Much to my excitement, several of the actual outfits that walked down the Paris runway in October were in the Soho boutique. From tailored trousers to youthful minis to playful cut-out tops with mesh insets and dazzling sequin beading, the garments were even more enthralling in person.
The standout sketch, a contracted woman in an uneasy recline, is evocative of both the coarsely outlined figures of Matisse and the sensual full-bodied damsels of Ruben. While used repeatedly--the same sketch is often featured in both top and accompanying bottom--the motif avoids redundancy by adjusting scale and ratio, creating a remarkably different print.
The collection’s mix of sweet and sexy, while criticized by some for being too “young,” captures the romantic transitional phase between childhood and womanhood perfectly. Sophistication is not lost amidst the youthful aesthetic; tailored trousers and high-waisted skirts are office-ready, and an ingénue can outfit herself in a puff sleeved silk top with cut-outs above and below the breast—daring at night and appropriately audacious for day when layered over a white tee and paired with jeans.
TIP: If the complete look is out of financial reach, create your own Lolita-esque ensemble using less expensive (but equally adorable) Miu Miu accents; pin versions of the sparrow, cat, and reclining woman motifs are currently available for $140 dollars, and the prominent school girl collars seen below will soon be sold separately! To capture the true Miu Miu look, the sparrow pin should be positioned upside down.
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