Desiring the Distressed
Torn about how you’ll participate in spring’s hottest trend?
You may find yourself embracing cutaway clothes and distressed duds sooner than you think – they’re everywhere this season, from designer denim to edgy hostess dresses.
Some designers really know how to create and manipulate this look while others, bound and determined to convince us we need rock star wardrobes (although they can be a fun niche part of your closet), hit the look far afield of the typical style maven’s ballpark when it comes to actually being able to wear it.
I’m going to give designer Raquel Allegra two thumbs up on her take on the trend.
Allegra’s L.A. County Jail t-shirts are inherently ready for the spring trend (a little bit of country and rock and roll) and thanks to a top secret distressing technique she uses, turns thin, white t-shirts into sheer dresses, flowing tunic tops and amazing accent scarves that bring just enough rock to the look so that we all have access.
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6 Comments
February 4th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I’ll admit, the idea was kind of off-putting at first, but her finished product is really amazing. I could completely see myself wearing some of those pieces, and I think her commitment to re-using what pretty much no one else would imagine using speaks to her creativity and her dedication.
February 4th, 2009 at 8:30 am
I agree, making use of something like an LA County Jail t-shirt sounded a little strange at first but I also love what she’s doing and could see stocking it in my own store.
Like the story of it!
cheers!
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February 4th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I just have to say it: that is one UNHEALTHY model. Sheesh. Eat a meal today, will you?
February 4th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Yeah, I agree with JeffConn. I barely noticed the clothing and was immediately disturbed by the ultra-skinny model. I mean, her thighs are as thin as her calves! What gives! I’d rather see this clothing on a healthy, curvy lady! Then we could get an idea what it really looks like on real world people.
February 5th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Okay you guys!
All I saw when I came across this designer was how great each piece was and I loved the designer’s haircut if you must know.
Other photos I received showed much more nourished women.
Sorry for this one.
I think it’s the camera lens stretching her a bit…she can’t possibly be that skinny.
February 5th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Hey all, I noticed her thinness as well, but it was one of my favorite pieces from the line – you can (and should) check out the whole line. Unfortunately models are expected to be rail thin. It’s not a reflection on the designer’s views, I’m sure.
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