Yifang Wan Autumn / Winter 2014. Photography by Christopher Dadey
For Autumn / Winter 2014, Yifang Wan kept exploring the conceptual minimalism of her previous collections. The recurring detail that spread through the show was a series of long strings hanging from garments that trailed graciously across the floor. Silhouettes ranged from straight to boxy and flap pockets gave a casual look. A baggy robe-like midi dress was rendered surprisingly modern with superimposed geometric panels.
In some looks, shift dresses, shirt collars and mini-skirts were evocative of a 1960s school girl look, but the use of materials was undoubtably the sign of a certain maturity on the designer’s part. Fabrics provided fun twists on classic pieces such as button-down shirts in plush felt or fluffy mohair and metallic shift dresses.
These rich fabrics and sculptural shapes were kept simple by the absence of prints or patterns. The colour palette was a play on purple (lest we forget, Pantone’s colour of the year is Radiant Orchid) with shades ranging from pale lavender to dark amethyst and blueish grape. However, every look showcased a single hue, furthermore underlining the clean and straightforward aspect of the collection.
MARIE-ÈVE ROCHON
