Alexandre Herchcovitch

[img_assist|nid=5010|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=640|height=425] Alexandre Herchcovitch, Brazilian superstar designer and innovative artist, has once again presented his spring-summer line. Although he is known for portraying uncommon aesthetics, often influenced by domestic affairs, his latest collection was a real shock - something you wouldn’t expect from Alexandre. This season, a dark color palette dresses vanguard designs while a interesting mixture of body types presents Herchcovitch new spring looks. Gothic make-up and an even spookier vibe are the main characteristics of an impressive menswear line which doesn’t reassemble any of Alexandre’s women’s collection. Shorts, skin tight pants, and feather necklaces compose a line which seems more of a creation made by a Belgian Galliano. The shoes are another important piece of his new line since they are quite avant-garde in the sense that they aren’t just crazy looking sandals. They either have a very round toe which makes them look more of a half-made shoe, an usual sole or they are a kind of a Raf Simons’ spring eccentric sandal, but obviously darker. I also believe that Alexandre’s latest work evokes the combination between light fabrics and “heavy” looks. Meaning that many of the spring runway outfits seemed too complicated and dense to wear even though they were mostly made out of light and comfortable fabrics. And that leads me to my final conclusion regarding Herchcovitch’s work: everything is about looking “layered” without having too many layers on.

Alexandre Herchcovitch spring 08 (menswear)

[img_assist|nid=4970|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=640|height=440] We all wonder who are going to be the “big names” of tomorrow. We might have certain clues and ideas about who may become a “heavy-hitter” in the future, and we might as well presume that we are sure about who are definitively not going to be fashion royalty; but the truth is that such thing is awfully hard to tell. As I begin thinking about the different possible candidates, I can not avoid remembering a recent article I read in which a renamed fashion socialite effortlessly told the magazine that he was completely sure about who was going to be the next “big” designer: Alexandre Herchcovitch. He is Brazilian and loaded with talent. He is creative, but not savvy; yet he delights the posh audiences both in Sao Paolo and New York. Alexandre schedule is different that most designers since he works according the Brazilian calendar. Nevertheless, he manages to innovate day after day and freshens every show he ever attends to. His latest women’s wear spring-summer collection is something different to what we are accustomed to. And that’s one of the best thing Alexandre has to offer. He portrays very individual and original concepts that are rarely found among Europeans and North American designers. For instance, last season Alexandre drew his inspiration from the highly resourceful manner in which the indigent plantation and mine workers of his native Brazil dress themselves. For spring 08 Alexandre presents an eccentric aesthetic that mixes candid skirts and high-waisted with artsy evening dresses. I believe that the way in which Alexandre depicts the female figure is what led him to be successful, because is impressive how he manages to make models look good while wearing very hard to pull off garments. This season his designs are either minimalist or “eclectic”. Meaning the collection is composed by very “simple” items as well as wacky pieces - sort of like an artsy couture touch he decided to include. Alexandre’s designs are among the best you’ll find this summer. But don’t exactly focus your attention in his ready-to-wear pieces, but on his swimwear items which literally will be flying off the shelves any time soon.

Alexandre Herchcovitch spring 08 (womenswear)



 
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