I really loved this " Love" Spring/Summer 2011 collection of young designer Richard Chai, the importance of details, form, the lightness and extreme elegance of the nude mix with black appointments, urban and chic in a very contemporary way.
I also loved the all fluid layers built on a foundation of Chaplin-esque trousers, long and full Martha Graham-inspired skirts, flared culottes, and palazzo pants as the palette of nudes, grays, and blues "super-neutral". Chai created interest by playing with transparency in sheer-backed tops and by layering nylon body stockings throughout (pic. 8).
The final result was simply great pieces to wear as sporty-sexy bandeau tops and tailoring in the form of elongating blazers and trenches. I think it's a collection with a fresh point of view, minimalist and very contemporary.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER:
Richard Chai, a New York native, began his career in fashion at an early age with a prestigious internship at Geoffrey Beene as an undergraduate at Parsons School of Design. Upon graduation from Parsons, Chai continued his studies at the Lissa School in Paris, during which time he worked as a sketcher at Lanvin.
Returning to New York one year later, Chai immediately embarked on his practical experience as an assistant designer at Armani Exchange. He then joined Donna Karan as a designer for the DKNY and D collections. From 1998 to 2001, Chai was the Design Director for the Marc Jacobs' men's and women's collections and the launch of the Marc by Marc Jacobs men's line. In September 2001, Chai was appointed Creative Design Director of all TSE brands, including men's, women's and TSE Say, marking the first time in the company's history that a single person oversaw all brands.
Through his experiences at some of the world's most influential fashion houses, Chai developed a keen eye for detail, a reverence for architectural design elements, and a strong belief in the importance and value of the construction of clothes. After two years at Tse, Richard Chai established his own company in 2004.
In September 2009, the designer debuted a new contemporary-priced women’s collection called Richard Chai – LOVE for Spring 2010. Considered the female counterpart to his menswear label LOVE parallels his men’s line both in its accessible price and in its aesthetic of uniform-inspired classics refined with a modern, downtown sensibility, and a touch of whimsy.
Source: All pics via http://www.style.com/ ; Designers' biography inspired in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
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