Alchemical Hands

 Proenza Schouler F/W '11

By around this time I'm pretty sure that those who call themselves 'vogue aficionados' or simply own a blog that screams 'oh-my-gawt-I-wanna-be-as-glamorous-as-fashion' are aware of the existence of Jack and Lazaro's Proenza Schouler. If you're not, I reckon that you live in your own bubble or simply couldn't be bothered. Either way, if you consider yourself as a hardcore groupie of fashion, then get yourself together and try to look up at them, cause Hamish Bowles told us so. Anyways, let's smash the keyboard and start reminiscing.

Proenza Schouler F/W '11 collection is all about absorbing the strong geometrics and homespun fabrics of Native Indian blankets and transform those ingredients into visually dashing pieces. Who to thank for this collection? Well, I would say everyone who resides in Santa Fe all the way to Wyoming. Both Jack and Lazaro hit the road after their last collection and galvanised by them blankets. I find it amazeballs that these guys can create such exquisite choices of garments with a casual item as a starting point. They must be really thoughtful, or at least pure geniuses since the prints on those trousers, beautifully cut sheath dresses, and the impeccable swing-skirted are indubitably mind-blowing and potentially to kneel for. As Bowles himself said, "This, surely, is a modern approach of couture", I believe Proenza will beat the asses of Wang and Jacobs on the upcoming CFDA's Fashion Award. Amen.

Images: Style.com & JakandJil