Decadent, Audacious, Graphic...are adjectives used to describe Anne Bowen's Fall/Winter 2012 collection.
Inspired partly by Aleksandr Rodchenko ( a Russian artist, sculptor, photographer, graphic designer, and founder of Constuctivism in design), the collection was a meriad of geometric silhouettes, metal embellishments, amazing beading, and rich textures all creating a modernist mood. Using silk organza, chiffon, wool crepe, jersey knits, and charmeuse Anne Bowen's F/W 2012 collection had a strong yet delicate balance in each ensemble.
Anne Bowen is well known for amazing bridal couture and formal wear, but this collection blew everyone away as strong metal embellished pieces and almost glam warrior like dresses came down the runway. One felt that this was almost a statement of rebellion for the designer proving that a chameleon changes with its environment. The beauty of the collection was in the risk it took and that it was unexpected.
My absolute favorite stunner was the asymmetrical hem metal dress with the chain purse to complement. The piece was stunning without being gaudy and too over the top, and it had a wonderful marriage of glamour and edge which is a testament to great design.
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