Saniya Khan AW12

The Saniya Khan AW12 collection was characterized by sumptuous velvets in black, smoke, plum and burgundy, Embroidery in gold and silver thread, intricate beadwork and occasional fur accents[1]. Enormous faux rubies gave the velvet pieces a mystical quality. There was a definite eastern influence but not specific to one country.  The unapologetic romanticism of the collection gave it a timeless quality. I would consider any of the pieces with gold and silver thread embroidery to be investment pieces.

Designer Saniya Khan and models

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[1] Which obviously I don’t support but nonetheless am reporting the facts. This is not to detract from the designer's work but for me to maintain an honest dialogue with my readers.

Travis Taddeo AW12

Before the show several images similar to the ones pictured above were show on the screen at the top of the runway then a short film aired with designer Travis Taddeo briefly explaining the inspiration for his AW12 collection. He describes a young woman neither happy nor sad but with a dedication to survival as the world around her descends into apocalyptic chaos. This theme then led to the palette of lead white, ash grey, fire red and black.  Silver was also present on pullovers and pants. Accessories were restricted to red or black leather backpacks. He describes this young woman as being at the front lines of every protest and demonstration so presumably this would necessitates a utilitarian but nonetheless stylish backpack. This was a streetwear collection made luxuriousness through minimalist design, leather, mongolian lamb fur and what appeared to be fox fur. I can't condone the use of fur but have tried to represent these pieces anyway in the interest of fair reporting. Presumably fur ties into the apocalyptic survival theme. I appreciate that he used red fur on red leather which was a bold move I just wish that it had been faux fur. Travis Taddeo is popularly know for his collaborations with shoe giant Aldo. 

Designer Travis Taddeo and Models

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