not mad about the marni...

I can't believe I'm saying this - the new ss16 marni? I'm not mad about it.

But needless to say,  the description of the collection is as alluring and over the top as usual...

Clothes move, float, swing around the body with sculptural ease, their presence marked by the intense clarity of solid hues juxtaposed in offbeat ways. The apparent precariousness of the lines, with diagonals and flaps that draw dynamic tensions around the silhouette, is underpinned by the scuba body pieces worn underneath. Counterintuitively, the leather slip-dress is put over the coat. Perforated tunics add another layer of stimulation to the abstract complexity of the compositions. Allover sequins and macramé dots explore the visual power of repeated circular forms. Draped and folded with studied spontaneity, shapes have an impromptu quality: a simple stitch creates the shape of a tunic, using excess fabric to define the movement; satin is gathered on one side to mold the shape of a top. Trousers coil in fluid line; sleeves are elongated. The simple white t-shirt is maximized into a dress and worn under the densely embroidered leaf cut-out tunic.
 
When I look at the primary colours and shapes of the dresses below, I get a real Roy Lichenstein vibe from the circular forms...

I actually feel a little down that I don't like it, Marni normally put a spring in my step and a smile on my face. : [

Queen Marie