PARIS, Mar 2, 2013/ — Fabrics are at the heart of Véronique Leroy’s work, dictating the architecture of her designs. They are always unusual, always surprising.
For, Fall 2013, matt materials fuse with shiny fabrics. A heavy whipcord calls for construction. A patent leather Prince of Wales or a vibrant camouflage effect leaves us wondering.
A terrycloth type sheepskin – her favorite material – intrigues. A bi-colored perforated leather grid dictates the lines. A wool and silk 40s type fabric with flame accents can be taken seriously or with humor. A bi-colored ottoman or coated astrakhan knit leaves us confused.
Optical white satin and poplin play their conventionally elegant notes in counterpoint. The palette includes shiny and matt colors – copper khaki, golden, burgundy, navy, black – with lively touches of optical white and pop geranium.
Diamond-shaped pencil skirts puff out from the hips. Graphic, oversized pockets and exaggerated cuffs punctuate the architecture. A removable, pointed collar adds an elegant finish to the look. A high-worn belt transforms the silhouette. Layering is important and it dynamically emphasizes the unusual, the non-conventional.
Boots are zipped with wedged soles – signed Michel Vivien – with tri-color weaves that produce a tweed effect. Bi-colored – toes and heels – definitely graphic. Essential elegant notes: gloves – by Agnelle – flaunt vibrant tri-color weaves, dressy fringes or fur or show-off very high, sexy sleeves in bi-colored lambskin, with a bracelet tab at the wrist.
Two jewelry accessories use materials from the wardrobe: the hand belt in lambskin, cotton poplin or satin and the ankle bracelet, like a cuff on boots with golden metal and black plates.
Photos courtesy of Veronique Leroy
