MBPFW AW17 : LAST DAY RECAP

by the Editorial Staff

Kateřina Geislerová has a certain feminine charm that comes through her work.  That could be a product of her Parisian education or an affinity to adhere to silhouettes that border on the classic in a world full of streetwear and deconstruction. What is also visible in the current collection is the steady growth of Katerina's work. It is a mature and polished to the point you know that you are looking at a designer comfortable in her own skin and her own abilities. 

Petra Balvínová's TIQE is one of the brands that seems to have existed forever. While it is not as old as the fashion houses in Milan or Paris, it is still known for its longevity and its ability to reinvent itself. A steady introduction of diversity in looks and movements has lead this brand to remain consistently fresh and above all, relevant in an evolving industry where static is death. TIQUE was one of the more prominent shows to grace the catwalks of Prague fashion week. With the incorporation of a steady stream of colorful dresses and short and long silhouettes, TIQE provided a balance in terms of aesthetics. Sure the occasional deconstruction was evident but they were layered with fine tailoring and attention to details.

As Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week comes to a close it is worth nothing that the immense potential for some these newer, smaller brand need to translate into actual success and some of the newer brands can find solace and good strategy by studying these older but relevant brands.

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MBPFW17 Day 1 Recap of Prague Fashion Week

by Omi 

Mercedes Benz Prague Fashion week has always been a staple for smaller fashion weeks in central and eastern Europe. Due the rich cultural and literary history, Prague as a city has always been fashion forward. Despite a very small market the designers that come out of the fashion schools in Czech republic tend to exhibit a certain sense of avant-garde aesthetics. So it is always a pleasure to see what the newer, emerging designers in MBPFW are creating for the fashion week. 

This year's show opener Miro Sabo had a very distinct look that found it's inspiration in Americana or more precisely new Americana where street style reigns supreme. The relatively young designer Miro almost subconsciously created a collection that was both a celebration and a critique of what American style is at the height of political upheaval. His ability to deconstruct basic streetwear is worth a look. From stripped athleisure pants to batman hoodies were the standout looks from Miro's collection. It will be interesting to see how he builds from this collection as it is still somewhat raw around the edges but the promise is all too evident. 

Fashion has an ability to incorporate diverging ideas and identities into one singular narrative and Alter Era has that fused identity that has its roots in Italy, a bit of splash from the west coast of America and a strong identity that is distinctly European. The beauty of Alter Era is that it can be many things to many people. The risk is that it can be many things to many people. So as long as  Alicia Declerck and Zhanna Belskaya, can tow that line where their singularity is also a diverging identity, they will continuously produce solid work. The leather gloves and mazelike intricacy of their clothing would suit a Parisian heiress as much as it would suit a rebellious punk rocker.   

Daniela Peskova bought into the idea of deconstruction not only as a post-modern concept but also a concept that can be used to reorganize aesthetics of clothes that we see in everyday life. The end result is a strong, interesting and above all an avant-garde exposition of lines and de-layering. From the red reconstructed suit to the beautiful faux-fur coat, Daniela's work left a strong impression of femininity with a post-modern twist. 

Antonín Soukup, Miroslava Kohutiarová and Katarína Ravasová are the creative forces behind award winning La Formela. The steady dissection of red was the general theme of this collection. Unlike the other designers La Formela stuck to a more cohesive expression of street wear and are likely to be more commercially appealing for that specific reason. La Formela's narrative was comprehensive and it seemed like their focus was to dress you fully. And that is a trait of designer houses that want to go big. It is likely that La Formela will follow that path assuming they keep on producing quality attires like these. 

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