By Haleema SS
The sole message this show typed and texted was wearability. The collection presented its focus on sharp tailoring and strong textiles such as velvety corduroy, alpaca, cashmere and suede which added a luxe feel to the outfits. I also loved the styling of the beanie as it was evoked a sense of chicness but in a relaxed manner. Look fourteen which featured the pairing of the heavy chocolate-brown leather jacket and white beanie articulated Maxwell’s great styling and execution.
However, despite the attentive tailoring, the outfits lacked the zest of runaway’s creative space. The collection was not a breath of fresh air but quite dull. I felt as though the outfits were repetitive and the colour palette was not adventurous. Look twenty-two which featured a collared and belted silver dress was a lovely touch but looked like an outcast. Also, look twenty-six which featured an olive-green and dark-grey outfit was a tasteful combination of colours but again, not striking enough for runaway.
In the end, what added a spectacle to the show was the backdrop of the American Museum of Natural History’s dioramas as it heightened the show to a sense of artistic finery (something one hoped to see in Maxwell’s designs).
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