Vladimir Karaleev Autumn / Winter 13 collection
Designed to create defect, the beautifully handmade Autumn / Winter 13 collection from Vladimir Karaleev creates unique pieces from the mundane, creatively clashing fabrics, allowing their nature to make the finishes or unfinished touches to the garments. Perfectly placed frays with curling edges bring the collection to earth, alongside its effortless hang with sharp tailoring.
The colours add to the collection’s rooted aesthetic, concentrating with a mix of neutrals then darks browns and blues. A composition of refreshing creams and whites bring a contemporary artistic feel, especially when cut with straight silhouettes and playing with the factor of transparency in the fabric.
A mix of strong design and brilliant construction, the brand creates fluidity in its AW13 collection. Comfort created from discarded detail gives the collection what it needs, a down-to-earth image to the touch and to the eye.
Amy Hancock
