In Case You Missed it: Libertine

Don't call it a comeback they've been here for years apparently and I almost feel like I missed the bus to something really awesome. Libertine has been around since 2001 and this was their first showing during New York Fashion week in about 2 years and boy what a show it was. I am viewing this collection with a complete clean slate, I know very little of their past and I didn't research it on purpose so I could give an honest opinion on their current collection.



I would lying  if I said that I didn't fall in love with Libertine's Fall 2011 collection. I'm generally a vintage purest at heart but I think the color combinations in this collection really won me over. The fabric was like...those art projects you did as a kid with the crayons. You know where you color a piece of paper with bright colors and then cover the entire piece of paper again with black and then carve out a picture with something sharp so the bright colors comes through? If you don't know what i'm talking about then A. you missed out on an awesome part of childhood arts and crafts and B. You totally need to do it this weekend.

The clothing itself was a combination of classic vintage like clothing and modern sportswear. The only negative I have to say is that I  wasn't that much of a fan of the meanswear they presented. It basically consisted of what kind of looked like cool  workout clothes and unfinished suits but the womens wear presentation made up for that completely.  Libertine kept in trend with creating volume in different ways into the womens garments, whether it be from a loose fitting top or large puffed sleeves, Libertine created a cool femininity. Even the small key items made a big difference in this collection for instance the cross hatching print in the gloves and leggings only added to the vibrant feel of this collection. If there is one thing to be said   about Libertine's collection is that it was alive and that my friends is what fashion is about.




Yes this my attempt at being fancy. If you like the old format better let me know and try not to swear at me.

[ALL Photo Sources: Marcus Tondo/Gorunway.com/ view full collection at Style.com]