Zac Posen: Perfectionist Rebel

If Zac Posen’s Fall/Winter 2006 dedication to “great perfectionist rebels”, such as Madonna, attributed its success to a committed vision, then Posen himself in 2008 is an achieved perfectionist rebel. Modernized Victorian elements like delicately sheer lace overlay, hoop skirt hemlines and even a satin version of the black string bowtie under peter pan collars distinguish femininity among the garments. Rich fuchsia and grape accents, paler complexions and wine hued lips look dramatic yet youthful. Strewn with sweetheart necklines and fitted bodices the collection evokes a boudoir feel subtly infused with Great Gatsby frivolity (silver and nude-colored gowns boast frills and trains of fabric). I adore the strength of his collection’s coherence that well represents his fearless, modern woman.