Collection analysis - 09 FALL RTW

Color analysis

In this collection, more than 43 outfits are using achromatic scheme , designersare also using sharp color to decorate these three color . For example , in 23rd outfit , designers use shocking pink button to match with the black jacket . As we see , pink , red , blue and yellow are also designers' perference.

In this collection , designers are inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli . She was a famous designer in Europe . She had great creativity for example she designed a hat shaped like a woman's high heeled shoe , with the heel standing straight up and the toe tilted over the wearer's forehead . This hat was appeared in Elsa's 1937-1938 Fall collection .Here are the features of Elsa's design .First , Elsa liked using printing on the fabric and we can see that printing is also appeared in D&G 09 collection , as shown in the last few outfits (Marilyn Monroe).

Besides , in 1927 , Elsa designed a black jacquard sweater with white collar that made she more well-known . From this poit of view , we can see that in 09 collecion , D&G are inspired by Elsa .Also , Elsa liked using shocking pink . in the other D&G collections , we rarely find shocking pink but we can find it in 09 collection , so we can see that D&G 09 collection is inspired by Elsa .

Who is Elsa Schiaparelli?
Elsa Schiaparelli (10 September 1890 – 13 November 1973) was an inspired Italian fashion designer. Along with Coco Chanel, she dominated fashion between the two World Wars.[1] Starting with knitwear, Schiaparelli's designs were heavily influenced by Surrealists like her collaborators Salvador Dalí and Alberto Giacometti. Her clients included the heiress Daisy Fellowes and actress Mae West.
Schiaparelli did not adapt to the changes in fashion following World War II and her business closed in 1954.

Finally, in Fall 09 Ready-to-wear collection , about 50 outfits out of 64 outfits using black , grey and white as the main color . It shows that the designers are familiar with using these three colors.