Behnaz Sarafpour F/W 09: The Low Key Look
Over the past few days, it’s been intriguing to witness how designers, and their vision for their ready-to-wear collections, have been affected by the recession. While there was the gleeful optimism that infused the pomp, glitz and fanfare at Barbie, Betsy Johnson, and Charlotte Ronson, other designers opted for subdued, low-key looks. Inspired by modernist sculptor Alexander Calder, Behnaz Sarafpour in her vision for Fall 2009, deliberately deviated from gloss and spectacle, rather her collection evoked a simple, minimalist feel, which is easily translatable to the street. Graphic shapes, bandeau cutouts, and voluminous skirts in somber tones of grays and blacks, in fluid jersey and wool fabrics, harkened back to Sarafpour’s signature coats and dresses that flow organically to a woman’s body. I keep talking about how many of the collections are more realistic this season – honing in on outfitting the bones of a women’s wardrobe, and Behnaz’s coats, slacks, cocktail dresses, and skirts are terrific mainstays.
And this simplicity and sculpted architecture was echoed in the hair and make-up. VP of Makeup Artistry for Mac Gordon Espinet explained the “overly perfected” look.
