Valentino vs. Karan

Valentino

I have chosen to look into the Valentino 2014 Spring/Summer collection because of the prints and neckline's of the garments. Im focusing mainly on long, flowing summery dresses which is why the garments in this collection are perfect for inspiration, this collection theme is also tribal. In the first image from above i find the whole dress to be quite a statement because it is suttle yet the cut of it makes it more intriguing. In the second image i really like the embellished neckline, it is definately something i want to persue on my own garment, also again the cut is lovely. The third image i chose because the print on it is very detailed and really stands outs, also the portrait neckline is an idea for my garment.

I particulary like the way the print is displayed on this garment, i would like my garment to be a plain colour e.g. white on the bodice and then add a detailed colourful print to it.

The colours used on these garments in the collection are what i want to used on my garment because they scream summer to me and they can be used in an elegant yet powerful way. The last three garment colours i would use on the embellishment of my dress.

Donna Karan

I have also chosen Donna Karen as inspiration for my garment because of the warm colours her collection holds and the different cuts of the dresses. The dresses above remind me both of the Maasai and Aboriginal tribes mainly because of the colours which i would like to incorporate on the main print of the dress. The cuts of the bottom of the dresses are also very flowy and graceful, they are different to other collections i have seen.

I really like the one shoulder neckline on this garment and also how the sleeve flows is lovely and elegant. The print and colours of the dress is really what caught my eye as it similar to the print i would like on my garment however, i would like mine to appear only at the top dissapearing as it descends. Also worn by Heidi Klum at America's got talent season 8 event. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Hkj0UnF0s

This is the Donna Karan Spring/Summer 2014 fashion show which really inspired me by the different shapes and cuts of the garments.

    Donna Karan

 Maasai Tribe

The deep, blood red garments in these Donna Karan collections scream summer and is a clear link to the Maasai tribe as it is their favourite colour. The first image is from the Donna Karan 2014 Resort collection and i find it to be beautiful as the main bodice of it is tight but loose and soft at the side. It is my favourite of all her collections and i will be using the colour in my designs.

Overall i prefer Valentino's 2014 spring/summer collection because it has similar prints, colours and embellishments to what i want and will be using on most of my garment. His collection is also both catwalk and ready to wear which is my aim for my garment. However, I definately will be looking back at Donna Karan's Collections for the different cuts for the bottom of my garment.