Todd Lynn S/S 2012 London
Todd Lynn is yet again the one to bring rock`n`roll to the London Fashion Week runway. This fine Canadian lad built a name for himself through his edgy outfits and laid back attitude, but with his latest collection he seems to be turning the page to a new chapter.
After years of assiduous wardrobe work behind the scenes of some of the greatest rock concerts, he stepped into the spotlight in 2006 when he showcased his first personal collection. Working with artists such as Bono, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards allowed him to broaden his knowledge in the field and acquire paramount experience. As Lynn stated in an interview, nothing could compare to the thrill when one of the artists stepped on stage in front of 50 000 people dressed in something he created: ‘I was always afraid an arm would fall off!’. It took Todd some good 5 years of transition to smooth things out from leather trousers and studded jackets to flowing asymmetric dresses and see-through one-shoulder blouses. His designs, becoming more refined and sophisticated with each season, are addressing an ever growing crowd.
This week in London the designer exhibited a sublime, more feminine and alluring collection than his usual work. His famous cutting-edge tailoring took a tamer contour as elongated silhouettes and body-hugging chunks of fabric replaced the deep, sharp cuts. Drapes and layers took his architectural style to a whole new level by enhancing the sublime figures and providing new dimensions to the human body. Todd hit the catwalk with a suite of elegant, classy designs, adorned with just the right amount of glitz and sparkle. The designer’s rock signature took a more subtle turn. Elements such as the flared trouser, shiny or washed out fabrics, layering shorts over maxi pants, using pins to embellish lines and shapes, all contribute in gluing together the collection.
The items can be considered as outliers from the color palette point of view, considering the overall seasonal trend for bold colors. The artist made a gentle transition from white, to nude, to wash-out navy blue, majestically ending with several pieces in gothic black. As for the fabrics, silk is the predominant texture, while the silver cotton bouclé can be regarded as the pièce de résistance.
The pieces are part of a cohesive, unified ensemble, beautifully and effectively transposing the designer’s concept: a fearless, classy woman, with a passion for rock`n`roll.
