The runway shows of Greta Constantine and Ezra Constantine have a rock star quality about them, partly because the design duo of Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong create an aura of modernism surrounding their clothes, as well as secure strong corporate backing from companies such as ALDO, Audi Downtown and Schwarzkopf Professional.
The show was held in the Audi dealership downtown. The music blared, Audi cars sparkled as you walked throughout the dealership and the vitaminwater flowed freely at the bar to wet everyone’s whistle for the main attraction.
Design inspiration: as per the show notes
- Greta Constantine – the “fall/winter 2011 Greta Constantine collection shapes the uniform for the modern tribe... (for a woman) her wardrobe is a global dialogue, not a battleground between old world and new or east and west. In that way, she is the bridge between past and future.” I’m slightly confused by this description but okay.
- Ezra Constantine – the men’s collection “is designed for today’s urban nomad; a man whose wardrobe fuses elements of both day and night, casual and formal. The collection juxtaposes the duo’s identifiable drapery with the masculinity of structured jackets...”
Greta Constantine fall/winter 2011 collection
What I liked: the outerwear and layered separates really shone for Greta Constantine this season. When comparing their spring/summer and fall/winter lines, hands down fall/winter receives a resounding seal of approval. The duo dug deeper this season showing a larger range in their design abilities by churning out multiple wool capes, kimono style jackets, velvet pants in jewel tones and a four-tiered voluminous beige skirt.
For Ezra, deconstructed minimalism is how I describe the collection. The draping in the men’s collection shows maturity, used sparingly and strategically in the outwear.
Ezra Constantine fall/winter 2011 collection
What I disliked: again, nothing bad to say about both collections; however, I am still stumped on the excerpt used to describe the design inspiration behind the Greta collection.
Footwear: by far the shoes at the Greta show were thee most interesting, unique and eye-catching throughout the entire fashion weeks. ALDO partnered with the label to create a collection of footwear exclusively for the fall/winter 2011 runway show. “The collection of four styles boasts rich, Orient-inspired fabrics and completes the designers’ vision of the modern tribe from head to toe.” In other words, I give this collaboration a resounding two stiletto shoes up.
Image galleries #1 and #2 courtesy of Greta Constantine and Erza Constantine.
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