Psycho Teddy, 2014

or 'Going Down In La La Land'

Top J.W. Anderson
Shirt Comme des Garçons Homme Plus
Trousers Comme des Garçons Homme Plus

My new imaginary-non-imaginary friend comes in shape of a children's toy gone wrong. Jacquard woven in signal colours, this companion has an alarming effect on passers-by. Whispering with a grim smile: 'W-A-R-N-I-N-G. I'll take you with me.'
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Midrift

1. Leon Mark Common & Sense Man, 2013
2. Tetsuharu Kubota We've Come Too Far, 2013

What is left when fashion's de-sexualization of the male physiognomy is running out of options? After the men's corset, the men's bra and the men's dress, the new 'thing' is an exposed lower upper body. Eventually, this part is the highest art.
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Stepsisters: Jil and Miuccia III

1. Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2014
2. Prada Spring/Summer 2014

Two women, two collections, two extremes. While Sander contrives a peek-a-boo effect through high-waisted skirt, cropped top and unbuttoned shirt, Prada simply cuts a keyhole. Together, they arrive at the agreement that less fabric is more. Which leads us to the questiuon: Can two stepsisters think alike?
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Stepsisters: Jil and Miuccia II

1. Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2014
2. Prada Spring/Summer 2014

Two women, two collections, two extremes. While Sander raises the waist line and crops the top part with three-dimensional effect, Prada is framing the female bust with double-layered strings of sequins. Together, they create a revearsed heart-shape as main principle of construction.
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Candy Crush

Dior Resort 2014

Within a few seasons, Simons has established a precise colour code of soft pastels and primary electric hues. Adding decorative twists and athletic turns, he continues to define what 'his' womenswear is about: pop, surrealism and superior gender.
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Petit Prince

J.W. Anderson x Versus Resort 2014

An emergency announcement proclaiming: Versus is dead, long live Versus. The uniform for our new male sub-nobility includes bejeweled tiaras and bustier keyhole tops.
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Image credits Style.com

Jut Prance

Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013

Ghesquière provides another lesson in fashion design. With ruffles that pay homage to the Spanish heritage of Flamenco, constructed so perfectly. Paired with strict suits and cropped bandeau tops, the silhouette ascends from romance towards hyper-minimalsm.
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Image credits Catwalking