Indigo Clarke reports on the Theyksens' Theory show
Last winter’s eminently wearable elevated grunge complete with biker boots, knitwear and slouchy silhouettes, was replaced with awesomely spacey and sculptural mini-dresses and jackets in quilted fabric, sleek leather knee-high boots, A-line skirts and loose-fitting shorts - oversize sweaters and menswear-inspired tailoring the lone reminders of last winter’s updated nineties vibe.
It was an expert play on volume and proportion at Theyskens' Theory, with an immaculate collection of subtly experimental future-mod wear taking to the runway for Autumn/Winter 13. Last winter’s eminently wearable elevated grunge complete with biker boots, knitwear and slouchy silhouettes, was replaced with awesomely spacey and sculptural mini-dresses and jackets in quilted fabric, sleek leather knee-high boots, A-line skirts and loose-fitting shorts - oversize sweaters and menswear-inspired tailoring the lone reminders of last winter’s updated nineties vibe. Colours were modern and concise, in a spare palette of black, grey and cream, mirroring the bold updated-sixties silhouettes throughout the collection. Theyskens has continually proven his talent at translating his visionary couture-like aesthetic for a mass audience since taking the helm at Theory, and with each nuanced collection his confidence appears to grow - this collection being the most direct and complete to date.
