New York Fashion Week: Toni Francesc’s Fall 2011 Runway Show
It was a quarter after 9 pm last Saturday night when the volcano has erupted. Scientists all over the world were already aware of its fire spitting activity since 2008 when the volcano erupted the first time in New York. But this time its energy was more massive and powerful than anybody had expected. Although its activity wasn’t triggered by Mother Nature this time. It was a creation of the Fashion-Phoenix who isn’t anybody else than Fashion Designer Toni Francesc.
The Spanish Designer picked the motif of a mythical bird named ‘GARUDA’ for his Fall / Winter collection 2011. Garuda is the counterpart of the Phoenix in the Indonesian mythology. And you could truly tell about his inspiration after watching the runway show.
The entire collection plays with vivid and numinous colors, especially the skillful use of the intense orange, gold and red are the focus of the collection. The epiphany of the Phoenix is shown in the energy of the fire which transforms in ash, demonstrated in gray and black colors, fabrics and silhouettes. GARUDÀ’s very straight, clear and elegant look reflects in its garments, all shown in precious silks and wools.
It’s been surely not the last time that the Spanish Fashion volcano showed its activity to the astound audience. Toni Francesc will probably be back soon since he started his next 500 year life circle just hours ago.
| Phoenix: A mythical bird
Phoenix is a fire spitting bird with a colorful plumage and a tail of gold and scarlet. The figure from the Greek mythology has a 500 to 1000 year life-cycle. After his death he is reduced to ash, from which a new, young phoenix arises. The new phoenix is destined to live as long as its old self. Its ability to be reborn from its own ashes implies that the new phoenix is immortal and the offspring of the older one. The bird is therefore a metaphor for rebirth, innovation and a steady evolvement of the status quo. |
Tags: Fall/Winter 2011, Fashion Backstage, Fashion behind the Scene, Fashion Designer, Fashion Week New York, High Fashion, Latest Fashion News, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Ready-To-Wear, speak fashion, speakfashion, speaking fashion, Toni Francesc
this looks fabulous! Way to go Nadia
Jennifer
wow! I love the colors!!!! Nice to see that we also can wear warm and colorful things in the winter – I LOVE IT!!!!
I saw his New York runway show last year. I really love his style. It’s so wearable and sophisticated at the same time. I’m looking forward to seeing more of him. Great article by the way!
Sweet, this is exactly what I was scanning for! The post just saved me alot of searching around
I’ll make certain to put this in good use!
What an amazing show! Can’t wait to see the video!!
Nicely done my friend. Keep it up speakfashion!
Hello, awesome post. Love a lot. cheers.
OMG!!! His clothes are soooo beautiful!!!! I saw his show in Madrid and I really love his designs.
I saw him in Mexico a couple of days ago. Awesome designer!
Verry nice blog and useful! I love the interviews!!!
Well done. The Phoenix is definitely still alive;-) Nice
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