Fall fashion is an electric mix of new and old; however the latter is more so prevalent on the catwalks that graces Fashion Week. One-shouldered dresses, 80s inspired spandex and towering shoulders, lace, leather and clingy dresses were in when this collection was released and still is now. This collection is a mixture of old 1920s/30s fashion and the 1980s. I am not so much interested in the pieces that reference to the 80s as such, more into the 20s but all of the garments were amazing, the detail and mediums that were used and how they all worked together is so inspiring. But what interests me more is the 'Jazz Age' inspired look found between the lines of bad 80s clothes. Draping fabrics that are soft tot ouch and quite elegant looking, feathers in the hair and of course the makeup! This collection was referred to quite a few times as the 'Jazz Age Collection', which is why I find this an exciting collection to look into.
The Jazz Age look is mostly darker colours for the eyes; perfect for day-to-night smoky eyes, plums, silvers, purples and dark lips. From this collection in 2009 and still to this present day, darker shades for lips is still very much in fashion. However, most designers dared to be bold with black lipstick as it immediately falls in the category of 'goth'. With Dior, they give you a more acceptable palette of colours to choose from: dark plums, rich reds and glittery mauves. All of these will compliment the already jazzed up eyes. Something that I have realised since I have been studying this course is that the Dior Jazz Collection is a higher brand of make-up, so you instantly expect greatness from such a product. The colours are gorgeous and if I had millions, I would buy it all within a flash!! They give you a hint of shimmer to make your eyes really pop and to modernize the look. With a typical or modern twist on the 1920s look the things you need are shimmery greys and blacks, as well s taupe's plums, dark purples, mauve and whites. These colours are perfect o make a day look for work than can easily transition into the night for some partying and play. Blush should be kept on the lighter side, as they main focus os on the eyes and the lips.
I find that from looking at traditional styles of 1920s make-up and researching into the fashion side of the era, I find it amazing how even decades after, the modern day fashion world is still very much influenced by this fabulous and frilly era. The main reason why I find this collection so interesting, as well as the fact that the clothes are stunning, but the makeup is outstanding. The modern-day high fashion interpretation is the key aspect which I am looking into this, the colours which are used and the way it is applied is something which inspires me for my final shoots. It still includes the same shades and colours that were used back in the day but I think the fact excessive false lashes have been used, they really give the look something else and really make the eyes pop which is something that I want to include. Even if it means experimenting with long false lashes but bulking them up with mascara, I think I shall have a play and see what I can create. Also as well, including oranges and pinks to contour and highlight the face with is something else that I shall experiment with. With the hair I think I am going to stick with traditional finger waving unlike in this collection, I feel although my project I am to show my interpretation of the look, I feel the hair styles in this collection is something that would be a bit too extreme and would seem to much of replicas of this collection.
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