rodarte spring 2015

Rodarte-probably one of the most polarising and unpredictable shows in all of NYFW. After a seasons-long disappearance, the Mulleavys return to true form and give us the goods. (I merely pretend those years of weird Star Wars or Monet dresses don't exist). I've sat at my computer for a couple of years now, full of hope that *this* would be the collection, the one that brought it all back to the days of beautiful knitwork and bargain-bin fabric frankenstein dresses. Spring 2015 is the closest I'll get to it, and I'll happily take it. It was absolutely beautiful. I never bought into the nostalgic view of mermaids taken on by (mostly TERF) girls on tumblr, but I can easily buy into this vision. Rumours are this is just a preview of costumes for Sofia Coppola's Little Mermaid. which I recall is starring Andreja Pejic. I hope so. The one draw for me to her movies is the costuming after all. (Marie Antoinette-such a waste of time and money, but so pleasing to the eye!) But I digress.

Many people I know don't particularly like it,  buy into the idea that last season was the highest point we'll ever get again from the brand. Fashion is dividing. I can't stand going on TFS threads of collections I love, just because I see red whenever I see dissenting comments. I AM THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY!!! How dare they cross me!!!

But really. The dresses covered in netting and shimmer with slightly athletic stripes hidden underneath, jackets that I would only kill for, off the shoulder but not off the shoulder blouses paired with skinny pants and lace up boots. Take it all in folks. This may be a sign of good things to come, or it may be a fluke, but it's still a good collection.

all pictures via style.com