Spring on the BCBG runway had an Eastern, Boho vibe. There
were variations of kimono silhouettes. The color palette was pale, pastel, with
lots of white, more white, pink and seafoam.
Lantern sleeves and wide obi belts with trapunto stitching
were prominent details. The few prints were truly pretty. They had a layered
look that at first looked like an abstract Japanese floral, but were actually
inspired by a color reform over-dying technique Lubov Azria observed at a home décor
boutique. There were also delicate embroidered details using two different
sized pearlized sequins or intricate threadwork. I can see these styles being adapted
into a casual beach wedding.
The easy garment silhouettes are very West Coast. Either
that, or their fitting team just wanted to make sure that every style could fit
everyone (or they don’t know how to fit a garment and playing it safe). The
shapeless garments were a trick BCBG as used in past season, so it must be
working for them. The exception to that was the quilted renditions of the
current moto jacket trend but executed in a super feminine way.
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| photos by Mariana Leung |
BCBG finally moved past the envelope clutch handbag shape
they were sending down the runway for several seasons in a row. Instead, they
have a cute round handbag similar to a minaudiere with a long over shoulder
strap or a large retro styled hobo bag.
The models hair was long, flowing and natural. The makeup
was natural with a bit of sun-kissed bronzer.
If you are looking forward to a California by way of Asia
look for spring, the BCBG Max Azria collection for spring 2015 is it.
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