I couldn't
not do a post on Victoria Beckham's A/W13 collection. Her S/S13 collection was crazy good, with Anna Wintour being one of the first to show her praise for VB's minimalist designs but what would she think of VB's A/W13 collection? Well apparently the same.Victoria Beckham once again did what she knows best...but better.
Victoria Beckham's A/W 13 collection made a sharp shift from her previous feminine collection to an overt masculine and edgy androgynous look particularly in her first show. Still simple in its construction VB continues the strict contours of her usual designs with the pencil skirt heavily featured, however unlike previous seasons, there is a more relaxed look with the rounded shoulders and bomber-style jackets. The body is still perfectly sculpted but Victoria plays around with fabric using bonding to create luxe high gloss colours. The palette is a lot more neutral, ideal for a capsule wardrobe as VB says - they are ready to wear. The deep electric blue, the bright almost neon yellow carefully complimented with the blacks and browns show a more mature VB. The dark browns pay tribute to the sharp blues and the use of black outlines make the yellows pop - clearly VB has her colour palette down to a tee. In her first show, VB uses laser cuts with sequins adding a playful yet sophisticated touch. What VB is so good at doing, is presenting the body as it is, with no hidden extras. Her skirts are perfectly fitted with the front split showing just enough skin to remain elegant. Her peep hole tops are matched with longer skirts- VB knows the rules. The androgynous look is mastered through the use of structured arms and shoulders on tops and coats with the notorious blazer being reformed in to a cape-like suit allowing a playful glimpse of skin. It is still very clear that VB wants the silhouette to be emphasised regardless of her designs taking on a more masculine look.
VB's second show showed much of the same but presented a slightly softer look with monochrome and grey being at the forefront of her designs. Victoria played around with more colours, such as orange, berry, khaki to lift the palette. Silky shirts with prints, mini-dresses with knee high boots, very much a modern school girl look was featured on the runway. Hair was simple and make-up was neutral allowing concentration on the clothes only. Different textures were used for jackets with Victoria giving a bow to her home country with
quintessentially British materials such as herringbone and wool. It seemed her second show was a lot more casual compared to her first, models were featured with over-sized wool hats, jumpers and surprisingly jeans were even spotted.
I have been a fan of Victoria Beckham since she was in the Spice Girls - but I am now an even bigger fan. Her collections ooze modern elegance and class, she has a real knack for fine lines and sculptured silhouettes and presenting women how they should be. She doesn't define the body, celebrities of all different sizes adorn her designs and it is no wonder. With clothes like this, everyone can be included. Regardless if you don't like her, Victoria Beckham knows how to design.
One of my favourite looks from the A/W13 show
