I understand why Osman is gaining popularity – It perfects the old and brings it into the now.
Osman’s collection comprises of a nice range of pieces, from tops to dresses to jackets. For A/W 2017, florals are still all over the runway. Florals are classic, and Osman successfully reinvents it. Among others, there are some metallic floral pieces. But the fabric is see-through lace. These mean that the pieces are bold, but delicate at the same time. Other than that, there are floral pieces that are softer and more romantic.
This see-through white dress wowed everyone – the single poppy flower serves as a powerful accent that commands attention. We can also see Osman’s wit coming through here – the flower is very strategically placed to make the dress actually wearable. I did hear a few chuckles around me, as we realised the cheekiness of it all (pun intended). I also love the poppy printed pieces: red is one of my favourite colours, especially during fall and winter, and I have a particular soft spot for poppy flowers.
Apart from florals, there was also lace and crochet. I have always thought them to be difficult – there is a very fine line between grandma’s doilies and ethereal and exquisite clothing. Osman cleverly makes things easier for himself – he adds boldness in his lace/crochet pieces. One of my favourite pieces is this navy blue dress. Osman balances the softness of the lace with structure. He is a master at modernising the classic.
Even though there is almost always a structural element to Osman’s work, I marvel at his more unstructured pieces. The draping of this black gown is so effortless, yet it is very tailored and sleek. Even though the design is classic, Osman (again) revamps the silk gown silhouette into something very modern. The construction of the piece adds a lot of movement to the dress.
My absolute favourite is this black jacquard suit jacket with a bold poppy flower print. The jacket’s construction and tailoring is beautiful and crisp – it is the perfect boyfriend-fit blazer. The flowers’ colours are a dynamic mixture of blue and red against the black – it is almost poetic.
I am not so sure about the generous usage of velvet/velour. I think velvet/velour looks the best when the fabric is a darker colour. Osman here uses lilac velvet/velour. Velvet/velour in my opinion is quite a loud texture - and lighter-coloured velvet/velour fabrics, such as lilac, reflects the light quite strongly. It is almost too much for the eyes.
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