14 DAY TRIAL // Even if 2008 and its tendencies are still of public interest, designers have decided that's about time to inform each and every fashion-wise trend-addict of what's new for the 2009 pre-fall season. As a consequence, lots of major brands, including Calvin Klein, have recently presented their latest views on future fashion. It's of further interest to see exactly how influential these ideas would finally turn out to be.
The innovative elements brought by Francisco Costa are the minimalist clothes, in poor colors, especially black & white, and the almost-extravagant graphic tailoring. Despite the fact that Calvin Klein has already stated it's credo in futuristic pieces of clothing, outstanding mainly due to their unique cut, this time the lead designer gets a bit more sober than he usually is.
The garments have some sort of severe, almost weird hint of delicates and decadence, as the fabrics and the cuts are meant to discretely hug ones body curves. The shoulders, as well as the waist, are strictly emphasized, as the designer seemed to enjoy playing with the edgy contrasts between extreme rigorousness, as in his gorgeous military jackets, and the exquisite effects of the most outstanding feminine simplicity.
One should also pay attention to the collars, as their cut is highly important for the general effect of the frocks. Either if they're futuristic or well structured, if they are present or if they lack, they're meant to make a fashion statement.
The colors are as rich as the cuts and the way the fabrics seem to fold. One can find the Audacity of monochromatic black or white gowns, or the suggestiveness of dark, wooden shades of greens and browns, plum-accents.
The clothes are very flattering for each and every body shape, and the medium-length hugging-skirts and the tailored deux-pieces embody both the femininity and the distinct elegance all women are in search for.
