Designers of the Year 2011

Designers of the Year 2011

The fashion of the year 2011 is distinguished by its retrospective character – the designers have been endlessly quoting their favorite epocs and trends. The most convincing ones were the followers of minimalism, who have returned once fashionable sharp contours and structural shapes. One of them is Hannah MacGibbon, the head of the Chloe fashion house. She literally revived the brand, which turned out to be at the forefront of current trends. Conceptual minimalism and clarity of contours have created a perfect combination with femininity and elegance of shapes and silhouettes. The main colors were black, white, mustard, rich brown, and blue.
The resurgent trend of minimalism has been supported by Phoebe Philo, the creative director of Celine, who has created a magnificent pre-fall 2011 collection. Strict coats, turtlenecks, classic style chic, elegance, and the accuracy of accessories – such is this year’s fall due to Celine.

The manager of the Lanvin brand, Alber Elbaz, has also distinguished himself by receiving the deservedly highest praise from fashion critics. His collection of fall/winter 2011/12 is replete with the active color, interesting, but restricted forms, the original soft cut, clean lines, and unusual details. In general, this is another ode to minimalism, and a superb one! Elbaz has managed to intertwine romance and rigor, femininity and androgyny, elegance and playful style.