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LASplash.com: Style and Fashion Maxine Dillon Fall 2008 Collection - Quirky and Fun By Nir Pengas
Maxine Dillon is both a young and local Los Angeles designer, so it was a testament to her emerging talent to be part of LA Fashion Week. Her trunk show, on March 9th, was off the beaten path at Aero Boutique, owned by Alisa Loftin and Cynthia Vincent, in the fashionable shopping area of Third Street, just a few blocks West of Fairfax.
It was a perfect day to introduce the collection- it was a typically sunny and fantastically bright Los Angeles afternoon and with Mexican fare and complimentary mojitos, everyone was smiling.
Maxine didn't disappoint and the reigning bright cobalt blue in her Fall 08 collection will certainly chase away the pending winter blues! Cobalt was also the dominant color for two of her own custom created prints: popcorn and wood bark, which were then silk-screened onto fabric for various pieces. She also custom designs the colors for each collection.
The inspiration for the wood grain print came from a painting she found in a thrift shop, she says it reminded her of the children's book, " Where the Wild Things Are."
The tone of the whole collection is a little bit quirky and fun, comprising light swingy dresses with gathered necklines, lending them a certain wispiness. Beige and putty were provided as accent colors for items such as a three buttoned asymmetrical pocketed vest, long shorts and smock tops with a button bordered neckline. Dillon produced an unconventional take on the classic equestrian trouser by sewing buttons along the entire outer seam, ending with a tulip shaped hem for a flourishing touch.
Favorite pieces for spring include rompers and a stunningly shaped single breasted coat with three-quarter length flared sleeves and a crisp funnel collar. Keeping in mind sustainable practices, Maxine decided to use scraps of material and offcuts to create tubular fabric necklaces that can be layered or worn singly, which perfectly suit both collections.
For more information, please visit: www.maxinedillon.com Published Mar 22, 2008 © Copyright 2003-2004 by LA Splash.com |
