I tell everyone this all the time: we need more Ready To Wear labels. Well to my personal delight, today I saw exactly what Ive been waiting to see. 2 of APPMIs newest additions, Junie Kwanda and Anastasia delivered 2 very different yet equally solid Ready To Wear collections.
Junie Kwanda is a quirky girl. Her collection "Alice in Robotopia" was a refreshing, fun and imaginative mix of cute pastel colors, ruffles and other cartoonish details ala Japanese cosplay. I dont know if anyone is going to wear a Harajuku outfit out to lunch but the show itself was a blast. Its good to see a designer with a vision. This one is definitely one to watch.
Natashas "La Garconne" consists of some very good separates, my favorite being the sheer black blazer paired with a white cropped-top. The monochromatic palette kept the lineup simple and utilitarian. The styling was spot-on and each of the models walked such a fierce strut that I left the venue convinced that I was going to locate the designer and tell her I want the entire collection.
