Sophoe Auster Exclusive Interview / Fashion Story "THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF SOPHIE AUSTER" is now available!
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
BACK TO BLACK: BOTTEGA VENETA’S F/W2013 READY-TO-WEAR
May 16, 2013 2:15 PM
Tomas Maier’s Fall Winter collection for Bottega Veneta explored updated classic silhouettes with modern details, fully representative of his French and Italian roots. His runway was filled with figure-flattering shapes made from sophisticated fabrics that created effortless structure and balance, surpassing the fashion community’s expectations for what style.com calls “anonymous, understated luxury” that most women covet.
Raquel Zimmerman opened the show in knee-length black coat, tied at the waist completed with all black accessories. She looked reminiscent of a young Grace Kelly, with a small smirk and flirty gaze.
The collection had strong 1940’s influence, which was apparent in the details: leather gloves, wool overcoats, round toe shoes, woven purses, and cinched in waists. The designs were feminine and sleek, in perfect proportion to the lace-up booties and pumps; structured shoulders created balance and ease. Maier kept to a simple color palette, only utilizing abstract, floral-like prints on a few dresses. The majority of the solid-color looks balanced functionality and style; almost every outfit would be wearable directly off the runway.
Make-up was clean and practical, highlighting the female models’ cheekbones with tan blush, red lipstick and strong brows. Hair was soft and simple: every model had large, romantic teased curls, pinned down on the side to ensure focus was on their faces and overall look.
The color palette transitioned from black to white, red to yellow, yellow to brown, and finally back to black. This movement suggested seasonal changes.
Most of the looks only featured one or two pieces of clothing, which were only minimally accessorized with waist belts and small purses. None of the garments overwhelmed the models; none of the jewelry was excessive. It fit his mantra of “the product is the star."
Maier’s evening dresses were the exception in this collection; many featured layered necklaces and low necklines that juxtaposed the more tasteful coats and turtlenecks.
Raquel Zimmerman also closed the show in a black curve-hugging sleeveless dress with allover ruching and round toe pumps. A small, metallic clutch suggested this outfit would be more appropriate for evening, even though like many of the other looks in the collection, could transition perfectly from day to night.
This might not have been the most outrageous collection of the Fall 2013, but it presented women with many fashionable, appropriate options to update any modern wardrobe.
WRITTEN BY: SARAH GRANETZ
related posts
Sophie Auster Exclusive Interview / Fashion Story "The Beautiful Sounds of Sophie Auster"
KTZ Fashion Story "NEW MODERN"
Exclusive KTZ Fashion Story "NEW MODERN" is now available.
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
GUESS Fashion Story "GUESS WHO I AM?"
Exclusive GUESS Fashion Story "GUESS WHO I AM?" is now available.
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
SCHIELD Fall/Winter 2015-16
SCHIELD, an avant-garde jewelry line, holds a new concept of an art, fashion, and photography project...
LOUIS VUITTON "Series 3"
Nicolas Ghesquière has continued Louis Vuitton’s ongoing advertising campaign with "Series 3," featuring the LV Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection...
Glamour Games: Gigi Hadid vs. Michael Kors
Rare are the moments when our favorite fashion icons step down from their sacred fame pedestals to act like normal human beings - just like us!
"Prada Raw" Eyewear Collection Spring /Summer 2015
“Prada Raw” is a new eyewear collection that was released this summer.
"KENZO FW15 Campaign Short Film By Gregg Araki” Progeny of Mastermind
KENZO’s designer duo Carol Lim and Humberto Leon have never failed to impress.
3.1 Phillip Lim Fashion Story "BLONDE ON BLONDE"
Exclusive 3.1 Phillip Lim Fashion Story "BLONDE ON BLONDE" is now available.
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
TWELV MAGAZINE TANABATA PARTY
Every year, on the seventh of July, two lovers - stars Vega and Altair, who are separated by the Milky Way, have the chance to meet for a single day.
Jason Wu Fashion Story "NEW DAWN FADES"
Exclusive Jason Wu Fashion Story "NEW DAWN FADES" is now available.
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
PARLEY FOR THE OCEANS
Last night, the TWELV team had the distinct pleasure of attending the United Nations x Parley Launch event.
Miu Miu Releases Fall/Winter 2015 Campaign “Subjective Relativity”
There is something fantastic about the moments when a fashion brand steps back from the world of campaigns with perfectly shot studio pictures.
Jill Stuart Fashion Story "EXIT DOOR"
Exclusive Jill Stuart Fashion Story "EXIT DOOR" is now available.
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
COOL CAT in collaboration with LOST ART
Cool Cat launched its new summer campaign in collaboration with Lost Art. Stylist Hissa Igarashi and photographer Chama brought this collaboration to life and created a compelling campaign.
NARS x Steven Klein
In celebration of an upcoming cosmetic collaboration, Steven Klein, Francois Nars, Etienne Russo, and Susanne Bartsch took over the historical Alder Manor in Yonkers, New York for a night of...
BACKSTAGE #7: A Woman
“Behind the scenes of TWELV Magazine’s inspired creations”
Balmain x H&M – Get Ready for the Balmainnation
It all started about a month ago at the Billboard Music Awards...
STACY MARTIN BECOMES MIU MIU’S FRAGRANCE MUSE
Miuccia Prada has finally deemed it appropriate for her highly regarded Miu Miu brand to produce a fragrance.
Y3 Fashion Story "Paint it Black"
Y3 One Brand Story "Paint It Black" is now available!
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
Lykke Li For GUCCI '15 Campaign Film
Lykke Li stars in a new commercial/ short film for Gucci’s 2015 Spring/Summer collection.
TOUS Celebrates Their S/S2015 Miami Collection
TWELV was invited to attend a party by TOUS celebrating their Spring Summer 2015 Miami collection and Gala for TOUS, a capsule collaboration with Spanish blogger, Gala González.
AUBREY PEEPLES Exclusive INTERVIEW / FASHION STORY "GOOD & BAD GIRL"
AUBREY PEEPLES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW / FASHION STORY "GOOD & BAD GIRL" is now updated!
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
PRADA PRE-FALL AD CAMPAIGN: VAMPIRE CHIC
In true Prada fashion, the brand’s latest ad campaign poses questions about gender and what the sexes share with each other, or choose not to.
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO SS15 AD CAMPAIGN: AN ICY COOL TAKE ON SPRING
Spring collections are expected to contain friendly florals and playful, evocative colors. Christian Siriano, however, has a different idea about how to usher in the warm weather.
GOLA: CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF RICH SNEAKER HERITAGE
110 years is a long time by anyone’s standards, but for a sneaker brand’s existence, it’s virtually unheard of. That is of course with the exception of U.K.
Fashion Story "Candy Store Rock by Bregje Heinen"
Exclusive Fashion Story "Candy Store Rock by Bregje Heinen" is now updated!
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
TWELV MAGAZINE HAPPY SPRING PARTY @ Chloe 81
Spring has finally sprung here in NYC! Winter is starting to feel like a distant memory as the days are finally getting brighter and warmer.
MARCHESA SPRING 2016: TIMELESS ELEGANCE
Marchesa is known for classically feminine designs and complex yet tastefully understated details.
Madonna's Ghosttown Custom Made Wardrobe by Chrome Hearts
The apocalypse is here. Fire is burning through the streets, nobody to be found at first glance, but wait—a flawless figure is surviving with grace— B***h, she’s Madonna.
Fashion Story "Love Me Two Times"
Exclusive Fashion Story "Love Me Two Times" is now updated!
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
SMELL GREAT THIS SPRING VIA ISSEY MIYAKE
Spring is just around the corner. And as an ode to the impending thaw and arrival of warmer weather, storied designer Issey Miyake has released a brand new limited edition fragrance. Entitled...
THE GUMMY BEAR BED
TWELV MAGAZINE X CRAIGS BED Fashion Story "THE GUMMY BEAR BED" is available!
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial
CHANEL F/W2015 READY-TO-WEAR
Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week offering probably made its attendees really hungry.
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2015 READY-TO-WEAR
Fashion can be innovative, it can make a statement, it can capture the sentiment of an era, or it can just be downright cool. Dior’s Fall 2015 collection is most certainly the latter.