Miu Miu goes 40s for fall 2011

[rue]

More about it here:

http://fashionista.com/2011/03/miu-miu-fall-2011-in-a-league-of-her-own/

 

[Miss sofia]

Lovely outfit, but i wish she would put some lippie on, the poor girl looks consumptive!

 

[rue]

I didn't even notice that, but you're right lol


There are a few other designers that are saying that they were inspired by the 40s too like Marc Jacobs.... to quote the article: "there was an obvious vintage influence found in the 40s’ silhouettes"
http://fashiongonerogue.com/marc-jacobs-fall-2011-york-fashion-week/
I'm just not seeing it [huh]

 

[sheeplady]

I didn't even notice that, but you're right lol


There are a few other designers that are saying that they were inspired by the 40s too like Marc Jacobs.... to quote the article: "there was an obvious vintage influence found in the 40s’ silhouettes"
http://fashiongonerogue.com/marc-jacobs-fall-2011-york-fashion-week/
I'm just not seeing it [huh]

I think it may be the fact that they are emphasizing the hour glass figure? Is that what they are refering to? And the hats? I'm getting more of an 80s vibe from some of that stuff.

On a side note, I wonder if they padded the models around the hips. Most modern models have little as far as hips (more stick shaped from below the bust down), unless they starting hiring differently shaped ladies than they were a few years ago.

 

[maisie]

Yes some of the items, especially the block colour coat/dress things, are giving off a 80s vibe! I wish designers would come up with something new. I mean I love the 40s and think it was a classy era, but designers are meant to design some NEW not just copy previous stuff. We would never have got to wehre we are today fasion wise if past designers hadn't come up with new, innovating ways to dress! Its seem like they are just repeating fashion eras for each season now... this summer was the 50's now fall is all about the 40's.... On the plus side the high street may do good copies!

 

[flat-top]

I can't find it anywhere online, but in the latest H&M magazine (the one that's given out at the stores), they say that Fall 2011 will be very 30's-40's inspired. That seems to be the buzz every year though. I hope it's true!

 

[rue]

^ Me too. Anything would be better than the rehash of the 70s again

 

[Kate O Potato]

There are a few other designers that are saying that they were inspired by the 40s too like Marc Jacobs.... to quote the article: "there was an obvious vintage influence found in the 40s’ silhouettes"
http://fashiongonerogue.com/marc-jacobs-fall-2011-york-fashion-week/
I'm just not seeing it [huh]

1940s: Fishtail
Marc Jacobs: Fishscale

I think something may have got lost in translation in the design studio...

 

[rue]

^ I agree lol

Miu Miu did a much better job of it.

 

[zombi]

I think a lot of those look very 80s too!

But I admit I'd not mind to see fall fashion go 40s inspired. I might be able to pick up some good basic pieces!

 

[Bluebird Marsha]

I'm not sure a beanie makes an outfit 40's inspired. But I will remain hopeful that there will be some other stuff that is better. That one suit kind of looked like the vibe, but it was about four sizes too large.

 

[Miss Flora]

I will gladly take Mui Mui's 1940s looks instead of the 1980s rehash I see being sported: jeggings with crop tops and metallic or neon shoes.

I would love to see designers do something new and fresh. However, it seems like the best stuff–to me anyway–has already been done. Some designers idea of new is just too weird for my taste. I love Givenchy and Balenciaga for designing clothes that were new and fresh, but still very lovely.

 

[W-D Forties]

Don't forget the 80's saw a large rehash of the 40's too. Think Sean Young in Bladerunner and The Hunger too. Fashion always looks back when times is hard! Given the current global recession of the last couple of years I'm surprised its taken this long.

And, yes, death to the 70's maxi dress look, that seems to have been around forever. I went to a funeral last year and one of the women there was wearing a strapless black maxi dress, she looked as if she was just off to the beach - what are people thinking?

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

Don't forget the 80's saw a large rehash of the 40's too. Think Sean Young in Bladerunner and The Hunger too. Fashion always looks back when times is hard! Given the current global recession of the last couple of years I'm surprised its taken this long.

And, yes, death to the 70's maxi dress look, that seems to have been around forever. I went to a funeral last year and one of the women there was wearing a strapless black maxi dress, she looked as if she was just off to the beach - what are people thinking?

I agree I think the 80's was trying to cover both the 40's and 50's. Lots of shoulderpads, and prom dresses were very 50's prom dress inspired.

 

[cohenandgalo]

I really want this crepe blouse from Miu Miu's Fall 2011 collection - unfortunately, I will never have the opportunity to afford it. I've been looking for a simple 1940's blouse but I haven't had any luck in finding one that I like.

 

[Drappa]

^I hate to even compare, but Topshop seems to have a lot of blouses just like this and in the same colour ways this fall. Maybe check them out.

ETA: Something along these lines: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2142110&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208524&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=200&refinements=category~[209729|208524]&noOfRefinements=1

 

[fortworthgal]

Last fall, Louis Vuitton's collection was very 1950s influenced. Even the ad campaign was beautiful!

 

[cohenandgalo]

Drappa - thanks for the suggestion. I wish there was a Topshop in california. Hopefully Zara will produce a similar blouse to Miu Miu's later on this season.

fortworthgal - I like your jacket in your avatar (or profile pic).

 

[Marc Chevalier]

American designers haven't really tried to wholeheartedly revive '40s fashions since 1996. Even then, sales flopped.

Here: http://www.nytimes.com/1996/11/10/style/cry-argentina-evita-fashions.html


Luckily, a designer in Argentina has more recently picked up the fallen banner: http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG7849473/Evita-fashion-inspires-Argentina.html

 

[cohenandgalo]

The costume design for 'Evita' was impeccably done - Penny Rose did a damn great job in captivating the period. I nearly coveted every single piece Madonna wore, especially the suits.

On another note, the costume design for the upcoming (Windsor) film 'W.E.' will be 'couture perfect' too!