Chalayan White Nothing Shorts
Chalayan White Speed Flare Dress
In his Spring/Summer '13 collection, world acclaimed fashion designer Hussein Chalayan encapsulates a blend of contemporary tailored designs and sport luxe pieces, coloured with classic whites and shout-out pops of lemon and lime. Based on classic but contemporary shapes and styles, Chalayan injects a sporty aesthetic of crisp, precise and definite lines, whilst also experimenting with sheer, mesh, and leather. Both definitive of the sport-luxe shape, two of my favorite picks from the S/S '13 collection are the 'White Nothing Shorts' and the 'White Speed Flare Dress'.
Expanding beyond the white color palette, the delicately feminine cotton muslin 'LWD' taps into three key trends this season: white, leather and the skater-flare design. By experimenting and combining contrasting textures, Chalayan* incorporates painted leather effect side panels into this perfect Spring/Summer mini to give it an edge. Whilst this 'LWD' is the ultimate Spring/Summer staple, it is also the perfect basis for injecting pops of color. For the day, keep it to a minimum by combining it with killer wooden wedges and a statement clutch, or for the evening play around with textures of black and white for the ultimate monochrome look.
As a clean and fresh alternative to denim, invest in a white tailored short such as Chalayan's 'White Nothing Shorts', a perfect versatile summer staple, enabling a transition from a day to evening look. Made from triacetate, this light-weight unstructured fabric is perfect for those warmer months. Benefitting from a wide leg shape and mid rise design, position these shorts at the core of your outfit, building and experimenting with pieces based around them. In the day, wear with flatform sandals and a cropped tee, or for a tougher edge team with a black leather jacket and killer leather heels for the evening.
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