she pulls off the coat,” said Von Furstenberg backstage at her
show, “Glamorous at a moment’s notice.”
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